MicroSTAF
A deployable single turnover active fluorometer. Fully autonomous in-situ instrument designed to assess phytoplankton primary productivity from uncrewed systems.
How it works
MicroSTAF is pre-programmable for fully autonomous sample collection and acquisition of Fluorescence Light Curves (FLC) and Photoactive Excitation Profiles (PEP). It enables dispersed deep sea profiling and on-board analysis, increasing operational efficiencies, expanding sample reach and reducing risk.
Where it works
MicroSTAF assesses phytoplankton primary productivity over an expanded sampling area at depths of up to 2,000m. Our proven active fluorometry technology, reduces size and power consumption by over 70% enabling a wider range of application across Marine Autonomous Systems (MAS), including Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV) and gliders.
Laboratory quality results at the edge
MicroSTAF Features
Programmable
Capture the right data using autonomous sample acquisition and real time analysis
Accuracy
MicroSTAF delivers trusted results even in extreme oligotrophic conditions
Wide range of data capture
By using seven excitation wavebands for PEP-based spectral correction, MicroSTAF delivers where you need it to
Robotics Systems Friendly
Requiring less than 4 W of power it can be fitted to most Autonomous systems without compromising their endurance
