Sediment capture device collects ice sediment and studies seasonal changes in biological flux

Ice stained sediment refers to the stones and debris transported and accumulated by glaciers. Collecting complete annual sediment particles under the ice is beneficial for analyzing the seasonal changes in biological flux and corresponding biogeochemical patterns in the central Arctic Ocean from a global change perspective. The ocean plays a very important role in regulating global climate change, as it can clearly record the flux and composition of particulate matter deposited in the ocean.

And the equipment for collecting such ice stains and sediments has to mention sediment traps. A sediment trap is a sampling device that is deployed on the seabed for a long time to collect sediment particles. It is an instrument used to continuously collect sediment particles in water bodies and can obtain sediment input flux and seasonal variability. Sediment traps usually come in different specifications and can be installed with different numbers of sample bottles such as 13, 21, and 41. They can automatically switch sampling bottles and collect and store seabed temperature, pressure, and equipment inclination data underwater on a regular basis. The underwater collection time can be freely set, usually ranging from six months to one year, and the collected data can help marine scientists better interpret the captured samples. At present, sediment capture devices have become an indispensable and important means for studying the flux of marine particulate matter.

KUM Germany specializes in producing sediment traps suitable for collecting various marine and glacial sediments, which have been widely used in the Chinese market and even around the world, and have received high praise from customers. For detailed information, please feel free to call us for consultation.