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Performance Verification Statement for the YSI Inc. Rapid Pulse Dissolved Oxygen Sensor. Instrument performance verification is necessary so that effective existing technologies can be recognized and so that promising new technologies can become available to support coastal science, resource management, and ocean observing systems. To this end, the NOAA-funded Alliance for Coastal Technologies (ACT) serves as an unbiased, third party testbed for evaluating coastal sensors and sensor platforms for use in coastal environments. ACT also serves as a comprehensive data and information clearinghouse on coastal technologies and a forum for capacity building through workshops on specific technology topics (for more information visit www.act-us.info). This document summarizes the procedures used and results of an ACT Evaluation to verify manufacturer claims regarding the performance of the YSI Rapid Pulse Dissolved Oxygen Sensor incorporated as part of the 6600 EDS. Detailed protocols, including QA/QC methods, are described in the Protocols for the ACT Verification of In Situ Dissolved Oxygen Sensors (ACT TV04-01), which can be downloaded from the ACT website (www.act-us.info/tech_evalvations.php). Appendix 1. is an interpretation of the Performance Verification results from the manufacturer's point of view.

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Performance Verification Statement for the In-Situ Inc. Dissolved Oxygen RDO Sensor. Instrument performance verification is necessary so that effective existing technologies can be recognized and so that promising new technologies can become available to support coastal science, resource management, and ocean observing systems. To this end, the NOAA-funded Alliance for Coastal Technologies (ACT) serves as an unbiased, third party testbed for evaluating coastal sensors and sensor platforms for use in coastal environments. ACT also serves as a comprehensive data and information clearinghouse on coastal technologies and a forum for capacity building through workshops on specific technology topics (for more information visit www.act-us.info). This document summarizes the procedures used and results of an ACT Evaluation to verify manufacturer claims regarding the performance of the In-Situ RDO dissolved oxygen optode. Detailed protocols, including QA/QC methods, are described in the Protocols for the ACT Verification of In Situ Dissolved Oxygen Sensors (ACT TV04-01), which can be downloaded from the ACT website (www.actus.info/tech_evalvations.php). Appendix 1. is an interpretation of the Performance Verification results from the manufacturer's point of view.

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Performance Verification Statement for the Greenspan Technology Dissolved Oxygen Sensor DO300/DO1200. Instrument performance verification is necessary so that effective existing technologies can be recognized and so that promising new technologies can become available to support coastal science, resource management, and ocean observing systems. To this end, the NOAA-funded Alliance for Coastal Technologies (ACT) serves as an unbiased, third party testbed for evaluating coastal sensors and sensor platforms for use in coastal environments. ACT also serves as a comprehensive data and information clearinghouse on coastal technologies and a forum for capacity building through workshops on specific technology topics (for more information visit www.act-us.info). This document summarizes the procedures used and results of an ACT Evaluation to verify manufacturer claims regarding the performance of the Greenspan Dissolved Oxygen Sensor. Detailed protocols, including QA/QC methods, are described in the Protocols for the ACT Verification of In Situ Dissolved Oxygen Sensors (ACT TV04-01), which can be downloaded from the ACT website (www.actus.info/tech_evalvations.php). Appendix 1. is an interpretation of the Performance Verification results from the manufacturer's point of view.

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Performance Verification Statement for the Aanderaa Instruments Inc. Dissolved Oxygen Optode 3830/3930/3835. Instrument performance verification is necessary so that effective existing technologies can be recognized and so that promising new technologies can become available to support coastal science, resource management, and ocean observing systems. To this end, the NOAA-funded Alliance for Coastal Technologies (ACT) serves as an unbiased, third party testbed for evaluating coastal sensors and sensor platforms for use in coastal environments. ACT also serves as a comprehensive data and information clearinghouse on coastal technologies and a forum for capacity building through workshops on specific technology topics (for more information visit www.act-us.info). This document summarizes the procedures used and results of an ACT Evaluation to verify manufacturer claims regarding the performance of the Aanderaa Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Optode 3830/3930/3835. Detailed protocols, including QA/QC methods, are described in the Protocols for the ACT Verification of In Situ Dissolved Oxygen Sensors (ACT TV04-01), which can be downloaded from the ACT website (www.act-us.info/tech_evalvations.php). Appendix 1. is an interpretation of the Performance Verification results from the manufacturer's point of view.

2004-01-01T00:00:00Z Carroll, M. Chigounis, D. Gilbert, S. Gundersen, K. Hayashi, K. Janzen, C. Johengen, T. Koles, T. Laurier, F. McKissack, T. Meadows, L. Metcalfe, C. Robertson, C. Schar, D. Seiter, J. Smith, G.J. Tamburri, M. Wells, D. https://repository.oceanbestpractices.org/handle/11329/817 2019-08-29T10:09:38Z 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

Performance Verification Statement for the YSI Inc. Model 6025 Chlorophyll Probe. Carroll, M.; Chigounis, D.; Gilbert, S.; Gundersen, K.; Hayashi, K.; Janzen, C.; Johengen, T.; Koles, T.; Laurier, F.; McKissack, T.; Meadows, L.; Metcalfe, C.; Robertson, C.; Schar, D.; Seiter, J.; Smith, G.J.; Tamburri, M.; Wells, D. Instrument performance verification is necessary so that effective existing technologies can be recognized and so that promising new technologies can become available to support coastal science, resource management, and ocean observing systems. The Alliance for Coastal Technologies (ACT) has therefore completed an evaluation of in situ fluorometers designed for measuring chlorophyll. Chlorophyll measurements are widely used by resource managers and researchers to estimate phytoplankton abundance and distribution. Chlorophyll is also the most important light-capturing molecule for photosynthesis and is an important variable in models of primary production. While there are various techniques available for chlorophyll determinations, in situ fluorescence is widely accepted for its simplicity, sensitivity, versatility, and economical advantages. As described below in more detail, field tests that compare manufacturer’s chlorophyll values to those determined by extractive HPLC analysis were designed only to examine an instrument’s ability to track changes in chlorophyll concentrations through time or depth and NOT to determine how well the instrument’s values matched those from extractive analysis. The use of fluorometers to determine chlorophyll levels in nature requires local calibration to take into account species composition, physiology and the effect of ambient irradiance, particularly photoquenching. In this Verification Statement, we present the performance results of the YSI Model 6025 Chlorophyll Probe evaluated in the laboratory and under diverse field conditions in both moored and profiling tests. A total of nine different field sites or conditions were used for testing, including tropical coral reef, high turbidity estuary, open-ocean, and freshwater lake environments. Because of the complexity of the tests conducted and the number of variables examined, a concise summary is not possible. We encourage readers to review the entire document (and supporting material found at www.ysi.com) for a comprehensive understanding of instrument performance. However, specific subsection of parameters tested for and environments tested in can be more quickly identified using the Table of Contents below.

2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Carroll, M. Chigounis, D. Gilbert, S. Gundersen, K. Hayashi, K. Janzen, C. Johengen, T. Koles, T. Laurier, F. McKissack, T. Meadows, L. Metcalfe, C. Robertson, C. Schar, D. Seiter, J. Smith, G.J. Tamburri, M. Wells, D. https://repository.oceanbestpractices.org/handle/11329/816 2019-08-29T10:09:36Z 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

Performance Verification Statement for the WET Labs ECO FLNTUSB fluorometer. Carroll, M.; Chigounis, D.; Gilbert, S.; Gundersen, K.; Hayashi, K.; Janzen, C.; Johengen, T.; Koles, T.; Laurier, F.; McKissack, T.; Meadows, L.; Metcalfe, C.; Robertson, C.; Schar, D.; Seiter, J.; Smith, G.J.; Tamburri, M.; Wells, D. Instrument performance verification is necessary so that effective existing technologies can be recognized and so that promising new technologies can become available to support coastal science, resource management, and ocean observing systems. The Alliance for Coastal Technologies (ACT) has therefore completed an evaluation of in situ fluorometers designed for measuring chlorophyll. Chlorophyll measurements are widely used by resource managers and researchers to estimate phytoplankton abundance and distribution. Chlorophyll is also the most important light-capturing molecule for photosynthesis and is an important variable in models of primary production. While there are various techniques available for chlorophyll determinations, in situ fluorescence is widely accepted for its simplicity, sensitivity, versatility, and economical advantages. As described below in more detail, field tests that compare manufacturer’s chlorophyll values to those determined by extractive HPLC analysis were designed only to examine an instrument’s ability to track changes in chlorophyll concentrations through time or depth and NOT to determine how well the instrument’s values matched those from extractive analysis. The use of fluorometers to determine chlorophyll levels in nature requires local calibration to take into account species composition, physiology and the effect of ambient irradiance, particularly photoquenching. In this Verification Statement, we present the performance results of the WET Labs ECO FLNTUSB fluorometer evaluated in the laboratory and under diverse field conditions to in both moored and profiling tests. A total of nine different field sites or conditions were used for testing, including tropical coral reef, high turbidity estuary, open-ocean, and freshwater lake environments. Because of the complexity of the tests conducted and the number of variables examined, a concise summary is not possible. We encourage readers to review the entire document (and supporting material found at www. wetlabs.com) for a comprehensive understanding of instrument performance. However, specific subsection of parameters tested for and environments tested in can be more quickly identified using the Table of Contents below.

2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Carroll, M. Chigounis, D. Gilbert, S. Gundersen, K. Hayashi, K. Janzen, C. Johengen, T. Koles, T. Laurier, F. McKissack, T. Meadows, L. Metcalfe, C. Robertson, C. Schar, D. Seiter, J. Smith, G.J. Tamburri, M. Wells, D. https://repository.oceanbestpractices.org/handle/11329/815 2019-08-29T10:09:34Z 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

Performance Verification Statement for the TURNER Designs SCUFA fluorometer. Carroll, M.; Chigounis, D.; Gilbert, S.; Gundersen, K.; Hayashi, K.; Janzen, C.; Johengen, T.; Koles, T.; Laurier, F.; McKissack, T.; Meadows, L.; Metcalfe, C.; Robertson, C.; Schar, D.; Seiter, J.; Smith, G.J.; Tamburri, M.; Wells, D. Instrument performance verification is necessary so that effective existing technologies can be recognized and so that promising new technologies can become available to support coastal science, resource management, and ocean observing systems. The Alliance for Coastal Technologies (ACT) has therefore completed an evaluation of in situ fluorometers designed for measuring chlorophyll. Chlorophyll measurements are widely used by resource managers and researchers to estimate phytoplankton abundance and distribution. Chlorophyll is also the most important light-capturing molecule for photosynthesis and is an important variable in models of primary production. While there are various techniques available for chlorophyll determinations, in situ fluorescence is widely accepted for its simplicity, sensitivity, versatility, and economical advantages. As described below in more detail, field tests that compare manufacturer’s chlorophyll values to those determined by extractive HPLC analysis were designed only to examine an instrument’s ability to track changes in chlorophyll concentrations through time or depth and NOT to determine how well the instrument’s values matched those from extractive analysis. The use of fluorometers to determine chlorophyll levels in nature requires local calibration to take into account species composition, physiology and the effect of ambient irradiance, particularly photoquenching. In this Verification Statement, we present the performance results of the Turner Designs SCUFA fluorometer evaluated in the laboratory and under diverse field conditions to in both moored and profiling tests. A total of nine different field sites or conditions were used for testing, including tropical coral reef, high turbidity estuary, open-ocean, and freshwater lake environments. Because of the complexity of the tests conducted and the number of variables examined, a concise summary is not possible. We encourage readers to review the entire document (and supporting material found at www.turnerdesigns.com) for a comprehensive understanding of instrument performance. However, specific subsection of parameters tested for and environments tested in can be more quickly identified using the Table of Contents below.

2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Carroll, M. Chigounis, D. Gilbert, S. Gundersen, K. Hayashi, K. Janzen, C. Johengen, T. Koles, T. Laurier, F. McKissack, T. Meadows, L. Metcalfe, C. Robertson, C. Schar, D. Seiter, J. Smith, G.J. Tamburri, M. Wells, D. https://repository.oceanbestpractices.org/handle/11329/814 2019-08-29T10:09:32Z 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

Performance Verification Statement for the TURNER Designs CYCLOPS-7 fluorometer. Carroll, M.; Chigounis, D.; Gilbert, S.; Gundersen, K.; Hayashi, K.; Janzen, C.; Johengen, T.; Koles, T.; Laurier, F.; McKissack, T.; Meadows, L.; Metcalfe, C.; Robertson, C.; Schar, D.; Seiter, J.; Smith, G.J.; Tamburri, M.; Wells, D. Instrument performance verification is necessary so that effective existing technologies can be recognized and so that promising new technologies can become available to support coastal science, resource management, and ocean observing systems. The Alliance for Coastal Technologies (ACT) has therefore completed an evaluation of in situ fluorometers designed for measuring chlorophyll. Chlorophyll measurements are widely used by resource managers and researchers to estimate phytoplankton abundance and distribution. Chlorophyll is also the most important light-capturing molecule for photosynthesis and is an important variable in models of primary production. While there are various techniques available for chlorophyll determinations, in situ fluorescence is widely accepted for its simplicity, sensitivity, versatility, and economical advantages. As described below in more detail, field tests that compare manufacturer’s chlorophyll values to those determined by extractive HPLC analysis were designed only to examine an instrument’s ability to track changes in chlorophyll concentrations through time or depth and NOT to determine how well the instrument’s values matched those from extractive analysis. The use of fluorometers to determine chlorophyll levels in nature requires local calibration to take into account species composition, physiology and the effect of ambient irradiance, particularly photoquenching. In this Verification Statement, we present the performance results of the Turner Designs CYCLOPS-7 fluorometer evaluated in the laboratory and under diverse field conditions in both moored and profiling tests. A total of nine different field sites or conditions were used for testing, including tropical coral reef, high turbidity estuary, open-ocean, and freshwater lake environments. Because of the complexity of the tests conducted and the number of variables examined, a concise summary is not possible. We encourage readers to review the entire document (and supporting material found at www.turnerdesigns.com) for a comprehensive understanding of instrument performance. However, specific subsection of parameters tested for and environments tested in can be more quickly identified using the Table of Contents below.

2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Carroll, M. Chigounis, D. Gilbert, S. Gundersen, K. Hayashi, K. Janzen, C. Johengen, T. Koles, T. Laurier, F. McKissack, T. Meadows, L. Metcalfe, C. Robertson, C. Schar, D. Seiter, J. Smith, G.J. Tamburri, M. Wells, D. https://repository.oceanbestpractices.org/handle/11329/813 2019-08-29T10:09:30Z 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

Performance Verification Statement for the Hach Environmental Hydrolab DS5X Sonde. Carroll, M.; Chigounis, D.; Gilbert, S.; Gundersen, K.; Hayashi, K.; Janzen, C.; Johengen, T.; Koles, T.; Laurier, F.; McKissack, T.; Meadows, L.; Metcalfe, C.; Robertson, C.; Schar, D.; Seiter, J.; Smith, G.J.; Tamburri, M.; Wells, D. Instrument performance verification is necessary so that effective existing technologies can be recognized and so that promising new technologies can become available to support coastal science, resource management, and ocean observing systems. The Alliance for Coastal Technologies (ACT) has therefore completed an evaluation of in situ fluorometers designed for measuring chlorophyll. Chlorophyll measurements are widely used by resource managers and researchers to estimate phytoplankton abundance and distribution. Chlorophyll is also the most important light-capturing molecule for photosynthesis and is an important variable in models of primary production. While there are various techniques available for chlorophyll determinations, in situ fluorescence is widely accepted for its simplicity, sensitivity, versatility, and economical advantages. As described below in more detail, field tests that compare manufacturer’s chlorophyll values to those determined by extractive HPLC analysis were designed only to examine an instrument’s ability to track changes in chlorophyll concentrations through time or depth and NOT to determine how well the instrument’s values matched those from extractive analysis. The use of fluorometers to determine chlorophyll levels in nature requires local calibration to take into account species composition, physiology and the effect of ambient irradiance, particularly photoquenching. In this Verification Statement, we present the performance results of the Hach Environmental Hydrolab DS5X Sonde evaluated in the laboratory and under diverse field conditions in both moored and profiling tests. A total of nine different field sites or conditions were used for testing, including tropical coral reef, high turbidity estuary, open-ocean, and freshwater lake environments. Because of the complexity of the tests conducted and the number of variables examined, a concise summary is not possible. We encourage readers to review the entire document (and supporting material found at www.hachenvironmental.com) for a comprehensive understanding of instrument performance. However, specific subsection of parameters tested for and environments tested in can be more quickly identified using the Table of Contents below.

2005-01-01T00:00:00Z Carroll, M. Chigounis, D. Gilbert, S. Gundersen, K. Hayashi, K. Janzen, C. Johengen, T. Koles, T. Laurier, F. McKissack, T. Meadows, L. Metcalfe, C. Robertson, C. Schar, D. Seiter, J. Smith, G.J. Tamburri, M. Wells, D. https://repository.oceanbestpractices.org/handle/11329/812 2019-08-29T10:09:28Z 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z

Performance Verification Statement for the Chelsea MINItracka IIC fluorometer. Carroll, M.; Chigounis, D.; Gilbert, S.; Gundersen, K.; Hayashi, K.; Janzen, C.; Johengen, T.; Koles, T.; Laurier, F.; McKissack, T.; Meadows, L.; Metcalfe, C.; Robertson, C.; Schar, D.; Seiter, J.; Smith, G.J.; Tamburri, M.; Wells, D. Instrument performance verification is necessary so that effective existing technologies can be recognized and so that promising new technologies can become available to support coastal science, resource management, and ocean observing systems. The Alliance for Coastal Technologies (ACT) has therefore completed an evaluation of in situ fluorometers designed for measuring chlorophyll. Chlorophyll measurements are widely used by resource managers and researchers to estimate phytoplankton abundance and distribution. Chlorophyll is also the most important light-capturing molecule for photosynthesis and is an important variable in models of primary production. While there are various techniques available for chlorophyll determinations, in situ fluorescence is widely accepted for its simplicity, sensitivity, versatility, and economical advantages. As described below in more detail, field tests that compare manufacturer’s chlorophyll values to those determined by extractive HPLC analysis were designed only to examine an instrument’s ability to track changes in chlorophyll concentrations through time or depth and NOT to determine how well the instrument’s values matched those from extractive analysis. The use of fluorometers to determine chlorophyll levels in nature requires local calibration to take into account species composition, physiology and the effect of ambient irradiance, particularly photoquenching. In this Verification Statement, we present the performance results of the Chelsea Technologies Group MINItracka IIC fluorometer evaluated in the laboratory and under diverse field conditions in both moored and profiling tests. A total of nine different field sites or conditions were used for testing, including tropical coral reef, high turbidity estuary, open-ocean, and freshwater lake environments. Because of the complexity of the tests conducted and the number of variables examined, a concise summary is not possible. We encourage readers to review the entire document (and supporting material found at www.chelsea.co.uk) for a comprehensive understanding of instrument performance. However, specific subsection of parameters tested for and environments tested in can be more quickly identified using the Table of Contents below.

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