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NAS-3X - The Original In-situ Nutrient Analyzer


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The NAS-3X is an in-situ nutrient analyzer for high-frequency time-series determination of nutrient concentrations in marine and fresh waters. Versions are available for the measurement of nitrate phosphate, silicate and ammonia. 

The NAS-3X is typically deployed unattended for periods of 1 - 3 months, although much longer deployments have been achieved. The device may be used near surface, in buoy and riverine applications, or be deployed at depths to 250 m in taut-line moorings

Features, Benefits & Applications Table

Characteristics
Summary New improved model of the "original" system for in-situ nutrient data collection. Field proven in many diverse applications. This unique wet chemistry device has collected many "first ever" time series data sets for leading national research and regulatory organizations.
NAS-3X - The Original In-situ Nutrient Analyzer datasheet  Download a detailed Datasheet
Benefits
  • Captures episodic events and complex dynamics
  • Enables greater understanding of ecosystem function
  • Provides accurate high frequency nutrient data
  • Allows cost-effective monitoring programs
  • Reliability as the only field proven device of its kind
Applications
  • Phytoplankton blooms
  • Eutrophication
  • TMDL assessment
  • Monitoring run-off
  • Detection of environmental change
Features
  • Sensitive wet-chemistry analysis
  • Periodic in-situ self-calibration
  • Precision comparable to a lab analyzer
  • Fully programmable chemistry
  • Self-recording and real-time data