You might also check out one of the models from Turner Designs (http://www.turnerdesigns.com/
). They have a bench top model (http://www.turnerdesigns.com/t2/instruments/trilogy.html
) that is relatively inexpensive (<$7k) but requires solid state
modules ($400-$800) for each parameter you want to measure. They have
a module for extracted chlorophyll and one for in vivo (which takes
some working out, but saves a lot of time). They provide all of the
standards (which are expensive - ~$200 with shipping since they are
shipped cold). They also have submersibles for in vivo (http://www.turnerdesigns.com/t2/instruments/C3.html
). The 10AU model is one of the standards for environmental work, and
has a great track record, but is not solid state. I also found their
tech support to be really good.
You might check out their case study page to learn more about how each
one of their instruments are being used.
http://www.turnerdesigns.com/databank.html
Hope this helps.
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Associate Professor
Dept. of Geography & Environmental Systems
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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Baltimore, MD 21250
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On Jul 23, 2009, at 10:16 AM, Richard L. Boyce wrote:
I think you are going to have to spend $10-15k to get a good
fluorometer. I use the OS5-FL from Opti-Sciences and think very
highly of it. They don't make it any more, but the successor model
the OS5p, is quite similar. Their web site is http://
www.optisci.com/. You may be able to find a used model on eBay, as
well.
Rick Boyce
Date: Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:24:22 -0500
From: "Y.Jun Xu" <[email protected]>
Subject: Fluorometer for chlorophyll measurement
Dear colleagues,
I am looking to purchase both a laboratory and a field-portable
fluorometer
for chlorophyll measurements. Can someone recommend me an
inexpensive, yet
reliable equipment for this purpose?
Thank you.
Jun Xu
School of Renewable Natural Resources
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
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Northern Kentucky University
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