Benthic Lander

Category: Benthic Lander

Quantity: 1

Instrument: Non-shipboard Instrument

Equipment Condition: Normal

Maintenance Manager

Yu-Yu Yeh
Technician III
(02)3366-6884
yuyuyeh@ntu.edu.tw

Instrument Expert

Function Description

The Benthic Lander is an autonomous, tetherless platform that lands on the seabed. It can conduct in-situ biogeochemical and physical time-sequenced observations, and collect sediment and water samples after the experiment.

Dimensions: 1.4 m × 1.4 m × 3 m
Total Weight in Air: 754 kg
Maximum Operating Depth: 6000 m
Payload:

  • 2 Acoustic Release Units

  • 12 Nautilus Glass Buoys

  • Timer

  • Grab Sampler (Chamber)

  • Battery

  • Underwater Automatic Sampling System

The Benthic Lander is an autonomous seabed observation platform designed for long-term deployment on the seafloor to measure in-situ physical, chemical, and biological parameters. These devices are widely used in deep-sea research to collect high-precision seabed data without disturbing the environment.

Equipment Overview

The Benthic Lander typically consists of a sturdy metal frame equipped with various scientific instruments, such as a Conductivity-Temperature-Depth (CTD) sensor, dissolved oxygen sensor, sediment collector, camera system, and acoustic release units. These devices can be modularly configured to meet different research needs and adapt to various marine environments.

Borrowing Rules

Please contact the equipment technician.

Equipment Description

Benthic Lander Specifications

Parameter Specification
Maximum Operating Depth 6,000 to 11,000 meters (depending on model)
Frame Material Marine-grade aluminum alloy (e.g., 5000 series), 316 stainless steel, or titanium alloy
Buoyancy Material Glass Sphere
Release Mechanism Dual acoustic release, burn-wire release, or timed release
Instrument Configuration CTD, dissolved oxygen sensor, sediment collector, camera, lights, laser, microprofiling sensor, etc.
Data Recording Built-in data recorder, supports multiple sensor inputs
Power Supply Built-in battery pack, supports long-term autonomous operation
Recovery Method After releasing ballast, it rises to the surface using buoyancy and is recovered by the ship
   

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