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Salinometer guidelines

Salinometer guidelines#

  • General notes
  • Overview of the salinometer
  • Collecting samples at sea
  • Preparations for laboratory sampling
  • Laboratory salinometer sampling
  • Finishing up
  • Troubleshooting

Other

  • Salinometer log sheet

  • Salinometer manufacturer’s instructions

  • Portasal protocol - shortlist from the Trolltransect cruises

  • Example matlab script for salinity calibration (old)

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