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A thermocline is a thin, distinct layer in a large body of fluid (such as water, such as in an ocean or lake; or air, such as an atmosphere), where temperature changes more dramatically with depth than it does in the layers above or below.
It is also referred to as the thermal layer or the metalimnion in lakes. The thermocline in the ocean separates the turbulent upper mixed layer from the tranquil deep water below.
Students can investigate the connection between a body of water’s temperature and depth with the help of the Thermocline Sensor.
The watertight housing of the sensor head contains two sensors: a temperature sensor and a depth sensor. It has a 10 m link with a connector that plugs into the speaker box.
The Global Thermocline sensor market accounted for $XX Billion in 2022 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2023 to 2030.
Thermocline Sensor by PASPORT: PS-2151
Finally, students can determine how temperature changes with depth in nearby lakes and streams. Thermocline technology from PASCO measures depth automatically; there is no need to manually enter data or read marks on cables. In swiftly moving streams, weighted housing offers depth measurement stability.
Applications consist of Create depth profiles for streams, small rivers, shorelines, and swimming pools. Research thermoclines in fresh and saltwater habitats.
The NexSens CB-450 data buoy was the best option for this task. The team is able to monitor how the thermocline shifts from a prime site since it has sufficient net buoyancy to handle the open water location.
For this project, the team makes use of a NexSens TS210 thermistor string. It covers the entire length of the thermocline, from the water’s top all the way down to the sediments, at a length of 50 metres.
Additionally, the team uses a Turner Designs chlorophyll sensor to get more information about the water’s quality.
To acquire information on wind direction and speed as well as air temperature and barometric pressure, the researchers finally chose an Airmar 200WX weather station.
