LSPA’s water quality
buoy collects and transmits data on weather and
in-lake conditions. This buoy is part of a global
buoy network (Global Lake Ecological Observatory
Network). Instruments record wind speed and
direction, humidity, sunlight, water temperature
at various levels, and dissolved oxygen in the
water.
The instruments on the buoy measure dissolved oxygen
approximately 1 meter from the surface and temperature
every 2-3 meters down through the water column (17
sensors). It also has what is known as a PAR sensor,
which measures sunlight between particular wavelengths,
the ones that organisms use. The weather instruments
will help to tie in weather specifics when analyzing
the other data.
How Lakes Freeze
01-28-2008
Recently, I have had several people ask about how lakes freeze. I knew some answers, but as I researched deeper, the freezing of lakes can be complicated!
LSPA's Buoy Data
08-27-2007
LSPA launched its Instrumented buoy on August 27th. This buoy is part of a global network of buoys, measuring lake parameters.
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