Expendable Probe
 Instrumentation
   Expendable Systems Overview
   XCTD, eXpendable CTD
   AXCTD, Airborne CTD
   AL12, Automatic
    Launcher
   TS-RX100W Receiver
   MK150 Data Acquisition Unit
 Oceanographic and Water
 Quality Instrumentation
   SWHM, Wave Height Meter
   Seamate CTD
   Digi-Auto Salinometer
   DWQM, Water Quality Monitor
 Mechanical Instrumentation
   VMPS, Plankton Sampler
   TSK Flowmeter
   Meter Wheels


VMPS, Plankton Sampler

The VMPS is a plankton net system that makes collections with vertical tows.

The system is ideally suited for monitoring vertical plankton distribution and for collecting living specimens. Each of 4 nets can be opened from the surface controller based on a choice of operating parameters.

A variety of ocean sensors can be attached to the VMPS, providing a complete plankton sampling system.


VMPS Specification Sheet (243K)