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Hyper-a hyperspectral absorption instrument

Sequoia

Product overview

Measure absorption by dissolved and suspended material directly in the water. Hyper-a uses an integrating sphere, with internal recording and an external power supply, for optical research and profiling. Its removable neutral-density filter helps users check instrument drift.

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Hyper-a hyperspectral absorption instrument

Key features

  • In-water absorption measurements
  • Depth and temperature measurements included
  • Internal recording with external power
  • Sea-Bird SBE-5P pump included

Technical specifications

Measured quantity Absorption coefficient (m⁻¹)
Depth rating 600 m
Power input 9–30 V
Data interface RS-232, 19,200 baud
Storage 1 GB microSD
Operating temperature −3 to 40 °C

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