Getting STOQ’d about HOTs Graphs

Prochlorococcus• This is a photosynthesizing marine microbe –

it uses light and CO2 to produce glucose and oxygen.

• 50% of the oxygen in the atmosphere is produced by these organisms!

• It is typically found in the photic zone of the water column where light can penetrate – This happens from surface – appx. 200m deep

Image: SEM of Prochlorococcus MIT9215, pseudocoloredTaken by: Anne Thompson

How We Observe: Technologies

• CTD – The CTD is lowered into the water. It takes

measurements continuously as it moves vertically through the water column.

• Rosette – This device also moves vertically through the

column. At different points in the water column, containers are programmed to collect water at specific depths for further analysis.

Photo: Paul Lethaby

How We Observe: Technologies

• Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV)– These vehicles are programmed to take

continuous data as they move up and down in the water column.

– They are also programmed to collect water at different points in the water column.

– http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=0d3KHbGqSMA

• Discussion points – Researching Ocean properties• Temperature, Salinity, Pressure, Light

– Way science is actually presented • Combination of variables

Physical Properties of Oceans• Got to the HOTs-DOGS website• Choose:– Vertical Profile• Display

– CTD

Physical Properties of Oceans

• Enter a number between 200 and 238 in Cruise #

• Choose your x-axis and y-axis

• Checkgridlines

http://hahana.soest.hawaii.edu/hot/hot-dogs/public/hd208917.gif

Chemical Properties of Oceans• Got to the HOTs-DOGS website• Choose:– Vertical Profile• Display

– Bottle

Chemical Properties of Oceans• Got to the HOTs-DOGS website• Choose:– Vertical Profile• Display

– Bottle

ChemicalProperties of Oceans

• Enter a number between 200 and 238 in Cruise #

• Choose your x-axis and y-axis

• Checkgridlines

http://hahana.soest.hawaii.edu/hot/hot-dogs/public/hd569455.gif

STOQS Example

STOQS Example