Single-platform integrated aquatic species and habitat sampling system
First Claim
1. A multiple aquatic environment sampling platform comprising:
- a boat;
a net mouth opener brace mounted to said boat;
a concentrator net comprising a front end and a back end, said front end adjustably attached to said net mouth opener brace;
a depth control to which said concentrator net is responsive;
a sample chamber to which said back end of said concentrator net is mounted;
at least one multidepth aquatic environment continuous monitoring sensor; and
a drift net comprising a front end and a back end, said front end of said drift net mounted to said front end of said concentrator net.
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Abstract
Low or no disturbance sampling can be accomplished such as through a single-platform aquatic species and habitat sampling system with data integration and rapid processing capabilities that can address the need for sampling at variable depths over varied habitats, along with the simultaneous collection of linked physical and biological data. The platform may be based on a 24-36 foot boat, and may include a net mouth opener brace for an adjustable concentrator net and smaller drift net which may be attached to an adjustable sample chamber, perhaps containing variable mesh capture nets as well as cameras, water sampling equipment, and water quality sensors integrated with a fish finder, GPS, and other monitoring and data recording equipment. The depth of the net mouth opener brace and sample chamber may be adjustable using a depth control.
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13 Claims
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1. A multiple aquatic environment sampling platform comprising:
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a boat; a net mouth opener brace mounted to said boat; a concentrator net comprising a front end and a back end, said front end adjustably attached to said net mouth opener brace; a depth control to which said concentrator net is responsive; a sample chamber to which said back end of said concentrator net is mounted; at least one multidepth aquatic environment continuous monitoring sensor; and a drift net comprising a front end and a back end, said front end of said drift net mounted to said front end of said concentrator net. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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