Date: 27January 2024
All sensors in the MedSeaPod project were tested and calibrated in the Torregrande laboratories, as well as directly at sea. This crucial phase of the project was carried out to ensure the highest accuracy and reliability of the devices for monitoring the temperatures of the ultra-coastal waters of the Mediterranean Sea. the texts were held in the presence of Stefano Marras and Alberto Ribotti of CNR IAS, the project coordinator, Sergio Stagno, and the consultant for communication activities , Alessandro Madeddu.
In the Torregrande laboratories, the data logger sensors went through a series of rigorous tests to verify their performance. These tests were later supplemented by practical tests at sea, ensuring that the devices function properly in the real-world environmental conditions in which they will be used.
To proceed further with the project, a multi-parameter probe was used in addition to the loggers that will be provided to participating citizens. This advanced instrument is capable of detecting a variety of environmental parameters, providing complementary data essential for a comprehensive understanding of marine dynamics.
“The testing and calibration phase is critical to the success of the MedSeaPod project,” said Dr. Alberto Ribotti of CNR IAS. “The use of the multiparameter probe allows us to collect extremely detailed data, improving the quality of our analyses.”
The involvement of citizens, who will receive the loggers, is a key element of the project. This citizen science initiative not only contributes to the collection of important data, but also raises community awareness of the importance of scientific research and marine conservation.
