Tutorials
TUTORIAL 1
OCEAN SAMPLING DAY: Real-time, in-situ observation of particles and micro-organisms with holographiv microscopy 
Speaker: John Samson & Alex Monnà
Institution: 4Deep & Ecohydris
Date: September 15th, 2015, 15:30h-17:30h
Abstract:4Deep inwater imaging scientists will demonstrate how in line holographic microscopy can be used to monitor and observe underwater life and particles down to less than 0.5 μm resolution in real time with its submersible microscope. State of the art software packages will be introduced. Octopus reconstructs and displays 3D volumes which can be zoomed, rotated and panned through. Swordfish detects and measure microorganisms such as algae or zooplankton within the water column, detect oil, particulate matter, gas bubbles and more. Finally, Stingray automatically finds organisms based on flexible analysis criteria, extracts morphological parameters of discovered objects and uses powerful machine vision algorithms to identify and group objects into taxons.
An introduction to holographic microscopy in the form of a presentation will last about 10 - 15 minutes. Here the advantages of using holography as a form of microscopy will be introduced by examples of previous uses and deployments into the natural environment to showcase the basic imaging capabilities of the submersible microscope. An introduction and demonstration of the software will follow.
The deployment of the microscope into local waters will then take place on the dock, or on a supplied vessel. The guests of the demonstration will be invited to use the software to explore the volume of water passing through the instrument and see the microscopic life in real time, and see the 4D capabilities. Holograms will be recorded and then reconstructed to fully demonstrate the capability of the technology and resulting images will be shared amongst participants.
TUTORIAL 2
Introduction to the AD2CP Platform: a new generation current profilers from Nortek 
Speaker: Oswaldo López
Institution: Innova
Date: September 15th, 2015, 12h-14h
Abstract: Nortek is introducing an advanced system built on the new patented AD2CP hardware platform. These instruments are able to do sequential tasks within a second, so different measurements (currents, waves, turbulence…) can be done simultaneously. We aim to reach the following goals:
Primary goal: Increased flexibility
TUTORIAL 3
HydroSurveyor: bathymetry velocity profile and acoustic bottom tracking 
Speaker: Lee Pimble & José María Cortés Institution: Xylem Analytics & SIDMAR Date: September 15th, 2015, 12h-14h Abstract: The HydroSurveyor™ is a system designed to collect bathymetric, water column velocity profile, and acoustic bottom tracking data as part of a hydrographic survey. The two key components of the system are the HydroSurveyor Acoustic Doppler Profiler (ADP®) platform, and the powerful, yet user-friendly, data collection software. With the HydroSurveyor platform, SonTek is able to offer an exclusive 5-beam depth sounding device, with built-in navigation, full water column velocity (currents) profiling, full compensation for speed of sound (with the CastAway-CTD), and integrated positioning solution. HydroSurveyor Software — v 1.50 – is a user-friendly software package offering a central recording and processing platform that allows users to develop bathymetric maps with modest accuracy, using properly gridded data points. Features include CastAway-CTD integration, data gridding and interpolation, automatic track switching and a central recording platform. In this tutorial the HydroSurveyor will be demonstrated at sea and data collected will be processed by interested audience..
TUTORIAL 4
Capture and data collection with SAMBAT and SMATCH multiparametric sondes 
Speaker: Manuel Martín Institution: Nautilus Oceanica Date: September 15th, 2015, 15:30h-17:30h Abstract: SAMBAT and SMATCH are two systems for monitoring water quality of the French firm NKE Instrumentation, designed for use in fresh and salt water respectively. The purpose of the tutorial will be the presentation, capture, collection and interpretation of data with such equipment. The exact position during the data capture process is crucial to obtain a better resolution and accuracy. It will also be explained how have been resolved the classical biofouling problems in the medium term, which affect the measurements of turbidity, fluorescence and dissolved oxygen.
TUTORIAL 5
EXO: Advanced water quality monitoring platform
Speaker: Lee Pimble & José María Cortés Institution: Xylem Analytics & SIDMAR Date: September 15th, 2015, 18:00h-19:30h Abstract: Breaking the sonde barrier, EXO represents the intersection of the Environment and Observation and a new generation of monitoring technology. EXO multiparameter probe is the first sonde in the market, for water quality measurements, conceived and designed for marine applications. The EXO2 sonde is a multiparameter instrument that collects water quality data. The sonde collects the data with up to six user-replaceable sensors and an integral pressure transducer. Each sensor measures its parameter via a variety of electrochemical, optical, or physical detection methods. Each port accepts any EXO sensor and automatically recognizes the type of sensor. Depending on user-defined settings, the EXO2 will collect data and store it onboard the sonde, transfer the data to a data collection platform (DCP), or relay it to a user’s PC or EXO Handheld via cable, USB connection, or Bluetooth connection. In addition to six standard sensor ports, the EXO2 also has a bulkhead port for a central wiper (or an additional sensor) and an auxiliary port on top of the sonde. This auxiliary port will allow the user to connect the EXO2 to other EXO sondes. Users communicate with the sonde via a field cable to an EXO Handheld, Bluetooth® wireless connection to a PC or EXO Handheld, or a USB connection (via communications adapter) to a PC. The EXO handheld provides an extremely durable, portable, weather-proof interface to the EXO sondes. EXO handheld has GPS, Temperature-compensated barometer, Bluetooth communication, etc. The handheld uses a mobile version of the KOR interface software.