Multi-channel_Sondes_SOW updated.pdf

Statement of Work and Specifications for Multi‐Channel Water Quality Monitoring Sondes and Solar‐ powered Buoys with Telemetry Systems

Statement of work:

Background and objectives: The USDA ARS National Cold‐Water Marine Aquaculture Center’s Shellfish

Genetics Lab (Kingston, RI) is developing an oyster genetic improvement program to serve the Northeast region (ME to NY). As such, will be investigating the field performance of different genetic lines at five field sites (ME (1), RI (2), CT (1), NY (1)) with varying environmental conditions. To determine the best performing line(s) for culture at each site and throughout the region, it is important to correlate performance with environmental factors. Therefore, continuous water quality data will be collected using multi‐channel water quality sondes to generate profiles of the growing environment at different culture sites. Specifically, the sondes will measure temperature, salinity (by way of conductivity), dissolved oxygen and chlorophyll. Because the sondes will be deployed at each field site for the long term and collect copious amounts of data, they will be tethered to a buoy that provides connectivity to a telemetry system (for data access/storage on the cloud) and solar charging capabilities (to reduce the hands‐on maintenance requirements, interruptions in data collection during periods the sondes are removed for battery replacement, and the long‐term cost of replacement batteries).

Rational for requirement: To establish a long‐term Eastern oyster genetic improvement program for the

Northeast region, our research objectives have expanded to include genetic surveys of wild and cultured populations for throughout the region and large‐scale field performance trials of these populations at diverse, but representative, grow‐out sites. To characterize the distinct growing environments, we need specialized equipment to efficiently gather copious amounts of accurate environmental data. Our lab does not have any kind of environmental data loggers currently. These sondes are critical to meet the needs of our expanding and evolving research program. Additionally, Sondes equipped with a cloud‐ based telemetry system to store, easily retrieve, and view large data sets in real‐time will further support our mission.

Minimum Specifications/Features Needed:

Sonde o Multi‐channel/parameter Sonde with a minimum of 4 parameters and/or up to 6 parameters.

o Must include

Temperature

Salinity (by way of conductivity)

Dissolved Oxygen

Chlorophyll A

Optional turbidity o Central wiper for in field probe maintenance o Connectivity to telemetry system o Easy calibration and maintenance o Rechargeable battery system though solar powered buoy o Calibration kit

Buoy system:

o Can be secured easily to aquaculture gear o Lightweight and easy to deploy o Solar powered o Equipped with telemetry system for data retrieval

Buoy flotation constructed of a closed cell, cross‐linked polyethylene foam hull with a polyurea skin and Kevlar reinforced topcoat providing 25 lbs of buoyancy.

Flotation yellow in color in accordance with international data buoy standards.

Buoy structure shall consist of an internal type 316 stainless steel frame, (3) topside lifting handles and subsurface mooring eyes for tethering or mooring.

The frame shall support attachment of instrument mounting cages directly below the center of the buoy.

Lightweight, portable, and easy to deploy by a single person.

Accommodate a battery powered X2‐SDLMC data logger in the center of the buoy hull with cellular and satellite telemetry options and wet‐mate sensor/power ports.

Fitted with (3) 4‐watt solar panels with a waterproof termination for charging the internal sealed lead acid (SLA) battery of the X2‐SDLMC data logger.

Support mounting of both topside and subsurface sensors. A top plate shall be pre‐drilled for mounting a 1‐3 nautical mile range LED beacon, weather station mast and other sensor supports.

(3) 1.5‐inch pipes shall allow sensor and cable pass‐through. Hatches shall cover the passages and conceal cables. The complete data buoy system shall be Series

CB‐25 as manufactured by NexSens Technology, Inc. or approved equal.

Telemetry system including data logger and cloud‐based software o Data logger: see attached specs

The data logger shall be capable of interfacing to industry standard sensor inputs.

Embedded Wi‐Fi connectivity for both direct and network interfacing.

Capable of transmitting data via cellular or satellite telemetry.

Minimum of (2) RS‐232 ports and (1) RS‐485 port for serial sensor interface.

Designed to connect to the sensors quickly and easily without the need to write programs or scripts.

Independent sensor switch power ports.

Capable of measuring internal temperature, humidity, input power, and operating current.

Capable of updating its internal software to newer versions.

Powered internally by sealed lead acid battery, 14 D‐cell alkaline battery pack, or with an external 5‐24V input power supply.

Housed in a cylindrical PVC enclosure not to exceed 5.5” diameter x 14.6” length including antenna.

Pre‐assembled and connectorized with an antenna, a 6‐pin female wet‐mate power/communication port, and 8‐pin male wet‐mate sensor ports.

Fully submersible to 200 ft. depths and include shock mounted internal electronics capable of withstanding wave action, floods, and periodic and long‐ term deployment underwater.

Interface with WQData LIVE web datacenter for real‐time data storage and viewing.

Interface with WQData LIVE web datacenter for receiving remote configuration commands for logging and sensor setup.

Able to utilize WQData LIVE web‐based email alerts triggered based on parameter limits.

Series X2‐SDLMC as manufactured by NexSens Technology, Inc. or approved equal.

o Live data center: cloud‐based data acquisition and retrieval. See attached spec sheet

A web datacenter shall be provided for project and data management

Provide 24/7 instant access to environmental data for project personnel.

Allow users to be added as Administrators with the ability to edit the website theme, photos, and descriptions or as Collaborators with access only to view data and submit forms.

Have an interactive Google Maps interface that allows for quick viewing of the most recent site data.

Display data in customizable graphical and tabular formats with the ability to save daily, weekly, and monthly reports.

Ability to send data manually or automatically via email and FTP and to download data in an Excel‐compatible CSV format.

Allow configuration of alarms and alerts to notify project personnel via email or text message when parameters exceed defined threshold conditions.

Provide a field book module for storing project notes, images, and calibration data.

Compatible mobile application that can be used to sync field notes and calibration forms.

Secure, password‐protected website.

Provide a public portal to grant limited access to the public through a public website, slideshow presentation view or web applet.

Provide a media archive for upload of site photos and videos.

WQData LIVE from NexSens Technology, Inc. or approved equal.