Secchi Disk

Follow the directions provided by the Royal Geographical Society. See "Suspended Sediment".

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Instructions for building this tool at http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Schools/Fieldwork+and+local+learning/Local+learning/Fieldwork+in+the+local+area/Make+your+own+fieldwork+equipment.htm. The anticipated cost of materials to build this tool is Less than $20. It may take A few hours.

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About this tool
Description

Use the secchi disk to compare suspended sediment in water quality studies.


Maximum depth depends on how much wire you use to make the disk.
Used by these projects The GLOBE Program, Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program, Lake Observer mobile app, MPCA Citizen Water Monitoring Program, Secchi App, The Secchi Dip-In, Secchi Dip-In 2016, Secchi Dip-In
Ideal Age Group Elementary school (6 - 10 years), Middle school (11 - 13 years), High school (14 - 17 years), College, Graduate students, Adults, Families, Seniors
Size & weight Flat: This tool would fit in an envelope.
Between 13oz and 1lb (4 sticks of butter weigh about 1lb)
Expected lifetime Should last more or less forever
Topics Nature & Outdoors, Ecology & Environment, Ocean, Water, Marine & Terrestrial
Tool updated Dec. 15, 2017, 12:54 p.m.