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{{short description|Instrument to sample sediment in water environments}} |
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[[File:Van Veen.svg|thumb|Closed Van Veen grab sampler]] |
[[File:Van Veen.svg|thumb|Closed Van Veen grab sampler]] |
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The '''Van Veen grab sampler''' is an instrument to sample [[sediment]] in water environments. Usually it is a [[Excavator bucket|clamshell bucket]] made of [[stainless steel]]. Up to 20 [[Centimetre|cm]] deep samples of roughly 0.1 [[m^2|m<sup>2</sup>]] can be extracted with this instrument. It can be light-weight (roughly 5 [[kg]]) and [[low-tech]]. The smallest version even fits into [[hand luggage]]. The sampler was invented by [[Johan van Veen]] (a Dutch engineer) in 1933. |
The '''Van Veen grab sampler''' is an instrument to sample [[sediment]] in water environments. Usually it is a [[Excavator bucket|clamshell bucket]] made of [[stainless steel]]. Up to 20 [[Centimetre|cm]] deep samples of roughly 0.1 [[m^2|m<sup>2</sup>]] can be extracted with this instrument. It can be light-weight (roughly 5 [[kg]]) and [[low-tech]]. The smallest version even fits into [[hand luggage]]. The sampler<ref> {{cite book |last= VanVeen|first= Johan|date= |title= Onderzoekingen in de hoofden in verband met de gesteldheid van de Nederlandsche kust |url= https://resolver.kb.nl/resolve?urn=MMKB06:000002099:00239 |language= NL|location= Den Haag|publisher= Algemene Landsdrukkerij |page=165}}</ref> |
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was invented by [[Johan van Veen]] (a Dutch engineer) in 1933. |
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A draw-back of the use of this sampler is that it tends to disturb the sediments more than a [[box corer]] does. |
A draw-back of the use of this sampler is that it tends to disturb the sediments more than a [[box corer]] does. |
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* [http://www.rickly.com/as/bottomgrab.htm Bottom Sediment Grab Samplers] as offered by the [[Rickly Hydrological Company]] |
* [http://www.rickly.com/as/bottomgrab.htm Bottom Sediment Grab Samplers] as offered by the [[Rickly Hydrological Company]] |
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* Rees et al. (2009): Guidelines for the study of the epibenthos of subtidal environments; Copenhagen: International Council of the Exploration of the Sea (ICES Techniques in Marine Environmental Sciences 42) – 90 p. |
* Rees et al. (2009): Guidelines for the study of the epibenthos of subtidal environments; Copenhagen: International Council of the Exploration of the Sea (ICES Techniques in Marine Environmental Sciences 42) – 90 p. |
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[[Category:Aquatic ecology]] |
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Revision as of 15:22, 3 July 2021
The Van Veen grab sampler is an instrument to sample sediment in water environments. Usually it is a clamshell bucket made of stainless steel. Up to 20 cm deep samples of roughly 0.1 m2 can be extracted with this instrument. It can be light-weight (roughly 5 kg) and low-tech. The smallest version even fits into hand luggage. The sampler[1] was invented by Johan van Veen (a Dutch engineer) in 1933.
A draw-back of the use of this sampler is that it tends to disturb the sediments more than a box corer does.
Mechanism
While letting the instrument down into the water, the two levers with buckets at their ends are spread like an open scissor. The levers are locked in this position, and unlocked on hitting the ground. When the rope is pulled upward again, the two buckets close and grab a sample from the sea floor.
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Van Veen grab when it is locked, ready to be lowered to the floor -
It is now unlocked after hitting the floor, ready to collect sediment -
When lifting it after unlocked, the jaws will close to collect sediment inside
Three small technical changes lead to variations with more mechanical parts or structure:
- The Ekman grab sampler does not close the shovels instantly on ground contact, but a messenger weight has to be sent down in order to release springs and take the sample.
- The Ponar type sampler is modified also and has additional springs which are released upon bottom contact which might be helpful for harder surfaces.
- The Young modified grab sampler includes a metal frame for additional stability.
External links
- Instrument description at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute
- Bottom Sediment Grab Samplers as offered by the Rickly Hydrological Company
- Rees et al. (2009): Guidelines for the study of the epibenthos of subtidal environments; Copenhagen: International Council of the Exploration of the Sea (ICES Techniques in Marine Environmental Sciences 42) – 90 p.
Reference
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- ^ VanVeen, Johan. Onderzoekingen in de hoofden in verband met de gesteldheid van de Nederlandsche kust (in Dutch). Den Haag: Algemene Landsdrukkerij. p. 165.