SUBMERSIBLE MULTI-PARAMETER SONDE HAVING A HIGH SENSOR FORM FACTOR SENSOR

摘要

Provided are multi-parameter sonde systems having a unique form-factor, wherein the plurality of sensors are arranged in a tight-fit configuration. This provides a single distal sensing surface and minimal separation distance between adjacent sensors. The sensors may be pie shaped with an interlocking feature to tightly hold the sensors together, with a sensor guard disposed over the outer surface of the interlocked sensors. Sensor-guards disclosed herein may have an integrated sensor storage and sensor guard configuration, thereby avoiding a need for a separate storage cup and that are configured to minimize unwanted biological growth. Also provided are uniquely shaped individual sensors having interlocking features to hold several sensors together in a sonde.

主权项

1. A multi-parameter sonde comprising:
a plurality of independent sensors each having a distal sensing surface and a proximal end; and a base that operably connects to the proximal end of each of the sensors; wherein adjacent distal sensing surfaces substantially contact each other to form a continuous distal sensing surface comprising the plurality of independent sensors.