Research infrastructure The Mesocosm Facility at Umeå Marine Sciences Centre is one of Europe's most advanced. The mesocosms provide possibilities to conduct large scale water and sediment experiments under highly controlled conditions. The mesocosm facility is available for researchers from universities all over the world.
The indoor facility consists of 12 cylindrical mesocosms with water columns 4.86 m high and 0.73 m in diameter (volume approximately 2 m3).
The temperature can be controlled and manipulated in 3 different sections in each mesocosm. This allows for experiments which require temperature stratification, controlled convective stirring, or both. The temperature is computer controlled by sensors, which gives an accuracy of at least +/- 0.5º C from the selected temperature. A halocline can be created by addition of salt.
For technical specification and information about available instruments and sensors, please visit the UMF web page.
The Mesocosm Facility at Umeå Marine Sciences Centre is one of Europe's most advanced. The mesocosms provide p...
Current pricelist for UMF services and equipment. Updated in 2023, still valid June 2024.
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