The four figures above come from the same 9plus CTD profile. As you can see, massive spikes punctuate the data stream and wreak havoc on data quality. While post-processing can filter out some spikes, they can also affect the CTD’s in-situ performance; downward spikes in conductivity may temporarily shut down the CTD’s pump, and spikes in pressure can affect real-time plotting.
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