Starter Service Kit

Un conjunto de materiales y protocolos para iniciar el monitoreo limnológico en el Lago Waneta.

¿Qué incluye este kit?

Perfilador térmico portátil — sonda de 30 m con sensor de temperatura y oxígeno disuelto, calibrada para aguas dulces de origen glaciar.
Red de muestreo de zooplancton — malla de 80 µm con copo colector, adecuada para arrastres verticales en la columna de agua.
Kit de reactivos para nutrientes — estuches para determinación colorimétrica de fósforo total, nitrógeno amoniacal y nitratos.
Cuaderno de campo impermeable — 64 páginas con tablas preimpresas para registrar perfiles térmicos, transparencia (disco Secchi) y observaciones de vegetación ribereña.
Guía de procedimientos — manual de 40 páginas con protocolos estandarizados para la recogida y conservación de muestras en el Lago Waneta.

Estado del kit

Fabricado bajo pedido. Los componentes se ensamblan y calibran en laboratorio antes del envío. Plazo de preparación: 10–15 días hábiles.

Ventajas principales

Diseñado específicamente para lagos de origen glaciar.
Incluye reactivos para 20 análisis completos.
Manual en español con referencias al Lago Waneta.
Maletín de transporte con compartimentos acolchados.

Solicitar información

Sin compromiso. Recibirás la ficha técnica y los plazos de entrega.

Guided Setup Option

A focused product built around practical decisions and constraints.

This option is designed for teams or individuals who already know the basics of lake monitoring but need a structured path to set up their own sampling routine. Instead of a generic starter kit, you get a guided process that adapts to your local conditions — depth profile, access points, and target species.

The focus is on real tradeoffs: choosing between manual and automated temperature loggers, deciding how many transects to run per season, and selecting sediment traps that match your bottom type. Each decision is framed around the specific constraints of a glacial lake like Waneta, where thermal stratification and low nutrient levels shape what works.

You receive a tailored plan with clear milestones, a list of recommended equipment (without brand bias), and a checklist for the first three field days. The goal is to move from intention to a working protocol without overcomplicating the setup.

What you get

Site assessment template — a worksheet to record depth, visibility, vegetation cover, and access constraints.
Equipment shortlist — three tiers (basic, standard, extended) with rationale for each choice.
Field protocol draft — step-by-step instructions for water sampling, net placement, and sediment core extraction.
Data sheet templates — printable forms for temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, and fish catch records.
One follow-up call — 30 minutes to review your plan and adjust based on your first results.

What users say

"The guided setup saved me from buying gear I didn't need. The transect decision tree alone was worth it."

— Marta L., environmental science student

"I appreciated the honest tradeoffs — no one tried to sell me a sonde I can't maintain. Practical and honest."

— Carlos R., lake association volunteer

"We used the protocol for our spring survey and caught issues before they became problems. Highly recommend."

— Dr. Ana V., freshwater ecologist