NKE - WiMo TBD sensor - Turbidity

Operational overview and field deployment

Instrument role in turbidity and suspended matter monitoring

NKE WiMo TBD sensor – Turbidity is designed for measuring turbidity in natural waters as an indicator of suspended particles and water clarity. It is used in environmental monitoring systems across marine, coastal, and freshwater environments.

Measurement capabilities and usage context

This sensor measures turbidity using a nephelometric principle compliant with ISO 7027 standards. It emits near-infrared light and detects scattered light at a 90° angle to quantify suspended particulate matter in water.

Operational environment

The system is designed for deployment in rivers, lakes, estuaries, coastal waters, and offshore environments depending on monitoring requirements. It is suitable for continuous or campaign-based water quality assessment.

System integration role

Within a multiparameter probe system, it functions as a dedicated turbidity measurement module. It is typically combined with other physical, chemical, and biological sensors to provide a complete water quality profile.

Deployment usage

Deployment involves integration into a compatible multiparameter probe or monitoring platform such as buoys or fixed stations. It supports long-term environmental monitoring as well as short-term field surveys.

Typical users

It is commonly used by environmental agencies, water resource managers, research institutes, and engineering organizations conducting sediment transport studies and water quality monitoring.