The Osmosis-Based Water Sampler draws hydrothermal fluids into small capillary-like tubing and allows long-term sampling of diffuse and black smoker hydrothermal fluids, as well as fluids from methane seeps. Once recovered, laboratory tests examine major/trace element chemistry of the samples.
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| Reference Designator | Site Name | Node Name | Instrument Name | Start Depth | End Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS01SUM2-MJ01B-00-OSMOIA101 | Southern Hydrate Summit 2 Seafloor | Medium-Power JBox (MJ01B) | Osmosis-Based Water Sampler | 811 | 811 |
| RS03ASHS-MJ03B-00-OSMOIA301 | ASHES Vent Field | Medium-Power JBox (MJ03B) | Osmosis-Based Water Sampler | 1,552 | 1,552 |