Autumn physical limnological experimental campaign in the Island Mainau littoral zone of Lake Constance

Abstract

From October 12th to November 19th 2001 a hydrophysical field measurement campaign was carried out in the littoral zone of Lake Überlingen and the Upper Lake Constance around the Island Mainau and in the adjacent aquatic area. Measurements involved (i) deployment of current-meters, thermistors and thermistor–chains at fixed positions, (ii) CTD-towing with the boat in the subsurface layer, (iii) CTD profiling at selected positions and deployment of drifters at selected depths and positions around the Island Mainau. The measurements that were conducted are described and illustrated by typical plots. The data as well as closer description of the campaign are public domain and can be downloaded for use through Internet.

Keywords

• physical limnology, measurements, littoral, near-coast island, Lake Constance