Instrument: Water Temperature Sensor
General term for an instrument that measures the temperature of the water with which it is in contact (thermometer).
In 2011, in situ temperature was measured with TidbiT v2 water temperature data loggers produced by Onset with a manufacturer stated accuracy of 0.2 degrees C. In 2012, in situ temperature was measured with a RBR XR-620 CTD with a manufacturer stated temperature accuracy of +/- 0.002 degrees C.
Information from the manufacturers:
TidbiT v2 Temperature Data Logger
RBR XR-620