Research catamaran
Our research pontoon is part of the approved DFG large-scale project “KLIMAKAT”. The Bad Saarow research site is located about 85 km from Cottbus and about 65 km from Berlin on the shores of Lake Scharmützel in a catchment area with a large number of lakes connected by rivers and canals. The department has been collecting extensive long-term data in this area for over 30 years.
The research pontoon can be used as an independent working platform or open-air laboratory for flexible use in research and teaching. The pontoon is mobile, environmentally friendly and characterized by low noise emissions. A dock built in 2011 is located in the immediate vicinity of the department building and is used as a mooring for the “KLIMAKAT” and as an effective public display of current water data.
Technical data of the research pontoon for sampling, measuring trips, permanent measuring station on lakes and canals in the federal state of Brandenburg, federal waterway. (Construction and equipment in accordance with BinSchStrO)
- Can be used all year round (ice and winter-proof), suitable for shallow water
- Max. speed 8 km/h, length approx. 8 m, width 2.55 m, payload approx. 1100 kg - 8 persons
- Hull made of seawater-resistant aluminum
- Hybrid drive (electric motor, diesel generator, solar modules)
- Cabin (3.0 x 2.0 x 2.0 m) with measuring well; A-mast 2.8 x 2.5 m with winch