Research Facilities Improvement: Experimental Pond Renovation and Computer Image Analysis System

凯洛格生物站的生态研究将通过改进实验池塘设施和在现有的VAX计算机上增加图像分析系统而得到加强。18个实验池塘中的9个富含营养的沉积物将被泥灰砂混合物取代，以更好地反映区域湖泊系统中自然产生的基质。池塘内衬将被替换为20mil的PVC，而单个储层将被替换为抗紫外线的hyppolon （32mil）。图像分析工作站增强了该站VAX计算机系统的研究支持能力，并为其进一步发展提供了潜力。这些设施的改进增加了悠久的研究历史，高素质的常驻科学人员，卓越的物理工厂和强大的制度支持。

Ecological research at the W. K. Kellogg Biological Station will be enhanced through improvement of the experimental pond facility and the addition of an image analysis system to the existing VAX computer. Nutrient-rich sediments in nine of 18 experimental ponds will be replaced with a marl-sand mixture to better reflect naturally occurring substrates in regional lake systems. The pond liners will be replaced with 20 mil PVC, while the single reservoir will be relined with UV resistant Hypolon (32 mil). The image analysis work station augments the research support capability of the Station's VAX computer system and provides for its further growth potential. These facility improvements augment a long history of research, a resident scientific staff of high calibre, an exceptional physical plant, and strong institutional support.