With increasing temperature, the fluorescence of samples and standards decreases and vice-versa. Accordingly, correcting fluorescence readings in response to temperature changes is extremely important. Environments with significant changes in temperature warrant correction of fluorescence readings for greatest accuracy. In a laboratory environment, where temperature is often controlled, temperature is usually an insignificant factor. However, in the field where significant temperature fluxuations are common, large errors in fluorometric data can result if temperature effects are ignored.
Manual correction can be laborious and calculation errors can occur.
Turner Designs helps customers easily correct for temperature changes by providing an optional Temperature Compensation Package for their 10-AU Field Fluorometer. Using the keypad, the appropriate temperature coefficient may be entered directly into the fluorometer, eliminating the need for manual correction for temperature changes. You choose the correct coefficient for your study. This software allows the user to directly capture data from the fluorometer to an Excel spreadsheet. Features Provides easier data handling.