Spectrometers are complex optoelectronic devices that require careful mechanical, electronic and optical design to assure their long-term service, reliability and performance. Also, spectrometers will experience changes in temperature and pressure, and undergo mechanical stress and optical decay, that can affect performance. Even though each spectrometer is calibrated carefully before it leaves Ocean Insight, it will drift slightly as a function of time and environmental conditions.
The good news? This technical tip, routine spectrometer wavelength calibration can resolve potential performance issues and minimize effects that can lead to misleading or incorrect measurement results. Ocean Insight offers various tools and services for reliable spectrometer wavelength calibration.
