Turner Designs recently developed the Cyclops Explorer to facilitate lab work with Cyclops-7 and Cyclops-6K Submersible Sensors and expand the scope of projects applicable to the Cyclops. Plugging directly into the USB port on a computer, the Explorer guides users through simple GUI controls to analyze samples, determine limits of detection, check instrument stability, or simply become familiar with how to best use Turner Designs’ Cyclops sensors. Together with The Explorer, Cyclops sensors can be used as lab fluorometers for doing work such as creating a time series of fluorescence responses to record algal culture productivity or check fluorescent dye stability/shelf-life.  Another lab use can be to explore how changes in physical, chemical, or biological parameters affect fluorescence properties of algae or other materials.  In addition, the Explorer can be used to check pre/post deployment calibration of Cyclops sensors. The Cyclops Explorer interfaces with any of Turner Designs’ Cyclops Submersible Fluorometers or Turbidimeters.  Standard Cyclops optical kits are available for detecting: in vivo Chlorophyll, Crude Oil, Refined Fuels, CDOM/FDOM (dissolved organic material), Blue-Green Algae, Fluorescein Dye, Rhodamine Dye, PTSA Dye, Optical Brighteners, Tryptophan, and Turbidity.  Cyclops Fluorometers can also be configured with custom optics for specialized applications per customer request. Cyclops sensors require minimal power and provide high performance with long-term stability. Analog data output enables  easy system integration.  Cyclops Submersible Sensors are rated for 600m or 6000m depth. Available accessories include Solid Secondary Standards, Liquid Primary Standards, Flow Cap, Shade Cap, and Interface Cables.