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Parameter: sal_ss

Dataset: 
alongtrack
Parameter: 
sea surface salinity
Master parameters information
Short Name:
 sal_ss
Short Description:
 sea surface salinity
Official Name:
 sal_ss
No Data Value:
Description:
 

sea surface salinity, hull intake & inline CTD unit

Dataset-parameters information
Supplied Name: 
sal_ss
Supplied Units: 
PSU
Conversion Necessary: 
no
No Data Value: 
nd
Description: 

Sea surface salinity calculated from the temperature and conductivity values measured by the SBE45 (temp_ss5_2 and cond_mS). Calculations made in accordance with UNESCO 44. Originally named 'Salinity'.