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Parameter: OD680_avg

Dataset: 
Series 1A: light and temperature
Parameter: 
optical_density
Master parameters information
Short Name:
 optical_density
Short Description:
 optical_density
Official Name:
 optical_density
No Data Value:
 nd
Description:
 

Measurement of the degree to which light at specific wavelengths pass through a medium.  The more dense the medium, the less light passes through.  Optical density is usually measured with a spectrophotometer set at a specific wavelength for a specific medium or solution.  Optical density can be used to measure the concentration of bacteria or phytoplankton.

Dataset-parameters information
Supplied Name: 
OD680_avg
Supplied Units: 
unitless
Conversion Necessary: 
no
Conversion Utility: 
No Data Value: 
nd
Description: 
optical density at 680 nm; averaged from 7 measurements taken automatically in 10 minute intervals.