Parameter: a280

Dataset: 
Absorption coefficients
Parameter: 
absorption coefficient
Master parameters information
Short Name:
 absorption_coefficient
Short Description:
 absorption coefficient
Official Name:
 absorption coefficient
No Data Value:
 nd
Description:
 

The fraction of incident flux which is absorbed, divided by the thickness of the medium layer.

Dataset-parameters information
Supplied Name: 
a280
Supplied Units: 
per meter (m-1)
Conversion Necessary: 
no
Conversion Utility: 
No Data Value: 
nd
Description: 
absorption coefficient at 280 nm