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Parameter: nm587_5

Dataset: 
In situ and ISCO data
Parameter: 
beam attenuation
Master parameters information
Short Name:
 beam_cp
Short Description:
 beam attenuation
Official Name:
 beam_cp
No Data Value:
 nd
Description:
 

attenuation (loss of light) of a narrow, well collimated beam of light; beam attenuation due to particles; the particulate beam attenuation coefficient (cp)

Dataset-parameters information
Supplied Name: 
nm587_5
Supplied Units: 
per meter
Conversion Necessary: 
no
Conversion Utility: 
No Data Value: 
nd
Description: 
light attenuation at 587.5 nanometers