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Parameter: beam_attenuation_coeff_POC

Dataset: 
CTD
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: 
beam_attenuation_coeff_POC
Supplied Units: 
miligrams Carbon per meter cubed (mg C/m3)
Conversion Necessary: 
no
Conversion Utility: 
No Data Value: 
nd
Description: 
mixed-layer averaged particulate beam attenuation coefficient (sensor mounted on CTD frame) calibrated to particulate organic carbon concentrations