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Parameter: d15N

Dataset: 
Lake Michigan Chemistry
Parameter: 
d15N
Master parameters information
Short Name:
 d15N
Short Description:
 d15N
Official Name:
 d15N
No Data Value:
Description:
 

delta 15N (d15N) is a measure of the ratio of stable isotopes 15N:14N.  It is commonly reported in parts per thousand (per mil, 0/00).

Dataset-parameters information
Supplied Name: 
d15N
Supplied Units: 
per mil (?)
Datatype: 
Float
Conversion Necessary: 
no
Conversion Utility: 
No Data Value: 
nd
Description: 
Delta 15N, representing the ratio of 15N to 14N of suspended particulate material, calculated as d15N = ((Rsmp/Rstd)-1) X 1000, where R = 15C/14C, smp = sample, std = air. resolution = 0.01; accuracy = 0.1 ?