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Parameter: par_scalar

Dataset: 
NEP1997_bio_opt
Parameter: 
par_scalar
Master parameters information
Short Name:
 par_scalar
Short Description:
 par_scalar
Official Name:
 par_scalar
No Data Value:
Description:
 

downwelled Photosynthetically Available Radiation (PAR), 400-700nm wave length, scalar sensor response, reported with a corresponding water depth, units = uE/m^2/sec, Possible sampling vehicles: profiling, towed, etc. Using a Biospherical Instruments QSR250 system.

Dataset-parameters information
Supplied Name: 
par_scalar
Supplied Units: 
microEinstein/meter^2/second
Conversion Necessary: 
no
Description: 

scalar PAR