Parameter: NPP_O2_Ar_avg

Dataset: 
Phytoplankton physiology
Parameter: 
primary production
Master parameters information
Short Name:
 PP
Short Description:
 primary production
Official Name:
 Primary Production
No Data Value:
 nd
Description:
 

Primary production is the synthesis of organic compounds from atmospheric or aqueous carbon dioxide; refer to dataset for units of measurment; often reported in micrograms C/liter/day or micrmoles C/liter/day.

Dataset-parameters information
Supplied Name: 
NPP_O2_Ar_avg
Supplied Units: 
O2 micromoles/liter/day
Conversion Necessary: 
no
Conversion Utility: 
No Data Value: 
nd
Description: 
Net Primary Production as measured by change in O2 with respect to Argon in bottle incubations (~6h)