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Parameter: d15N

Dataset: 
Planktic foraminifer shell d15N from net tows
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
Conversion Necessary: 
no
No Data Value: 
-999
Description: 

d15N (per mil vs. AIR) is the nitrogen isotopic composition of a sample expressed in delta notation (d15N in units of per mil, ?) relative to atmospheric N2, where d15N = {[(15N/14N)sample/(15N/14N)atmN2] - 1} x 1000.