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Parameter: sal

Dataset: 
ccs_proc_CTD
Parameter: 
salinity
Master parameters information
Short Name:
 sal
Short Description:
 salinity
Official Name:
 sal
No Data Value:
Description:
 

Salinity: The amount (mass or quantity of matter) of salt per amount (volume or mass) of a body of water.

Dataset-parameters information
Supplied Name: 
sal
Supplied Units: 
Practical Salinity Scale, dimensionless
Conversion Necessary: 
no
Description: 

salinity, calculated from the CTD 'primary sensors' of conductivity and temperature. See 'Processing Description'.