Parameter: beam_cp

Dataset: 
CTD profiles
Parameter: 
beam attenuation
Master parameters information
Short Name:
 beam_cp
Short Description:
 beam attenuation
Official Name:
 beam_cp
No Data Value:
 nd
Description:
 

attenuation (loss of light) of a narrow, well collimated beam of light; beam attenuation due to particles; the particulate beam attenuation coefficient (cp)

Dataset-parameters information
Supplied Name: 
beam_cp
Supplied Units: 
m^-1
Conversion Necessary: 
no
No Data Value: 
nd
Description: 

particulate attenuation coefficient