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Parameter: beam_c

Dataset: 
CTD_Profiles_KN207-01
Parameter: 
beam_c (deprecated)
Master parameters information
Short Name:
 beam_c
Short Description:
 beam_c
Official Name:
 beam_c
No Data Value:
Description:
 

attenuation (loss of light) of a narrow, well collimated beam of light; beam attenuation due to particles; the particulate beam attenuation coefficient (cp); beam attenuation coefficient, in units 1/meter

Dataset-parameters information
Supplied Name: 
beam_c
Supplied Units: 
1/m
Conversion Necessary: 
no
Description: 

Beam attenuation; from WET Labs CStar transmissometer.