Parameter: Average_Layer_Depth

Master parameters information
Short Name:
 depth_core
Short Description:
 depth core
Official Name:
 depth_core
No Data Value:
 nd
Description:
 

depth in core; mid-point of interval sampled

Dataset-parameters information
Supplied Name: 
Average_Layer_Depth
Supplied Units: 
centimeters (cm)
Datatype: 
Float
Conversion Necessary: 
no
Conversion Utility: 
No Data Value: 
nd
Description: 
Sediment cores were sectioned into layers. The Average Layer Depth represents the midpoint of this layer below the sediment core surface (i.e. a depth of 2 cm represents 2 cm below sediment core surface). The sediment core surface is assumed to represent the in-situ sediment-water interface. Average Layer Depth is found by subtracting the Layer Start Depth value from the Layer End Depth value.