Parameter: TotalChla

Master parameters information
Short Name:
 chl_a_tot
Short Description:
 sum of chlorophyll a like compounds
Official Name:
 chl_a_tot
No Data Value:
 nd
Description:
 

sum of chlorophyll a like compounds; CAUTION file dependent; list of compounds making up the sum total may vary; refer to data documentation for complete definition

Dataset-parameters information
Supplied Name: 
TotalChla
Supplied Units: 
micrograms per liter
Conversion Necessary: 
no
Conversion Utility: 
No Data Value: 
nd
Description: 
Sum of chlorophyll a and chlorophyllide a concentrations by HPLC analysis . Concentrations below detection assumed to by zero for this calculation.