Sorry, I've off the list for a bit. On Tue, Jul 5, 2016 at 11:52 PM, Lowry, Roy K. <r...@bodc.ac.uk> wrote:
> Actually the SeaOWL measures both fluorescence and backscatter, but that's > nit-picking. Chlorophyll fluorometers have Standard Names pertaining to > chlorophyll concentration - it's the geophysical phenomenon resulting > post-calibration that counts. In the case of the SeaOWL this is described > in the instrument specification as 'crude oil'. > whatever the SeaOWL spec of marketing material say, it's a fantasy that it can make the distinction between "crude oil" and other petroleum products. Not to mention that "crude oil" can vary SO much that it's pretty much a meaningless term in this context. > So, I'm still rooting for 'mass_fraction_of_crude_oil_in_sea_water' or > 'mass_concentration_of_crude_oil_in_sea_water'. > again "crude oil" is a bad idea ;-) It seem from another thread that we are converging on: mass_concentration_of_petroleum_hydrocarbons_in_sea_water which is fine with me -- it seems the "total" isn't consistent with other CF usage, so fine with omitting it. -CHB -- Christopher Barker, Ph.D. Oceanographer Emergency Response Division NOAA/NOS/OR&R (206) 526-6959 voice 7600 Sand Point Way NE (206) 526-6329 fax Seattle, WA 98115 (206) 526-6317 main reception chris.bar...@noaa.gov
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