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Identifier: Secchi Disk
Instrument / Gear: Instrument
Instrument Type: Turbidity Meter
Description:

A plain white, circular disk 30 cm (12 in) in diameter used to measure water transparency or turbidity in bodies of water. The disc is mounted on a pole or line, and lowered slowly down in the water.

Record Created: January 30, 2018 5:06 PM UTC by michael.chang@noaa.gov
Record Last Modified: January 30, 2018 5:06 PM UTC by michael.chang@noaa.gov
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