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Descriptor English: Secchi Disks
Descriptor Spanish: Discos Secchi
Descriptor disco Secchi
Descriptor Portuguese: Discos de Secchi
Descriptor French: Disques de Secchi
Entry term(s): Secchi Disk
Tree number(s): SP4.202.660.076.302
Scope note: A simple method used to assess the attenuation coefficient of electromagnetic radiation in the water column and to establish a correspondence between water transparency, Secchi depth and the limit of the euphotic zone (depth at which the irradiance corresponds to 1% of the irradiance below of the surface). (Adapted from https://bit.ly/3kTHD11)
Allowable Qualifiers: AE adverse effects
AN analysis
CL classification
EC economics
EH ethnology
ES ethics
HI history
LJ legislation & jurisprudence
MT methods
PC prevention & control
PL policies
SN statistics & numerical data
Related: Nephelometry and Turbidimetry MeSH
DeCS ID: 51615
Unique ID: DDCS051615
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Secchi Disks - Preferred
Concept UI FD00061782
Scope note A simple method used to assess the attenuation coefficient of electromagnetic radiation in the water column and to establish a correspondence between water transparency, Secchi depth and the limit of the euphotic zone (depth at which the irradiance corresponds to 1% of the irradiance below of the surface). (Adapted from https://bit.ly/3kTHD11)
Preferred term Secchi Disks
Entry term(s) Secchi Disk



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