Extinction Coefficient calculations |
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Rough calculation using secci disc: |
k = 1.45 / d |
where; |
k = extinction coefficient |
d = depth at which secchi disc is still visible to
naked eye |
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May also be expressed as; |
k = (2.3 x (log Id1- log Id2))
/ (d2 - d1) |
where; |
k = extinction coefficient |
Id1= Intensity of light (of a specific
wavelength) at depth "d1" |
Id2= Intensity of light (of a specific
wavelength) at depth "d2" |
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