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method > sampling method > conductivity temperature depth

Preferred term

conductivity temperature depth  

Definition

  • the primary tool for determining essential physical properties of sea water. It gives scientists a precise and comprehensive charting of the distribution and variation of water temperature, salinity, and density that helps to understand how the oceans affect life.

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Entry terms

  • CTD

Note

  • [controlled by ] Giorgio Matteucci , 23/05/2013

Scope note

  • US LTER controlled vocabulary

Creator

  • herbert.schentz@umweltbundesamt.at

URI

http://vocabs.lter-europe.net/EnvThes/20318

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