Field Testing of an Optical in Situ Nitrate Sensor in Three Irish Estuaries

ABSTRACT In situ measurements of nitrate (NO3) were made using a submersible ultraviolet nitrate sensor (SUNA) in three Irish estuaries (Bandon, Blackwater and Lee) in January and February 2012. Measurements were compared against discrete water samples analysed in the laboratory. There was excellent...

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Veröffentlicht in:Biology and Environment: Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy. - Royal Irish Academy, 1993. - 114B(2014), 1, Seite 53-59
1. Verfasser: O'Boyle, Shane (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Trickett, Philip, Partington, Adam, Murray, Clare
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Veröffentlicht: 2014
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Biology and Environment: Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy
Schlagworte:Physical sciences Applied sciences Business
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