Photosynthetically Active Radiation
A Photosynthetically Active Radiation (PAR) sensor is used to measure the spectral range of light that is available in the water column for use by primary producers for photosynthesis (400-700 nanometers), and how that varies over time and depth in the water column. Chlorophyll, the most abundant plant pigment in land plants and in ocean phytoplankton, is most efficient at capturing red and blue light.
Data Products
This instrument measures the following data products. Select a data product's name to learn more.
| Data Product | Code | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Photosynthetically Active Radiation (400-700 nm) | OPTPARW | DPS |
The algorithm code used to generate data products for this instrument is also available in the ion-functions GitHub repository.
Instrument Models & Deployed Locations
The OOI includes the following instrument makes and models for this instrument type. Follow the links below to find out where in the OOI this instrument has been deployed. You'll also find quick links for each instrument to Data Explorer, where you can plot and access data.
| Class-Series | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| PARADA | Satlantic | digital PAR |
| PARADJ | WET Labs | ECO PAR |
| PARADK | Biospherical Instruments | QSP-2200 |
| PARADM | Biospherical Instruments | QSP-2155 |
| PARADN | Biospherical Instruments | QSP-2150 |
Primary Science Discipline
Biological