A Photosynthetically Available 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).
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| Reference Designator | Site Name | Node Name | Instrument Name | Start Depth | End Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CE09OSPM-WFP01-05-PARADK000 | Washington Offshore Profiler Mooring | Wire-Following Profiler | Photosynthetically Available Radiation | 15 | 540 |
| CP01CNPM-WFP01-05-PARADK000 | Central Profiler Mooring | Wire-Following Profiler | Photosynthetically Available Radiation | 15 | 70 |
| CP02PMCI-WFP01-05-PARADK000 | Central Inshore Profiler Mooring | Wire-Following Profiler | Photosynthetically Available Radiation | 15 | 104 |
| CP02PMCO-WFP01-05-PARADK000 | Central Offshore Profiler Mooring | Wire-Following Profiler | Photosynthetically Available Radiation | 15 | 125 |
| CP02PMUI-WFP01-05-PARADK000 | Upstream Inshore Profiler Mooring | Wire-Following Profiler | Photosynthetically Available Radiation | 15 | 70 |
| CP02PMUO-WFP01-05-PARADK000 | Upstream Offshore Profiler Mooring | Wire-Following Profiler | Photosynthetically Available Radiation | 15 | 425 |
| CP03ISPM-WFP01-05-PARADK000 | Inshore Profiler Mooring | Wire-Following Profiler | Photosynthetically Available Radiation | 15 | 70 |
| CP04OSPM-WFP01-05-PARADK000 | Offshore Profiler Mooring | Wire-Following Profiler | Photosynthetically Available Radiation | 15 | 427 |