SEDNET - Glossary of Terms

 
 
Current Modelled Loads
Dissolved NitrogenCurrent total amount of dissolved Nitrogen entering the estuary from all contributing rivers in tons per year
 
Dissolved PhosphorousCurrent total amount of dissolved Phosphorous entering the estuary from all contributing rivers in tons per year
 
Fine Sediment NitrogenCurrent total amount of fine sediment associated Nitrogen entering the estuary from all contributing rivers in tons per year
 
Fine Sediment PhosphorousCurrent total amount of fine sediment associated Phosphorous entering the estuary from all contributing rivers in tons per year
 
Fine Suspended SedimentCurrent fine suspended sediment output in kilotons per year from all rivers flowing into the estuary
 
 
Estimated Natural (Pre-European) Loads
Dissolved NitrogenEstimated natural "pre-European settlement" total amount of dissolved Nitrogen entering the estuary from all contributing rivers in tons per year
 
Dissolved PhosphorousEstimated natural "pre-European settlement" total amount of dissolved Phosphorous entering the estuary from all contributing rivers in tons per year
 
Fine Sediment NitrogenEstimated natural "pre-European settlement" total amount of fine sediment associated Nitrogen entering the estuary from all contributing rivers in tons per year
 
Fine Sediment PhosphorousEstimated natural "pre-European settlement" total amount of fine sediment associated Phosphorous entering the estuary from all contributing rivers in tons per year
 
Fine Suspended Sediment:Estimated value of natural "pre-European settlement" fine suspended sediment output in kilotons per year from all rivers flowing into the estuary
 
 

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