Hey all,
I have access to a meter that measures light in watts/meters up to 445nm. Technically its a UV meter.
I can measure the following wave lengths:
UVC 250-260nm
UVB 280-320nm
UVA 320-390nm
UVV 395-445
According to the information I have found (Wikipedia) this measurement, watts/meters, is the irradiance of PAR.
Is this measurement useful? I realize that I would be missing a large range for PAR (445-700nm)
I have been searching the web looking for info on coral growth in relation to this measurement, but I couldnt find anything.
Wiki gives a conversion factor to convert this from irradiance to PAR in moles, but it is dependent on wavelength and the calculation is pretty complexha-ha I dont remember my college calc.
Its not waterproof, so all I could do is get surface measurements.
Just wondering if its useful or if anyone could help me convert this info.
I am running 2 AI Hydra 26 about 10 over the water level.
Thanks!
John.
I have access to a meter that measures light in watts/meters up to 445nm. Technically its a UV meter.
I can measure the following wave lengths:
UVC 250-260nm
UVB 280-320nm
UVA 320-390nm
UVV 395-445
According to the information I have found (Wikipedia) this measurement, watts/meters, is the irradiance of PAR.
Is this measurement useful? I realize that I would be missing a large range for PAR (445-700nm)
I have been searching the web looking for info on coral growth in relation to this measurement, but I couldnt find anything.
Wiki gives a conversion factor to convert this from irradiance to PAR in moles, but it is dependent on wavelength and the calculation is pretty complexha-ha I dont remember my college calc.
Its not waterproof, so all I could do is get surface measurements.
Just wondering if its useful or if anyone could help me convert this info.
I am running 2 AI Hydra 26 about 10 over the water level.
Thanks!
John.