Hydrophotometer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010551",
  "term": "Hydrophotometer",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "An optical instrument used to measure the attenuation of light as it passes through water. It quantifies the transparency or turbidity of water by determining the intensity of light transmitted over a known path length. This device is employed in oceanography and limnology to assess water clarity, suspended particulate matter, and the penetration of sunlight into aquatic environments.",
  "see_also": [
    "photometer"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/hydrophotometer/"
}