Characterization of sediments in the Mondego Estuary (western coast of Portugal), 1988-90
Data set information
| Query EDMED |
| General | |
| Data holding centre | University of Coimbra, Marine Sciences Unit (IMAR network) |
| Country | Portugal  |
| Time period | From January 1988 to December 1990 |
| Ongoing | No |
| Geographical area | Mondego estuary (western coast of Portugal) |
| Observations | |
| Parameters | Carbonate chemistry in sediment pore waters; Sediment grain size parameters; Sediment water content, porosity and surface area; Concentration of organic matter in sediments; Dissolved organic carbon concentrations in sediment pore waters; Carbon concentrations in sediment |
| Instruments | Sediment grabs |
| Description | |
| Summary | Data on sediment characteristics and distribution along the estuary. Data on the variation of organic matter and carbonate content through the year. |
| Originators | University of Coimbra, Marine Sciences Unit (IMAR network) |
| References | Pena dos Reis, R.P.B. and Barbosa, B.P. (1990) Dominant processes in the sediments transfer in the Mondego estuary. Proceedings International Symposium Littoral 1990, Marseille, France (in press)., |
| Availability | |
| Organisation | University of Coimbra, Marine Sciences Unit (IMAR network) |
| Availability | By negotiation |
| Contact | Joao Carlos Marques |
| Address | University of Coimbra, Marine Sciences Unit (IMAR network) |
| Telephone | +351 39 23603 |
| Facsimile | +351 239823603 |
| mar@cygnus.ic.uc.pt | |
| Administration | |
| Collating centre | Hydrographic Institute |
| Local identifier | 15038002 |
| Global identifier | 2312 |
| Last revised | 2009-10-29 |
