Mean Depth of Mixed Layer

 
 
Used in Chlorophyll-a Models 1 & 2 .
 
 =  ratio of mixed layer volume (hm3) to surface area (km2)
 
 =   mean depth if segment is not vertically stratified

A regression model that predicts mixed layer depth as a function of mean depth is used to generate an estimate that appears on the segment data-entry screen.  This value can be used if a direct estimate of mixed layer depth is not available.