Survey Length Selection - Planet WGSW-24010 User Manual

7.6 Sur vey length selection
If there is any cause for concern that a survey length is not in an appropriate place to detect
changes in MTR due to a change in nutrient concentration (or other factors) then due
consideration should be given to changing the survey length within the parameters set out in the
section for survey length selection (3.3.3 and Box 2). If this is not possible then discussion
should be held to establish a better sampling site.
Survey length selection is essentially governed by a common sense approach to using the
guidelines set down in this manual. If for any reason the survey length does not produce results
which are useful for the intended purpose it may not be possible to use this method for an
assessment of the trophic status of the water at that site and consideration should be given to
using other methods.
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