1/6/98
Margaret B. Lansing
 NOAA/GLERL
 2205 Commonwealth Blvd.
 Ann Arbor, MI 48105-2945
 phone:   734-741-2210
 fax:     734-741-2055
 e-mail:  margaret.lansing@noaa.gov

Meta Data for Total Suspended Matter (TSM) samples

Water was collected using a Niskin bottle cast to depth.  The sample water was 
transfered to polypropylene containers.  Just prior to filtering, the sample was 
shaken, then poured into a 2L graduated cylinder.  Measured volumes (0.5 - 3L) were 
drawn through tared Whatman 47mm GFF filtered pre-rinsed in distilled deionized water. 
TSM was determined gravimetrically weighed to the nearest .01 mg.  Units are mg/l.