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Compared to values given in some scientific papers, the output values from dbSEABED are quite rounded. Why?

April 26, 2017dbseabed given output papers quite rounded scientific values

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Compared to values given in some scientific papers, the output values from dbSEABED are quite rounded. Why?

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Studies of uncertainty show that accuracies on most sediment parameters are of order 1-3% of the total parameter range even under favorable laboratory conditions. The significant figures in dbSEABED outputs reflect the observed uncertainties.