Table 1. Site characteristics and model parameters (mean, standard deviation [SD]).
| Parameter | Petaluma | Rush Ranch | Browns |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean sea level (m, relative to NAVD88) | 1.02 | 1.12 | 1.095 |
| Tide range (m; MHHW-MLLW) | 1.92 | 1.76 | 1.39 |
| Mineral calibration (SSC, mg/L) | 69.0 (60.8) | 75.3 (40.3) | 19.0 (10.1) |
| Root:Shoot | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Annual decomposition (k; yr 1, 2, 3) | 0.69, 0.91, 0.94 | 0.55, 0.83, 0.89 | 0.55, 0.83, 0.89 |
| Annual decomposition SD | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Refractory organic matter (%) | 66.2 (17.8) | 50.5 (27.3) | 39.4 (26.0) |