Definition(s)


Marine Atmosphere

Atmosphere over and near the sea

NOTE A marine atmosphere will extend a certain distance inland, depending on topography and prevailing wind direction. It is heavily polluted with sea-salt aerosols (mainly chlorides).

[ISO 12944-2:1998, definition 3.7.4]

Source: ISO 21457:2010, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Materials selection and corrosion control for oil and gas production systems, First Edition,September 2010. Global Standards

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