Converts values in the depth column to an ordered factor

This function simplifies converting the sensor_depth_at_low_tide_m column from class numeric, factor, or character to an ordered factor, which is preferred for using the function ss_ggplot_variables().

Usage

ss_convert_depth_to_ordered_factor(dat)

Arguments

dat

Data frame that includes the column sensor_depth_at_low_tide_m.

Value

Returns dat, with the sensor_depth_at_low_tide_m column converted to an ordered factor. The shallowest depth with have a factor value of 1; the deepest depth will have the largest factor value.

Author

Danielle Dempsey