World Ocean Circulation Experiment. WOCE Operations Manual. Volume 3. TheObservational Programme. Section 3.1. WOCE Hydrographic Programme. Part 3.1.2. Requirements for WHP Data Reporting. (Revision 2)

摘要

In order to facilitate the assembly of a uniform global database, this manualprovides the standards and sampling requirements for one time and repeat hydrography done for WOCE. The target accuracy and reproducibility for the common hydrographic measurements are given, and units of measurement are defined for the WOCE parameters. The data reporting expected of all chief scientists and PIs participating in WOCE is outlined and examples of the necessary documentation are provided. Data formats are stated and precision for all known parameters is specified. Data quality information is incorporated so that a permanent record of each measurement's quality assessment is carried with the data.