Author: James Wilkinson
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NODC Ship Codes E-H
UNOLS Ship Codes courtesy of researchvessels.org (UNOLS file link: http://www.researchvessels.org/nodc_by_name.txt) ShipCode Ship Remarks 74WL E. WILSHAW 18EB E.P. LE QUEBECOIS CG3130 31EA EAGLE 32O6 EAGLE USCG 326Y EAGLE LEADER 18EG EARL GREY MEDS REQUEST Canadian Coast Guard CallSign CG3029 29EA EARM 74EG EAST GOODWIN 74EB EASTBOURNE 54EL EASTERN LION…
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NODC Ship Codes B-E
UNOLS Ship Codes courtesy of researchvessels.org (UNOLS file link: http://www.researchvessels.org/nodc_by_name.txt) ShipCode Ship Remarks 64AH BONTEGRACHT callSign PDFB 09GC BOOBIE ISLAND COASTAL STATION 67BO BORA 31J7 BORDELON 32BK BOREAS 353D BOREE callSign FNIH 90BX BOREY UQII 58BO BORGENES callSign LLQN 35BO BORHA 35BA BORHA II 31XR BORIE HKBR BORINGIA VRSY…
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NODC Ship Codes #-B
UNOLS Ship Codes courtesy of researchvessels.org (UNOLS file link: http://www.researchvessels.org/nodc_by_name.txt) ShipCode Ship Remarks 90UW 11TH PJATILETKA OCL REQUEST 90TU 1500 LET KIYEVU LYFB 90FE 20-21 OCL 90JO 203 ICES REQUEST 07Oct38 to 12Nov38 73DE 30 DECEMBER ICES REQUEST (years 1960 – 1961) 76AJ 3-101 76AM 3-141 76AN 3-151 904Z 393 GMTS OCL…
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SIO Cruise Forms
All scientists and cruise participants going to sea on SIO RV New Horizon must submit forms. Since 2014, the forms are submitted electronically using the Ship Scheduling User Portal. New users: please setup a user account to login; existing users can login and update their information & forms. PDF hardcopy forms are no longer submitted…
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NOAA Cruise Forms
All cruise participants going to sea on a NOAA vessel such as the FSV Shimada or FSV Lasker must submit the completed Questionnaire and have a recent (within the last 12 months) TB test. NOAA Office of Medical Services: NOAA Health Services Medical Questionnaire (PDF) – New form posted January 2014 Information: NOAA Health Services…
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Suggestions on What to Bring to Sea
Most necessities are provided by the ship but a few amenities can make the cruise more comfortable: Sea sickness medication: If you know you are prone to seasickness, bring any medication you know works for you. Marezine, Meclizine, Bonine, Dramamine or Scopolamine anti-seasick medications are some examples – some work for some people; some have…
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Sta.csv Data Codes
SIO-CalCOFI uses datacodes in the sta.csv bottle data files to define data processing actions & output.
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1311NH CTD Processing Summary
CTD Processing Summary CalCOFI 1311NH CTD Data Final Download 1311NH CTD raw cast files zipped Download 1311NH FinalQC CTD + bottle data General CTD Notes – data acquisition notes, logistics, processing – see below CTD sensor corrections derived by comparing 4 secs of CTD sensor data (prior to bottle closure) to bottle samples Dual T, S,…
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Fluorometry FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Fluorometric Chlorophyll Analysis Q: Why measure chlorophyll? A: All plant life contains the primary photosynthetic pigment chlorophyll a. Microscopic, planktonic plants, or phytoplankton, occupy the lit zone of all water bodies. With over 70% of the surface of the earth covered in water, phytoplankton and photosynthetic bacteria are responsible for almost…
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Net Sample Preservation
After completion of the net tow, concentrate the plankton sample into the cod end by washing down the net with the deck seawater hose (DO NOT use fresh water). Be sure to spray the net from the outside to minimize damage of the delicate plankton in the sample. Once the sample is concentrated into…