Parameter: count_q_flag

Dataset: 
seal_counts_2008
Parameter: 
quality flag
Master parameters information
Short Name:
 q_flag
Short Description:
 quality flag
Official Name:
 q_flag
No Data Value:
 nd
Description:
 

quality flag; based on a PI established code; identifies a problem/quality issue with sample(s) from a given water bottle or single observation

Dataset-parameters information
Supplied Name: 
count_q_flag
Supplied Units: 
unitless
Conversion Necessary: 
no
No Data Value: 
nd
Description: 

Count quality flag:

1 = slides countable;

2 = slides blurry or similar problem but countable;

3 = seals disturbed after photo or count;

4 = major disturbance (by plane) before plane or count;

5 = major disturbance (other than plane);

6 = slides not countable or estimate >50 and no slides;

7 = miscellaneous reason for concern about count or estimate.