Parameter: sample

Dataset: 
FL Multispecies Otolith Data
Parameter: 
sample identification
Master parameters information
Short Name:
 sample
Short Description:
 sample identification
Official Name:
 sample
No Data Value:
Description:
 

unique sample identification or number; any combination of alpha numeric characters; precise definition is file dependent

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

Refers to the sample number assigned to the MOCNESS net in which the larva was collected, the light trap in which the late-stage larva was collected, or the reef and rubble juvenile collection.

Sample formats:
e.g.: (WS-07-20)M-44-046(M4:20-40)
WS-07-20 = Cruise ID
M = Sampling Gear ID (M=MOCNESS)
44 = Master Station
46 = Sequential Station
M4 = Net Type (M4=4 square meter MOCNESS frame)
20 = Mininum target depth of tow
40 = Maximum target depth of tow

e.g.: AS070712-1
AS = Site designation (AS=American Shoal reef; LK=Looe Key reef)
070712 = Date (year, month, day)
1 = Collection number