Parameter: quadrat

Dataset: 
Oyster reef survey totals
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: 
quadrat
Supplied Units: 
unitless
Conversion Necessary: 
no
Conversion Utility: 
No Data Value: 
nd
Description: 
meter mark of the quadrat; refers to the location along a 20 meter transect at which point the Quadrat was deployed and the sample was taken. Usually quadrats were deployed at 5 meter; 10 meter; 15 meter; and 20 meter marks on the transect tape.