Parameter: sample_sample_qc

Dataset: 
ZooProcess and Ecotaxa Output for Zooplankton Mediated Aggregates
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: 
sample_sample_qc
Supplied Units: 
unitless
Datatype: 
Integer
Conversion Necessary: 
no
Conversion Utility: 
No Data Value: 
Description: 
Quality flag for condition of the sample at time of scanning. Set of four digits defined below.; First digit is sample airtightness. 1=OK, 2=NOK (not ok); Second digit is sample richness. 1= Normal richness, 2=Very rich sample, 3=No plankton (almost) in sample; Third digit is sample condition. 1= Good condition , 2 = Dryed (no remaining liquid), 3= Rotton (loss of fixative); Fourth digit is disturbing elements. 1=No disturbing elements, 2=One of few large objects present in jar, 3=SOUP (phytoplankton, organic matter, clay/mud/mineral); . [Source: User]