Parameter: EXPOCODE

Dataset: 
HOT CTD Profiles
Parameter: 
EXPOCODE
Master parameters information
Short Name:
 EXPOCODE
Short Description:
 EXPOCODE
Official Name:
 EXPOCODE
No Data Value:
 nd
Description:
 

Used as a unique identifier for a cruise. Usual generation formula is ICES 4 character platform code then the cruise departure date in YYYYMDD format. An underscore character may also be present.

Dataset-parameters information
Supplied Name: 
EXPOCODE
Supplied Units: 
unitless
Conversion Necessary: 
no
Conversion Utility: 
No Data Value: 
nd
Description: 
This code allows for the identification of cast. It consists of a 4 character NODC country-ship code; a maximum of 8 character cruise number followed by a "_" and leg number.
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