Start | FieldCode | Datatype | Code List | Mandatory | Header | Description / Aditional Information |
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RecordType
| char(2) |
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Record type
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EffortID
| nchar(50) |
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The code or ID assigned to the section of effort within the survey. Needs to be unique within the survey but can be the same across surveys
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SurveyID
| char(50) |
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Unique identifier assigned to the survey
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The unique identifier assigned to the survey by the data owner in support of retaining a reference between the original data and the JCDP dataset.
Format: date, organisation, location, survey type
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PlatformInstance
| char(2) |
Order
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Platform corresponding to the observer team that made the observation
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This field is conditional based on selection of a double platform methodology
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StartDate
| datetime(10) |
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ISO format: yyyy:mm:dd start date of the effort segment waypoint
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EndDate
| datetime(10) |
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ISO format: yyyy:mm:dd end date of the effort segment waypoint. This field is mandatory for all vessel based surveys.
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StartTime
| nchar(5) |
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hh:mm start time of survey effort (UTC) waypoint
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EndTime
| nchar(5) |
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hh:mm end time of survey effort (UTC) waypoint. This field is mandatory for all vessel based surveys.
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StartLatitude
| float(8) |
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DDD.DDDD start latitude of effort type in decimal degrees. Standard is WGS84
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StartLongitude
| float(8) |
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DDD.DDDD start longitude of effort type in decimal degrees. Standard is WGS84
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EndLatitude
| float(8) |
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DDD.DDDD end latitude of effort type in decimal degrees. Standard is WGS84. This field is mandatory for all vessel based surveys.
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EndLongitude
| float(8) |
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DDD.DDDD end longitude of effort type in decimal degrees. Standard is WGS84. This field is mandatory for all vessel based surveys.
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SurveyArea
| float(8) |
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Aerial survey only – the total area of the survey area within which the data were collected, in km2 (5 decimal places max)
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ImageArea
| float(8) |
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Total area captured by digital images or video footage within the SurveyArea, recorded in km2 (5 decimal places max)
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PlatformHeight
| float(5) |
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Height of the observation platform or flight height above sea level/altitude in metres (2 decimal places max)
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PlatformSpeed
| float(5) |
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Speed over ground (km/h) taken from the platform’s instrument where possible (2 decimal places max)
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NumberOfObservers
| int(2) |
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Number of observers who are recording simultaneously during a period of effort (whole numbers). If double platform, include the number of observers for both platforms. In case of aerial surveys, please record "0".
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AngleOfSearch
| char(5) |
AngleOfSearch
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Search angle of survey team in degrees
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If the existing options do not cover your needs, request additional options via accessions@ices.dk
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19 |
SeaState
| int(2) |
Beaufort
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Sea state using the Beaufort Scale
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20 |
SwellWaveHeight
| char(2) |
SwellHeight
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21 |
Glare
| char(3) |
Grading
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Amount of the search area affected by glare, to the extent that it is impacted or cannot be effectively searched. Related to the AngleofSearch field. Descriptive definitions available in the manual
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22 |
Precipitation
| char(3) |
Precipitation
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Primary precipitation that is affecting ability to search. See the manual for descriptions
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PrecipitationIntensity
| nchar(3) |
Grading
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24 |
Visibility
| char(3) |
Visibility
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Visibility quality from platform to horizon
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See the manual for definitions
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Sightability
| nchar(3) |
Sightability
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Sightability is a subjective impression of the conditions for spotting small cetaceans taking into account all conditions (sea state, glare, swell, wind direction etc) – see the manual for further details
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CloudCover
| char(3) |
CloudCover
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Percent of sky in search area affected by cloud. See the manual for details on how to convert other methods of recording cloud cover (e.g. Oktas) into the JCDP convention
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WaterTurbidity
| char(2) |
Grading
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28 |
Comments
| char(500) |
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Any other relevant comments or information
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