NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHIC PROGRAM—1965 139 
To summarize the chief contributions of the Data Center since its 
inception, I would emphasize three points: 
First, through our efforts there has been increasing emphasis on 
the use of standardized procedures in recording and reporting. In 
the past, oceanography has been plagued by a multitude of recording 
forms and incompatible observation and reporting procedures. The 
NODC fortuitously has turned out to be the catalyst that has brought 
the diversified oceanographic interests together to do something 
concrete about this long-standing problem. The Data Center will 
continue to sponsor and cooperate in these endeavors. 
Second, from the beginning, the Data Center has emphasized the 
application of quality control procedures to the data processing tech- 
niques, so that the scientist is assured of receiving the highest quality 
data possible under the circumstances. 
Third, we have emphasized personal service. Services include pro- 
viding technical information, educational materials, and advice be- 
yond that represented by the simple provision of hard data. 
Then just a word about our services. Regarding our service to the 
oceanographic community, the NODC has been called on many times 
to furnish statistically summarized and analyzed oceanographic data 
for industrial, private, and Government organizations which need in- 
formation on the environment for various applications and uses. 
I would like to give you some idea as to the volume of the reimburs- 
able work performed at the NODC. During fiscal year 1961 our re- 
imbursable funds amounted to about $3,000; 2 years later during 
fiscal year 1963, they increased to over $200,000. It must be pointed 
out, however, that these figures include governmental and nongovern- 
mental requests for services. Details on the services supphed are 
given in the annual report, previously submitted. 
At this time I would like to submit for introduction into the record 
some of the other publications produced by the Data Center. 
Mr. Bauer. Mr. Chairman, I suggest that the inclusions in the rec- 
ord be by reference rather than by printing. 
Mr. Pewuy (presiding). Without objection, that will be included 
by reference only and made available. 
Mr. Dupacu. Yes, sir. I think that these are referenced in the full 
context that represents Dr. Jacobs’ statement. 
Now I would like to outline briefly our progress in research and 
development. 
We have developed a holding-recall system for indexing core, grab, 
and dredge samples. Additionally, a system for handling the chemical 
analyses of sea bottom materials has been completed and currently is 
being circulated for approval of the oceanographic community. In 
work is the development of a system for handling the physical prop- 
erties of sediments. Significant advances have been made in the de- 
velopment of holding-recall systems for hydrobiological data. De- 
veloped—and approved by our Interagency Advisory Board—to date 
are holding-recall systems to handle environmental data, phytoplank- 
ton primary productivity, phytoplankton pigment data, zooplankton 
data, and benthos data. 
Progress is being made in the field of physical-chemical data as 
well. A holding-recall system has just been completed for drift bottle 
