EXPLANATION OF THE NODC LISTING FORMAT 



Effective Aiigust I963, oceanographlc station data processed by NODC 

 are released in a new listing format. It is specifically designed for 

 the printout of the NODC Cruise Archive Deck descrihed in this manual. 



Two types of listings are available. The Archive Listing is printed 

 on plain tabulating paper, is used for routine release of data, and is 

 the standard archive shelf product at NODC. Stations are listed in con- 

 tinuous order, with page breaks occurring at random within stations. 

 Columnar headings are not printed; identification of fields is accomplished 

 by use of a template provided with each listing. 



The Publication Listing is identical in format but is printed on heavy 

 white paper suitable for photo-offset lithographic reproduction. A clear, 

 plastic-overlay template is provided to identify the fields. Tick marks on 

 both the listing and the template facilitate registry. 



An example of the NODC Publication Listing is shown in Appendix III. 



The following is a complete description of the entries, units, and codes 

 appearing on all new NODC listings. (See template shown in example 

 of station. ) 



TOP PART OF TEMPLATE 



ENTRY 



DESCRIPTION OF FIELD 



Reference 



NODC Reference Identity Number. Publication 

 C-1, Reference Sources of Oceanographlc Station 

 Data, gives complete bibliographic and other 

 pertinent information for each cruise. 



Country code 



NODC country code. This code (both numeric and 

 alphabetic) indicates nationality of the insti- 

 tution or agency conducting the survey or 

 expedition. 



Identity number 



A reference archive number assigned by NODC for 

 storage-retrieval purposes. 



Ship code 



NODC's alphabetic designation of ship's name 

 (or ICES numeric ship code, if available). 



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