Parameter: Sample_id

Dataset: 
beaconII_bgc
Parameter: 
sample identification
Master parameters information
Short Name:
 sample
Short Description:
 sample identification
Official Name:
 sample
No Data Value:
Description:
 

unique sample identification or number; any combination of alpha numeric characters; precise definition is file dependent

Dataset-parameters information
Supplied Name: 
Sample_id
Supplied Units: 
unitless
Conversion Necessary: 
no
No Data Value: 
nd
Description: 

refers to a unique 8 digit Nisken ID following the format: !###$$$@@
where;
!=Cruise type;
### = Cruise number;
$$$ = Cast number;
@@ = Niskin number