Parameter: sample_id

Dataset: 
Mid-Atlantic Bight Continuous Plankton Recorder 2014-2017
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
Datatype: 
String
Conversion Necessary: 
no
Conversion Utility: 
No Data Value: 
Description: 
Transect identification number. A 7-8 digit alpha-numeric code detailing three components of the survey program. The cruise number (first three digits), the sampling area (next two text characters), followed by a dash and a number indicating the station number within that sampling cruise (1-2 digits).