Parameter: EXPOCODE

Dataset: 
GN01 CTD - ODF Bottle
Parameter: 
EXPOCODE
Master parameters information
Short Name:
 EXPOCODE
Short Description:
 EXPOCODE
Official Name:
 EXPOCODE
No Data Value:
 nd
Description:
 

Used as a unique identifier for a cruise. Usual generation formula is ICES 4 character platform code then the cruise departure date in YYYYMDD format. An underscore character may also be present.

Dataset-parameters information
Supplied Name: 
EXPOCODE
Supplied Units: 
unitless
Conversion Necessary: 
no
Conversion Utility: 
No Data Value: 
-999
Description: 
expedition code assigned by the CCHDO: NODCShipCodeYearMonthDay
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