# ``event_number``
## Properties
:dimensions: N_PROF
:dtype: float64
## Default Attributes
| Attribute | Value |
|-----|-----|
|``whp_name`` | ``EVENT_NUMBER`` |
|``C_format`` | ``%9.0f`` |
|``C_format_source`` | ``database`` |
## Description
Non program specific event number. Some cruises or programs keep track of sequential events that occur on a cruise or across multiple cruises of the same program. There exists program specific event number names of GEOTR_EVENT, BIONBR, and BIOS_CASTID that should be used if they are more appropriate.