expocode

Properties

dimensions:

N_PROF

dtype:

str32

Default Attributes

Attribute	Value
whp_name	EXPOCODE

Description

The expedition code, assigned by the CCHDO or generated by the user. Used as the unique identifier for the cruise. Usual generation formula is ICES 4 character platform code then the cruise departure date in YYYYMMDD format. The underscore _ character may also be present.

Warning

There is no requirement that the value in EXPOCODE be the same for an entire bottle file or across CTD profiles in a single zip archive. This will often occur when cruises are combined into a single file.