http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/DCMX'Other' halocarbon concentrations in water bodiesHaloc_WCConcentrations of volatile halocarbons (compounds comprising carbon atoms covalently bonded to fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine atoms) other than tracers (i.e. freons/chlorofluorocarbons) and contaminants in any body of fresh or salt water.2010-07-02T10:06:55.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/HLDE'Other' halocarbon dynamics in water bodiesHalocDynam_WCParameters relating to the rates of creation and consumption of volatile halocarbons (compounds comprising carbon atoms covalently bonded to fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine atoms) other than tracers (i.e. freons/chlorofluorocarbons) and contaminants in any body of fresh or salt water.2010-07-02T10:08:27.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/ACSRActive seismic refractionActSeisRefracParameters quantifying the magnitude of earth movements resulting from artificial sources (such as explosions) far away from the measurement site.2010-02-21T17:24:30.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/CDTAAir temperatureAir_tempParameters quantifying the degree of hotness of the atmosphere. Specifically excludes indirect measurements of other parameters such as wet bulb temperatures.2008-11-04T13:00:56.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/ALKYAlkalinity, acidity and pH of the water columnWC_Alk+Ac+pHParameters quantifying the hydrogen ion concentration in water bodies2008-08-15T09:11:46.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/HAACAmino acids in sedimentSed_AminoAcidsParameters quantifying the amount of organic compounds containing both a carboxyl group and an amino group in unlithified seabed material.2008-12-09T11:10:47.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/ATEMAtmospheric emissionsAtmosEmissParameters quantifying and describing the release of substances into the atmosphere as a result of human activity2008-12-09T10:17:11.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/BABIBacteria in biotaBact_BiotaParameters relating to the abundance and nature of bacteria (Kingdom Monera) infecting other biota.2008-01-30T07:53:20.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/GP010Bioassay and contaminant biological impactBiolImpactParameters describing the effects of substances on living organisms.2008-12-09T10:17:11.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/BLUMBioluminescence parametersBiolumParameters describing the nature and intensity of light generated by biological activity in the water column.2007-09-24T15:17:57.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/GP088Bird behaviourBirdBehavParameters describing the actions or reactions of birds (Class Aves), usually in response to the environment. Includes both parameters mapped to taxa and those mapped to non-taxonomic groupings.2008-12-09T10:17:11.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/GP004Bird reproductionBirdReprParameters related to the reproduction of birds (Class Aves)2008-12-09T10:17:11.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/CETACetacean abundanceCetac_abundParameters that specify the number of specified members of Order Cetacea present at a particular time and location, including presence/absence indicators.2010-06-16T14:28:49.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/CEBHCetacean behaviourCetac_BehavParameters describing the actions or reactions of cetaceans (Order Cetacea), usually in response to the environment. Includes both parameters mapped to taxa and those mapped to non-taxonomic groupings.2008-01-30T07:53:20.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/CEMPCetacean morphology and physiologyCetac_Morph_PhysParameters describing the size, shape or physiological activity including disease and parasite infection status of cetaceans (Order Cetacea). Includes both parameters mapped to taxa and those mapped to non-taxonomic groupings.2008-01-30T07:53:20.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/CEMOCetacean mortalityCetac_MortParameters describing the causes and rate of mortality in cetaceans (Order Cetacea). Includes both parameters mapped to taxa and those mapped to non-taxonomic groupings.2008-02-04T15:04:16.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/GP018Cetacean reproductionCetacReprParameters related to the reproduction of cetaceans (Order Cetacea)2008-12-09T10:17:11.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/FR11Chlorofluorocarbon concentrations in the water columnWC_FreonConcentrations of chlorofluorocarbons (also known as freons or CFCs) in sny body of water2009-09-25T13:43:11.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/CLTYCloud typeAtm_CloudTypeParameters that classify cloud cover into types such as cumulus and cirrus.2009-10-12T14:31:31.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/HLICConcentration of inorganic halogens in iceIce_HalogenConcentrations of halogens as elements or their inorganic compounds in ice2010-07-02T08:42:02.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/CLCNConcentration of inorganic halogens in sedimentSed_HalogenConcentrations of halogens as elements or simple inorganic compounds (eg iodate) in sediments (anything collected by a corer including fluff2010-07-02T08:42:02.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/CLXXConcentration of inorganic halogens in sediment pore watersSedPoreWater_HalogenConcentrations of halogens as elements or their inorganic compounds in all phases of sediment pore water2010-07-02T08:42:02.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/HLATConcentration of inorganic halogens in the atmosphereAmos_HalogenConcentrations of halogens as elements or their inorganic compounds in all phases of the atmosphere.2010-07-02T08:42:02.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/HLWCConcentration of inorganic halogens in water bodiesWC_HalogenConcentrations of halogens as elements or their inorganic compounds in all phases of any body of fresh or salt water2010-07-02T08:44:29.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/WDNAConcentration of nucleic acids in water bodiesNuclAcid_WCParameters quantifying the amount of cell nucleus material (RNA, DNA, gene copies) in any body of salt or fresh water.2009-11-15T16:17:40.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/STOMConcentration of organic matter in sedimentsSed_OrgMatterParameters quantifying the proportion of organic material in a soil or sediment sample2008-06-30T09:31:40.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/AORGConcentration of organic matter in the atmosphereAtm_OrganicsParameters quantifying uncategorised organic substance concentrations in atmospheric, generally aerosol, samples such as organic matter and DOC.2008-03-05T08:35:42.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/BCOCConcentration of other organic contaminants in biotaBiota_OrgcontamConcentration parameters for carbon compounds regarded as environmentally harmful in either whole organisms or their constituent parts that are not included in other categories2010-01-27T11:43:34.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/SCOCConcentration of other organic contaminants in sediment samplesSed_OrgcontamConcentration parameters for carbon compounds regarded as environmentally harmful in sediment, which is considered to be anything from the bed sampled by a grab or corer, including 'fluff' that are not included in other specific categories2010-01-27T14:00:34.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/OCAAConcentration of other organic contaminants in the atmosphereAtmosOrgContamParameters quantifying concentrations of organic contaminants (substances regarded as harmful) other than PCBs and PAHs in all phases of the atmosphere2008-12-09T10:17:11.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/WCOCConcentration of other organic contaminants in the water columnWC_OrgcontamConcentration parameters for carbon compounds regarded as environmentally harmful in solution or suspension (i.e.includes measurements in both the dissolved and particulate phases) in any body of salt or fresh water that are not included in other specific categories2010-01-27T12:37:34.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/PPCBConcentration of polychlorobiphenyls (PCBs) in suspended particulate materialSPM_PCBPCB concentrations in suspended particulate material, regarded as anything sampled by a water bottle, SAP, sediment trap etc. This group is for SPM composition measurements (concentration per unit weight) and NOT concentrations per unit volume of the water column in the particulate phase.2008-11-25T15:43:03.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/GP048Concentration of polychlorobiphenyls (PCBs) in the atmosphereAtmosPCBParameters quantifying polychlorobiphenyl (PCB) concentrations in all phases of the atmosphere2008-12-09T10:17:11.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/PPWCConcentration of polychlorobiphenyls (PCBs) in the water columnWC_PCBPCB concentrations in all phases of the water column. This group excludes SPM composition measurements (concentration per unit weight).2008-11-25T15:43:03.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/PCAHConcentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in suspended particulate materialSPM_PAHPAH concentrations in suspended particulate material, regarded as anything sampled by a water bottle, SAP, sediment trap etc. This group is for SPM composition measurements (concentration per unit weight) and NOT concentrations per unit volume of the water column in the particulate phase.2008-11-25T15:43:03.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/GP050Concentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the atmosphereAtmosPAHParameters quantifying polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) concentrations in all phases of the atmosphere2008-12-09T10:17:11.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/PCHWConcentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the water columnWC_PAHPAH concentrations in all phases of the water column. This group includes concentrations per unit volume of the water column in the particulate phase, but not concentrations per unit wieght of SPM.2008-11-25T15:43:03.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/CXAAConcentrations of carboxylic acids and carboxylates in the atmosphereAtmosCarboxylParameters quantifying the concentration of acids containing a carboxyl (-C(=O)OH) group, their anions or their salts in any phase of the atmosphere2008-12-09T10:17:11.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/CFTMContaminant fluxes between the terrestrial and marine environmentContamFluxParameters quanitifying the transfer of substances considered harmful from land to sea, including river discharge rates of contaminant species (but not freshwater discharge rates).2008-12-09T10:17:11.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/TFAADissolved amino acid concentrations in the water columnWC_AminoAcidParameters quantifying the amount of organic compounds containing both a carboxyl group and an amino group dissolved in a body of water.2008-12-09T11:24:54.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/MDWDDissolved trace metalloid concentrations in the water columnMetoid_WC_DissConcentration parameters for trace metalloid elements in the dissolved phase of the water column. This may include a contribution from the particulate phase if this has not been totally removed by filtration and the metal in question is reactive (ie detected as if it were dissolved) to the analytical technique used. Trace metalloids are considered as B, Ge, As, Sb, Te and Po (but not Si which is classed separately because of its major role in environmental chemistry)2010-01-27T14:18:10.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/FATXFish abundance in water bodiesFish_abundParamaters that quantify the numbers of fish (Osteichthyes, Agnatha and Chrondrichthyes) at a given location in any body of salt or fresh water.2010-07-30T10:55:54.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/FCSTFish and shellfish catch statisticsFishCatchParameters quantifying and describing biota take by fishing activities2010-07-30T10:45:06.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/GP085Fish behaviourFishBehavParameters describing the actions or reactions of fish (Osteichthyes, Agnatha and Chondrichthyes), usually in response to the environment. Includes both parameters mapped to taxa and those mapped to non-taxonomic groupings.2008-12-09T10:17:11.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/FIBMFish biomass in water bodiesFishBiomassParameters quantifying the mass of fish (Osteichthyes, Agnatha and Chrondrichthyes)in total or by species per unit area or per unit volume in any body of fresh or salt water expressed in any form (e.g. wet weight, dry weight, carbon, nitrogen, etc.).2010-05-04T07:19:31.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/GP005Fish disease and parasitesFishDisParameters related to the infection of Fish (Osteichthyes, Agnatha and Chrondrichthyes) by parasites and disease. Includes visual assesements and analytical data.2008-12-09T10:17:11.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/FATMFish morphology, age and physiologyFish_MorphAgePhysParamaters that quantify the size, shape, age and life processes (including mortality) of fish (Osteichthyes, Agnatha and Chrondrichthyes).2010-07-30T10:57:26.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/FNTXFish non taxonomy-related abundance per unit volume of the water columnFish_nontaxa_abundFish (Osteichthyes, Agnatha and Chrondrichthyes) abundance per unit volume parameters not included under FATX. Most commonly used for the generic term 'fish' that maps to multiple taxa.2008-11-19T15:32:58.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/FNTMFish non taxonomy-related morphologyFish_nontaxa_morphFish (Osteichthyes, Agnatha and Chrondrichthyes) size and shape parameters not included under FATM. Most commonly used for the generic term 'fish' that maps to multiple taxa.2008-11-19T15:32:58.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/FREPFish reproductionFish_RepParamaters that quantify the fecundity, reproductive rates or nature of reproduction in fish (Osteichthyes, Agnatha and Chrondrichthyes).2010-07-30T11:03:03.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/FCNTFish taxonomy-related countsFish_taxa_countFish (Osteichthyes, Agnatha and Chrondrichthyes) count parameters presented at the level of taxa that may be mapped to entities in the ITIS taxonomy. These may be at any taxonomic level from sub-species upwards. Count includes presence/absence indicators.2008-11-19T15:32:58.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/GP087Fishery characterisationFisheriesParameters describing the extent, intensity, timing and method of fisheries2008-12-09T10:17:11.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/GP080Fishing by-catchByCatchParameters quantifying the capture of non-target species during commercial and non-commercial fishing trips2008-12-09T10:17:11.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/GTCHGeotechnicsGeoTechParameters quantifying the properties of rocks and sediments that are relevance to engineering such as physical strength and load-bearing capacity. Includes the disciplines of rock mechanics and soil mechanics.2010-07-02T09:24:05.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/GRAVGravityGravityParameters relating to the measurement of the Earth's gravity field2007-11-21T16:22:51.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/GWAMGroundwater amountGwaterAmtParameters quantifying the amount of groundwater in a given system such as aquifer water level and rate of flow of water through rock formations.2009-06-01T10:34:47.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/GWCHGroundwater chemistryGwaterChemParameters quantifying the chemistry of terrestrial groundwater bodies such as aquifers and waters percolating through rock formations.2009-06-01T10:34:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/HBCHHabitat characterisationHab_CHarParameters specifying the physical or chemical environment of a place where an organism is found.2008-02-20T08:35:42.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/HBEXHabitat extentHab_ExtntParameters specifying the vertical and horizontal spatial extent of the ecological character of a place where an organism is found2008-02-20T08:34:08.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/HZNVHazards to navigationHazNavParameters describing the location, nature and extent of objects that pose a threat to travel on the water column such as wrecks and obstructions2009-04-20T07:27:53.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/ICEMIce motion and related parametersIce_motionParameters specifying the speed and direction of sea or land ice and the stresses associated with this motion.2007-09-24T15:19:08.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/IACTIndustrial activityIndActParameters that quantify the level of industrial activity or industrial output2008-12-09T10:17:11.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/IDISIndustrial dischargesIndDischParameters that quantify and specify material output into the environment as a result of industrial activity2008-12-09T10:17:11.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/EXCOLight extinction and diffusion coefficientsExtcoParameters relating to the extent of light penetration into the water column2007-11-21T16:27:57.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/LITHLithologyLithologyParameters describing rocks on the basis of physical characteristics such as colour, structure, mineralogy and grain size2008-01-30T07:53:20.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/LITTLitter abundance and typeLitterParameters describing the abundance and nature of material classed as refuse introduced to the environment by activities of man.2008-01-30T07:53:20.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/GP012Macroalgae and seagrass infection and damageAlgaeDisParameters relating to diseases and parasites of macroalgae (Rhodophycota, Chromphycota, Chlorophycota) and seagrass (Charophyta, Anthophyta) and damage to seagrass beds2008-12-09T10:17:11.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/MMSTMan-made structuresStructuresParameters relating to human built structures on the coast or offshore and their impact on the environment.2008-01-30T07:53:20.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/BCMTMetal concentrations in biotaMet_BiotaMetal concentrations in either whole organisms or their constituent parts.2008-09-12T08:34:02.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/MTATMetal concentrations in the atmosphereMet_AtConcentration of metal elements in any phase of the atmosphere2008-09-12T07:42:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/MTICMetal concentrations in the cryosphereMet_IceConcentration parameters for metallic elements in ice and snow2008-09-12T07:48:26.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/MINCMineral chemistryMin_chemChemical analyses of minerals extracted from rocks or sediment or analysed in-situ using techniques like the electron microprobe.2007-09-24T15:12:07.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/NTUPNew production in water bodiesNew_prodParameters quantifying the uptake rate of nitrate or gaseous nitrogen by flora and fauna living in any body of salt or fresh water2009-11-15T16:11:26.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/OPBSOptical backscatterOptBSIncludes all parameters covering the strength of electromagnetic radiation signal return, including absolute measurements of returning signal strength as well as parameters expressed as backscatter (the proportion of transmitted signal returned)2008-11-04T12:58:25.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/OMBIOrganometallic species concentration parameters in biotaBiota_OrganoMetAll measurements of the quantity or mass of any organometallic compound in any living organisms or their component parts2010-05-19T09:55:30.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/OMPWOrganometallic species concentration parameters in sedimentsSed_OrganoMetAll organometallic compound concentration parameters (including saturations for gaseous species) in all phases of sediments (including pore waters)2010-05-19T09:49:22.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/OMWCOrganometallic species concentration parameters in water bodiesWater_OrganoMetAll organometallic compound concentration parameters (including saturations for gaseous species) in all phases of any body of fresh or salt water2010-05-19T09:51:14.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/PCLMPalaeoclimatic indicators and parametersPalaeoIndParameterisations that describe climatic conditions in the past. Includes climate indices, climate indicators and indirect measurements of climate-related phenomena such as sea level and water table depth.2008-07-01T07:38:51.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/DAAWParticulate amino acid concentrations in the water columnWater_coll_part_AAParameters quantifying the amount of organic compounds containing both a carboxyl group and an amino group in solids suspended in a body of water.2008-12-09T11:09:48.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/MTWPParticulate metal concentrations in the water columnMet_WC_PartConcentration parameters for metallic elements in the particulate phase of the water column collected by fitration, centrifugation or sediment trapping2008-09-12T08:03:59.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/MDWPParticulate trace metalloid concentrations in the water columnMetoid_WC_PartConcentration parameters for trace metalloid elements in the particulate phase of the water column collected by fitration, centrifugation or sediment trapping. Trace metalloids are considered as B, Ge, As, Sb, Te and Po (but not Si which is classed separately because of its major role in environmental chemistry)2010-01-27T14:18:10.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/PASRPassive seismic refractionPassSeisRefracParameters quantifying the magnitude of naturally occurring low frequency earth movements such as used for earthquake seismology and natural noise studies.2010-02-21T17:24:44.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/PEBIPesticide concentrations in biotaPesticide_BiotaConcentration parameters for substances synthesised by man to kill other life forms in either whole organisms or their constituent parts.2010-01-27T14:18:10.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/PESDPesticide concentrations in sedimentPesticide_SedimentConcentration parameters for substances synthesised by man to kill other life forms in sediment, which is considered to be anything from the bed sampled by a grab or corer, including 'fluff'.2010-01-27T14:18:10.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/PEWBPesticide concentrations in water bodiesPesticide_WaterBodyConcentration parameters for substances synthesised by man to kill other life forms in either solution or suspension (i.e.includes measurements in both the dissolved and particulate phases) in any body of salt or fresh water.2010-01-27T14:18:10.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/PHBIPharmaceutical concentrations in biotaPharm_BiotaConcentration parameters for substances synthesised by man to modify bodily function or diagnose, cure, mitigate, treat, or prevent disease in either whole organisms or their constituent parts.2010-01-27T14:18:10.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/PHSEPharmaceutical concentrations in sedimentsPharm_SedimentConcentration parameters for substances synthesised by man to modify bodily function or diagnose, cure, mitigate, treat, or prevent disease in sediment, which is considered to be anything from the bed sampled by a grab or corer, including 'fluff'.2010-01-27T14:18:10.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/PHWBPharmaceutical concentrations in water bodiesPharm_WaterBodyConcentration parameters for substances synthesised by man to modify bodily function or diagnose, cure, mitigate, treat, or prevent disease in either solution or suspension (i.e.includes measurements in both the dissolved and particulate phases) in any body of salt or fresh water.2010-01-27T14:18:10.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/GP001Pollution eventsPollutEvntParameters quantifying the accidental spillage of liquid or dry pollutants from vessels or marine industries. Parameters may include quantities of pollutant, areas affected and event duration.2008-12-09T10:17:11.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/RWCHPrecipitation chemistryPrecip_ChemConcentration of any chemical species in water collected from the atmosphere. Includes rain, snow, hail and fog but excludes cloud samples or snow accumulations on the ground.2008-12-09T10:34:11.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/QDMDQuantity of material dumpedAmount_dumpedParameters quantifying the amount of liquids (e.g. ship's ballast) or solids (e.g. dredge spoil) deposited into the water column as a result of man's activities2008-08-15T09:07:03.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/RBSCRadar backscatterRadarBScatterIncludes all parameters covering the strength of emitted microwave radiation return, including absolute measurements of returning signal strength as well as parameters expressed as backscatter (the proportion of transmitted signal returned)2009-05-20T14:08:16.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/RGASRaw gas analyser outputRaw_gasRaw concentration parameters from a gas analyser such as a LiCor2007-09-24T10:56:11.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/TVLTRaw suspended particulate material optical sensor outputRaw_SPM_opticsRaw parameters (voltages and counts) from in-situ suspended particulate material sensors including transmissometers, nephelometers and in-situ particle sizers2008-10-29T10:23:26.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/AMUPRegenerated production in water bodiesReg_prodParameters quantifying the uptake rate of nitrogen from excretion products (ammonium and urea) by flora and fauna living in any body of salt or fresh water2009-11-15T16:13:39.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/GP068Reptile abundanceReptAbundParameters related to the abundance of reptiles (Class Reptilia)2008-12-09T10:17:11.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/GP067Reptile disease and parasitesReptDisParameters relating to diseases and parasites of reptiles (Class Reptilia)2008-12-09T10:17:11.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/GP069Reptile reproductionReptReprParameters related to the reproduction of reptiles (Class Reptilia)2008-12-09T10:17:11.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/RAGERock ageRockAgeMeasured or stratigraphically estimated ages of lithified sediments, igneous rock or metamorphic rock.2010-02-21T17:23:51.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/RALTRock alterationRockAltParameters decribing aspects of a geologic unit that are the result of bulk chemical, mineralogical or physical changes related to change in the physical or chemical environment. Includes weathering, supergene alteration, hydrothermal alteration and metasomatic effects not considered metamorphic.2010-02-21T17:26:59.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/ROGSRock grain sizeRockGrainSizeParameters specifying the physical dimensions of the particles comprising lithified sedimentary rocks (including expressions of shape such as aspect ratio) and statistics derived from their variation in a sample (e.g. mean, mode, sorting, skewness).2010-02-21T17:28:35.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/RMAJRock major element chemistryMajor_elementClassical major element (>1% by weight as oxide, nameley: SiO2, TiO2, Al2O3, Fe2O3, FeO, MgO, MnO, CaO, Na2O, and K2O) concentrations in lithified rocks, including H2O- (adsorbed water) and H2O+ (or loss on ignition).2007-09-24T15:14:18.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/RMINRock minor and trace element chemistryMinor_elementChemical concentrations in solid rocks of constituents typically comprising <1% by weight. Manganese and titanium are excluded and classed as major elements, although values <1 are possible.2007-09-24T15:15:58.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/RPERRock porosity and permeabilityRockPorosParmeters describing the space for fluids or gases within a geologic unit comprising lithified sediments, igneous rock or metamorphic rock.2010-02-21T17:26:42.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/RTMPRock temperatureRockTempParameters that describe the distribution of the degree of hotness within geologic units of lithified sedimentary, igneous of metamorphic rock.2010-02-21T17:27:20.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/RTCORock thermal conductivityRockThermCondParameters that describe the degree to which sedimentary, igneous or metamorphic rocks are able to conduct heat2010-02-21T17:28:15.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/SBPHSeabed photographyBedPhotoDigital images of the seabed obtained using either still or video cameras2009-04-20T07:33:04.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/FOCASeal abundanceSeal_AbundParameters that specify the number of specified members of Family Phocidae present at a particular time and location, including presence/absence indicators.2010-06-16T14:32:23.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/SEBHSeal behaviourSeal_BehavParameters describing the actions or reactions of seals (Family Phocidae), usually in response to the environment. Includes both parameters mapped to taxa and those mapped to non-taxonomic groupings.2008-01-30T07:53:20.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/SEMPSeal morphology and physiologySeal_Morph_PhysParameters describing the size, shape or physiological activity including disease and parasite infection status of seals (Family Phocidae). Includes both parameters mapped to taxa and those mapped to non-taxonomic groupings.2008-01-30T07:53:20.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/SEMOSeal mortalitySeal_MortParameters describing the causes and rate of mortality of Seals (Family Phocidae). Includes both parameters mapped to taxa and those mapped to non-taxonomic groupings.2008-02-04T15:04:29.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/GP025Seal reproductionSealReprParameters related to the reproduction of seals (Family Phocidae)2008-12-09T10:17:11.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/XKEYSecurity tags and keysSec_KeyParameters used to encode information specifying access rights to data, usually in terms of authorised roles2008-12-09T11:17:27.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/RACCSediment accumulation rateAccumRateParameters quantifying the volume, mass or thickness of particulate material that gathers on the seabed per unit time.2008-11-04T13:30:30.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/SDACSediment acousticsSed_acousticsParameters relating to the elucidation of sediment structure by quantifying the proportion of waves from a low energy source reflected by sub-surface layers.2007-11-22T11:35:40.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/MNGSSediment grain size parametersSed_GrainSizeParameters specifying the physical dimensions of the particles comprising unlithified sediment (including expressions of shape such as aspect ratio) and statistics derived from their variation in a sample (e.g. mean, mode, sorting, skewness).2010-02-19T12:03:05.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/STMPSediment temperatureSedTempParameters that describe the distribution of the degree of hotness within a body of unlithified sediment.2010-02-21T17:27:31.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/STCOSediment thermal conductivitySedThermCondParameters that describe the degree to which unlithified sediment is able to conduct heat2010-02-21T17:28:04.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/AAFXSedimentation flux of amino acids in the water columnAminoAcid_SedFluxParameters quantifying the amount of organic compounds containing both a carboxyl group and an amino group sinking vertically as particles through a unit area of a water body in units time.2008-12-09T11:12:43.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/TCFXSedimentation flux of carbon, nitrogen or organic matter in the water columnWC_SedFluxOrgMatterFluxes of particulate total, organic and inorganic carbon (including as CaCO3) and nitrogen (often measured as 'total' but assumed to be 'organic'). Organic matter is defined as matter lost on ignition.2008-11-25T15:43:03.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/SRFLSeismic reflectionReflectionParameters relating to the elucidation of geological structure by quantifying the proportion of waves from a high energy source reflected by sub-surface layers.2007-11-22T11:35:40.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/SRFRSeismic refractionRefractionParameters relating to the elucidation of geological structure by quantifying the refration of waves from a high energy source by sub-surface layers.2007-11-22T11:35:40.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/SABBShellfish abundance and biomass in water bodiesSfish_AbundBiomParamaters that quantify the numbers or amount of living material of shellfish (molluscs - including cephalopods - and crustaceans of interest to fisheries research and commercial fisheries) in any body of fresh or salt water.2010-07-30T11:17:07.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/SATMShellfish morphology, age and physiologySfish_MorphAgePhysParamaters that quantify the size, shape, age and life processes (including mortality) of shellfish (molluscs - including cephalopods - and crustaceans of interest to fisheries research and commercial fisheries).2010-07-30T11:14:14.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/SREPShellfish reproductionSfish_RepParamaters that quantify the fecundity, reproductive rates or nature of reproduction in shellfish (molluscs - including cephalopods - and crustaceans of interest to fisheries research and commercial fisheries).2010-07-30T11:05:29.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/CRYSSnow and ice mass, thickness and extentSnow+IceMeasurements of quantity (mass), thickness and spatial extent of snow and ice2007-09-24T11:00:09.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/CSLRSolar RadiationSol_RadParameters quantifying the irradiance of the sun impinging on the Earth's surface in the visible and infra-red waveband, generally accepted as wavelengths between 300 and 3000 nm2008-11-04T13:04:58.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/IRBOStable isotope enrichment in biotaIso_BiotaStable isotope enrichment parameters from measurements on living (at the time of sampling) organisms or parts thereof2008-06-30T14:13:59.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/IRICStable isotope enrichment in ice and snowIso_IceSnowStable isotope enrichment parameters in frozen precipitation (snow, hail, ice and slush), its accumulations (e.g. glaciers), sea ice and frozen fresh water.2008-06-30T10:20:03.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/SSTBStable isotope enrichment in sedimentIso_SedStable isotope enrichment parameters in sediment, including biota-associated parameters such as isotope enrichment in foraminifera tests2008-07-01T07:38:07.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/SIPWStable isotope enrichment in sediment pore watersIso_SedPoreWaterParameters quantifying the relative proportions of stable isotopes in either the solute or solvent phase of sediment pore waters2008-07-01T07:37:30.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/ISATStable isotope enrichment in the atmosphereIso_AtmosStable isotope enrichment parameters in both the gaseous and aerosol phases of the atmosphere2010-02-21T17:29:42.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/WSTBStable isotope enrichment in the water columnIso_WCStable isotope enrichment parameters in both the dissolved and particulate phases of the water column2008-07-01T07:38:26.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/SR3DThree-dimensional seismic reflection3DSeisReflecParameters relating to structure beneath sea-bed determined by the reflection of seismic energy along multiple parallel tracks.2010-02-21T17:25:54.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/MTWTTotal metal concentrations in water bodiesMet_WC_TotConcentration parameters for metal elements in the combined dissolved and particulate phases of any body of fresh or salt water.2010-01-27T14:25:50.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/MDBOTrace metalloid concentrations in biotaMetoid_BiotaConcentration parameters for trace metalloid elements in either whole organisms or their constituent parts. Trace metalloids are considered as B, Ge, As, Sb, Te and Po (but not Si which is classed separately because of its major role in environmental chemistry)2010-01-27T14:18:10.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/MDSDTrace metalloid concentrations in sedimentMetoid_SedConcentration parameters for metalloid elements in sediment. Sediment is understood to be the solid phase of the bed, including the recently settled material sometimes known as fluff collected from the bed surface. Metalloids are considered as B, Ge, As, Sb, Te and Po (but not Si which is classed separately because of its major role in environmental chemistry)2010-01-27T14:18:10.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/MDPWTrace metalloid concentrations in sediment pore waterMetoid_SedPWConcentration parameters for trace metalloid elements in water occupying the space between sediment grains. Trace metalloids are considered as B, Ge, As, Sb, Te and Po (but not Si which is classed separately because of its major role in environmental chemistry)2010-01-27T14:18:10.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/ATTNTransmittance and attenuance of the water columnWC_Trans+AttnParameters relating to the rate of electromagnetic radiation intensity decrease as it travels through the water column2007-11-21T16:25:20.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/TRANTransport activityTransActParameters quantifying the level of activity moving people or cargo from one place to another.2008-12-09T10:17:11.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/SR2DTwo-dimensional seismic reflection2DSeisReflecParameters relating to structure beneath sea-bed determined by the reflection of seismic energy along a single track.2010-02-21T17:25:39.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/UVRDUltra-violet (UV) radiationUVRadParameters relating to the intensity of ultra-violet radiation in either the atmosphere or the water column2007-11-21T16:30:18.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/ZZZZUnspecifiedUnspecThe identity of the parameter is not declared. Covers cases such as internal working parameters and dummy channels.2008-12-09T10:56:20.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/APZAVertical platform movementVertPlatVelocityParameters quantifying the upward and downward motion of objects mounting sensors or collecting samples.2008-12-09T11:15:07.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/WCPHWater column photographyWaterColPhotoDigital images of the water column obtained using either still or video cameras2009-04-20T07:34:10.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/WQBIWater quality bioindicatorsWaterQualBioindParameters quantifying fauna and flora that indicate physical or chemical conditions in the water column such as colonisation depths and abundance of indicator species.2009-04-20T07:24:21.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/DVLPZooplankton and zoobenthos development stage parametersAnimal_devlopmentDevelopment stage parameters (such as proportion but excluding abundance or biomass) of zooplankton and zoobenthos. Benthic and planktonic animals have not been seggregated because there is a degree of overlap (eg shrimps).2009-07-28T11:23:25.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/ZNTNZooplankton non taxonomy-related biomass expressed as nitrogen per unit volume of the water columnZoo_nontaxa_N_biomassZooplankton (mesozooplankton plus larger pelagic animals excluding fish, reptiles and mammals) nitrogen biomass per unit volume parameters not included in group ZCTC. Usually used for generic names such as 'mesozooplankton'.2010-07-19T08:38:40.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/ZCTNZooplankton taxonomy-related biomass expressed as nitrogen per unit volume of the water columnZoo_taxa_N_biomassZooplankton (mesozooplankton plus larger pelagic animals excluding fish, reptiles and mammals) nitrogen biomass parameters presented at the level of taxa that may be mapped to entities in the ITIS taxonomy. These may be at any taxonomic level from sub-species upwards.2009-01-23T08:41:26.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/GP079Zooplankton wet weight biomassZooplWWBiomZooplankton (mesozooplankton and larger, exclusing fish, mammals, reptiles and insects) biomass determined by weighing unprocessed catch samples.2008-12-09T10:17:11.000+00:00false