http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/D005AcousticsThis group contains parameter codes relating to the propagation of sound through seawater, such as signal amplitude, noise, signal return, travel time and sound velocity.2003-06-10T14:23:21.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/NOYSAcoustic noise in the water columnNoise2003-06-10T12:53:19.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/SVELSound velocity and travel time in the water columnWC_SoundVel2004-08-19T07:17:17.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/ASAMAcoustic backscatter in the water columnAcc_bksctrIncludes all parameters covering the strength of acoustic signal return, including absolute measurements of returning signal strength as well as parameters expressed as backscatter (the proportion of transmitted signal returned)2004-06-28T15:32:47.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/Z005Administration and dimensionsThis APG is primarily intended for parameters that specify the dimensions: x, y (e.g. latitude, longitude) z (e.g. height above sea level/sea floor, depth/pressure) t (e.g. date/time, elapsed time) However, there are other parameters, such as general purpose quality control flags, sequence numbers, platform orientation (heading)/velocity, sampling duration/quantity (e.g. volume filtered) that have been included in the BODC dictionary mapping. It is inevitable that a grouping such as this will become the final resting place for parameters that do not fit into any other existing APG. The mappings to this group therefore require periodical review. Note the potential for problems with confusion between pressure/depth as a z co-ordinate, as a sea level parameter (variation with time), or as a seafloor topography (bathymetry) measurement. Each of these should be assigned a different parameter if sensible grouping is to be possible. BODC currently has problems in this area that have been temporarily resolved by mapping ambiguous pressure/depth parameters into the Other Physical Oceanographic Measurements APG until the problems can be resolved as part of a planned future database restructure.2003-06-10T14:23:21.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/ACFLQuality control flagsQC_Flag2004-08-20T09:36:40.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/ACYCReference numbersRefnoData record, event, sample or measurement reference numbers2004-08-20T10:00:40.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/AHGTVertical spatial coordinatesVert_spac_coordAll vertical spatial parameters including depth, height and pressure when used as an independent variable.2004-03-25T16:36:18.000+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/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/TMESMetadata parametersMetadata_paramData parameters that carry information relating to a measured parameter such as measurement temperatures, integration depths, quantities sampled and incubation durations2004-08-17T10:46:57.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/ALATHorizontal spatial co-ordinatesHoriz_spat_coordAll forms of horizontal spatial coordinates such as lat/lon and grid references2004-03-25T16:18:08.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/MPMNMoored instrument depthDepthParameters expressing depth (possibly as pressure) of an instrument on a suspended underwater mooring. These are primarily collected to monitor mooring performance by quantifying knock-down and should not be regarded as instrument z co-ordinates (accurate calibration is rare) or as sea level measurements.2004-08-17T08:22:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/HEADPlatform or instrument orientationPlatOrientationParameters that describe the displacement of platforms or instruments in space relative to various origins2004-08-13T14:29:46.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/ENGPEngineering parametersEngineerTechnical parameters that provide information on how well an instrument or data acquisition system is working2005-08-31T08:41:37.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/APDAHorizontal platform movementHoriz_Plat_VelAll parameters relating to horizontal platform travel, including distance run2004-08-20T10:05:57.000+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/AYMDDate and timeDate + TimeAll date and time parameters2004-03-25T16:28:17.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/C003Amino acidsThis group contains parameters pertaining to amino acid concentrations. Amino acids are defined as carboxylic acids with an amino group at the alpha position. The grouping covers concentrations of these compounds in the water column (mass of amino acid per unit mass/volume of water) or their content in sediment or suspended particulate matter. The grouping does not include amino acid fluxes or rate variables, such as bacterial production by leucine uptake.2003-06-10T14:23:21.000+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/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/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/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/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/H001Anthropogenic contaminationAnth_contamParameters describing the abundance, nature and impact of material added to the environment by the activities of man.2008-01-30T08:12:52.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/SCAHConcentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in sediment samplesSed_PAHPAH concentrations in sediment, which is considered to be anything from the bed sampled by a grab or corer, including 'fluff'2004-05-28T08:21:00.000+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/SPCBConcentration of polychlorobiphenyls (PCBs) in sediment samplesSed_PCBPCB concentrations in sediment, which is considered to be anything from the bed sampled by a grab or corer, including 'fluff'2004-05-28T07:10:00.000+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/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/BCAHConcentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in biotaBiota_PAHPAH concentrations in either whole organisms or their constituent parts2004-04-30T08:21:00.000+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/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/BCPBConcentration of polychlorobiphenyls (PCBs) in biotaBiota_PCBPCB concentrations in either whole organisms or their constituent parts2004-04-30T08:20:00.000+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/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/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/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/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/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/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/MTSDMetal concentrations in sedimentMet_SedConcentrations of metal elements per unit weight of 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.2004-05-12T10:46:11.000+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/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/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/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/PCOCConcentration of other organic contaminants in suspended particulate materialSPM_Orgcontam'Other' organic contaminant (substances regarded as harmful other than PCBs and PAHs) 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.2004-05-28T07:15:00.000+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/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/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/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/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/M005Atmospheric chemistryParameters quantifying and characterising the solid, liquid and gaseous materials that make up the Earth's atmosphere2010-04-20T15:37:41.000+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/PHATInorganic phosphorus species concentrations in the atmospherePhos_AtConcentration of inorganic phosphorus species (element or compounds) in any phase of the atmosphere2005-09-23T09:41:38.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/SIATInorganic silicon species concentrations in the atmosphereSilic_AtConcentration of inorganic silicon species (element or compounds) in any phase of the atmosphere2005-09-23T09:41:38.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/SUATSulphur species concentrations in the atmosphereSulph_AtConcentration of sulphur species (element or compounds) in any phase of the atmosphere. Includes sulphur dioxide.2006-06-05T10:38:28.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/AALKConcentration of alkanes in the atmosphereAt_AlkaneAlkane concentrations in all phases of the atmosphere2004-06-24T16:10:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/AAMNConcentration of nitrogen species in the atmosphereAtm_NspeciesConcentrations of both organic (eg amines) and inorganic (eg ammonia and oxides of nitrogen) nitrogen species in all phases of the atmosphere2004-08-18T08:12:08.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/ACO2Carbon monoxide and dioxide concentrations in the atmosphereAtm_pCO2CO and CO2 concentration parameters in any phase of the atmosphere (but usuall the gaseous phase). Includes pCO2.2006-06-05T11:17:29.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/AEYNConcentration of alkenes and alkynes in the atmosphereAtm_Alkene+yneAlkene and alkyne concentrations in all phases of the atmosphere2004-07-30T13:35:00.000+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/ATDPAtmospheric deposition ratesAt_Dep_RateFluxes of chemical species from the atmosphere to sea or land surface including precipitation and aerosol deposition but excluding fluxes due to exchange of gases2006-07-07T11:36:43.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/ATPCAtmospheric particulatesAt_PartParameters quantifying and categorising the particulate phases (solids and aerosols) of the atmosphere, excluding chemical composition2006-05-26T12:26:07.000+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/FDMSGas fluxes between the water column and the atmosphereWCAt_GasFluxFluxes of any gaseous species from water column to atmosphere2004-08-19T08:25:41.000+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/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/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/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/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/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/OHATConcentration of 'other' hydrocarbons in the atmosphereAtm_UnclassHydrocarb'Other' (not alkanes, alkenes, alkynes or PAHs) hydrocarbon concentration parameters (including saturation of gaseous species) in all phases of the atmosphere.2004-08-11T12:55:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/OZONOzone and oxygen concentrations in the atmosphereAtm_O3_OxyOzone and oxygen concentration parameters in any phase of the atmosphere (but usually the gaseous phase)2006-06-05T11:27:47.000+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/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/B005Bacteria and virusesThis group incorporates all state variables pertaining to bacteria (Kingdom Monera)and viruses. Note that Monera includes both Phylum Bacteria and Phylum Cyanophycota (cyanobacteria but sometimes called blue-green algae). Most parameters in this group express the abundance, either as cell counts or biomass, of various types of bacteria or viruses. However, the group also includes parameters that describe any other property of these entities that are not rates or fluxes . Examples include cell size, cell volume and the proportion of the population associated with the particulate phase.2003-06-10T14:23:21.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/TBGZBacterial consumption in the water columnWC_BactConsump2004-08-19T09:30:38.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/GREFBacterial growthBact_Growth2004-08-19T09:33:17.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/VIRUVirus abundance in the water columnVirusAbund_WC2005-04-28T07:32:05.000+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/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/BATCBacteria taxonomy-related biomass expressed as carbon per unit volume of the water columnWC_TaxBacteriaCarbBiomassBacteria carbon 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. Bacteria are defined as all taxa that fall into Kingdom Monera in the ITIS taxonomy, which includes cyanobacteria.2004-04-14T10:15:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/BATTBacteria environmental parametersBactEnvironParm2003-06-10T12:53:19.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/BATXBacteria taxonomy-related abundance per unit volume of the water columnWC_TaxBacteriaAbundBacteria abundance 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. Bacteria are defined as all taxa that fall into Kingdom Monera in the ITIS taxonomy, which includes cyanobacteria.2004-04-14T10:15:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/BAUCBacteria taxonomy-related abundance in sedimentBacteria_taxa_abund_sedBacteria abundance in sediment parameters presented at the level of taxa that may be mapped to entities in the ITIS taxonomy. The taxa may be at any taxonomic level from sub-species upwards. Bacteria are defined as all taxa that fall into Kingdom Monera in the ITIS taxonomy, which includes cyanobacteria.2004-10-22T10:44:35.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/BDWCBacteria taxonomy-related ash-free dry weight biomass in sedimentSed_TaxBacteriaAFDWBacteria ash-free dry weight biomass in sediment parameters presented at the level of taxa that may be mapped to entities in the ITIS taxonomy. The taxa may be at any taxonomic level from sub-species upwards. Bacteria are defined as all taxa that fall into Kingdom Monera in the ITIS taxonomy, which includes cyanobacteria.2004-10-22T11:04:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/BNTCBacteria non taxonomy-related biomass expressed as carbon per unit volume of the water columnWC_NontaxBacteriaCarbBiomassBasically any bacteria carbon biomass parameters that aren't included in parameter group BATC because they cannot be mapped to specific taxa in the ITIS taxonomy. Bacteria are defined as Kingdom Monera, which includes cyanobacteria.2004-04-14T10:15:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/BNTXBacteria non taxonomy-related abundance per unit volume of the water columnWC_NontaxBacteriaAbundBasically any bacteria abundance parameters that aren't included in parameter group BATX because they cannot be mapped to specific taxa in the ITIS taxonomy. Bacteria are defined as Kingdom Monera, which includes cyanobacteria.2004-04-14T10:15:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/BNUCBacteria non taxonomy-related abundance in sedimentBacteria_nontaxa_abund_sedBacteria abundance in sediment parameters that are not linked to specific taxa. Bacteria are defined as all taxa that fall into Kingdom Monera in the ITIS taxonomy, which includes cyanobacteria.2004-10-22T11:00:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/BPBPBacteria non taxonomy-related biomass expressed as protein per unit volume of the water columnBactPopBiomProt2003-06-10T12:53:19.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/CBCCBacteria morphology and physiologyBacteria_morph+physioParameters describing the size, shape or physiological activity of bacteria, defined as Kingdom Monera (includes cyanobacteria). Includes parameters both parameters mapped to taxa and those mapped to non-taxonomic groupings.2004-04-14T10:56:10.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/UPTHBacterial production in the water columnWC_BactProdParameters related to bacterial production determination by measurement of dissolved organic molecule (e.g. leucine, thymidine) uptake rates2005-04-27T11:10:16.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/B070Biota abundance and biomassBiotaAbundBiomassAll parameters of any dimensionality (per unit volume, area or simply counts) quantifying the numbers or mass of biota in water bodies, sediment or the atmosphere.2010-05-04T07:35:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/MFABZoobenthos non taxonomy-related abundance per unit area of the bedZoobenth_nontax_abundAny zoobenthos abundance per unit area of the seabed parameters that are not included in parameter group ZBTX.2004-04-26T13:55:05.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/MATXMicrozooplankton taxonomy-related abundance per unit volume of the water columnMicrozoo_taxa_abundMicrozooplankton abundance 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., but exclude morphological classifications such as 'heterotrophic flagellate'.2004-04-19T14:14:57.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/MFLZZoobenthos taxonomy-related abundance per unit area of the littoral zoneZoobenth_Tax_LitabundAny zoobenthos abundance per unit area of the littoral zone (between spring tide high and low water) parameters that are not fish or terrestrial animals (insecta/oligochaeta)2004-06-22T13:42:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/MFWWZoobenthos non taxonomy-related wet weight biomass per unit area of the bedZoobenthNontaxWetWtBiomassAny zoobenthos wet weight biomass per unit area of the seabed parameters that are not included in parameter group ZWTX.2004-04-26T14:17:17.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/MSBDZooplankton dry weight biomass per unit volume of the water columnWC_ZooDWBiomassZooplankton (mesozooplankton and larger, exclusing fish, mammals, reptiles and insects) biomass determined by drying to constant weight.2004-04-23T08:17:15.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/MSBOZooplankton ash-free dry weight biomass per unit volume of the water columnWC_ZooAFDWBiomassZooplankton (mesozooplankton and larger, exclusing fish, mammals, reptiles and insects) biomass determined by gravimetric measurement of loss on ignition2004-04-23T08:13:58.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/MSICZooplankton carbon biomass per unit area of the water columnWC_IntegratedZooCarbBiomassIntegrated zooplankton (mesozooplankton and larger, exclusing fish, mammals, reptiles and insects) carbon biomass parameters2003-06-10T12:53:19.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/MZBCMicrozooplankton non taxonomy-related biomass expressed as carbon per unit volume of the water columnWC_NontaxMicrozooCarbBiomassBasically, any microzooplankton carbon biomass measurement that isn't included in parameter group MATC. May include data integrations such as 'total microzooplankton'.2004-04-19T14:25:41.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/MZBNMicrozooplankton non taxonomy-related abundance per unit volume of the water columnWC_NontaxMicrozooAbundBasically, any microzooplankton abundance measurement that isn't included in parameter group MATX. May include data integrations such as 'total microzooplankton'.2004-04-19T14:26:40.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/PATXPhytoplankton taxonomy-related abundance per unit volume of the water columnPhyto_taxa_abundPhytoplankton abundance 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., but exclude morphological classifications such as 'nanophytoplankton' or 'flagellate'.2004-04-05T23:00:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/PNTXPhytoplankton non taxonomy-related abundance per unit volume of the water columnPhyto_nontax_abundBasically, any phytoplankton abundance measurement that isn't included in parameter group PATX. May include data integrations such as 'total phytoplankton'.2004-04-06T15:24:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/PU02Macroalgae non taxonomy-related abundance per unit volume of the water columnWC_NontaxAlgaeAbundMacroalgae (seaweed) abundance parameters that are not linked to any entity mappable to the ITIS taxonomy2003-06-10T12:53:19.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/PYTTPlankton abundance per unit volume of the water columnWC_PlanktonAbundUsed for plankton abundance parameters where no differentiation between phytoplankton, microzooplankton or zooplankton is possible2003-06-10T12:53:19.000+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/VIRUVirus abundance in the water columnVirusAbund_WC2005-04-28T07:32:05.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/ZADXZoobenthos taxonomy-related ash-free dry weight biomass per unit area of the bedZoobenth_tax_afdw_biomassZoobenthos (benthic animals other than insects, Oligochaeta (earthworms) and fish) ash-free dry weight biomass per unit area of bed (sea, river, lake etc.) parameters presented at the level of taxa that may be mapped to entities in the ITIS taxonomy. Includes animals normally considered as planktonic if they have been returned from sediment samples.2004-04-28T08:19:04.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/ZATPZooplankton taxonomy-related biomass expressed as protein per unit volume of the water columnZoo_taxa_prot_biomZooplankton (mesozooplankton plus larger pelagic animals excluding fish, reptiles and mammals) protein biomass per unit volume for entities that have been identified by taxonomic name2005-08-18T08:55:05.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/ZATXZooplankton taxonomy-related abundance per unit volume of the water columnZoo_taxa_abundZooplankton (mesozooplankton plus larger pelagic animals excluding fish, reptiles and mammals) abundance 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.2004-04-19T15:35:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/ZBTXZoobenthos taxonomy-related abundance per unit area of the bedZoobenth_tax_abundZoobenthos abundance per unit area parameters presented at the level of taxa that may be mapped to entities in the ITIS taxonomy. Includes animals considered as planktonic if they have been returned from sediment samples.2004-04-26T13:55:05.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/ZCTCZooplankton taxonomy-related biomass expressed as carbon per unit volume of the water columnZoo_taxa_C_biomassZooplankton (mesozooplankton plus larger pelagic animals excluding fish, reptiles and mammals) carbon 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.2004-04-20T07:50:00.000+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/ZNTCZooplankton non taxonomy-related biomass expressed as carbon per unit volume of the water columnZoo_nontaxa_C_biomassZooplankton (mesozooplankton plus larger pelagic animals excluding fish, reptiles and mammals) carbon biomass per unit volume parameters not included in group ZCTC. Usually used for generic names such as 'mesozooplankton'.2004-04-20T07:52:00.000+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/ZNTPZooplankton non taxonomy-related biomass expressed as protein per unit volume of the water columnZoo_nontaxa_prot_biomZooplankton (mesozooplankton plus larger pelagic animals excluding fish, reptiles and mammals) protein biomass per unit volume for entities that have not been identified by taxonomic name2005-08-18T08:54:26.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/ZNTXZooplankton non taxonomy-related abundance per unit volume of the water columnZoo_nontaxa_abundZooplankton (mesozooplankton plus larger pelagic animals excluding fish, reptiles and mammals) abundance per unit volume parameters not included in group ZATX. Usually used for generic names such as 'mesozooplankton'.2004-04-19T15:35:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/ZWTXZoobenthos taxonomy-related wet weight biomass per unit area of the bedZoobenth_tax_ww_biomassZoobenthos wet weight biomass per unit area parameters presented at the level of taxa that may be mapped to entities in the ITIS taxonomy. Includes animals considered as planktonic if they have been returned from sediment samples.2004-04-26T13:55:05.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/BATCBacteria taxonomy-related biomass expressed as carbon per unit volume of the water columnWC_TaxBacteriaCarbBiomassBacteria carbon 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. Bacteria are defined as all taxa that fall into Kingdom Monera in the ITIS taxonomy, which includes cyanobacteria.2004-04-14T10:15:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/BATXBacteria taxonomy-related abundance per unit volume of the water columnWC_TaxBacteriaAbundBacteria abundance 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. Bacteria are defined as all taxa that fall into Kingdom Monera in the ITIS taxonomy, which includes cyanobacteria.2004-04-14T10:15:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/BAUCBacteria taxonomy-related abundance in sedimentBacteria_taxa_abund_sedBacteria abundance in sediment parameters presented at the level of taxa that may be mapped to entities in the ITIS taxonomy. The taxa may be at any taxonomic level from sub-species upwards. Bacteria are defined as all taxa that fall into Kingdom Monera in the ITIS taxonomy, which includes cyanobacteria.2004-10-22T10:44:35.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/BDWCBacteria taxonomy-related ash-free dry weight biomass in sedimentSed_TaxBacteriaAFDWBacteria ash-free dry weight biomass in sediment parameters presented at the level of taxa that may be mapped to entities in the ITIS taxonomy. The taxa may be at any taxonomic level from sub-species upwards. Bacteria are defined as all taxa that fall into Kingdom Monera in the ITIS taxonomy, which includes cyanobacteria.2004-10-22T11:04:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/BNTCBacteria non taxonomy-related biomass expressed as carbon per unit volume of the water columnWC_NontaxBacteriaCarbBiomassBasically any bacteria carbon biomass parameters that aren't included in parameter group BATC because they cannot be mapped to specific taxa in the ITIS taxonomy. Bacteria are defined as Kingdom Monera, which includes cyanobacteria.2004-04-14T10:15:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/BNTXBacteria non taxonomy-related abundance per unit volume of the water columnWC_NontaxBacteriaAbundBasically any bacteria abundance parameters that aren't included in parameter group BATX because they cannot be mapped to specific taxa in the ITIS taxonomy. Bacteria are defined as Kingdom Monera, which includes cyanobacteria.2004-04-14T10:15:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/BNUCBacteria non taxonomy-related abundance in sedimentBacteria_nontaxa_abund_sedBacteria abundance in sediment parameters that are not linked to specific taxa. Bacteria are defined as all taxa that fall into Kingdom Monera in the ITIS taxonomy, which includes cyanobacteria.2004-10-22T11:00:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/BPBPBacteria non taxonomy-related biomass expressed as protein per unit volume of the water columnBactPopBiomProt2003-06-10T12:53:19.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/BRDDBird taxonomy-related abundance per unit area of surfaceBird_taxa_abundBird (Class Aves) abundance per unit area (of land or sea) 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.2005-09-23T09:41:38.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/CATXPhytoplankton taxonomy-related biomass expressed as carbon per unit volume of the water columnPhyto_taxa_C_biomassPhytoplankton carbon 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., but exclude morphological classifications such as 'nanophytoplankton' or 'flagellate'.2004-04-13T15:40:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/CNTXPhytoplankton non taxonomy-related biomass expressed as carbon per unit volume of the water columnWC_NontaxPhytoCarbBiomassBasically, any phytoplankton carbon biomass measurement that isn't included in parameter group CATX. May include data integrations such as 'total phytoplankton'.2004-04-13T15:42:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/CYEUPlankton biomass expressed as carbon per unit volume of the water columnWC_PlanktonCarbBiomassUsed for plankton carbon biomass parameters where no differentiation between phytoplankton, microzooplankton or zooplankton is possible2003-08-04T14:26:48.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/D000Diatom taxonomy-related abundance per unit mass of sedimentSed_TaxaDiatomAbundDeterminations of the abundance of diatom remains in sediment linked to taxonomic identifications that may be mapped to entities in the ITIS taxonomy. These may be at any taxonomic level from sub-species upwards2003-11-24T08:07:56.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/FABDFauna abundance per unit area of the bedFaun_abuns_bedAny fauna (class Animalia) abundance per unit are of sea, river or lake bed. Broad group overlapping a number of more specific groups that should be used preferentially, but this group is provided as an alternative to one-to-many mappings.2005-09-23T09:46:34.000+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/FBABFish taxonomy-related abundance per unit area of the bedFish_tax_aubund_bedFish (Osteichthyes, Agnatha and Chondrichthyes) abundance per unit area of bed (sea, river, lake etc.) parameters presented at the level of taxa that may be mapped to entities in the ITIS taxonomy. Includes animals normally considered as planktonic if they have been returned from sediment samples.2004-04-28T08:29:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/FBAFFish taxonomy-related ash-free dry weight biomass per unit area of the bedFish_tax_afdw_biomassFish (Osteichthyes, Agnatha and Chondrichthyes) ash-free dry weight biomass per unit area of bed (sea, river, lake etc.) parameters presented at the level of taxa that may be mapped to entities in the ITIS taxonomy. Includes animals normally considered as planktonic if they have been returned from sediment samples.2004-04-28T08:28:00.000+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/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/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/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+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/IALZInsect and earthworm taxonomy-related ash-free dry weight biomass per unit area of the littoral zoneLittoral_TaxInsectWormAFDWInsect (Class Insecta) and earthworm (Subclass Oligochaeta) ash-free dry weight biomass per unit area of the littoral zone (between spring tide high and low water) parameters.2004-08-02T15:56:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/IATCInsecta taxonomy-related biomass expressed as carbon per unit volume of the water columnInsect_txax_C_abundInsecta carbon 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.2004-04-22T07:25:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/IATXInsecta taxonomy-related abundance per unit volume of the water columnInsect_taxa_abundInsecta abundance 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.2004-04-19T15:35:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/INLZInsect and earthworm taxonomy-related abundance per unit area of the littoral zoneInsWorm_Tax_LitabundInsect (Class Insecta) and earthworm (Subclass Oligochaeta) abundance per unit area of the littoral zone (between spring tide high and low water) parameters.2004-06-29T09:50:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/IWABInsect and earthworm taxonomy-related abundance per unit area of the bedInsWorm_tax_abund_bedInsect (Class Insecta) and earthworm (Subclass Oligochaeta) abundance per unit area of bed (sea, river, lake etc.) parameters presented at the level of taxa that may be mapped to entities in the ITIS taxonomy. Includes animals normally considered as planktonic if they have been returned from sediment samples. This parameter group has been implemented to separate predominantly freshwater taxa from predominantly marine taxa.2004-04-28T08:31:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/IWDXInsect and earthworm taxonomy-related ash-free dry weight biomass per unit area of the bedInsWorm_tax_afdw_biomassInsect (Class Insecta) and earthworm (Subclass Oligochaeta) ash-free dry weight biomass per unit area of bed (sea, river, lake etc.) parameters presented at the level of taxa that may be mapped to entities in the ITIS taxonomy. Includes animals normally considered as planktonic if they have been returned from sediment samples. This parameter group has been implemented to separate predominantly freshwater taxa from predominantly marine taxa.2004-04-28T08:22:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/MATCMicrozooplankton taxonomy-related biomass expressed as carbon per unit volume of the water columnMicrozoo_taxa_C_biomassMicrozooplankton carbon 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., but exclude morphological classifications such as 'heterotrophic flagellate'.2004-04-19T13:15:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/MFAZZoobenthos taxonomy-related ash-free dry weight biomass per unit area of the littoral zoneLittoral_TaxZoobenthAFDWAny zoobenthos ash-free dry weight biomass per unit area of the littoral zone (between spring tide high and low water) parameters that are not fish or terrestrial animals (insecta/oligochaeta)2004-08-02T15:54:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/B007Biota compositionThis group contains all parameters relating to the composition of organisms or their constituent parts. It may include any analytical measurements on biological material, but is specifically designed for heavy metal and organic contaminant biota pollution monitoring data.2004-04-30T08:47:00.000+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/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/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/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/PTOXConcentration of phycotoxins in biotaPhycotox_biotaParameters associated with the concentration of algae-generated toxins in either whole organisms or their constituent parts2006-06-05T13:32:17.000+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/BCAHConcentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in biotaBiota_PAHPAH concentrations in either whole organisms or their constituent parts2004-04-30T08:21:00.000+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/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/BCOSConcentration of other substances in biotaBiota_Other_Subst'Other' (than metals or organic contaminants) substance concentrations in either whole organisms or their constituent parts. This is a 'bucket' grouping that may be reclassified as the dictionary developes.2004-04-30T08:20:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/BCPBConcentration of polychlorobiphenyls (PCBs) in biotaBiota_PCBPCB concentrations in either whole organisms or their constituent parts2004-04-30T08:20:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/BRADRadioactivity in biotaBiota_RadActAll parameters associated with radioactivity in either whole organisms or their constituent parts2007-02-26T08:05:24.000+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/LIBIConcentration of lipids in biotaLipid_BiotaConcentrations (ie quantity per unit mass or volume, but not relative abundance profiles) of lipids in any type of biological sample2005-09-23T09:41:38.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/B015Birds, mammals and reptilesThis group incorporates all variables pertaining to birds, mammals and reptiles, including abundance, biomass, biological function and state of health.2010-05-04T07:27:01.000+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/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/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/BRDABird taxonomy-related countsBird_taxa_countBird (Class Aves) 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.2007-01-08T16:44:29.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/BRDDBird taxonomy-related abundance per unit area of surfaceBird_taxa_abundBird (Class Aves) abundance per unit area (of land or sea) 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.2005-09-23T09:41:38.000+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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/C005Carbon, nitrogen and phosphorusThis group contains the state variable parameters pertaining to carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus that do not obviously belong in other groupings. Consequently, this grouping should be considered as an 'others' category and its contents should be periodically reviewed with a view to the creation of additional groupings should this be deemed necessary. In the case of carbon, parameters are split between this grouping and the Carbonate System APG. The latter are clearly defined and this group contains anything that is left. Current (May 2003) carbon parameters in this grouping from the BODC Parameter Dictionary include: Measurements of the calcite concentration in the water column expressed in terms of carbon concentration per unit volume/mass of water. Particulate organic (or total) carbon concentration. Dissolved organic carbon concentration. Total, organic and/or inorganic carbon content (mass carbon per unit mass of substrate) of sediment or suspended particulate material. For nitrogen, the parameters are split between this APG and Nutrients. Again, the latter is more clearly defined, leaving the rest for this grouping. Current (May 2003) nitrogen parameters in this grouping from the BODC Parameter Dictionary include: Particulate nitrogen ("PON") concentration. Dissolved total nitrogen. Nitrogen content of sediment. For phosphorus, the parameters are again split between this APG and Nutrients, which is the more clearly defined. Current (May 2003) phosphorus parameters in this grouping from the BODC Parameter Dictionary include: Particulate total and organic phosphorus concentration. Dissolved total phosphorus. Phosphorus content of sediment or SPM.2003-06-10T14:23:21.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/AMONAmmonium concentration parameters in the water columnWC_NH4Ammonium concentration parameters (including statistical parameters such as standard deviation) in the water column2004-05-27T08:21:24.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/TPHSParticulate total and organic phosphorus concentrations in the water columnWC_PartPConcentrations of total and organic phosphorus in the particulate phase of the water column, which is a function of both the SPM concentration in the water column and the concentration of phosphorus per unit weight of SPM.2004-10-25T08:12:47.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/TDPXDissolved total or organic phosphorus concentration in the water columnWC_DissPhosphorusConcentration of total (organic plus inorganic) or organic dissolved phosphorus per unit volume of the water column. Grouped together as organic phosphorus frequently determined as total phosphorus.2004-10-22T13:01:05.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/TDNTDissolved total and organic nitrogen concentrations in the water columnWC_DissNitrogenConcentration of total (organic plus inorganic) or organic dissolved nitrogen per unit volume of the water column. Grouped together as organic nitrogen frequently determined as total nitrogen.2004-10-22T12:57:38.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/TDINDissolved inorganic nitrogen concentration in the water columnDissInorgNTotal concentration of all dissolved inorganic nitrogen species in the water column, usually derived by summation of individual nutrient concentrations (NO3+NO2+NH4). Some workers may also include urea.2003-06-10T12:53:19.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/TCO2Total dissolved inorganic carbon (TCO2) concentration in the water columnWC_TCO22003-06-10T12:53:19.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/PXSPPhosphorus concentrations in suspended particulate materialSPM_PhosphorusConcentrations of total, organic and inorganic phosphorus per unit weight of suspended particulate material collected by water column filtration, centrifugation or sediment trapping.2004-08-02T13:10:30.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/PXSDPhosphorus concentrations in sedimentSed_PhosphorusConcentrations of total, organic and inorganic phosphorus per unit weight of 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.2004-08-02T13:10:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/PHOSPhosphate concentration parameters in the water columnWC_PO4Phosphate concentration parameters (including statistical parameters such as standard deviation) in the water column2004-05-27T09:03:09.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/PHATInorganic phosphorus species concentrations in the atmospherePhos_AtConcentration of inorganic phosphorus species (element or compounds) in any phase of the atmosphere2005-09-23T09:41:38.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/OCPWDissolved organic carbon concentrations in sediment pore watersSedPoreWat_DOCConcentrations of dissolved organic carbon in sediment pore waters2004-05-27T08:00:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/NTSPNitrogen concentrations in suspended particulate materialSPM_NitrogenConcentrations of total, organic and inorganic nitrogen per unit weight of suspended particulate material collected by water column filtration, centrifugation or sediment trapping. Note that it is common practice to assume all nitrogen in SPM is organic.2004-08-02T11:35:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/NTSDNitrogen concentrations in sedimentSed_NitrogenConcentrations of total, organic and inorganic nitrogen per unit weight of 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.2004-08-02T11:43:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/NTRINitrite concentration parameters in the water columnWC_NO2Nitrite concentration parameters (including statistical parameters such as standard deviation) in the water column2004-05-27T08:51:38.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/NTRANitrate concentration parameters in the water columnWC_NO3Nitrate concentration parameters (including statistical parameters such as standard deviation) in the water column. Includes nitrate+nitrite, which is often loosely referred to as nitrate.2007-02-01T09:10:12.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/NTOTParticulate total and organic nitrogen concentrations in the water columnWC_PONConcentrations of total and organic nitrogen in the particulate phase of the water column, which is a function of both the SPM concentration in the water column and the concentration of nitrogen per unit weight of SPM. Note that it is commonly assumed that all particulate nitrogen is organic.2004-08-02T13:06:46.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/DOCCDissolved organic carbon concentration in the water columnDOCDOC per unit volume of the water column. Note that this includes some parameters that are strictly defined as total carbon, because the water was unfiltered on the assumption that POC was negligible.2004-05-19T16:10:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/CORGParticulate total and organic carbon concentrations in the water columnWC_POCConcentrations of total and organic carbon in the particulate phase of the water column as extracted by a filtration technique. This is the particle-bound concentration per unit volume of the water column and is both a function of the SPM concentration in the water column and the concentration of carbon per unit weight of SPM. Total and organic carbon are classed together to circumvent confusion caused by total carbon data sets labelled 'POC' on the assumption that the inorganic carbon fraction is negligible2003-06-10T12:53:19.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/COCCColloidal organic carbon concentration in the water columnColloid_OrgCColloidal organic carbon per unit volume of the water column.2004-08-02T10:30:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/CINGParticulate inorganic carbon concentrations in the water columnWC_PartInorgCConcentrations of inorganic carbon in the particulate phase of the water column as extracted by a fitration technique. This is the particle-bound concentration per unit volume of the water column. Consequently, it is both a function of the SPM concentration in the water column and the concentration of inorganic carbon per unit weight of the SPM.2003-06-10T12:53:19.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/CBSPCarbon concentrations in suspended particulate materialSPM_CConcentrations of total, organic and inorganic carbon per unit weight of suspended particulate material collected by water column filtration, centrifugation or sediment trapping.2006-05-26T13:55:39.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/CBSDCarbon concentrations in sedimentSed_CarbConcentrations of total, organic and inorganic carbon per unit weight of 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.2006-06-13T08:21:23.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/AMOXNitrification rate in the water columnWC_NitrifParameters relating to the rate of nitrification (oxidation of reduced nitrogen such as ammonium) in the water column2004-07-29T09:24:29.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/UREAUrea concentration parameters in the water columnWC_UreaUrea concentration parameters (including statistical parameters such as standard deviation) in the water column2004-05-27T09:06:04.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/C010Carbonate systemThis group incorporates the state variables that describe the concentration of dissolved inorganic carbon and the status of the equilibrium between this and the atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration. These are: Carbon dioxide partial pressure/fugacity. Total alkalinity. pH Dissolved inorganic carbon (TCO 2 ) The group also includes parameters that are essential for the interpretation of the data, such as the temperature at which a parameter was collected or to which it has been recalculated.2003-06-10T14:23:21.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/TCO2Total dissolved inorganic carbon (TCO2) concentration in the water columnWC_TCO22003-06-10T12:53:19.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/PCO2Partial pressure (pCO2) and fugacity (fCO2) of carbon dioxide in the water columnWC_pCO22004-08-11T08:08:12.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/CCPWTotal dissolved inorganic carbon (TCO2) in sediment pore watersSedPoreWat_TCO2Carbonate system parameters (DIC/TCO2, pH, alkalinity, pCO2) in sediment pore waters2004-05-27T08:00:00.000+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/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/H002Construction and structuresCons+StructParameters describing the nature and impact of coastal and offshore man-made objects and the process of creating them.2008-01-30T08:08:35.000+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/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/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/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/M015CryosphereThis group incorporates all parameters pertaining to frozen precipitation, lying snow and ice, permafrost, icebergs, glaciers and ice caps.2006-02-28T08:58:25.000+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/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/OSICConcentration of organic sulphur species in iceoSulph_IceConcentration parameters for organic sulphur species in ice2006-02-20T11:58:46.000+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/IAGEIce ageAge_IceMeasured or stratigraphically estimated age of ice2006-02-20T11:55:04.000+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/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/ISICConcentration of inorganic sulphur species in iceiSulph_IceConcentration parameters for inorganic sulphur species in ice2006-02-20T11:58:04.000+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/NTICConcentration of nitrates in iceNO3_IceNitrate concentration parameters in ice. Includes nitrate+nitrite, which is often loosely referred to as nitrate.2007-02-01T09:08:50.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/D030CurrentsThis APG contains all parameters pertaining to the measurement of: Eulerian currents Lagrangian currents (except drifter position) Vertical currents River flow velocity2006-06-28T15:19:32.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/EPSITurbulence in the water columnWC_TurbulenceMeasured parameters expressing turbulence in the water column plus parameters derived from these measurements2004-08-16T10:46:33.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/RFVLHorizontal velocity of the water column (currents)Horiz_Currents_WCParameters expressing the velocity (including scalar speeds and directions) of water column horizontal movement, commonly termed Eulerian currents2007-01-18T16:38:20.000+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/LERRRaw current meter output parametersRaw_CM_ParmParameters as logged by measuring devices, including raw counts/voltages and ADCP relative velocities2004-08-17T11:16:41.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/LRZAVertical velocity of the water column (currents)CurrVertVertical water movement parameters including non-directional speeds2004-08-23T16:01:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/RVDSRiver flow and dischargeRiv_flow_dischargeParameters related to the volume of water passing through a point in a river system per unit time, including the rate of freshwater discharge from a river into the sea2007-02-07T13:14:42.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/B060Disease, damage and mortalityParameters pertaining to all types of diseases, infections, poisonings and physical damage in any type of biota.2008-12-09T10:13:21.000+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/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/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/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/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/C015Dissolved gasesThis group incorporates dissolved gas concentrations and/or saturations, excluding: Gases that are incorporated into the water column through chemical reaction and quantified as the products of the reaction, such as ammonia and carbon dioxide. Gases that belong to other chemical-type APGs. For example, methane parameters are placed in the Hydrocarbons APG and not Dissolved Gases. Gases are defined as substances with a boiling point below 50 &deg;C at atmospheric pressure (terrestrial conditions extreme limit). The group also includes: Parameters collected by instruments making in-situ measurements of dissolved gas concentration, such as oxygen membrane current and temperature. Parameters required for data standardisation, such as oxygen fixation temperature. Parameters required for the interpretation of gas concentration parameters, such as the temperature and pressure at which the concentration has been calculated if these differ from the in-situ conditions for the sample. This APG should represents dissolved gases that do not fit in any other category and consequently its contents should be periodically reviewed to see if further classes need to be specified.2003-06-10T14:23:21.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/DGPWDissolved oxygen concentration parameters in sediment pore watersSedPoreWat_O2All concentration parameters (including saturation) for dissolved oxygen in sediment pore waters2004-08-11T14:34:43.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/DOXYDissolved oxygen parameters in the water columnWC_O2All dissolved oxygen parameters (including saturation and utilisation) for the water column2004-10-22T12:07:05.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/HEXCDissolved noble gas concentration parameters in the water columnWC_NobleGasAll concentration parameters including saturations and statistics such as standard deviations2004-08-11T13:15:49.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/OGPWDissolved concentration parameters for 'other' gases in sediment pore watersSedPoreWater_GasesAll concentration parameters for inorganic dissolved gases other than oxygen and the noble gases in sediment pore water samples2004-08-11T14:10:02.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/OXYCRaw oxygen sensor outputRawO2OutputRaw parameters (usually membrane current and temperature) from dissolved oxygen sensors2004-08-11T14:07:28.000+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/SCOXDissolved concentration parameters for 'other' gases in the water columnOthGas_WCAll concentration parameters for inorganic dissolved gases other than oxygen and the noble gases in the water column2004-08-11T14:01:02.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/B020FishThis group incorporates all state variables pertaining to fish, such as abundance, biomass and fisheries data.2003-06-10T14:23:21.000+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/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/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/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/FBAFFish taxonomy-related ash-free dry weight biomass per unit area of the bedFish_tax_afdw_biomassFish (Osteichthyes, Agnatha and Chondrichthyes) ash-free dry weight biomass per unit area of bed (sea, river, lake etc.) parameters presented at the level of taxa that may be mapped to entities in the ITIS taxonomy. Includes animals normally considered as planktonic if they have been returned from sediment samples.2004-04-28T08:28:00.000+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/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/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/FBABFish taxonomy-related abundance per unit area of the bedFish_tax_aubund_bedFish (Osteichthyes, Agnatha and Chondrichthyes) abundance per unit area of bed (sea, river, lake etc.) parameters presented at the level of taxa that may be mapped to entities in the ITIS taxonomy. Includes animals normally considered as planktonic if they have been returned from sediment samples.2004-04-28T08:29:00.000+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/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/H004FisheriesParameters related to any aspect of the taking of water-living fauna from the wild2008-12-09T10:13:21.000+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/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/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/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/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/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/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/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/O005FluxesThis group contains parameter codes that relate to the rate of transfer of material across real or virtual interfaces. The current (May 2003) BODC Parameter Dictionary includes two types of flux: Vertical fluxes of mass, chemical species and biological entities through the water column (sediment trap fluxes). Fluxes of chemical species between the water column and the underlying sediment, including sediment oxygen demand. However, other categories, such as the estuary discharge fluxes, are envisaged in the future. Note that this APG has been given 'priority' status to enable modellers to easily ascertain the extent of rate variable availability. Flux parameters are included in this APG in preference to any other APG that might seem appropriate.2003-06-10T14:23:21.000+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/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/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/SAMONutrient fluxes between the bed and the water columnWCBed_NutFluxParameters quantifying the exchange of nutrients between the bed (ie the sediment) and the water column sometimes termed benthic fluxes2004-08-18T14:41:50.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/A01XSedimentation flux of alkenones and alkenoates in the water columnWC_SedFluxAlkeno2004-08-19T07:26:42.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/SICO'Other' fluxes between the bed and the water columnOthFlux_WCBedFluxes of species other than metals and nutrients between the bed (ie the sediment) and the water column sometimes termed benthic fluxes or sediment demand2004-08-19T08:20:48.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/HFLXHeat fluxes between the water column and the atmosphereWCAt_HeatFluxParameters quantifying heat exchange between any body of water and the atmosphere2007-02-23T14:49:48.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/LIFXSedimentation flux of terrestrially derived material in the water columnTerr_FluxFluxes of terrestrial biological or lithological material2004-10-22T14:25:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/MLFXSedimentation flux of metals in the water columnMetal_fluxFluxes expressed as amount of metallic element per unit area per unit time2004-05-18T15:47:44.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/MSFXSedimentation flux quantification in the water columnWC_SedFluxParameters expressing the total sedimentation flux in terms of particle mass, volume or counts2004-08-19T08:28:07.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/OPFXSedimentation flux of non-metallic inorganic species in the water columnWC_SedFlux_nonmetQuantity of any inorganic species such as silicon (opal) and phosphorus passing through unit area of the water column in unit time. Carbon and nitrogen are regarded as organic and explicitly excluded2006-06-13T08:18:26.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/PCFXSedimentation flux of identified biota expressed as carbon in the water columnWC_SedFluxCellsCarbFluxes of any biota or remains thereof (excluding faecal pellets which are classed as SPM) downwards through the water column2004-05-18T15:44:49.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/PNFXSedimentation flux of identified biota in the water columnWC_SedFluxCellsFluxes expressed as number per unit area per unit time of any biota or remains thereof (excluding faecal pellets which are classed as SPM) downwards through the water column2004-05-18T15:47:44.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/FPFXSedimentation flux of biological detritus in the water columnBiodetritus_WCFluxFlux of biological detritus (material derived from the water column such as exuvia and faecal pellets) in the water column2004-08-18T11:22:09.000+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/AXFXSedimentation flux of pigments in the water columnPig_flux2004-07-29T15:41:40.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/CBFXSedimentation flux of carbohydates in the water columnCarb_flux2004-10-22T11:10:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/SCDOMetal fluxes between the bed and the water columnWCBed_MetalFluxParameters quantifying the exchange of metalsbetween the bed (ie the sediment) and the water column sometimes termed benthic fluxes2004-08-18T14:49:27.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/FDMSGas fluxes between the water column and the atmosphereWCAt_GasFluxFluxes of any gaseous species from water column to atmosphere2004-08-19T08:25:41.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/RVDSRiver flow and dischargeRiv_flow_dischargeParameters related to the volume of water passing through a point in a river system per unit time, including the rate of freshwater discharge from a river into the sea2007-02-07T13:14:42.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/ATDPAtmospheric deposition ratesAt_Dep_RateFluxes of chemical species from the atmosphere to sea or land surface including precipitation and aerosol deposition but excluding fluxes due to exchange of gases2006-07-07T11:36:43.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/GTHMGeothermal measurementsMeasurements of the distribution of the degree of hotness in geologic units (including bodies of unconsolidated sediment) and the thermal properties of rocks and sediments.2010-02-19T11:52:56.000+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/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/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/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/G005Gravity, magnetics and bathymetryThis APG is self-explanatory, containing parameters associated with measurement of the earth's gravity and magnetic fields and bathymetric depth. Associated with bathymetric depth are correction parameters, such as the Carter's correction. However, sound velocity parameters have been included in the Acoustics APG.2003-06-10T14:23:21.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/XMGSMagnetic susceptibility of sedimentSed_MagSusMeasurements of magnetic susceptability on both cores and sediment samples2004-08-17T11:42:09.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/MMANMagnetic AnomalyMag_AnomMeasuments of the variation in the Earth's magnetic field2003-06-10T12:53:19.000+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/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/B050HabitatGrouping of parameters that characterise, spatially define, label or classify places where organisms are found.2008-02-20T08:38:12.000+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/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/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/C020Halocarbons (including freons)Parameters concerning all compounds of carbon covalently bonded to and one or members of the halogen group (fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine) but with no other functional groups. It includes naturally generated compounds (usually short-chain haloalkanes and haloalkenes), man-made freons and contaminants such as organochlorine pesticides.2010-07-02T09:18:14.000+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/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/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/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/H005Human activityParameters quantifying the level of any type of human activity, generally in the context of environmental considerations2008-12-09T10:13:21.000+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/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/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/C025HydrocarbonsThis group contains parameter codes describing the concentrations of the compounds of carbon and hydrogen. All compounds conforming to this definition are placed in this APG, including aromatic compounds, even polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons traditionally categorised as 'pollutants'. This is to circumvent problems deciding which hydrocarbons are pollutants and which are not.2003-06-10T14:23:21.000+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/SALKConcentration of alkanes in sediment samplesSed_AlkaneAlkane concentrations in sediment, which is considered to be anything from the bed sampled by a grab or corer, including 'fluff'2004-06-24T16:10:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/SCAHConcentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in sediment samplesSed_PAHPAH concentrations in sediment, which is considered to be anything from the bed sampled by a grab or corer, including 'fluff'2004-05-28T08:21:00.000+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/OHWCConcentration of 'other' hydrocarbons in the water columnWC_UnclassHydrocarb'Other' (not alkanes, alkenes, alkynes or PAHs) hydrocarbon concentration parameters (including saturation of gaseous species) in all phases of the water column. Does not include parameters expressed per unit weight of SPM.2004-08-11T12:54:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/OHATConcentration of 'other' hydrocarbons in the atmosphereAtm_UnclassHydrocarb'Other' (not alkanes, alkenes, alkynes or PAHs) hydrocarbon concentration parameters (including saturation of gaseous species) in all phases of the atmosphere.2004-08-11T12:55:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/DALKConcentration of alkanes in the water columnWC_alkaneAlkane concentration parameters (including saturation of gaseous species) in all phases of the water column. Does not include parameters expressed per unit weight of SPM.2004-06-18T14:36:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/BCAHConcentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in biotaBiota_PAHPAH concentrations in either whole organisms or their constituent parts2004-04-30T08:21:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/AQYNConcentration of alkenes and alkynes in the water columnWC_Alkene+yneAlkene and alkyne concentrations in all phases of the water column2004-07-30T13:35:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/AALKConcentration of alkanes in the atmosphereAt_AlkaneAlkane concentrations in all phases of the atmosphere2004-06-24T16:10:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/AEYNConcentration of alkenes and alkynes in the atmosphereAtm_Alkene+yneAlkene and alkyne concentrations in all phases of the atmosphere2004-07-30T13:35:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/C030IsotopesThis group contains parameter codes relating to the abundance of both radioactive and stable isotopes. All types of substrate are included - water, SPM, sediment and biological material.2003-06-10T14:23:21.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/BRADRadioactivity in biotaBiota_RadActAll parameters associated with radioactivity in either whole organisms or their constituent parts2007-02-26T08:05:24.000+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/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/SRADRadioactivity in sedimentSed_RadActAll parameters associated with radioactivity in benthic sediment, including fluff lying on the sediment surface2004-06-17T07:40:00.000+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/WRADRadioactivity in the water columnWC_RadActAll parameters associated with radiocativity in the water column, including radiation counts, isotope activities and activity ratios. Activities per unit mass of SPM are included2004-05-28T07:35:00.000+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/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/B055Macroalgae and seagrassParameters pertaining to plants in the taxonomic groups Rhodophycota, Chromphycota and Chlorophycota (seaweeds/macroalgae) and Charophyta plus Anthophyta (seagrass)2008-12-09T10:13:21.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/PU02Macroalgae non taxonomy-related abundance per unit volume of the water columnWC_NontaxAlgaeAbundMacroalgae (seaweed) abundance parameters that are not linked to any entity mappable to the ITIS taxonomy2003-06-10T12:53:19.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/ACNTMacroalgae and seagrass taxonomy-related countsMacroalgae+Seagrass_taxa_countMacroalgae (Rhodophycota, Chromphycota, Chlorophycota) and seagrass (Charophyta, Anthophyta) count parameters presented at the level of taxa at any level from sub-species upwards. Count includes presence/absence indicators.2007-01-08T16:45:03.000+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/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/C035Metal and metalloid concentrationsMetal(loid)_cctParameters pertaining to metal and trace metalloid (i.e. excluding Si) concentrations in any material.2008-09-12T09:02:59.000+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/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/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/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/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/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/MTWDDissolved metal concentrations in the water columnMet_WC_DissConcentrations of metal 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.2004-05-12T10:35:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/MTWCColloidal metal concentrations in the water columnMet_WC_CollConcentrations of metal elements in the colloidal phase of the water column. Usually the dissolved concentration difference between conventionally filtered water and ultra-filtered water.2004-05-12T11:00:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/MTSDMetal concentrations in sedimentMet_SedConcentrations of metal elements per unit weight of 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.2004-05-12T10:46:11.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/MTPWMetal concentrations in sediment pore watersMet_SedPWConcentrations of metal elements in sediment pore waters2004-05-12T09:25:00.000+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/ZNLGMetal ligand parameters in the water columnWC_MetalLigandParameters concerned with the complexation of metals as ligands in the water column2004-08-11T15:06:28.000+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/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/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/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/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/M010MeteorologyThis APG includes all meteorological parameters including air temperature, air pressure, humidity, precipitation, wind velocity and radiation parameters that do not fit into the Optical Properties APG.2003-06-10T14:23:21.000+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/EWSBWind speed and directionWindAll parameters pertaining to wind velocity in either cartesian or polar co-ordinates. Units are a watchpoint as some codes specify knots.2004-03-31T14:26:32.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/CHUMAtmospheric humidityHumidityParameters that either quantify the water content of moist air or are specifically used in its determination (eg wet bulb air temperature)2004-08-18T08:51:46.000+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/CPRPPrecipitation and evaporationPrecip+EvapParameters relating to all kinds of precipitation (rain, snow, etc.) and water loss from the surface of the Earth2006-06-13T13:28:34.000+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/OMET'Other' meteorological measurementsUnclassMetBucket group for parameters that cannot be classified elsewhere2004-08-20T10:34:10.000+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/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/VSRAVisible waveband radiance and irradiance measurements in the atmosphereAtm_VisRadIncludes visible waveband measurements at discrete wavelengths and PAR integrated values as photon and energy fluxes. Does not include satellite radiometer and associated calibration parameters (e.g. water-leaving radiance and reflectance)2006-06-05T13:02:32.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/WSTRWind stress and shearWindForcesParameters related to forces due to interactions between atmosphere and the surface of the earth or between atmospheric air masses2007-02-23T14:59:38.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/CAPHAir pressureAir_PressMeasurements of air pressure as the dependent variable (ie excluding air pressure measured to specify the z co-ordinate of a balloon or sonde), including derived parameters such as tendency (rate of change) and related parameters such as air density.2007-02-23T15:09:47.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/LWRDLong-wave radiationLWRad2003-06-10T12:53:19.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/ATVSAtmospheric visibility and transparencyAtmosVisParameters relating to atmospheric clarity, such as optical transmittance/attenuance, and resultant visibility2006-05-26T08:57:58.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/CHEXCloud cover height and extentAtm_CloudCoverParameters describing the horizontal and vertical extent of cloud cover2004-08-20T10:25:47.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/B025MicrozooplanktonThis group incorporates all state variables pertaining to microzooplankton, defined as heterotrophic organisms smaller than 200 microns in length. The term covers organisms sometimes referred to as picozooplankton or nanozooplankton. Most parameters express the abundance, either as cell counts or biomass, of various types of microzooplankton, but may include other properties such as cell volume. Rates (including grazing parameters) and fluxes are not included here (see Rates and Fluxes APGs).2003-06-10T14:23:21.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/MATCMicrozooplankton taxonomy-related biomass expressed as carbon per unit volume of the water columnMicrozoo_taxa_C_biomassMicrozooplankton carbon 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., but exclude morphological classifications such as 'heterotrophic flagellate'.2004-04-19T13:15:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/MATXMicrozooplankton taxonomy-related abundance per unit volume of the water columnMicrozoo_taxa_abundMicrozooplankton abundance 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., but exclude morphological classifications such as 'heterotrophic flagellate'.2004-04-19T14:14:57.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/A999Microzooplankton taxonomy-related biosurface area per unit volume of the water columnWC_TaxMicrozooSurfAreaMicrozooplankton surface area per unit volume of the water column 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.2003-06-10T12:53:19.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/MZBCMicrozooplankton non taxonomy-related biomass expressed as carbon per unit volume of the water columnWC_NontaxMicrozooCarbBiomassBasically, any microzooplankton carbon biomass measurement that isn't included in parameter group MATC. May include data integrations such as 'total microzooplankton'.2004-04-19T14:25:41.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/MZBNMicrozooplankton non taxonomy-related abundance per unit volume of the water columnWC_NontaxMicrozooAbundBasically, any microzooplankton abundance measurement that isn't included in parameter group MATX. May include data integrations such as 'total microzooplankton'.2004-04-19T14:26:40.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/MZCTMicrozooplankton grazingWC_MicrozooGrazParameters that express the consumption of the phytoplankton population by the microzooplankton. Generally the results of dilution experiments on water samples screened through a 200-micron mesh.2004-04-19T14:35:55.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/V999Microzooplankton taxonomy-related biovolume per unit volume of the water columnWC_TaxMicrozooBiovolMicrozooplankton biovolume 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.2003-06-10T12:53:19.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/C040NutrientsThis group contains parameter codes describing the concentrations of the substances that provide the essential basic elements - nitrogen, phosphorus and silicon - to the phytoplankton. The species covered are: Nitrogen - nitrate, nitrite, ammonium and urea. Phosphorus - orthophosphate Silicon - hydrosilicic acid, commonly termed 'silicate'. The grouping also covers uncalibrated analytical or in-situ instrument outputs, such as monochromatic optical absorbances at the appropriate wavelengths for nutrient determination.2003-06-10T14:23:21.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/AMONAmmonium concentration parameters in the water columnWC_NH4Ammonium concentration parameters (including statistical parameters such as standard deviation) in the water column2004-05-27T08:21:24.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/UREAUrea concentration parameters in the water columnWC_UreaUrea concentration parameters (including statistical parameters such as standard deviation) in the water column2004-05-27T09:06:04.000+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/NTICConcentration of nitrates in iceNO3_IceNitrate concentration parameters in ice. Includes nitrate+nitrite, which is often loosely referred to as nitrate.2007-02-01T09:08:50.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/NTPWNutrient concentrations in sediment pore watersSedPoreWat_NutsNutrient (nitrate, nitrite, ammonium, phosphate, silicate and urea) concentrations in sediment pore waters2004-05-27T08:00:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/NTRANitrate concentration parameters in the water columnWC_NO3Nitrate concentration parameters (including statistical parameters such as standard deviation) in the water column. Includes nitrate+nitrite, which is often loosely referred to as nitrate.2007-02-01T09:10:12.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/NTRINitrite concentration parameters in the water columnWC_NO2Nitrite concentration parameters (including statistical parameters such as standard deviation) in the water column2004-05-27T08:51:38.000+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/NUTVRaw in-situ nutrient analyser outputRaw_NutsDirect output parameters from spectophotometric or chemical in-situ nutrient analysers2005-07-08T15:15:08.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/PHOSPhosphate concentration parameters in the water columnWC_PO4Phosphate concentration parameters (including statistical parameters such as standard deviation) in the water column2004-05-27T09:03:09.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/PHUPUptake of 'other' nutrients in the water columnOthNut_WCUpUptake of nutrients other than nitrogen species (ie phosphate and silicate) by the water column2004-08-19T09:09:59.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/SAMONutrient fluxes between the bed and the water columnWCBed_NutFluxParameters quantifying the exchange of nutrients between the bed (ie the sediment) and the water column sometimes termed benthic fluxes2004-08-18T14:41:50.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/SLCASilicate concentration parameters in the water columnWC_SiO4Silicate concentration parameters (including statistical parameters such as standard deviation) in the water column2004-05-27T09:07:25.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/TDINDissolved inorganic nitrogen concentration in the water columnDissInorgNTotal concentration of all dissolved inorganic nitrogen species in the water column, usually derived by summation of individual nutrient concentrations (NO3+NO2+NH4). Some workers may also include urea.2003-06-10T12:53:19.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/AMOXNitrification rate in the water columnWC_NitrifParameters relating to the rate of nitrification (oxidation of reduced nitrogen such as ammonium) in the water column2004-07-29T09:24:29.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/D015Optical propertiesThis APG contains parameters pertaining to the optical properties of seawater. Assigning parameters to this group encounters two areas of difficulty. Optical techniques, such as transmissometers and nephelometers, are used to quantify SPM concentration. The 'usual' parameter for transmissometer measurements is optical attenuance (or its natural log), which is clearly an optical property. Consequently, attenuance, percentage transmission and their precursor voltages have been included in this APG. However, the usual calibrated parameter from a nephelometer is turbidity, which is clearly more closely related to the suspended load of the water column. Consequently, nephelometer parameters, including raw voltages, have been included in the Suspended Particulate Matter APG. Light intensity, such as downwelling irradiance, may be measured by sensors placed either above or below the surface of the water. It might be argued that the latter belonged in the Meteorology APG. However, some irradiance records include measurements both above and below the sea surface to quantify light loss across the air-sea interface. Consequently, both surface and subsurface irradiance have been placed in the Optical Properties APG.2003-06-10T14:23:21.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/VSRAVisible waveband radiance and irradiance measurements in the atmosphereAtm_VisRadIncludes visible waveband measurements at discrete wavelengths and PAR integrated values as photon and energy fluxes. Does not include satellite radiometer and associated calibration parameters (e.g. water-leaving radiance and reflectance)2006-06-05T13:02:32.000+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/SECCSecchi disk depthSecchiMeasurements of optical visibility in the water column2003-06-10T12:53:19.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/R410Ocean colour and earth-leaving visible waveband spectral radiationOcean_clrParameters associated with the measurement of ocean colour, including visible waveband satellite spectral radiometer measurements, their calibration measurements (spectral water-leaving radiance and reflectance) and chart colour estimates.2006-06-05T13:11:44.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/PPABLight absorption in the water columnWC_LightAbsorbWater column spectral absorption parameters2004-07-30T13:27:59.000+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/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/LVLTRaw light meter outputRawLightOutput2003-06-10T12:53:19.000+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/VSRWVisible waveband radiance and irradiance measurements in the water columnWC_VisRadIncludes measurements at discrete wavelengths and PAR integrated values, measurements as photon and energy fluxes.2004-07-30T07:37:00.000+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/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/B027Other biological measurementsThis is a 'safety net' category to cover biological parameters that cannot be mapped to other Agreed Parameter Groups. It should be regarded as a transitional grouping: if a significant number of related parameters map to this group then the creation of an additional group should be discussed and agreed. The following parameters within the BODC Parameter Dictionary currently (May 2003) fall into this category. Specimen length (mean and standard deviation) Exuvia Growth coefficient and standard error Algal fragment abundance Total plankton abundance Pollen abundance Fungal spore abundance Transparent exopolymer particle abundance Genetic parameters such as RuBisCO hybridisation2003-06-10T14:23:21.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/PNFXSedimentation flux of identified biota in the water columnWC_SedFluxCellsFluxes expressed as number per unit area per unit time of any biota or remains thereof (excluding faecal pellets which are classed as SPM) downwards through the water column2004-05-18T15:47:44.000+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/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/PCFXSedimentation flux of identified biota expressed as carbon in the water columnWC_SedFluxCellsCarbFluxes of any biota or remains thereof (excluding faecal pellets which are classed as SPM) downwards through the water column2004-05-18T15:44:49.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/BLENZooplankton and zoobenthos morphological parametersAnimal_morphMorphological parameters of zooplankton and zoobenthos (essentially any animal except for insects, earthworms or fish), such as size, shape and weight. Benthic and planktonic animals have not been seggregated because there is a degree of overlap (eg shrimps).2006-09-29T16:06:50.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/RBHYMolecular biology parametersMolecularBiolAny parameters relating to molecular biology or genetics2004-04-30T14:19:08.000+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/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/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/FPFXSedimentation flux of biological detritus in the water columnBiodetritus_WCFluxFlux of biological detritus (material derived from the water column such as exuvia and faecal pellets) in the water column2004-08-18T11:22:09.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/EXUVBiological detritus in the water column suspended particulate materialWC_BiodetritusParameters quantifying and categorising biological detritus (eg exuvia and faecal pellets) in the water column that have been derived from the water column2004-08-18T07:41:50.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/EXCRExcretion rate parameters in the water columnWC_ExcretionIncludes all parameters relating to all mechanisms of waste release except respiration.2004-07-28T15:08:00.000+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/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/C045Other inorganic chemical measurementsThis is a 'safety net' category to cover inorganic chemical parameters that cannot be mapped to other Agreed Parameter Groups. It should be regarded as a transitional grouping: if a significant number of related parameters map to this group then the creation of an additional group should be discussed and agreed. The following parameters within the BODC Parameter Dictionary currently (May 2003) fall into this category. Non-metal concentrations in the water column, suspended particulate material and sediment. Element distribution coefficients between dissolved and particulate phases. Thermodynamic data such as ligand binding strengths. Redox potentials. Uncalibrated analytical instrument output, such as XRF counts for element-specific peaks.2003-06-10T14:23:21.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/ISICConcentration of inorganic sulphur species in iceiSulph_IceConcentration parameters for inorganic sulphur species in ice2006-02-20T11:58:04.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/SIXXConcentration of silicon species in the water columnWC_SiSpeciesConcentration parameters for silicon species (including opal) in all phases of the water column2004-08-13T13:33:19.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/TRISConcentration of inorganic sulphur species in sedimentSed_SulphSpeciesConcentration parameters for inorganic sulphur species in sediment (anything collected by a corer including fluff)2004-08-13T13:05:26.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/ZNLGMetal ligand parameters in the water columnWC_MetalLigandParameters concerned with the complexation of metals as ligands in the water column2004-08-11T15:06:28.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/SUATSulphur species concentrations in the atmosphereSulph_AtConcentration of sulphur species (element or compounds) in any phase of the atmosphere. Includes sulphur dioxide.2006-06-05T10:38:28.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/SXCNConcentration of inorganic sulphur species in suspended particulate materialSPM_SulphSpeciesConcentration parameters for inorganic sulphur species in suspended particulate material (anything collected by filtration or sediment trapping). Group does not include parameters expressing data per unit volume of the water column2004-08-13T13:10:16.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/SPWCConcentration of inorganic sulphur species in the water columnWC_SulphSpeciesConcentration parameters (including saturation if gaseous) for inorganic sulphur species in all phases of the water column2004-08-13T11:47:00.000+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/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/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/XRFCRaw X-Ray fluorometer (XRF) output from sediment samplesXRFCnt2003-06-10T12:53:19.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/DSCODistribution coefficients in the water columnWC_DistCoeffDistribution coefficients of species between the dissolved and particulate phases of the water column2004-08-11T14:42:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/SPHTConcentration of inorganic sulphur species in sediment pore waterPoreWat_SConcentration parameters (including saturation if gaseous) for inorganic sulphur species in all phases of sediment pore waters2004-08-13T11:35:54.000+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/OPCNConcentration of silicon species in suspended particulate materialSPM_SiSpeciesConcentration parameters for silicon species (including opal) in SPM (material gathered by filtration or sediment trapping). Only includes parameters expressed per unit mass of SPM and not per unit volume of the water column2004-08-13T13:37:15.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/RPOTRedox potential in sedimentSed_RedoxPot2003-06-10T12:53:19.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/SICNConcentration of silicon species in sedimentSed_SiSpeciesConcentration parameters for silicon species (including opal) in sediment (anything collected by a corer including fluff)2004-08-13T13:38:36.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/SIATInorganic silicon species concentrations in the atmosphereSilic_AtConcentration of inorganic silicon species (element or compounds) in any phase of the atmosphere2005-09-23T09:41:38.000+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/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/C050Other organic chemical measurementsThis is a 'safety net' category to cover organic chemical parameters that cannot be mapped to other Agreed Parameter Groups. It should be regarded as a transitional grouping: if a significant number of related parameters map to this group then the creation of an additional group should be discussed and agreed. The following parameters within the BODC Parameter Dictionary currently (May 2003) fall into this category. Alkenones, alkanols and alkenoate concentrations. Organometallic compound and ligand, such as dimethyl arsenic and Fe-organic ligand, concentrations. Organosulphur compound, such as dimethyl sulphoxide and DMSP, concentrations. Note that dimethyl sulphide has been categorised as a dissolved gas. Biomarker compound, such as DNA, RNA and ATP, concentrations. Carbohydrate concentrations. Protein concentrations. Amine concentrations.2003-06-10T14:23:21.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/TOCHConcentration of carbohydrates in the water columnWC_CarbhydConcentrations of carbohydrates in all phases of the water column2004-08-13T10:35:18.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/TADNConcentration of adenylates in sedimentSed_AdenylatesConcentrations of adenylates (ADP, ATP etc) per unit mass or unit volume of sediment (material collected by a corer including fluff)2004-08-13T10:17:06.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/SPROConcentration of proteins in sedimentSed_ProteinConcentrations of proteins per unit mass or unit volume of sediment (material collected by a corer including fluff)2004-08-13T10:31:01.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/SDNAConcentration of nucleic acids in sedimentSed_NuclAcidConcentrations of nucleic acids (DNA, RNA etc.) per unit mass or unit volume of sediment (material collected by a corer including fluff)2004-08-13T10:25:37.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/OSICConcentration of organic sulphur species in iceoSulph_IceConcentration parameters for organic sulphur species in ice2006-02-20T11:58:46.000+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/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/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/HMSBConcentration of dissolved organic matter in the water columnDiss_Org_MatConcentration (not 380nm light absorption) parameters for dissolved organic matter (includes humics, yellow matter, Gelbstoff) in the water column2006-06-05T12:33:38.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/DMSTOrganosulphur species concentration parameters in the water columnWC_OrgSAll organosulphur compound concentration parameters (including saturations for gaseous species) in all phases of the water column2004-08-11T13:24:55.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/CASDConcentration of carbohydrates in sedimentCarb_sedConcentrations of carbohydrates per unit mass or unit volume of sediment (material collected by a corer including fluff)2004-08-13T10:17:06.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/CAKNConcentration of alkenones and alkenoates in the water columnAkenone+alkenoate_WCConcentrations of alkenones and alkenoates in all phases of the water column2004-08-13T09:12:56.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/CA11Concentration of alkanols (alcohols), phenols and ethers in sedimentSed_Alkanol+Phenol+EthersConcentration of alkanols, phenols and ethers per unit mass or unit volume of sediment (material collected by a corer including fluff)2004-10-22T15:09:17.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/AAWCConcentration of alkanamines (amines) in the water columnWC_AminesAlkanamine concentrations in all phases of the water column2004-08-13T08:38:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/ATPXConcentration of adenlylates in the water columnAden_WCConcentrations of adenylates (ADP, ATP etc) in all phases of the water column2004-08-13T10:11:26.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/ZNLGMetal ligand parameters in the water columnWC_MetalLigandParameters concerned with the complexation of metals as ligands in the water column2004-08-11T15:06:28.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/WPROConcentration of proteins in the water columnProt_WXConcentrations of proteins in all phases of the water column2004-08-13T10:31:01.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/D020Other physical oceanographic measurementsThis is a 'safety net' category to cover physical oceanographic parameters that cannot be mapped to other Agreed Parameter Groups. It should be regarded as a transitional grouping: if a significant number of related parameters map to this group then the creation of an additional group should be discussed and agreed. The following parameters within the BODC Parameter Dictionary currently (May 2003) fall into this category. Parameters derived from temperature and salinity, such as density anomaly and Brunt-Vaisala frequency. The volume to mass (litres to kilograms) conversion parameter. Parameters measured by in-situ turbulence probes (e.g. FLY probe), such as temperature dissipation rate, turbulent kinetic energy dissipation and diffusivity. The BODC parameters 'PRES' (sea pressure in decibars) and 'ADEP' (depth in metres) are also included in this group. This is because there is an ambiguity problem with these parameters assigned to both measurements of tidal height by water level recorders (obviously Currents, Sea Level and Waves APG) and to the 'z' spatial co-ordinate for CTD and radiosonde data (obviously Administration and Dimensions APG). This problem will be addressed in a planned future restructuring of the BODC database by setting up and applying two separate codes. Pressure channels in current meter records pose additional problems as the data may either be used as a measure of tidal height or to monitor the depth of the instrument, looking primarily for knockdown. Current thinking is to assign the 'tidal height' pressure code in this case as the pressure record rarely provides an accurate estimate of the instrument's 'z' co-ordinate.2003-06-10T14:23:21.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/HFLXHeat fluxes between the water column and the atmosphereWCAt_HeatFluxParameters quantifying heat exchange between any body of water and the atmosphere2007-02-23T14:49:48.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/MXLMStructure and stability of the water columnStruct_WCParameters describing or predicting water column structure plus parameters quantifying the dynamic stability of that structure2004-08-16T10:54:33.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/SIGTDensity of the water columnWC_DensAbsolute determinations of water column density plus parameters (generally expressed as density anomaly) derived from temperature and salinity2004-08-16T10:31:09.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/C055PCBs and organic micropollutantsThis group is designed to bring together parameters pertaining to concentrations of extremely toxic organic chemicals in air, water, SPM, sediment or biological material. It has been set up as an alternative miscellaneous APG to 'Other Organic Chemical Measurements' to assist searches for environmentally significant substances. The inclusion of a parameter in this grouping has to be subjective to some extent. The following types of substance have been included for the current (May 2003) version of the BODC Parameter Dictionary. Polychlorobiphenols (PCBs) Pesticides Herbicides Anti-fouling agents2003-06-10T14:23:21.000+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/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/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/PCOCConcentration of other organic contaminants in suspended particulate materialSPM_Orgcontam'Other' organic contaminant (substances regarded as harmful other than PCBs and PAHs) 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.2004-05-28T07:15:00.000+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/SPCBConcentration of polychlorobiphenyls (PCBs) in sediment samplesSed_PCBPCB concentrations in sediment, which is considered to be anything from the bed sampled by a grab or corer, including 'fluff'2004-05-28T07:10:00.000+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/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/BCAHConcentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in biotaBiota_PAHPAH concentrations in either whole organisms or their constituent parts2004-04-30T08:21:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/SCAHConcentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in sediment samplesSed_PAHPAH concentrations in sediment, which is considered to be anything from the bed sampled by a grab or corer, including 'fluff'2004-05-28T08:21:00.000+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/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/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/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/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/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/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/BCPBConcentration of polychlorobiphenyls (PCBs) in biotaBiota_PCBPCB concentrations in either whole organisms or their constituent parts2004-04-30T08:20:00.000+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/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/H003PalaeoclimateMeasurements and parameterisations from which the climatic conditions in the recent or geological past may be determined or described.2008-06-30T14:02:02.000+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/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/B030PhytoplanktonThis group incorporates all state variables pertaining to phytoplankton (defined as free-floating autotrophic organisms smaller than 200 microns). Most parameters in this group express the abundance, either as cell counts or biomass, of various species, genera or less rigorous classifications of phytoplankton. However, the group also includes parameters that describe other properties of these entities that are not rates or fluxes , such as cell surface area or volume. The grouping includes phytoplankton abundance parameters in the water column, in sediment samples or in sediment trap samples.2003-06-10T14:23:21.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/PATXPhytoplankton taxonomy-related abundance per unit volume of the water columnPhyto_taxa_abundPhytoplankton abundance 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., but exclude morphological classifications such as 'nanophytoplankton' or 'flagellate'.2004-04-05T23:00:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/D000Diatom taxonomy-related abundance per unit mass of sedimentSed_TaxaDiatomAbundDeterminations of the abundance of diatom remains in sediment linked to taxonomic identifications that may be mapped to entities in the ITIS taxonomy. These may be at any taxonomic level from sub-species upwards2003-11-24T08:07:56.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/CNTXPhytoplankton non taxonomy-related biomass expressed as carbon per unit volume of the water columnWC_NontaxPhytoCarbBiomassBasically, any phytoplankton carbon biomass measurement that isn't included in parameter group CATX. May include data integrations such as 'total phytoplankton'.2004-04-13T15:42:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/CATXPhytoplankton taxonomy-related biomass expressed as carbon per unit volume of the water columnPhyto_taxa_C_biomassPhytoplankton carbon 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., but exclude morphological classifications such as 'nanophytoplankton' or 'flagellate'.2004-04-13T15:40:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/AATXPhytoplankton taxonomy-related biosurface area per unit volume of the water columnPhyto_taxa_areaPhytoplankton surface area per unit volume of the water column 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., but exclude morphological classifications such as 'nanophytoplankton' or 'flagellate'.2004-04-05T23:00:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/VATXPhytoplankton taxonomy-related biovolume per unit volume of the water columnPhyto_taxa_biovolPhytoplankton biovolume 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., but exclude morphological classifications such as 'nanophytoplankton' or 'flagellate'.2004-04-30T14:25:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/PNTXPhytoplankton non taxonomy-related abundance per unit volume of the water columnPhyto_nontax_abundBasically, any phytoplankton abundance measurement that isn't included in parameter group PATX. May include data integrations such as 'total phytoplankton'.2004-04-06T15:24:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/B035PigmentsThis group incorporates plant pigment concentration parameters and uncalibrated readings from instruments that make in-situ pigment measurements, such as fluorometer voltages. The grouping includes measurements on pigments in the particulate phase of the water column (expressed as pigment mass per unit volume/mass of water), pigments in sediment (expressed as pigment mass per unit mass or volume of sediment) and zooplankton gut pigment contents (expressed as pigment mass per individual).2003-06-10T14:23:21.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/GPIGZooplankton gut pigmentsGutPigParameters identifying or quantifying zooplankton gut pigments2004-07-08T08:57:35.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/FVLTRaw fluorometer outputRawFluorometerOutputOutput as logged from any type fluorometer.2004-02-25T09:06:42.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/PHWCPhaeopigment concentrations in the water columnWC_PhaeoPigsIncludes all variants of phaeopigment (chlorophyll degradation products) expressed in terms of per unit volume or unit area of the water column. Does not include data expressed per unit mass of SPM.2004-07-07T15:40:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/PHYCPhycobolin pigment concentrations in the water columnWC_PhycobolPigConcentration of phycobolin group pigments such as phycocyanin and phycoerythrin in the water column2004-09-27T07:25:54.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/AXFXSedimentation flux of pigments in the water columnPig_flux2004-07-29T15:41:40.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/OPWCUnclassified pigment concentrations in the water columnWC_PigmentsIncludes all pigments that cannot be explicitly classified as chlorophylls, phaeopigments or carotenoids. Generally, these are parameters where different pigments have been grouped together. Concentrations are expressed in terms of per unit volume or unit area of the water column. Does not include data expressed per unit mass of SPM.2004-07-07T15:41:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/CPSDChlorophyll pigment concentrations in sedimentSed_ChlPigsIncludes all variants of chlorophyll. Sediment includes anything collected by a grab or corer, including the fluff layer from the top of the consolidated sediment2004-06-30T12:25:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/CPCNUnclassified pigment concentrations in sedimentSed_PigmentsIncludes all pigments that cannot be explicitly classified as chlorophylls, phaeopigments or carotenoids (usually groups of pigments). Sediment includes anything collected by a grab or corer, including the fluff layer from the top of the consolidated sediment.2004-10-22T10:43:33.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/CARSCarotenoid pigment concentrations in sedimentSed_CarotPigSediment includes anything collected by a grab or corer, including the fluff layer from the top of the consolidated sediment2004-07-07T15:05:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/CAROCarotenoid pigment concentrations in the water columnWC_CarotPig2004-06-30T11:55:25.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/PHSDPhaeopigment concentrations in sedimentSed_PhaeoPigsIncludes all variants of phaeopigment (chlorophyll degradation products). Sediment is defined as any solids collected by a corer, including fluff..2004-07-07T15:40:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/CPWCChlorophyll pigment concentrations in the water columnWC_ChlPigsIncludes all variants of chlorophyll expressed in terms of per unit volume or unit area of the water column. Does not include data expressed per unit mass of SPM.2004-06-30T11:55:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/O010Rate measurements (including production, excretion and grazing)This group contains parameter codes that relate to the rate of change of quantity of any chemical species or biological entity. Rates mey be the result of biological (e.g. production), chemical (e.g. photochemical degradation) or biogeochemical (e.g. particulate phase metal uptake rate) processes. The current (May 2003) BODC Parameter Dictionary includes the following types of rate: Primary production ( 14 C uptake rate) Photosynthesis kinetics (P:I experiments) New/regenerated ( 15 N) production Calcification Nitrification Nutrient uptake rates Bacterial production, including thymidine/leucine uptake Metal uptake rates Egg production rates Bacterial and phytoplankton grazing rates Food clearance rates Chemical photoproduction and degradation rates DOC production/uptake DMS/DMSP/DMSO dynamics Excretion and faecal pellet production rates Oxygen/DIC production/respiration Hydrolysis rates Growth efficiency/rates Sulphate reduction rates Some experimental condition parameters, such as incubation temperatures and durations, are also included. Note that this APG has been given 'priority' status to enable modellers to easily ascertain the extent of rate variable availability. Rate parameters are included in this APG in preference to any other APG that might seem appropriate.2003-06-10T14:23:21.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/FPRTZooplankton defecation rates in the water columnZooDefRateFaecal pellet production and gut evacuation rates2007-03-30T07:16:12.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/FCRTZooplankton feedingZoopl_feedingParameters quantifying the ingestion of food by zooplankton (mesozooplankton and larger but excluding fish) in terms of identified biota or chemical species and the effects of nutrition on life processes such as physiology and reproduction.2007-03-02T11:26:48.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/SHTAHydrolytic activity in sedimentSed_HydrolAct2004-08-20T09:05:20.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/PHYGPhytoplankton growthPhyt_Growth2004-08-19T09:34:58.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/TBGZBacterial consumption in the water columnWC_BactConsump2004-08-19T09:30:38.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/TNRPDissolved inorganic carbon production and respiration in the water columnTCO2_ProdParameters related to the rates of TCO2 production and consumption based on light/dark bottle incubations2004-08-19T09:40:19.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/UPTHBacterial production in the water columnWC_BactProdParameters related to bacterial production determination by measurement of dissolved organic molecule (e.g. leucine, thymidine) uptake rates2005-04-27T11:10:16.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/PHUPUptake of 'other' nutrients in the water columnOthNut_WCUpUptake of nutrients other than nitrogen species (ie phosphate and silicate) by the water column2004-08-19T09:09:59.000+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/MZCTMicrozooplankton grazingWC_MicrozooGrazParameters that express the consumption of the phytoplankton population by the microzooplankton. Generally the results of dilution experiments on water samples screened through a 200-micron mesh.2004-04-19T14:35:55.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/MSEPZooplankton reproduction rate parametersZooplanktonRepoductionAll parameters related to zooplankton reproduction rates2003-06-10T12:53:19.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/IS4RReduction rates in bed sedimentsSed_Red_RtReduction rates of any species in sediment cores2004-08-19T10:44:47.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/AMOXNitrification rate in the water columnWC_NitrifParameters relating to the rate of nitrification (oxidation of reduced nitrogen such as ammonium) in the water column2004-07-29T09:24:29.000+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/CDRUMetal uptake rates in the water columnWC_MetalUptakeParameters relating to the uptake rates of metals from the dissolved phase into the particulate phase2004-07-29T09:47:18.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/CMFLVariable fluorescence parametersVar_fluorParameters measured by variable fluorescence instruments such as pump and probe and fast repetition rate fluorometers2005-02-03T11:20:50.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/CSDEOrganic sulphur compound dynamics in the water columnWC_OrgSulphDynParameters relating to the rates of creation and consumption of organic sulphur compounds (such as DMS and carbonyl sulphide) in the water column2004-07-29T09:58:32.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/DOCUDissolved organic carbon uptake and production in the water columnDOC_dyn_WCAny parameter relating to the rate of DOC concentration change in the water column2004-08-19T09:46:22.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/EXCRExcretion rate parameters in the water columnWC_ExcretionIncludes all parameters relating to all mechanisms of waste release except respiration.2004-07-28T15:08:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/GRZOZooplankton growth ratesZooplGrowthRateParameters pertaining to zooplankton growth rates including biochemical proxies such as AARS activity2005-08-02T15:38:53.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/GREFBacterial growthBact_Growth2004-08-19T09:33:17.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/GOXPOxygen production and respiration in the water columnWC_O2Prod+RespParameters related to the rates of oxygen production and consumption2004-07-29T10:28:06.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/PPRDPrimary production in the water columnWC_PrimaryProdParameters associated with the quantification of primary production. This is defined as the fixation of carbon dioxide into either organic or inorganic carbon by living entities and so includes photosynthesis and calcification.2003-06-10T12:53:19.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/G030Rock and sediment age and datingParameters pertaining to the absolute and stratigraphic age of rocks (including speleotherms) and unlithified sediment.2007-09-24T09:56:01.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/SPAGSpeleothem ageSpeleo_AgeMeasured or stratigraphically estimated ages of secondary mineral deposits in caves. This includes stalactites, stalagmites, flowstone, and crystal growths.2006-06-21T08:23:05.000+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/SAGESediment ageSed_AgeMeasured or stratigraphically estimated ages of marine sediments2003-06-10T12:53:19.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/G055Rock and sediment biotaParameters pertaining to flora, fauna and their fossil remains in rocks and unlithified sediment. Includes zoobenthos, phytobenthos and palaeontology.2007-09-24T09:56:01.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/FBABFish taxonomy-related abundance per unit area of the bedFish_tax_aubund_bedFish (Osteichthyes, Agnatha and Chondrichthyes) abundance per unit area of bed (sea, river, lake etc.) parameters presented at the level of taxa that may be mapped to entities in the ITIS taxonomy. Includes animals normally considered as planktonic if they have been returned from sediment samples.2004-04-28T08:29:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/GHDXSediment microfossil morphology parametersSed_FossilMorphParameters relating to the size, shape and form of microfossils in sediment samples2004-08-17T13:08:51.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/IALZInsect and earthworm taxonomy-related ash-free dry weight biomass per unit area of the littoral zoneLittoral_TaxInsectWormAFDWInsect (Class Insecta) and earthworm (Subclass Oligochaeta) ash-free dry weight biomass per unit area of the littoral zone (between spring tide high and low water) parameters.2004-08-02T15:56:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/INLZInsect and earthworm taxonomy-related abundance per unit area of the littoral zoneInsWorm_Tax_LitabundInsect (Class Insecta) and earthworm (Subclass Oligochaeta) abundance per unit area of the littoral zone (between spring tide high and low water) parameters.2004-06-29T09:50:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/ZWTXZoobenthos taxonomy-related wet weight biomass per unit area of the bedZoobenth_tax_ww_biomassZoobenthos wet weight biomass per unit area parameters presented at the level of taxa that may be mapped to entities in the ITIS taxonomy. Includes animals considered as planktonic if they have been returned from sediment samples.2004-04-26T13:55:05.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/IWABInsect and earthworm taxonomy-related abundance per unit area of the bedInsWorm_tax_abund_bedInsect (Class Insecta) and earthworm (Subclass Oligochaeta) abundance per unit area of bed (sea, river, lake etc.) parameters presented at the level of taxa that may be mapped to entities in the ITIS taxonomy. Includes animals normally considered as planktonic if they have been returned from sediment samples. This parameter group has been implemented to separate predominantly freshwater taxa from predominantly marine taxa.2004-04-28T08:31:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/IWDXInsect and earthworm taxonomy-related ash-free dry weight biomass per unit area of the bedInsWorm_tax_afdw_biomassInsect (Class Insecta) and earthworm (Subclass Oligochaeta) ash-free dry weight biomass per unit area of bed (sea, river, lake etc.) parameters presented at the level of taxa that may be mapped to entities in the ITIS taxonomy. Includes animals normally considered as planktonic if they have been returned from sediment samples. This parameter group has been implemented to separate predominantly freshwater taxa from predominantly marine taxa.2004-04-28T08:22:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/MFABZoobenthos non taxonomy-related abundance per unit area of the bedZoobenth_nontax_abundAny zoobenthos abundance per unit area of the seabed parameters that are not included in parameter group ZBTX.2004-04-26T13:55:05.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/MFAZZoobenthos taxonomy-related ash-free dry weight biomass per unit area of the littoral zoneLittoral_TaxZoobenthAFDWAny zoobenthos ash-free dry weight biomass per unit area of the littoral zone (between spring tide high and low water) parameters that are not fish or terrestrial animals (insecta/oligochaeta)2004-08-02T15:54:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/MFLZZoobenthos taxonomy-related abundance per unit area of the littoral zoneZoobenth_Tax_LitabundAny zoobenthos abundance per unit area of the littoral zone (between spring tide high and low water) parameters that are not fish or terrestrial animals (insecta/oligochaeta)2004-06-22T13:42:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/MFWWZoobenthos non taxonomy-related wet weight biomass per unit area of the bedZoobenthNontaxWetWtBiomassAny zoobenthos wet weight biomass per unit area of the seabed parameters that are not included in parameter group ZWTX.2004-04-26T14:17:17.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/ZOOBZoobenthos taxonomy-related countsZoobenth_taxa_countZoobenthos 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.2007-01-08T16:44:29.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/ZFITZoobenthos physiological condition parametersZoobenthPhysioConditionParameters indicating the health of zoobenthos taxa, such as fecundity, egg condition, presence of parasites/diseases etc.2004-07-01T07:56:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/ZBTXZoobenthos taxonomy-related abundance per unit area of the bedZoobenth_tax_abundZoobenthos abundance per unit area parameters presented at the level of taxa that may be mapped to entities in the ITIS taxonomy. Includes animals considered as planktonic if they have been returned from sediment samples.2004-04-26T13:55:05.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/ZADXZoobenthos taxonomy-related ash-free dry weight biomass per unit area of the bedZoobenth_tax_afdw_biomassZoobenthos (benthic animals other than insects, Oligochaeta (earthworms) and fish) ash-free dry weight biomass per unit area of bed (sea, river, lake etc.) parameters presented at the level of taxa that may be mapped to entities in the ITIS taxonomy. Includes animals normally considered as planktonic if they have been returned from sediment samples.2004-04-28T08:19:04.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/SPOLSediment pollen contentSed_Pollen2003-06-10T12:53:19.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/SHTAHydrolytic activity in sedimentSed_HydrolAct2004-08-20T09:05:20.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/FBAFFish taxonomy-related ash-free dry weight biomass per unit area of the bedFish_tax_afdw_biomassFish (Osteichthyes, Agnatha and Chondrichthyes) ash-free dry weight biomass per unit area of bed (sea, river, lake etc.) parameters presented at the level of taxa that may be mapped to entities in the ITIS taxonomy. Includes animals normally considered as planktonic if they have been returned from sediment samples.2004-04-28T08:28:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/FABDFauna abundance per unit area of the bedFaun_abuns_bedAny fauna (class Animalia) abundance per unit are of sea, river or lake bed. Broad group overlapping a number of more specific groups that should be used preferentially, but this group is provided as an alternative to one-to-many mappings.2005-09-23T09:46:34.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/G035Rock and sediment chemistryParameters pertaining to the chemistry (including isotopic composition) of rocks (including speleotherms) and unlithified sediment.2007-09-24T09:56:01.000+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/SDNAConcentration of nucleic acids in sedimentSed_NuclAcidConcentrations of nucleic acids (DNA, RNA etc.) per unit mass or unit volume of sediment (material collected by a corer including fluff)2004-08-13T10:25:37.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/SHTAHydrolytic activity in sedimentSed_HydrolAct2004-08-20T09:05:20.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/SICNConcentration of silicon species in sedimentSed_SiSpeciesConcentration parameters for silicon species (including opal) in sediment (anything collected by a corer including fluff)2004-08-13T13:38:36.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/SPCBConcentration of polychlorobiphenyls (PCBs) in sediment samplesSed_PCBPCB concentrations in sediment, which is considered to be anything from the bed sampled by a grab or corer, including 'fluff'2004-05-28T07:10:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/SPROConcentration of proteins in sedimentSed_ProteinConcentrations of proteins per unit mass or unit volume of sediment (material collected by a corer including fluff)2004-08-13T10:31:01.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/SRADRadioactivity in sedimentSed_RadActAll parameters associated with radioactivity in benthic sediment, including fluff lying on the sediment surface2004-06-17T07:40:00.000+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/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/TADNConcentration of adenylates in sedimentSed_AdenylatesConcentrations of adenylates (ADP, ATP etc) per unit mass or unit volume of sediment (material collected by a corer including fluff)2004-08-13T10:17:06.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/TRISConcentration of inorganic sulphur species in sedimentSed_SulphSpeciesConcentration parameters for inorganic sulphur species in sediment (anything collected by a corer including fluff)2004-08-13T13:05:26.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/CA11Concentration of alkanols (alcohols), phenols and ethers in sedimentSed_Alkanol+Phenol+EthersConcentration of alkanols, phenols and ethers per unit mass or unit volume of sediment (material collected by a corer including fluff)2004-10-22T15:09:17.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/CARSCarotenoid pigment concentrations in sedimentSed_CarotPigSediment includes anything collected by a grab or corer, including the fluff layer from the top of the consolidated sediment2004-07-07T15:05:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/CASDConcentration of carbohydrates in sedimentCarb_sedConcentrations of carbohydrates per unit mass or unit volume of sediment (material collected by a corer including fluff)2004-08-13T10:17:06.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/CBSDCarbon concentrations in sedimentSed_CarbConcentrations of total, organic and inorganic carbon per unit weight of 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.2006-06-13T08:21:23.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/CD10Lipid (fatty acids, sterols or isoprenoid compounds) concentrations in sedimentSed_LipidsLipids are defined as small water-insoluble biomolecules generally containing fatty acids, sterols, or isoprenoid compounds. Sediment is defined as material collected by a corer including fluff).2004-10-22T11:33:08.000+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/CPCNUnclassified pigment concentrations in sedimentSed_PigmentsIncludes all pigments that cannot be explicitly classified as chlorophylls, phaeopigments or carotenoids (usually groups of pigments). Sediment includes anything collected by a grab or corer, including the fluff layer from the top of the consolidated sediment.2004-10-22T10:43:33.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/CPSDChlorophyll pigment concentrations in sedimentSed_ChlPigsIncludes all variants of chlorophyll. Sediment includes anything collected by a grab or corer, including the fluff layer from the top of the consolidated sediment2004-06-30T12:25:00.000+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/IRSPStable isotope enrichment in speleothemsIso_SpeleoStable isotope enrichment parameters in secondary mineral deposits in caves. This includes stalactites, stalagmites, flowstone, and crystal growths.2006-06-21T08:23:05.000+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/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/MTSDMetal concentrations in sedimentMet_SedConcentrations of metal elements per unit weight of 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.2004-05-12T10:46:11.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/NTSDNitrogen concentrations in sedimentSed_NitrogenConcentrations of total, organic and inorganic nitrogen per unit weight of 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.2004-08-02T11:43:00.000+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/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/PHSDPhaeopigment concentrations in sedimentSed_PhaeoPigsIncludes all variants of phaeopigment (chlorophyll degradation products). Sediment is defined as any solids collected by a corer, including fluff..2004-07-07T15:40:00.000+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/PXSDPhosphorus concentrations in sedimentSed_PhosphorusConcentrations of total, organic and inorganic phosphorus per unit weight of 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.2004-08-02T13:10:00.000+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/RPOTRedox potential in sedimentSed_RedoxPot2003-06-10T12:53:19.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/SALKConcentration of alkanes in sediment samplesSed_AlkaneAlkane concentrations in sediment, which is considered to be anything from the bed sampled by a grab or corer, including 'fluff'2004-06-24T16:10:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/SCAHConcentration of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in sediment samplesSed_PAHPAH concentrations in sediment, which is considered to be anything from the bed sampled by a grab or corer, including 'fluff'2004-05-28T08:21:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/G045Rock and sediment lithology and mineralogyParameters pertaining to the petrological characterisation and component minerals of rocks (including speleotherms) and unlithified sediment.2007-09-24T09:56:01.000+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/CLAYSediment mineralogy parametersSed_mineralIncludes any parameters describing the mineralogical composition of sediment2004-05-27T15:06:14.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/G040Rock and sediment physical propertiesParameters pertaining to the physical properties of rocks (including speleotherms) and unlithified sediment.2007-09-24T09:56:01.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/DBDXSediment densitySed_Dens2004-08-17T13:01:48.000+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/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/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/XMGSMagnetic susceptibility of sedimentSed_MagSusMeasurements of magnetic susceptability on both cores and sediment samples2004-08-17T11:42:09.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/WCWTSediment water content, porosity and surface areaSed_WaterContSediment porosity (water content by volume) and water content by weight parameters2004-08-17T11:50:43.000+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/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/D032Sea levelThis APG contains all parameters pertaining to the measurement of: Sea level relative to a terrestrial datum Water column height at a fixed location2006-06-28T15:19:56.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/ASLVSea levelSea_LevelMeasurements and predictions of the displacement of the water column surface from a fixed, stable reference2007-06-19T10:32:16.000+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/PREXSea level expressed as pressureSeaLvl_PressMeasurements of the displacement of the water column surface from a fixed, stable reference expressed as either total pressure or sea pressure2004-08-17T09:51:47.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/G050Sediment pore water chemistryParameters pertaining to the chemistry of the interstitial pore waters in unlithified sediments.2007-09-24T09:56:01.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/NTPWNutrient concentrations in sediment pore watersSedPoreWat_NutsNutrient (nitrate, nitrite, ammonium, phosphate, silicate and urea) concentrations in sediment pore waters2004-05-27T08:00:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/CCPWTotal dissolved inorganic carbon (TCO2) in sediment pore watersSedPoreWat_TCO2Carbonate system parameters (DIC/TCO2, pH, alkalinity, pCO2) in sediment pore waters2004-05-27T08:00:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/OCPWDissolved organic carbon concentrations in sediment pore watersSedPoreWat_DOCConcentrations of dissolved organic carbon in sediment pore waters2004-05-27T08:00:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/DGPWDissolved oxygen concentration parameters in sediment pore watersSedPoreWat_O2All concentration parameters (including saturation) for dissolved oxygen in sediment pore waters2004-08-11T14:34:43.000+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/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/MTPWMetal concentrations in sediment pore watersMet_SedPWConcentrations of metal elements in sediment pore waters2004-05-12T09:25:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/REFFSediment resistivitySed_Resist2004-08-17T13:12:44.000+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/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/G060Sedimentation and erosion processesParameters pertaining to the removal and deposition of unlithified sediments.2007-09-24T09:56:01.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/BESTSediment resuspensionSed_resusParameters quantifying the critera for and extent of sediment resuspension2004-08-17T12:57:45.000+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/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/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/G012Sonar and seismicsThis APG contains parameters associated with seismic surveys and sonar imaging of the sea floor.2003-06-10T14:23:21.000+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/SSCNSide-scan sonarSide_ScanA technique for mapping the morphology of the seafloor using a sonar swath projected sideways from a towed underwater vehicle.2006-06-28T16:37:15.000+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/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/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/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/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/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/G015Suspended particulate materialThis group contains parameter codes that relate to material in suspension within the water column, such as SPM concentration and particle settling velocity. Uncalibrated data from instruments that primarily measure SPM concentration, such as nephelometer voltages, are also included. If a parameter is equally applicable to the material whether or not it is in suspension then it should be included in either the appropriate chemical APG or the Sediment Properties APG.2008-10-29T10:27:16.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/TSEDConcentration of suspended particulate material in the water columnWC_SPMParameters quantifying SPM concentration in the water column by weight, by volume or in terms of turbidity2004-08-17T13:25:41.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/TD00Terrestrial detritus in the water column suspended particulate materialWC_TerrdetritusParameters quantifying and categorising terrestrially-derived detritus (eg dust and pollen) in the water column2004-08-18T07:43:46.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/SXCNConcentration of inorganic sulphur species in suspended particulate materialSPM_SulphSpeciesConcentration parameters for inorganic sulphur species in suspended particulate material (anything collected by filtration or sediment trapping). Group does not include parameters expressing data per unit volume of the water column2004-08-13T13:10:16.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/SPGSSuspended particulate material grain size parametersSPM_GrSizeIncludes all SPM grain size measurements and derived statistics2004-10-26T13:53:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/PXSPPhosphorus concentrations in suspended particulate materialSPM_PhosphorusConcentrations of total, organic and inorganic phosphorus per unit weight of suspended particulate material collected by water column filtration, centrifugation or sediment trapping.2004-08-02T13:10:30.000+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/PCOCConcentration of other organic contaminants in suspended particulate materialSPM_Orgcontam'Other' organic contaminant (substances regarded as harmful other than PCBs and PAHs) 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.2004-05-28T07:15:00.000+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/OPCNConcentration of silicon species in suspended particulate materialSPM_SiSpeciesConcentration parameters for silicon species (including opal) in SPM (material gathered by filtration or sediment trapping). Only includes parameters expressed per unit mass of SPM and not per unit volume of the water column2004-08-13T13:37:15.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/NTSPNitrogen concentrations in suspended particulate materialSPM_NitrogenConcentrations of total, organic and inorganic nitrogen per unit weight of suspended particulate material collected by water column filtration, centrifugation or sediment trapping. Note that it is common practice to assume all nitrogen in SPM is organic.2004-08-02T11:35:00.000+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/MDSVSuspended particulate material setting velocity parametersSPM_SettVeloc2004-05-27T15:23:12.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/EXUVBiological detritus in the water column suspended particulate materialWC_BiodetritusParameters quantifying and categorising biological detritus (eg exuvia and faecal pellets) in the water column that have been derived from the water column2004-08-18T07:41:50.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/DENSOther physical and chemical properties of suspended particulate materialSPM_PropertiesParameters that do not easily fit into any of the other SPM data categories.2004-10-26T13:42:51.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/CBSPCarbon concentrations in suspended particulate materialSPM_CConcentrations of total, organic and inorganic carbon per unit weight of suspended particulate material collected by water column filtration, centrifugation or sediment trapping.2006-05-26T13:55:39.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/ABAGSuspended particulate material aggregatesSPM_aggregParameters relating to the abundance, size and morphology of particle aggregates in the SPM2004-08-17T13:50:43.000+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/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/T001TerrestrialThis APG contains parameters related to the characterisation of the land surface. These are usually, but not exclusively, determined by remote sensing techniques. Data types falling within the scope of the group are: Land surface temperature Land vegetation Vertical currents Terrestrial water content Terrestrial mapping and the geo-location of features such as coastlines2006-06-28T15:25:35.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/COASTerrestrial mappingLand_mapParameters relating to the mapping of terrestrial features, including coastlines2006-05-26T13:47:05.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/COGECoastal geomorphologyCoast_GeomorphAll parameters associated with coastal landforms such as beaches and dunes including morphology, evolution and associated transport phenomena2007-02-26T08:22:53.000+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/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/LSSTLand surface temperatureLandTempParameters relating to land surface temperature including fire and other hot spot location2006-05-26T09:16:40.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/LVEGLand vegetationLandVegParameters relating to land (including marshes and the intertidal zone) vegetation2006-05-26T09:18:46.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/LWETTerrestrial water contentLandWetParameters relating to the water held by land masses such as soil and vegetation moisture content2006-05-26T12:36:40.000+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/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/UWPHUnderwater photographyUW_PhotoStill or video digital images taken below the surface of the water column2009-04-20T07:43:30.000+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/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/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/D025Water column temperature and salinityThis APG includes the parameters associated with the in-situ measurement of water column temperature (including potential temperature) and salinity (including conductivity). Parameters derived from either temperature or salinity (but not temperature AND salinity), such as temperature gradient or temperature variance, are also included.2005-04-04T09:48:27.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/CNDCElectrical conductivity of the water columnWC_CondParameters quantifying the flow of electrical current through or the electrical resistance of a body of water at any point between the bed and the atmosphere2007-03-02T11:40:14.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/PSSTSkin temperature of the water columnSkin_tempTemperature of the water column surface as measured by a radiometer. It does NOT include temperature measurements in the upper few metres of the water column such as thermosalinograph data2004-07-29T14:34:56.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/TEMPTemperature of the water columnWC_TempTemperature parameters in any body of water at any point between the bed and the atmosphere excluding the top few microns sampled by radiometers known as the skin2007-03-02T11:33:02.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/TCNTRaw temperature and/or salinity instrument outputRaw_TSDirect output parameters from TS instruments such as thermosalinograph or CTD2003-11-06T00:00:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/PTDZTemperature variation in the water columnWC_TempVarParameters expressing the variation of temperature in the water column either as a function of space or of time2003-06-10T12:53:19.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/PSALSalinity of the water columnWC_SalParameters quantifying the concentration of sodium chloride in any body of water at any point between the bed and the atmosphere2007-03-02T11:36:26.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/D034WavesThis APG contains all parameters pertaining to the measurement of: Wave height Wave period Wave direction Wave energy spectra2006-06-28T15:20:14.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/WVSPSpectral wave data parametersSpectWaveParmParameters for directional and non-directional spectral wave data, excluding wave directions derived from spectral data.2004-07-30T14:09:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/WVSTWave height and period statisticsWaveStatsStatistical parameters derived from wave records to express wave height and period.2004-07-30T14:10:00.000+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/KRTS'Other' wave statisticsOth_WaveStatStatistical parameters derived from wave data expressing wave properties other than height, period and direction2004-08-16T13:08:04.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/HEAVWave height estimatesWaveHeightMeasurements of wave height that are not based on the statistical analysis of wave records, such as heave, surface roughness and visual height estimates2006-06-13T14:25:06.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/GWDRWave directionWaveDirDirect measurements (including visual estimates) plus statistically derived parameters2004-08-16T12:05:46.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P031/17http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P031/17/B045ZooplanktonThis group incorporates all state variables pertaining to zooplankton, which are defined for the purposes of this grouping as any heterotrophic organisms in the water column that are not mammals, reptiles or fish. Most parameters in this group express the abundance, either as cell counts or biomass, of various types of zooplankton. However, the group also includes parameters that describe any other property of these entities that are not rates or fluxes , such as the concentrations of faecal pellets or eggs in the water column or sediment.2003-06-10T14:23:21.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/BLENZooplankton and zoobenthos morphological parametersAnimal_morphMorphological parameters of zooplankton and zoobenthos (essentially any animal except for insects, earthworms or fish), such as size, shape and weight. Benthic and planktonic animals have not been seggregated because there is a degree of overlap (eg shrimps).2006-09-29T16:06:50.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/ZV00Zooplankton biovolumeZooBiovol2003-06-10T12:53:19.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/FCRTZooplankton feedingZoopl_feedingParameters quantifying the ingestion of food by zooplankton (mesozooplankton and larger but excluding fish) in terms of identified biota or chemical species and the effects of nutrition on life processes such as physiology and reproduction.2007-03-02T11:26:48.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/FPRTZooplankton defecation rates in the water columnZooDefRateFaecal pellet production and gut evacuation rates2007-03-30T07:16:12.000+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+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/GPIGZooplankton gut pigmentsGutPigParameters identifying or quantifying zooplankton gut pigments2004-07-08T08:57:35.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/GRZOZooplankton growth ratesZooplGrowthRateParameters pertaining to zooplankton growth rates including biochemical proxies such as AARS activity2005-08-02T15:38:53.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/IATCInsecta taxonomy-related biomass expressed as carbon per unit volume of the water columnInsect_txax_C_abundInsecta carbon 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.2004-04-22T07:25:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/IATXInsecta taxonomy-related abundance per unit volume of the water columnInsect_taxa_abundInsecta abundance 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.2004-04-19T15:35:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/MEPHZooplankton egg hatch proportionMesozooEggHatch2003-08-08T12:43:14.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/MSBDZooplankton dry weight biomass per unit volume of the water columnWC_ZooDWBiomassZooplankton (mesozooplankton and larger, exclusing fish, mammals, reptiles and insects) biomass determined by drying to constant weight.2004-04-23T08:17:15.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/MSBOZooplankton ash-free dry weight biomass per unit volume of the water columnWC_ZooAFDWBiomassZooplankton (mesozooplankton and larger, exclusing fish, mammals, reptiles and insects) biomass determined by gravimetric measurement of loss on ignition2004-04-23T08:13:58.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/MSEPZooplankton reproduction rate parametersZooplanktonRepoductionAll parameters related to zooplankton reproduction rates2003-06-10T12:53:19.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/MSICZooplankton carbon biomass per unit area of the water columnWC_IntegratedZooCarbBiomassIntegrated zooplankton (mesozooplankton and larger, exclusing fish, mammals, reptiles and insects) carbon biomass parameters2003-06-10T12:53:19.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/ZATPZooplankton taxonomy-related biomass expressed as protein per unit volume of the water columnZoo_taxa_prot_biomZooplankton (mesozooplankton plus larger pelagic animals excluding fish, reptiles and mammals) protein biomass per unit volume for entities that have been identified by taxonomic name2005-08-18T08:55:05.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/ZATXZooplankton taxonomy-related abundance per unit volume of the water columnZoo_taxa_abundZooplankton (mesozooplankton plus larger pelagic animals excluding fish, reptiles and mammals) abundance 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.2004-04-19T15:35:00.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/ZCMPZooplankton chemical compositionZooplChemCompChemical composition of zooplankton expressed in terms of mass (or molar quantity) per specimen or per unit tissue mass2005-08-01T14:41:59.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/ZCTCZooplankton taxonomy-related biomass expressed as carbon per unit volume of the water columnZoo_taxa_C_biomassZooplankton (mesozooplankton plus larger pelagic animals excluding fish, reptiles and mammals) carbon 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.2004-04-20T07:50:00.000+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/ZNTCZooplankton non taxonomy-related biomass expressed as carbon per unit volume of the water columnZoo_nontaxa_C_biomassZooplankton (mesozooplankton plus larger pelagic animals excluding fish, reptiles and mammals) carbon biomass per unit volume parameters not included in group ZCTC. Usually used for generic names such as 'mesozooplankton'.2004-04-20T07:52:00.000+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/ZNTPZooplankton non taxonomy-related biomass expressed as protein per unit volume of the water columnZoo_nontaxa_prot_biomZooplankton (mesozooplankton plus larger pelagic animals excluding fish, reptiles and mammals) protein biomass per unit volume for entities that have not been identified by taxonomic name2005-08-18T08:54:26.000+00:00http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/list/P021/54http://vocab.ndg.nerc.ac.uk/term/P021/54/ZNTXZooplankton non taxonomy-related abundance per unit volume of the water columnZoo_nontaxa_abundZooplankton (mesozooplankton plus larger pelagic animals excluding fish, reptiles and mammals) abundance per unit volume parameters not included in group ZATX. Usually used for generic names such as 'mesozooplankton'.2004-04-19T15:35:00.000+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+00:00false