Guide to operational procedures for the collection and exchange of JCOMM oceanographic data, Third Revised Edition, 1999. [OBSOLETE]

Abstract

This document is intended as a general guide to the operational procedures for the collection, encoding, quality control and exchange of oceanic surface and sub-surface temperature, salinity and current (BATHY, TESAC and TRACKOB) data. It is anticipated that individual nations will issue specific guidelines within the framework of this document. In all cases, it should be recalled that the overall objectives of JCOMM include the timely collection and exchange of oceanographic data and products.