Whale broad-scale distribution southeastern Bering Sea 2008 (B66)

Metadata:

• Identification_Information
• Data_Quality_Information
• Spatial_Data_Organization_Information
• Spatial_Reference_Information
• Entity_and_Attribute_Information
• Distribution_Information
• Metadata_Reference_Information

Identification_Information:

Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Nancy Friday

Originator: Sue Moore

Originator: Phillip Clapham

Originator: Alex Zerbini

Originator: National Marine Fisheries Service

Publication_Date: Unpublished material

Title:

Whale broad-scale distribution southeastern Bering Sea 2008 (B66)

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: spreadsheet

Description:

Abstract:

As one component of the Bering Sea Integrated Ecosystem Research Program (BSIERP), three marine mammal observers conducted visual surveys along transect lines sampled during the AFSC/NOAA walleye pollock stock assessment cruise, from 1 June to 30 July 2008. Whale sightings included fin (78), humpback (47), minke (7), sei (1), gray (1), sperm (4), killer (35), and Baird’s beaked (2) as well as harbor (56) and Dall’s (172) porpoise. Data from this project will be combined with oceanographic and prey data to analyze habitat selection, submitted to project B92 (Top predator hotspot persistence), and used to investigate if cetacean sighting match predator-prey fields predicted by the FEAST model (M.47).

Purpose:

To estimate density and abundance of cetaceans in the survey area of the AFSC/NOAA walleye pollock (Theragra chalcogramma) acoustic stock assessment survey. We will also model cetacean distribution data and density estimates in terms of oceanographic and bathymetric variables and prey distribution and density to investigate cetacean habitat characteristics and to create predictive models of cetacean distribution. All analyses will focus on fin and humpback whales, but other cetaceans will be included as sample sizes permit.

Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Range_of_Dates/Times:

Beginning_Date: 20080601

Ending_Date: 20080731

Currentness_Reference: ground condition

Status:

Progress: In work

Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed

Spatial_Domain:

Description_of_Geographic_Extent:

The eastern Bering Sea shelf along the AFSC walleye pollock acoustic survey tracklines.

Bounding_Coordinates:

West_Bounding_Coordinate: 178.00000

East_Bounding_Coordinate: -160.80000

North_Bounding_Coordinate: 62.30000

South_Bounding_Coordinate: 54.1000

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None

Theme_Keyword: line transect survey

Theme_Keyword: abundance estimation

Theme_Keyword: Baleen whales

Theme_Keyword: Toothed cetaceans

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: IOOS Core Variables

Theme_Keyword: Version 1

Theme_Keyword: Biology

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None

Theme_Keyword: project_number:B66

Theme_Keyword: data_url:<http://data.eol.ucar.edu/codiac/dss/id=245.B66-001>

Theme_Keyword: archive_url:<http://www.eol.ucar.edu/projects/bsierp>

Place:

Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: None

Place_Keyword: Bering Sea

Temporal:

Temporal_Keyword_Thesaurus: None

Temporal_Keyword: June 2008

Temporal_Keyword: July 2008

Temporal_Keyword: Summer 2008

Taxonomy:

Keywords/Taxon:

Taxonomic_Keyword_Thesaurus: None

Taxonomic_Keywords: Orcinus orca

Taxonomic_Keywords: Berardius bairdii

Taxonomic_Keywords: Physeter macrocephalus

Taxonomic_Keywords: Phocoenoides dalli

Taxonomic_Keywords: Phocoena phocoena

Taxonomic_Keywords: Balaenoptera acutorostrata

Taxonomic_Keywords: Balaenoptera borealis

Taxonomic_Keywords: Balaenoptera physalus

Taxonomic_Keywords: Megaptera novaeangliae

Taxonomic_Keywords: Eschrichtius robustus

Taxonomic_Keywords: multiple species

Taxonomic_Keywords: animals

Taxonomic_Keywords: mammals

Taxonomic_Keywords: pinnipeds

Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Kingdom

Taxon_Rank_Value: Animalia

Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Phylum

Taxon_Rank_Value: Chordata

Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Subphylum

Taxon_Rank_Value: Vertebrata

Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Class

Taxon_Rank_Value: Mammalia

Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Subclass

Taxon_Rank_Value: Theria

Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Infraclass

Taxon_Rank_Value: Eutheria

Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Order

Taxon_Rank_Value: Cetacea

Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Suborder

Taxon_Rank_Value: Odontoceti

Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Family

Taxon_Rank_Value: Delphinidae

Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Genus

Taxon_Rank_Value: Orcinus

Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Species

Taxon_Rank_Value: Orcinus orca

Applicable_Common_Name: killer whale

Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Genus

Taxon_Rank_Value: Lagenorhynchus

Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Species

Taxon_Rank_Value: Lagenorhynchus obliquidens

Applicable_Common_Name: Pacific white-sided dolphin

Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Family

Taxon_Rank_Value: Ziphiidae

Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Genus

Taxon_Rank_Value: Berardius

Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Species

Taxon_Rank_Value: Berardius bairdii

Applicable_Common_Name: Baird's beaked whale

Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Family

Taxon_Rank_Value: Physeteridae

Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Genus

Taxon_Rank_Value: Physeter

Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Species

Taxon_Rank_Value: Physeter macrocephalus

Applicable_Common_Name: sperm whale

Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Family

Taxon_Rank_Value: Phocoenidae

Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Genus

Taxon_Rank_Value: Phocoena

Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Species

Taxon_Rank_Value: Phocoenoides dalli

Applicable_Common_Name: Dall's porpoise

Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Species

Taxon_Rank_Value: Phocoena phocoena

Applicable_Common_Name: harbor porpoise

Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Suborder

Taxon_Rank_Value: Mysticeti

Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Family

Taxon_Rank_Value: Balaenopteridae

Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Genus

Taxon_Rank_Value: Balaenoptera

Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Species

Taxon_Rank_Value: Balaenoptera acutorostrata

Applicable_Common_Name: minke whale

Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Species

Taxon_Rank_Value: Balaenoptera borealis

Applicable_Common_Name: sei whale

Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Species

Taxon_Rank_Value: Balaenoptera physalus

Applicable_Common_Name: fin whale

Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Genus

Taxon_Rank_Value: Megaptera

Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Species

Taxon_Rank_Value: Megaptera novaeangliae

Applicable_Common_Name: humpback whale

Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Family

Taxon_Rank_Value: Eschrichtiidae

Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Genus

Taxon_Rank_Value: Eschrichtius

Taxonomic_Classification:

Taxon_Rank_Name: Species

Taxon_Rank_Value: Eschrichtius robustus

Applicable_Common_Name: gray whale

Access_Constraints:

Access is restricted. (1) Author requests notification when data are accessed. (2) Data policy: <http://www.eol.ucar.edu/projects/best/program_management_plan.pdf>

Use_Constraints:

Use is restricted. (1) Must cite originator if used in publications, reports, presentations, etc. Author requests notification when data are used in publications, reports, presentations, etc. (2) Data policy: <http://www.eol.ucar.edu/projects/best/program_management_plan.pdf>

Point_of_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Nancy Friday

Contact_Organization: National Marine Mammal Laboratory

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical

Address: 7600 Sand Point Way NE

City: Seattle

State_or_Province: WA

Postal_Code: 98115

Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 206-526-6266

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: nancy.friday@noaa.gov

Data_Set_Credit:

The funding was provided by NPRB as part of the BEST-BSIERP project to the Cetacean Ecology and Assessment Program, National Marine Mammal Laboratory, Alaska Fisheries Science Center, National Marine Fisheries Service, NOAA Fisheries. Sighting survey was conducted under MMPA Permit No. 782-1719.

Native_Data_Set_Environment:

BSIERP_B66_2008_Data_20090225.xls was produced using Microsoft Excel 2007 and saved in Excel 2003 format.

Data_Quality_Information:

Attribute_Accuracy:

Attribute_Accuracy_Report:

Data was collected using the software WINCRUZ version 6.24 from 3 June to 6 July 2008 and version 8.03 from 11 to 30 July 2008 (<http://swfsc.noaa.gov/textblock.aspx?Division=PRD&ParentMenuId=147&id=1446>) and standard line transect protocols as described in Moore et al. 2002; Progress in Oceanography. Accuracy was ensured by reviewing and editing the data in the field on a daily basis. Post cruise processing included data extraction and errror checking using customized software (Paul Wade, National Marine Mammal Laboratory). Tracklines and sightings were plotted in ArcMap to check for accuracy.

Logical_Consistency_Report:

Survey data collected with Wincruz (Windows Real Time Sighting-Effort Event Logger developed by Robert Holland at Southwest Fisheries Science Center).

Completeness_Report:

Because of the change in WinCruz version during the cruise, sightings of pinnipeds and ships were not consistently recorded. In addition, they are not a target of this study and not used in the analysis. Therefore, these records were deleted.

Positional_Accuracy:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report: Standard GPS was used for positional data.

Lineage:

Methodology:

Methodology_Type: Field

Methodology_Description:

Visual observation with 25x binoculars by primary obsevers and with 7X binoculars by data recorder according to standard line transect sampling methods.

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Merge daily data files from Wincruz (<http://swfsc.noaa.gov/uploadedFiles/Divisions/PRD/WinCruz.pdf>)

Process_Date: 200808

Process_Step:

Process_Description: Extract data with customized FORTRAN program (Paul Wade, NMML)

Process_Date: 20080917

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Process data with customized VBA program (Alex Zerbini, NMML) in preparation to import into program DISTANCE (Thomas, et al. 2008; URL).

Process_Date: Not complete

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Updated metadata record to link with the Alaska Marine Information System. Added Access and Use constraints as per BEST-BSIERP data policy.

Process_Date: 20091021

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:

Indirect_Spatial_Reference: Data correspond to individual georeferenced points.

Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Point

Spatial_Reference_Information:

Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:

Geographic:

Latitude_Resolution: 0

Longitude_Resolution: 0

Geographic_Coordinate_Units: Decimal degrees

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:

Detailed_Description:

Entity_Type:

Entity_Type_Label: BSIERP_B66_2008_Data_20090225.xls

Entity_Type_Definition: Excel worksheet that contains survey effort and sighting data

Entity_Type_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, BSIERP: B66 (NMML)

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Data Line

Attribute_Definition: Line number of data

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Block Number

Attribute_Definition:

A number to distinguish survey area transects from transit transects

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 0

Range_Domain_Maximum: 1

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Block Area

Attribute_Definition: Area of blocks calculated in Arcmap

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Number: Area calculated for each block

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: LegNumber

Attribute_Definition: Value assigned to a segment of the trackline

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Leg Length

Attribute_Definition: Realized effort for each transect of the trackline

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 0

Range_Domain_Maximum: 192

Attribute_Units_of_Measure: nm

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: On/off

Attribute_Definition:

A label defining whether the transect leg occurred during on or off effort

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: On

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Effort where On is on effort and off is off effort

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Producer defined

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: Off

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Effort where on is on effort and off is off effort

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Producer defined

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Event

Attribute_Definition:

A label identifying the type of event that the line of data represents, such as beginning of effort, sightings, environmental change, etc.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: B

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Begin effort marker

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:

Wincruz software developed at SWFSC by Robert Holland (<http://swfsc.noaa.gov/uploadedFiles/Divisions/PRD/WinCruz.pdf>)

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: R

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Resume effort marker

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:

Wincruz software developed at SWFSC by Robert Holland (<http://swfsc.noaa.gov/uploadedFiles/Divisions/PRD/WinCruz.pdf>)

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: E

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: End effort

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:

Wincruz software developed at SWFSC by Robert Holland (<http://swfsc.noaa.gov/uploadedFiles/Divisions/PRD/WinCruz.pdf>)

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: P

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Observer positions

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:

Wincruz software developed at SWFSC by Robert Holland (<http://swfsc.noaa.gov/uploadedFiles/Divisions/PRD/WinCruz.pdf>)

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: V

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Viewing conditions

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:

Wincruz software developed at SWFSC by Robert Holland (<http://swfsc.noaa.gov/uploadedFiles/Divisions/PRD/WinCruz.pdf>)

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: N

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Navigation information

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:

Wincruz software developed at SWFSC by Robert Holland (<http://swfsc.noaa.gov/uploadedFiles/Divisions/PRD/WinCruz.pdf>)

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: W

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Weather information

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:

Wincruz software developed at SWFSC by Robert Holland (<http://swfsc.noaa.gov/uploadedFiles/Divisions/PRD/WinCruz.pdf>)

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: C

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Comment string

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:

Wincruz software developed at SWFSC by Robert Holland (<http://swfsc.noaa.gov/uploadedFiles/Divisions/PRD/WinCruz.pdf>)

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: S

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Cetacean sighting

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:

Wincruz software developed at SWFSC by Robert Holland (<http://swfsc.noaa.gov/uploadedFiles/Divisions/PRD/WinCruz.pdf>)

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: s

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Resighting information

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:

Wincruz software developed at SWFSC by Robert Holland (<http://swfsc.noaa.gov/uploadedFiles/Divisions/PRD/WinCruz.pdf>)

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: t

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Leg number information

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:

Changed from original Wincruz code by Alex Zerbini for BSIERP survey purposes

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: *

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Two minute marker

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:

Wincruz software developed at SWFSC by Robert Holland (<http://swfsc.noaa.gov/uploadedFiles/Divisions/PRD/WinCruz.pdf>)

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Time

Attribute_Definition: Time of day that even occurred in Alaska Standard Time

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 00:00:00

Range_Domain_Maximum: 23:59:59

Attribute_Units_of_Measure: second

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Date

Attribute_Definition: The date of data collection

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 20070603

Range_Domain_Maximum: 20070730

Attribute_Units_of_Measure: day

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Latitude

Attribute_Definition:

Latitude in degrees decimal minutes as captured by the survey program Wincruz

Attribute_Definition_Source: Wincruz

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: -90.0

Range_Domain_Maximum: 90.0

Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Degree decimal minute: N54:24.17

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Longitude

Attribute_Definition:

Longitude in degrees decimal minutes as captured by survey program Wincruz

Attribute_Definition_Source: Wincruz

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: -180.0

Range_Domain_Maximum: 180.0

Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Degree decimal minutes: W166:31.20

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: D Latitude

Attribute_Definition: Latitude converted to decimal degrees

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: -90.000

Range_Domain_Maximum: 90.000

Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Decimal degrees

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: D Longitude

Attribute_Definition: Longitude converted to decimal degrees

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: -180.000

Range_Domain_Maximum: 180.000

Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Decimal degrees

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Distance traveled

Attribute_Definition:

The distance calculated from the previous data entry during "on effort" survey. No calculations made when off effort.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 0

Range_Domain_Maximum: infinity

Attribute_Units_of_Measure: nm

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Beaufort

Attribute_Definition: The Beaufort scale determined by the observers on watch

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 0

Range_Domain_Maximum: 12

Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Beaufort scale

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Swell Height

Attribute_Definition:

The height of the swell, estimated by observers with reference to the ship personnel

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 0

Range_Domain_Maximum: 40

Attribute_Units_of_Measure: feet

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Swell Direction

Attribute_Definition:

The direction of the swell estimated by the observers using the compass repeater (true bearing as opposed to magnetic)

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 0

Range_Domain_Maximum: 359

Attribute_Units_of_Measure: degree relative to true N

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Temperature

Attribute_Definition: ??

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Unspecified domain

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Wind Speed

Attribute_Definition:

The speed of the wind estimated by the observers with reference to the ship personnel

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 0

Range_Domain_Maximum: 100

Attribute_Units_of_Measure: knots

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Course

Attribute_Definition: The direction of the ships heading obtained from the GPS

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 0

Range_Domain_Maximum: 359

Attribute_Units_of_Measure: degree relative to true N

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Speed

Attribute_Definition: The speed of the ship obtained from the GPS

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 0

Range_Domain_Maximum: 20

Attribute_Units_of_Measure: knots

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Weather

Attribute_Definition:

A value determined by the observers to indicate whether there was rain, fog, rain & fog, or no rain or fog

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: None (no rain, fog, or haze)

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Wincruz program

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 2

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Fog (weather determination)

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Wincruz program

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 3

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Rain (weather determination)

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Wincruz program

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 4

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Both rain and fog (weather determination)

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Wincruz program

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 5

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Haze (weather determination)

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Wincruz program

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Horiz sun

Attribute_Definition:

An estimate of the horizontal angle of the sun from 1 - 12, like hours on a clock relative to the ship with 12 dead ahead on the bow

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 1

Range_Domain_Maximum: 12

Attribute_Units_of_Measure: hours on the clock relative to ship's bow

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Vert sun

Attribute_Definition:

An estimate of the vertical angle of the sun, with the sun's position seen as the hours on a clock from 12 to 3 where 12 is straight overhead and 3 is on the horizon.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 3

Range_Domain_Maximum: 12

Attribute_Units_of_Measure: integer

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Wind dir

Attribute_Definition:

An esimate of the direction of the wind relative to true north made by observers with reference to the compass repeater (true direction as opposed to magnetic).

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 0

Range_Domain_Maximum: 359

Attribute_Units_of_Measure: degree relative to true N

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Visibility

Attribute_Definition:

An assessment of how far observers can see from the ship taking haze and fog into account.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 0

Range_Domain_Maximum: 7.0

Attribute_Units_of_Measure: mile

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Sighting number

Attribute_Definition:

A number sequentially assigned to a sighting thoughout the survey by WinCruz.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain:

Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Observer

Attribute_Definition: The code number of the observer who made a sighting.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Codeset_Domain:

Codeset_Name: Observer numbers

Codeset_Source: Established at SWFSC and added at NMML when necessary

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Cue

Attribute_Definition:

The cue an observer used to make a sighting, such as blow, body or splash

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Bird: cue that observer used for sighting

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: SWFSC line transcect Wincruz

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 2

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Splash: cue that observer used for sighting

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: SWFSC line transect program Wincruz

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 3

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: marine mammal: cue that observer used for sighting

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: SWFSC line transect program Wincruz

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 4

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Ship: cue that observer used for sighting

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: SWFSC line transect program Wincruz

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 5

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Unknown cue

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: SWFSC line transect program Wincruz

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 6

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Blow: cue that observer used for sighting

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: SWFSC line transect program Wincruz

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Method

Attribute_Definition:

Sighting method used at time of sighting, such as 25x or 7x binoculars or naked eye.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 2

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Sighting method: 7x binoculars

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: SWFSC line transect program Wincruz

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 4

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: sighting method: 25x binoculars

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: SWFSC line transect program Wincruz

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Enumerated_Domain:

Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Sighting method: naked eye

Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: SWFSC line transect program Wincruz

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Angle

Attribute_Definition:

The angle to the sighting relative to the bow of the ship (0 deg).

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 0

Range_Domain_Maximum: 359

Attribute_Units_of_Measure: degree relative to ship's bow

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Reticle

Attribute_Definition:

The number of reticles on the binocular lense; measured from the horizon to the position of the sighting.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 0

Range_Domain_Maximum: 20

Attribute_Units_of_Measure: reticles

Attribute_Measurement_Resolution: 0.1

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Radial distance

Attribute_Definition:

The radial distance from the ship to the sighting calculated from the angle and reticle readings.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 0

Range_Domain_Maximum: 7

Attribute_Units_of_Measure: nm

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: MM course

Attribute_Definition:

The swimming direction of the animal in relation to the heading of the ship (straight ahead is 0).

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 0

Range_Domain_Maximum: 359

Attribute_Units_of_Measure: degree relative to ship's bow

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: MM speed

Attribute_Definition: The estimated travel speed of the animal.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 0

Range_Domain_Maximum: infinity

Attribute_Units_of_Measure: miles/hr

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Species code

Attribute_Definition: The species code

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Codeset_Domain:

Codeset_Name: Species code

Codeset_Source: Established number codes assigned to cetacean species

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Species

Attribute_Definition: The genus and species name of the sighting

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Genus and species name of sighted animal

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Best SS

Attribute_Definition: The best estimation of the group size.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 1

Range_Domain_Maximum: infinity

Attribute_Units_of_Measure: animal

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: High SS

Attribute_Definition: The highest possible count of group size.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 1

Range_Domain_Maximum: infinity

Attribute_Units_of_Measure: animal

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Low SS

Attribute_Definition: The lowest possible count of the group size.

Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 1

Range_Domain_Maximum: infinity

Attribute_Units_of_Measure: animal

Distribution_Information:

Distributor:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: National Center for Atmospheric Research

Contact_Person: Earth Observing Laboratory

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical

Address: 3450 Mitchell Lane

City: Boulder

State_or_Province: CO

Postal_Code: 80301

Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 303-497-8154

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: codiac@ucar.edu

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: stott@ucar.edu

Distribution_Liability:

No warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the accuracy or utility of the data, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. This disclaimer applies both to individual use of the data and aggregate use with other data. It is strongly recommended that careful attention be paid to the contents of the metadata file associated with the data. The NCAR and NPRB shall not be held liable for improper or incorrect use of the data described and/or contained herein.

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Digital_Transfer_Option:

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Network_Address:

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Fees: None

Metadata_Reference_Information:

Metadata_Date: 20081209

Metadata_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: National Center for Atmospheric Research

Contact_Person: Earth Observing Laboratory

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical

Address: 3450 Mitchell Lane

City: Boulder

State_or_Province: CO

Postal_Code: 80301

Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 303-497-8154

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: codiac@ucar.edu

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: stott@ucar.edu

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Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001.1-1999

Metadata_Access_Constraints: None

Metadata_Use_Constraints: None

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