Global Temperature-Salinity Profile Program

SC_GGST Surface code values for (2QNQLQAQz) QN=WMO-3313: Quality of the buoy satellite transmission; QL=WMO-3311: Quality of location; QA=WMO-3302: Location quality class (range of radius of 66% confidence); QZ=WMO-3318: Depth correction indicator

SC_IST$ Surface code values for Instrument name

SC_MRT# Surface code values for Reference Type (Instrument for reference temp) (OCL revised table to include types 9 and 10)

SC_PEQ$ Surface code values for XBT fall rate equation (WMO code 1770)

SC_PRT$ Surface code values for XBT probe type (WMO code 4770)

SC_RCT# Surface code values for XBT recorder type (NODC-OCL modification of WMO code 4770)

SC_RCT$ Surface code values for XBT recorder type (WMO code 4770)

SC_SEAS Surface code values for ????

SC_STAT Surface code values for GTSPP STATUS

SC_VDIC Surface code values for Wave direction (WMO code 0877)

SC_VIS# Surface code values for Horizontal Visibility (WMO code 4300)

SC_VISB Surface code values for Horizontal Visibility (WMO code 4300)

SC_VISC Surface code values for Horizontal Visibility (WMO code 4300)

SC_VSB# Surface code values for Horizontal Visibility (WMO code 4300)

SC_WCL$ Surface code values for Water color (NODC-OCL extension of Forel-Ule scale)

SC_WCLR Surface code values for Water colour (Forel-Ule scale)

SC_WDC$ Surface code values for Wind direction code (octants)

SC_WDIC Surface code values for Wind direction (WMO code 0877)

SC_WDR# Surface code values for Wind direction (WMO code 0877 / 0885)

SC_WFBS Surface code values for Wind Force on Beaufort Scale

SC_WSC$ Surface code values for Wind force code (code translates to knots)

SC_WVH# Surface code values for Wave height (WMO Code Table 1555)

SC_WVH$ Surface code values for Wave height (NODC OCL Code)

SC_WVP# Surface code values for Wave period (WMO code 3155)

SC_WVP$ Surface code values for Wave period (NODC code 0378)

SC_WVR# Surface code values for Wave direction (WMO code 0877 / 0885)

SC_WWC# Surface code values for Present weather (WMO code 4501)

SC_WWCD Surface code values for Present Weather (WMO Code 4677)

SC_XDIN Surface code values for XBT digitization Interval (NODC-0613)

SC_XDMT Surface code values for XBT digitization Method (NODC-0612)

SC_XTRS Surface code values for XBT data Treatment and Storage (NODC-0614)

STD_ALKY Obs Standard for TOTAL ALKALINITY (mmol/m**3)

STD_CALK Obs Standard for CARBONATE ALKALINITY (mmol/m**3)

STD_COND Obs Standard for (Conductivity) Data from CSIRO

STD_CORG Obs Standard for ORGANIC CARBON CONTENT (mmol/m**3)

STD_CPHL Obs Standard for CHLOROPHYLL-A (mg/m**3)

STD_DOXY Obs Standard for DISSOLVED OXYGEN (mmol/m**3)

STD_FLO1 Obs Standard for Flouride (mg/l)

STD_FLU$ Obs Standard for Flourescence (%)

STD_HCDT Obs Standard for DIRECTION TO WHICH HORIZONTAL CURRENT IS FLOWING (degrees relative to True North)

STD_HCSP Obs Standard for HORIZONTAL CURRENT SPEED (m/s)

STD_NH3$ Obs Standard for NH3-N

STD_NTRA Obs Standard for NITRATE (NO3-N) CONTENT (mmol/m**3)

STD_NTRI Obs Standard for NITRITE (N02-N) CONTENT (mmol/m**3)

STD_PH1$ Obs Standard for Replicate sample of inorganic phosphate (mmol/m**3)

STD_PHOS Obs Standard for PHOSPHATE (P04-P) CONTENT (mmol/m**3)

STD_PHPH Obs Standard for HYDROGEN ION CONCENTRATION (pH)

STD_POC_ Obs Standard for Particulate Organic Carbon content (mmol/m**3)

STD_PRP$ Obs Standard for Primary productivity (mg C/m**3/hr)

STD_PSAL Obs Standard for Salinity (PSU)

STD_SLCA Obs Standard for SILICATE(SIO4-SI) CONTENT (mmol/m**3)

STD_SSAL Obs Standard for SALINITY (PRE-1978 DEFINITION) (g/kg)

STD_SUL$ Obs Standard for Sulphate (SO4) (mol/m**3)

STD_SVEL Obs Standard for SOUND VELOCITY (m/s)

STD_TEMP Obs Standard for Temperature (degrees C)

STD_TPHS Obs Standard for Total Phosphorous (P) Content mmol/m**3 (mmol/m**3)

STD_TRAN Obs Standard for Transmissivity (uncertain units)

STD_USAL Obs Standard for UNDEFINED SALINITY (Prac. Sal in or parts/thousand) - see also SALO7AAN

TYPE datatype field, and Bytes 3-4 of Stream_Ident give data type

UFLAG Record update code (Uflag)

ACT [71] Parameter action code (Act_Code)

Code	Meaning
AC	Assign a new cruise number
AS	NODC SQLP for adding a new surfacecode vlaue
BB	Bad Bottle data, CSIRO Code (CSCB)
BD	Bathy data which is rejected, CSIRO Code (CSCB)
BO	Bowing Problem or Bowed Mixed layer. This is an apparently inconsistent temperature measurement observed with an early version of the Bathy systems SA-810 XBT recorder. Erroneous, gradual increase (bowing) in the temperature profile with depth that is most notable in the mixed layer zone. CSIRO Code (CSCB)
CF	Change a quality flag
CL	Contact Lost (Probe records before entering water), CSIRO Code (CSCB)
CO	Constant. The parameter exhibits a constant value which is considered to be erroneous when compared to neighbouring profiles and/or climatology and/or known characteristics of the region.
CR	Create record
CS	Surface Spike, caused by a minor start-up transient problem that leads to inaccurate temperature measurements in the top few meters of a temperature profile. CSIRO Code (CSCB)
CT	Constant temperature, hit bottom.The temperature profile exhibits constant temperature which is considered to be erroneous when compared to neighbouring profiles and/or climatology and/or known characteristics of the region. The constant temperatures could occur over all of the profile or part of it. (The reasons could be sensor failure,depth calculation error, nose falling off the XBT, XBT sitting on the bottom,etc.)
CU	Cusping. Bathy Systems Leakage or cusping is a malfunction particular to early versions of the Bathy Systems SA-810 unit. Leakage associated with this recorder/processor causes a characteristic cusping signal to be embedded in the profile. CSIRO Code (CSCB)
CV	Change value
DA	Delete Top of a profile. From top of a profile to a depth specified in the HISTORY GROUP. IFREMER Code
DB	Delete Bottom of a profile. From a depth specified in the HISTORY GROUP to end of the profile. IFREMER Code
DC	Station was checked by duplicate checking software
DE	Depth Error, CSIRO Code (CSCB)
DL	Delete interval in a profile. Between 2 values specified in the HISTORY GROUP to end of the profile. IFREMER Code
DM	Match for MEDS-Delayed found by edes at NODC
DP	Duplicate Drop, CSIRO Code (CSCB)
DR	Driver Error, The Sippican MK-9 timing delay problem, is an error in the recognition of the start of descent of an XBT (i.e., probe contact with water) that results in a depth error. Data errors are highly erratic and random in nature, and in most cases the degree of depth error is indeterminable in data collected in the field under normal conditions. CSIRO Code (CSCB)
DU	Duplicate Drop, CSIRO Code (CSCB)
ED	Edit a parameter value
EF	Eddy / Front / Current. Eddies, oceanic fronts and currents are common meso scale features in the oceans. An eddy, front or current appears as an increase/decrease in temperature over large depth ranges when compared to a neighbouring profile. A temperature displacement can sometimes be seen in alternating or sequential drops as the ship track crosses a current, eddy system or frontal region. Confirmation of the feature is established if neighbouring (usually repeat) profile pairs each side of the front show similar temperatures at depth. Temperature sections along the ship track can be used as further evidence these features are real. CSIRO Code (CSCB)
ER	Early Recording error
FB	Flag to the Bottom
FR	Flag Range
FS	Fine structure error: leakage, PET fault, cusping, sticking bit. The temperature profile exhibits erroneous fine structure when compared to neighbouring profiles and/or climatology and/or known characteristics of the region. (The reasons could be signal leakage, XBT recording system failures (sticking bit, cusping, PET Fault, etc), complete instrument failure, etc)
GL	Gradient Long (inversion as opposed to spike)
GS	Gradient Short (spike)
HB	Hit Bottom. When the probe hits the bottom, the temperature trace usually goes isothermal. Contact with the bottom is often indicated by a small horizontal spike or undulation. The spike can be due to overheating of the thermistors or physical contact with the bottom. Data recorded beyond the hit bottom event is rejected as erroneous. CSIRO Code (CSCB)
HF	High Frequency Interference. As for spikes, high frequency interference is caused by electrical, or electromagnetic, interference, but results in continual spiking over a wide range of depths. Interference may sometimes appear severe but the temperature records underneath can often be successfully interpolated by filtering. CSIRO Code (CSCB)
IP	This history group operates on the complete input record
IV	Inversion. Confirmed increase in temperature with depth observed at some point in the profile. Confirmation is established through the observation of the same feature in a neighbouring (usually a repeat) drop. These features usually occur is specific regions. CSIRO Code (CSCB)
LE	Leakage. Appears as apparent structure of "jitter" over a range of depths (or the entire profile) that is considered to be unusual as there is little evidence of similar structure in the region, and or there is no confirmation from a neighbouring profile. This flag can be used if there is some element of doubt whether the XBT system is working correctly, i.e., if there is a suspected signal leakage problem with the recording equipment. Leakage can also be a result of insulation penetration which has not healed leading to continuous leakage, or damage to the launcher cable or recorder. CSIRO Code (CSCB)
MB	MBT data rejected, CSIRO Code (CSCB)
ML	Mixed layer error: bowing. The temperature profile exhibits erroneous features (such as false inversions) in the mixed layer when compared to neighbouring profiles and/or climatology and/or known characteristics of the region. (The reasons could be XBT bowing problem, instrument drift, etc).
MO	Modulo 10 spikes. It is a data acquisition software problem associated with early versions of the Bathy Systems SA-810 XBT system in which a spike is introduced at 10 point intervals (i.e., every tenth digitization) in the profile data. CSIRO Code (CSCB)
MS	Meso-scale feature, CSIRO Code (CSCB)
NG	No good trace
NT	No Trace. There is either no profile data recorded or the data is completely off-scale. This can be due to a number of reasons such as wire break before the probe makes contact with the water or an observer launching a probe before the system"s set-up procedures are complete. CSIRO Code (CSCB)
NU	Inversion in Mixed Layer Confirmed. A nub is a special type of inversion in which an increase of temperature with depth is observed within or at the base of the mixed layer. Confirmation is established through the observation of the same feature in a neighbouring (usually a repeat) drop. CSIRO Code (CSCB)
OE	Other error. SIO Code (SIPE)
OP	OPERATOR ERROR (Wrong Probe Type)
PE	Position error. Profile position has been erroneously encoded. Corrected if possible.
PF	Pet Fault. The PROTECNO Systems Leakage is a problem specific to the PROTECNO recorder/processor that causes a leakage-type of malfunction. This can often be masked by the temperature gradient. Generally the leakage is more evident toward the bottom of a profile, where the temperature gradient is small. It is a common fault in data recorded by earlier versions of this System. CSIRO Code (CSCB)
PI	Inversion Probable. A probable inversion is defined as an increase in temperature with depth observed at some point in the profile, but which is not fully confirmed by a repeat or neighbouring drop. The feature is considered to be probably real as inversions are known to occur in the region or similar features are found in neighbouring drops. CSIRO Code (CSCB)
PS	Fine Structure (Step-Like) Probable. Appears as unconfirmed isothermal or step-like features (including thermostads) observed in a profile over a range of depths (usually 10-100m) or the entire profile. The vertical gradient of the feature or features is substantially different from the back-ground gradient and therefore resembles a cascade or staircase. CSIRO Code (CSCB)
QC	Quality Control
RD	The profile has gone through a reduction procedure.
RE	Repeat Drop. Is defined as an XBT deployed within 15 minutes of another one due to suspected previous probe malfunctions, desire to confirm a suspected real feature, or high density sampling. CSIRO Code (CSCB)
RF	Reformat
S4	The history entry has an entry for the one or two profiles actually plotted, and the S4 to indicate the whole profile was flagged.
SA	Surface Anomaly. The surface anomaly is a special case of fine structure that is limited to the top 20 metres of the water column. A warm surface layer can sometimes form from solar heating and light winds (often referred to as the afternoon effect). The afternoon effect can warm surface layers of between 2-10 m thick by up to 1DegC. Cooler freshwater layers due to precipitation or riveroutflow can also cause a surface anomaly to develop. A surface anomaly is generally larger than 0.2DegC. CSIRO Code (CSCB)
SF	Surface feature error: surface anomaly, chopped surface value. The temperature exhibits erroneous features at the surface when compared to neighbouring profiles and known characteristics of the region. (The reasons could be XBT start-up transients, general instrument equilibration problems, sensors recording prematurely before entering water, etc)
SG	Salinity Gradient
SP	Spike. Isolated or intermittent spikes can be the result of external electrical or electromagnetic interference that influences the XBT system"s output. CSIRO Code (CSCB)
ST	Fine Structure (Step-Like) Confirmed. Step-like features or small interleaving observed in a profile over a range of depths, (usually 10-100m) or the entire profile. Thermostads, well-mixed regions where temperature and density vary little with depth, also appear as step like features and so are included in this category. Confirmation is established by observation of the same structure in a repeat or neighbouring drop. CSIRO Code (CSCB)
SV	Set a value
TA	Temperature anomaly that might be bad data but we decided to accept it for now. CSIRO Code (CSCB)
TD	Temperature Difference, A difference in temperature at depth is observed when compared to neighbouring profiles. The temperature difference can occur over the entire profile but the defining feature is the offset at the bottom of the profile. The feature is probably real as eddies, fronts, or currents are known to occur in the region, although there is no exact confirmation from neighbouring profiles. CSIRO Code (CSCB)
TE	Time error. Profile date/time has been erroneously encoded. Corrected if possible.
TG	Temperature gradient error:insulation penetration, spikes, high frequency noise, wire break, modulo 10 spikes. The temperature profile exhibits erroneous temperature gradients when compared to neighbouring profiles and/or climatology and/or known characteristics of the region. (The reasons could be spiking, interference,XBT wire break, modulo 10 problem, XBT wire insulation penetration, etc)
TI	Temperature inversion error: wire stretch. The temperature profile exhibits erroneous temperature inversions when compared to neighbouring profiles and/or climatology and/or known characteristics of the region. (The reasons could be XBT wire stretch, sensor drift, encoding error, etc).
TO	Temperature/depth offset. The temperature profile exhibits erroneous temperature/depth offsets compared to neighbouring profiles and/or climatology and/or known characteristics of the region. The offsets can occur.at depth, or over sections of the profile, or over the complete profile (The reason could be instrument drift/sensor failure, encoding error, XBT fall rate error, XBT start-of-descent timing error, etc)
TP	Test Probe, and devices are frequently used for testing or calibrating XBT systems. CSIRO Code (CSCB)
TS	Thermocline Spike
UP	Station passed through the update program
UR	Under resolved. Temperature data is encoded at standard depths/levels and can"t be used to reconstitute a profile accurately.
WB	Wire Break. The XBT wire breaks, a short circuit causes the temperature readings to go off scale either to the low (wire breaks from the spool in the launcher) or to the high (wire breaks from the descending probe"s spool) temperature end of the scale. The main cause of wire breaks can be fouling or if the terminal depth of the probe is reached. Often a wire stretch will precede a wire break. CSIRO Code (CSCB)
WS	Wire Stretch. A true wire stretch causes an abnormal increase of temperature with depth (usually > 0.2DegC observed over a large range of depths). A wire stretch because of an increase in tension in the wire (due to poor unreeling) can result in a similar bulge to the high temperature side of an XBT profile. These malfunctions can look very similar to temperature inversions, and must be confirmed by a check between neighbouring profiles (usually repeat drops), or have been observed in an area where inversions are known to occur, and flagged as real. Unconfirmed features are flagged according to the degree of confidence. If the anomaly is suspected to be erroneous it should be flagged as a wire stretch. See the CSIRO Quality Control Cookbook for further clarification. CSIRO Code (CSCB)

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AVAIL [2] Data availability (Data_Avail)

Code	Meaning
A	Available
P	Protected

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DIGMC [17] Digitization Method Code (Digit_Code)

Code	Meaning
0	Unknown
1	Hand digitized at regular intervals of depth
2	Hand digitized at inflection points
3	Analog reading by one operator
4	Analog reading by two operators
5	Digital reading
6	Machine digitized at regular intervals of depth
7	Digitized at regular depth intervals (equivalent to k1=7 for BATHY/TESAC data)
8	Digitized at inflexion points (equivalent to k1=8 for BATHY/TESAC data)
9	Analog record on tape ditized by computer
A	Digital data logger and reduced to regular intervals of depth
B	Digital data logger and reduced under the limit of the instrument
C	Digital data logger and reduced at or better than the limit of the instrument
D	Digital data logger and unreduced
E	Digital data logger, up trace
F	Digital data logger, down trace
G	Digital data logger, direction unknown

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DP [2] Depth / Pressure code (D_P_Code)

Code	Meaning
D	Independent parameter is Depth
P	Independent parameter is Pressure

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DUP [4] Parameter Duplicate flag (Dup_flag)

Code	Meaning
	Parameter is not a duplicate
D	Parameter is a duplicate
N	Parameter is not a duplicate
Y	Parameter is a duplicate

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IDENT [36] Organization code for the organization which created the record

Code	Meaning
AD	Australian Oceanographic Data Centre
AF	Argentina Fisheries (Fisheries Research and Development National Institute (INIDEP), Mar del Plata, Argentina
AO	Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Lab
AP	Asia-Pacific (International Pacific Research Center/ Asia-Pacific Data-Research Center)
BI	BIO Bedford institute of Oceanography
CF	Canadian Navy
CS	CSIRO in Australia
DA	Dalhousie University
FN	FNOC in Monterey, California
FR	Orstom, Brest
FW	Fresh Water Institute (Winnipeg)
GE	BSH, Germany
IC	ICES
II	IIP
IK	Institut fur Meereskunde, Kiel
IM	IML
IO	IOS in Pat Bay, BC
JA	Japanese Meteorologocal Agency
JF	Japan Fisheries Agency
ME	MEDS
MO	Moncton
MU	Memorial University
NA	NAFC
NO	NODC (Washington)
NW	US National Weather Service
OD	Old Dominion Univ, USA
RU	Russian Federation
SA	St Andrews
SI	Scripps Institute of Oceanography
SO	Southampton Oceanographic Centre, UK
TC	TOGA Subsurface Data Centre (France)
TI	Tiberon lab US
UB	University of BC
UQ	University of Quebec at Rimouski
VL	Far Eastern Regional Hydromet. Res. Inst. of V
WH	Woods Hole

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PC_CODE [153] Surface code group codes (srfcCode)

Code	Meaning
AC2$	A unique number constructed as system hour, minute, second,profile number
ACC$	MEDS accesion number
ACCS	Accession number
ADID	AODC Unique ID
AFC$	ARGOS fix code (satellite fix and location accuracy)
ANT$	Anemometer type (WMO code table 0114).
APN$	The Service Argos program number
AQA$	Argo location class code table [ARGO reference table 5]
AREA	Area code used by NODC code PA = Pacific, IN = Indian, AT =Atlantic
ARG$	ARGOS ID number given to a platform, assigned by the ARGOS Project Office
BMS$	BUFR SST Method Code
BQA$	QA in buoy code form
BQZ$	Depth correction indicator (WMO code 3318)
BTP$	Buoy type (WMO code 0370)
CAST	Hydrographic cast type
CCVR	Total Cloud Cover in Tenths of Sky
CLDA	Total Cloud Amount (WMO code 2700)
CLDT	Cloud Type (WMO code 0500)
COID	IFREMER unique station identifier
CRC$	32 bit circular redundancy code (Special IGOSS Indicator)
CSC1	Chief Scientist"s Name
CSID	CSIRO unique ID
CSN$	IGOSS Call Sign
DBID	NODC Database Identification Number (Unique Identifier)
DDS$	Date of first drift sample (Provor or APEX) as YYYYMMDD
DKT$	Recorder type for IGOSS BTs. This is equivalent to RCT$.
DPC$	XBT depth correction status
DRT$	The drogue type code (WMO code table 4780)
DT2$	Date at the end of a tow (Batfish)
FRA$	Fall rate (correction factor for XBT probes)
FRE$	Code for fall rate equation used. See IGOSS code table.
FRQ$	Argos system data (frequency) used for back conversion to Raw data
GCLL	Call Sign
GE1$	Contents of the first engineering group (8xxxx) in a DRIBU message
GE2$	Contents of the second engineering group (8xxxx) in a DRIBU message
GG1$	Contents of the group 111 QdQx in FMB-X Buoy Code form
GG2$	Contents of the group 222 QdQx in FMB-X Buoy Code form
GG3$	Contents of the group 333 QdQx in FMB-X Buoy Code form
GGC$	The 5 character 66... group used in a TESAC message to indicate information about the subsurface data collection
GGI$	The 5 character 88.. group used in a BATHY and a TESAC message to indicate information about the subsurface profile.
GGST	(2QNQLQAQz) QN=WMO-3313: Quality of the buoy satellite transmission; QL=WMO-3311: Quality of location; QA=WMO-3302: Location quality class (range of radius of 66% confidence); QZ=WMO-3318: Depth correction indicator
GNCO	NODC consecutive station number
GNCR	NODC Cruise Number
GNOX	Position 1 = OSV Flag Position 2 = Instrument Type Position 3 = Probe Type
GOCO	Originators Consec Number
GOCR	Originators Cruise Number
HM2$	Hour and minute at the end of a tow (Batfish)
ICD$	Equivalent to IST$
ICEF	Flag for Ice in vicinity of Hydrographic Observation
IDEN	Data identifier
INS1	Institute
IOTA	CSIRO Indian Ocean Temperature Identifier containing both the data source (CSIRO, BOM, LEVITUS, WOCE, NODC) as a word and the reliability of the data QC in the SRFC_Q_PARM field (IF CSIRO did QC by hand, then 1 or 2, and IF data arrived from WOD, then 7 is used.
IST$	Instrument name
LDAT	Load Date at NODC
LYD$	Lloyds registration (Platform) number
MRT#	Reference Type (Instrument for reference temp) (OCL revised table to include types 9 and 10)
NAM$	Number of ascent messages (Provor)
NPA$	Number of pump actions in ascent (Provor)
NPS$	Number of pump actions at surface (Provor)
NVD$	Number of valve actions in descent (Provor)
NVS$	Number of valve actions at the surface (Provor)
OCD$	NODC OCL Database Type
OCL#	NODC OCL Reference Number
OCP$	NODC OCL Platform Code (OCL-WOD 2nd header 3)
OCR$	The originator"s cruise number
OEN$	Originators event identifier
OFFS	The OFFSET as measured and reported by the Data Acquisition Software - SIPPICAN MK9 or 12 and/or the CSIRO DEVIL System
OID$	Originator"s station identifier
OLS#	NODC OCL Unique Station Number
OMV$	Oceanographic Measuring Vehicle Type
ONM1	Originator"s name
PDID	NODC Ocean profile database ID
PDT$	The date as DDMMY of the last position (from DRIBU message)
PEQ$	XBT fall rate equation (WMO code 1770)
PFR$	XBT probe type and fall rate equation
PGID	Program identification
PICD	Principal Investigator (NODC OCL PI code table)
PLAT	Platform
PLTN	MEDS Ship Platname
PNM1	Platform name
PRHB	Probe Hit Bottom Indicator (GF3 Code: 0 = no, 1 = yes)
PRO1	NODC project code (same as PROJ)
PROJ	NODC project code
PRT$	XBT probe type (WMO code 4770)
PTM$	The time as HHMM/ of the last position (from DRIBU message)
PTT$	The Service Argos ptt number
QAF$	QC tests "Fail" - AOML
QAO$	Quality control performed at AOML
QAP$	QC tests "Performed" - AOML
QCF$	QC tests "Fail" - MEDS
QCP$	QC tests "Performed" - MEDS
QIF$	The indicator encoding which QC tests from Institute Maurice Lamontagne were failed
QNF$	QC tests "Fail" - NODC
QNP$	QC tests "Performed" - NODC
QOF$	QC tests "Fail" - AODC
QOP$	QC tests "Performed" - AODC
QP1#	QC tests "Fail" for PSAL - APDRC
QP1$	QC tests "Performed" - APDRC
QP9#	QC tests "Fail" for PSAL (editing other than by NODC or Science QC Center)
QP9$	QC tests "Performed" (editing other than by NODC or Science QC Center)
QPS#	QC tests "Fail" for PSAL - NODC
QRF$	QC tests "Fail" - CSIRO
QRP$	QC tests "Performed" - CSIRO
QSF$	QC tests "Fail" - SCRIPPS
QSP$	QC tests "Performed" - SCRIPPS
QT1#	QC tests "Fail" for TEMP - APDRC
QT9#	QC tests "Fail" for TEMP (editing other than by NODC or Science QC Center)
QTE#	QC tests "Fail" for TEMP - NODC
RCT#	XBT recorder type (NODC-OCL modification of WMO code 4770)
RCT$	XBT recorder type (WMO code 4770)
REP$	Records that one or more profiles have replicate samples at one or more depths. The profiles affected are encoded in the same way QCF$, QCP$are set
RTC$	Reference temperature code. See REF_TEMP.CODES
SAT$	Satellite identifier
SCAL	The SCALING Factor reported by the Data Acquisition Systems - Also used to calibrate the temperature data from the XBT
SEC$	SEAS Unique Identifier
SER#	The SERIAL Number of the Probe
SER1	Instrument Serial Number
SHP#	Ship name
SSSL	Sea Surface Salinity (pre-1978 definition) (grams/kilogram)
STAT	GTSPP STATUS
STM#	Sea surface temperature method
SVR$	SEAS version number
SYS$	System recorder
TCID	IFREMER TOGA Center Unique Database ID
TFF$	Float time (Provor) as HHMMSS
TIME	Time within day in format HHMMSS
UKH$	UKHO Bibliographic Reference Number
VDIC	Wave direction (WMO code 0877)
VIS#	Horizontal Visibility (WMO code 4300)
VISB	Horizontal Visibility (WMO code 4300)
VISC	Horizontal Visibility (WMO code 4300)
VSB#	Horizontal Visibility (WMO code 4300)
WAT$	Argos system data (WAIT) used for back conversion to Raw data
WCF$	WMO Code form designator eq. IB-XBUOY
WCL$	Water color (NODC-OCL extension of Forel-Ule scale)
WCLR	Water colour (Forel-Ule scale)
WDC$	Wind direction code (octants)
WDIC	Wind direction (WMO code 0877)
WDR#	Wind direction (WMO code 0877 / 0885)
WFBS	Wind Force on Beaufort Scale
WSC$	Wind force code (code translates to knots)
WVD#	Wave direction (WMO code 0877)
WVH#	Wave height (WMO Code Table 1555)
WVH$	Wave height (NODC OCL Code)
WVP#	Wave period (WMO code 3155)
WVP$	Wave period (NODC code 0378)
WVR#	Wave direction (WMO code 0877 / 0885)
WWC#	Present weather (WMO code 4501)
WWCD	Present Weather (WMO Code 4677)
XDIN	XBT digitization Interval (NODC-0613)
XDMT	XBT digitization Method (NODC-0612)
XINS	Instrument type
XTRS	XBT data Treatment and Storage (NODC-0614)

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PC_HIST [40] Action parameter codes in station history group (actparm)

Code	Meaning
ADDP	NODC code for adding DPC$ value.
ADPF	NODC code for adding PFR$ value.
ADPQ	NODC SQL procedure for Adding a PEQ$ value to the surfacecodes table
ADPR	NODC SQL procedure for Adding a PRT$ value to the surfacecodes table
BYM$	Previous bulletin year-month as YYMM
CCLL	Platform call sign
CHAC	NODC SQL procedure for updating the Active value
CHAN	NODC SQL procedure for updating the Accession Number
CHCD	Change code in surfacecodes or surfaceparms group
CHDA	NODC SQL procedure for updating the DATAAVAIL value
CHDF	NODC Code for updating dup flag value in the NPROF table
CHDP	NODC code for updating DPC$ value.
CHMD	NODC SQL procedure for updating the DMODE value in the station table
CHPF	NODC code for updating the PFR$ value.
CHPQ	NODC code for updating PEQ$
CHSI	NODC SQL procedure for updating the streamident value in the station table
CNDC	Electrical conductivity (mho per metre)
CRID	cruiseID has been changed
DATE	Date within year in format mmdd
DAY$	Day within DATE, format DD
DEPC	NODC SQL procedure for fixing Depth/Pressure code
DEPH	Sensor Depth below Sea Surface (meters)
DTE$	The date(DDMMY) in IGOSS messages where DD=day, MM=month, Y= last digit of the year
DTFC	QDateTime Flag has been changed
D_P$	Depth/Pressure indicator , D=depth in meters P=pressure units
FLAG	qRecord Flag has been changed
HHMM	Time within day in format hhmm
HOUR	Hours within day (HOUR)
LALO	QPos flag has been changed
LAT$	The latitude in IGOSS format of DDMM where DD is the degrees and MM the minutes of latitude
LATI	Latitude as decimal degrees
LON$	The longitude in IGOSS format of DDMM where DD is the degrees and MM the minutes of longitude
LONG	Longitude as decimal degrees (degrees)
MNTH	Calendar month (MM) within year
MNTS	Minutes within DATE, format MM
NSRF	Correction made to nSurfc column in station table
OCC$	NODC SQL procedure for fixing Ocean Code "99" values and assign appropriate Ocean Code
RCRD	Indicates a record has been created or actions are taken against the entire record
STR#	NODC SQL procedure for updating the STREAMIDENT
YEAR	Calendar year

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PC_PARM [99] Surface parameter codes (pcode)

Code	Meaning
ANH$	Anemometer height above station level (m)
ATMP	Atmospheric Pressure at Altitude (hectoPascals)
ATMS	Atmospheric pressure at sea level (hectoPascals)
ATPT	Atmospheric pressure tendency (hPa/hr)
B14$	14V battery voltage (Provor)
BATH	Bathymetric Depth (meters)
BCI$	Indicator for Method of Current Measurement (WMO code 2266)
BV7$	7V battery voltage (Provor)
CCVR	Total Cloud Cover in Tenths of Sky
CDD$	CO2 transits warming diff. (degrees C)
CDP$	pCO2 in atmosphere ppm, partial pressure of CO2 in a dry or wet gas sample
CDX$	xCO2 in atmosphere ppm, mole fraction of CO2 in dry gas sample
CITW	Civil Twilight
CLCM	Amount of low/medium altitude cloud (oktas - WMO code 2700)
DEPP	Significant figures for Depth
DEWT	Dew Point Temperature (degrees C)
DPS$	Drift data sampling period (Provor) (hour)
DRDP	Depth of drogue (meters)
DRHR	Duration (hour)
DRYT	Dry Bulb Temperature (degrees C)
GGCM	Indicator for Method of Current Measurement (WMO code 2266)
HEAD	Platform heading (degrees relative to true north)
HM2$	Hour and minute at the end of a tow (Batfish)
HTL$	Height of the XBT launcher above the water (m)
ICT$	Ice thickness (m)
INTE	Incubation Time End
INTS	Incubation Time Start
LATP	Significant figures in Latitude
LN2$	The second longitude (from DRIBU message) (degrees)
LNC$	Launcher height (meters)
LOAN	Local Apparent Noon
LONP	Significant figures in Longitude
LT2$	The second latitude (from DRIBU message) (degrees)
MBN$	The message block number from a Service Argos message. Each message gets a unique number
NPA$	Number of pump actions in ascent (Provor)
NPD$	Number of pump actions in descent (Provor)
NPS$	Number of pump actions at surface (Provor)
NRP$	Number of repositions (Provor)
NVD$	Number of pump actions in descent (Provor)
NVS$	Number of valve actions at the surface (Provor)
PB1$	Battery voltage at initial pump extension
PBA$	Battery voltage with air pump running
PBC$	Battery current at initial pump extension completion (mA)
PBP$	Air bladder pressure in counts
PBS$	The position of the piston, in counts, for a profiling float at the parking depth. Counts vary from 0-256 with 256 being fully extended
PBV$	Battery voltage remaining for a profiling float
PCA$	Battery current with air pump running (mA)
PCS$	Battery current at SBE pump time (mA)
PFL$	The number of samples in the profile (APEX)
PFN$	Profile number generated by Service Argos
PIV$	Internal vacuum recorded before the last descent of a profiling float (inches Hg)
PMT$	Pump motor time (sec)
POF$	Pressure offset (Provor) (dbar)
PP1$	Profile piston position in counts
PP2$	The surface piston position for a profiling float. Positions counts are from 0 to 256 with 256 being fully extended
PPC$	Park battery current (mA)
PPS$	The piston position for a profiling float at the surface.Positions counts are from 0 to 256 with 256 being fully extended
PRHB	Probe Hit Bottom Indicator (GF3 Code: 0 = no, 1 = yes)
PSP$	Surface pressure + 5 decibars recorded before the last descent of a profiling float (dbars)
PVA$	Internal vacuum pressure (Provor) (mbar)
PVS$	Battery voltage at SBE pump time
RELH	Relative Humidity (percent)
RTC$	Reference temperature code. See REF_TEMP.CODES
RTD$	Reference temperature water depth (m)
RTM$	Reference temperature (deg C)
SCDT	Direction to which Sea Surface Current is flowing (degrees relative to true North)
SCR$	Instrument scan rate (from towed CTDs) (sec)
SCSP	Sea Surface Current Speed (meters/second)
SEAS	Sea State (WMO code 3700)
SECC	Water transparency, Secchi disk depth (meters)
SOU$	Bathymetric Depth (meters)
SPA$	Photosynthetic active radiation at the surface (micro einstein/m**2/s)
SPDR	Relative platform speed through the air/water (m/sec)
SRT$	Sea surface reference temperature
SSD$	Depth of sea surface temperature sensor (meters)
SSPS	Sea Surface Practical Salinity (PSU)
SSTP	Sea Surface Temperature (degrees C)
SWDR	Direction from which SWELL is coming (relative to True North) (degrees)
SWHT	Swell Height (meters)
SWPR	Swell Period (seconds)
TCN$	Originators Tow or Cast number
TCS$	Consecutive profile in tow (Identifies segments in underway data)
TDE$	End of descent time (Provor) (hour)
TER$	End of resurfacing time (Provor) (hour)
TFS$	First stabilization time (Provor) (hour)
TIMP	Significant figures in Time
TSD$	Descent start time (Provor) (hour)
VDIR	Visual estimate of direction from which waves are coming (degrees relative to true north)
VEST	Visual Average Wave Height (meters)
VISB	Horizontal Visibility (WMO code 4300)
VPER	Visual Estimate of Wave Period (seconds)
WDIR	Direction from which wind is blowing (degrees relative to true North)
WETT	Wet Bulb Temperature (degrees C)
WFBS	Wind Force on Beaufort Scale
WSP#	Wind speed (knots)
WSPD	Horizontal Wind Speed (meters/second)
WWCD	Present Weather (WMO Code 4677)
XCDP	XBT calibration depth (meters)
XCTM	XBT calibration temperature (degrees C)

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PC_PROF [46] profile type parameter codes (pCode)

Code	Meaning
ALKY	TOTAL ALKALINITY (mmol/m**3)
AMON	AMMONIUM (NH4-N) CONTENT (mmol/l**3)
CALK	CARBONATE ALKALINITY (mmol/m**3)
COND	(Conductivity) Data from CSIRO
CORG	ORGANIC CARBON CONTENT (mmol/m**3)
CPH$	Chlorophyll-a content determined by the Welchmeyer method (mg/m**3)
CPHL	CHLOROPHYLL-A (mg/m**3)
DOXY	DISSOLVED OXYGEN (mmol/m**3)
F11$	CFC11 measurements
F12$	CFC12 measurements
FLO1	Flouride (mg/l)
FLU$	Flourescence (%)
FLU1	Chemistry Chlorophyll concentration measured by fluorometer (mg/m**3)
FLU2	Chemistry Fluorescence (Volts)
HCDT	DIRECTION TO WHICH HORIZONTAL CURRENT IS FLOWING (degrees relative to True North)
HCSP	HORIZONTAL CURRENT SPEED (m/s)
NH3$	NH3-N
NTRA	NITRATE (NO3-N) CONTENT (mmol/m**3)
NTRI	NITRITE (N02-N) CONTENT (mmol/m**3)
NTRZ	NITRATE NITRITE CONTENT (mmol/m**3)
OSI$	Originator"s sample identifier
PAR$	Irradiance (Photosynthetic Active Radiation (PAR)) (uE/m**2-sec)
PAR1	Irradiance (Photosynthetic Active Radiation (PAR))
PH1$	Replicate sample of inorganic phosphate (mmol/m**3)
PHA$	Phaeophytin content (pigment in algae) (mg/m**3)
PHOS	PHOSPHATE (P04-P) CONTENT (mmol/m**3)
PHPH	HYDROGEN ION CONCENTRATION (pH)
PLT$	Light transmittance (%/m = percent/meter)
POC$	Particulate Organic Carbon content (mmol/m**3)
POC_	Particulate Organic Carbon content (mmol/m**3)
PON$	Particulate organic nitrogen (mg/m**3)
PRES	Sea pressure (sea surface = 0) in decibars
PRP$	Primary productivity (mg C/m**3/hr)
PSAL	Salinity (PSU)
SLCA	SILICATE(SIO4-SI) CONTENT (mmol/m**3)
SSAL	SALINITY (PRE-1978 DEFINITION) (g/kg)
SUL$	Sulphate (SO4) (mol/m**3)
SVEL	SOUND VELOCITY (m/s)
TCD$	Total cardon dioxide (micro mol/kg)
TEMP	Temperature (degrees C)
TPHS	Total Phosphorous (P) Content mmol/m3 (mmol/m3)
TRAN	Transmissivity (uncertain units)
TRB$	Turbidity data from a flow through nephelometer (Formazine Turbidity Units (FTU))
TUR$	Turbidity (percent)
URE$	Urea (H2NCONH2) (mmol/m**3)
USAL	UNDEFINED SALINITY (Prac. Sal in or parts/thousand) - see also SALO7AAN

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PRC [114] Processing step (PRC_Code)

Code	Meaning
ARCA	Calibrations have been performed on Argo records
ARDP	Check Argo duplicates between TESAC and Argo archives
ARGQ	Automatic QC software for Argo floats
ARUP	Update Argo data to Argo archive
BIOC	Convert new BIO r-t format to ocean processing
BISC	Conversion of WOCE XBT"s at Bedford Institute to MEDS ocean processing format.
BIXB	Conversion of BIO XBT data to ocean processing format
BIXC	Conversion of Skogafoss format to ocean processing
BOCV	Conversion of BIO Bottle data to ocean processing
BTCV	The software converts MEDS hand digitized BTs to ocean processing format
BTE1	Convert drifters with subsurface profiles from drifting buoy stream to TESAC stream.
BTE2	Convert drifters with subsurface profiles from TESAC stream to drifting buoy stream.
BU01	MEDS software that reads IGOSS data in BUFR and convert to the Ocean processing format.
BUCV	Convert GTS drifting buoy messages to Ocean processing format.
BUQC	Drifting Buoy QC software.
CFCV	Convert Canadian Navy DBT data
CSCB	CSIRO QC Cook Book Software
CTC2	Software to convert IML CTD"s in ODF format to ocean processing.
CTCV	Software converts format from high resolution CTD tape format to ocean processing format
DDDD	Resolve duplications within a single satellite pass in the drifting buoy system.
DM01	NODC converter of NODC UBT format to MEDS format
DM02	NODC converter of NODC Station Data format to MEDS format
DM03	NODC converter of NODC IBT format to MEDS format
DM04	NODC converter of Navy Declassified IBT format to MEDS format
DMAC	Assign a MEDS cruise number to the stations
FXCV	NODCfix program. Corrects obsmon and obsday where first character is blank and adds a 0, also corrects profile segment number
FXOB	NODC Sybase SQL procedure to fix the time of ObsEpoch where it differs from the dateString in the station table. Problem resulted from "wscf" WOCE Update software.
IG02	MEDS software that converts the real-time IGOSS data to the new Ocean processing structure.
IG03	MEDS duplicates checking software.
IG04	The duplicates review software.
IG05	The quality control software which checks ocean profiles.
IG06	MEDS program to convert Bulletin times
IGO3	NODC duplicates checking software.
IMCV	Convert IML CTD to ocean processing
IOC1	Convert IOS header/data format to ocean processing
JP01	MEDS convert Japanese JHD data to MEDS format
MNCV	MEDS reformat program MONCTON CTD CONV
NACV	Convert NAFC digital BT to ocean processing
OCUP	Update the Archive
QCA1	The quality control software which checks that the space and time location as well as the identification of a station is sensible.
QCAD	NODC Delayed mode version of QCA1.
QCR1	AOML XBT QC Software
RED1	Software to reduce the number of observations in a profile.
RFMT	Reformat PINRO data to ocean processing
SIPE	SCRIPPS QC software
SIPP	SCRIPPS QC Post-Processing software (Date of processing)
SQL	NODC procedures to fix various database problems using Sybase SQL
SQLP	NODC procedures to fix various database problems using SQL
TCTE	IFREMER/TOGA Subsurface Data Center Duplicates software
TCXX	IFREMER/TOGA Subsurface Data Center QC software
TIHI	Set a time, add a history when no time is provided with data
TSDC	IFREMER/TOGA Subsurface Data Center QC software
UBCV	Convert UBC scanned data to ocean processing
WHC1	Convert WHOI bottle data to ocean processing
WHCV	Convert Woods Hole BT data to ocean processing
WOCB	WOCE QC Cook Book Codes (CSIRO)
XBCV	Software to convert BIO XBT"s in ODF format to ocean processing.
XED1	AOML XBT Edit software
adqc	Code to indicate QC by AODC/DODC, preserved at NODC by cv10
aodc	NODC Convert AODCp3 to to GTSPP MEDSASCII format
cv01	NODC convert CSIRO MEDSASCII to GTSPP MEDSASCII format
cv02	NODC convert IFREMER MEDSASCII to GTSPP MEDSASCII format
cv03	NODC Convert MEDS MEDSASCII to GTSPP MEDSASCII format
cv04	NODC Convert NODC p3 format to GTSPP MEDSASCII format
cv06	NODC Convert SEAS to MEDSASCII
cv07	NODC Convert OCL-WOD (World Ocean Database) to GTSPP MEDSASCII format
cv08	NODC convert IFREMER format to GTSPP MEDSASCII format
cv10	NODC converter, AODC XML to GTSPP MEDS ASCII
cvs2	NODC Convert SEAS2000 format to MEDSASCII
dupc	NODC duplicate software
edes	NODC Exact duplicate Exclusion Scanner, reads MEDS-ASCII file, scans database, eliminates exact duplicates from output file
edup	NODC exact duplicate control
fxdm	NODC fix program. Inserts an accession number, fixes NODC PLAT codes, and fixes the profile_seg for profile type PSAL
gced	NODC GTSPP Quality Control Cruise Track Software
gdpZ	NODC GTSPP software to remove duplicate stations found in an input file or in the database.
gt01	NODC converter of SEAS III XBT format to GTSPP format
gt02	NODC converter of TSDC1 XBT format to GTSPP format
gt03	NODC converter of SEAS II XBT format to GTSPP format
gt04	NODC converter of CEADO XBT format to GTSPP format
gt05	NODC converter of TSDC2 XBT format to GTSPP format
gt06	NODC converter of CSIRO TOGA XBT format to GTSPP format
gt07	NODC converter of NODC UBT format to GTSPP format
gt08	NODC converter of TAMU XBT (1-labelled fields) format to GTSPP format
gt09	NODC converter of TAMU XBT (2-columnar fields) format to GTSPP format
gt11	NODC converter of JODC XBT format to GTSPP format
gt12	NODC converter of AODC XBT format to GTSPP format
gt13	NODC converter of AODC XBT (2-RV Franklin) format to GTSPP format
gt14	NODC converter of NODC CTD/STD (F022) format to GTSPP format
gt15	NODC converter of TAMU CTD (1-labelled fields) format to GTSPP format
gt19	NODC converter of NODC Station (SD1) format to GTSPP format
gt23	NODC converter of CSIRO meds format to GTSPP format
ides	NODC Inexact Duplicate Examination System, Perl and IDL system to find and allow operator to mark near duplicates in database
isql	NODC program re-set QC temp flags from "2" to "1" if failed Levitus Climatology
ld00	NODC transfer of data from Sybase to Oracle database
ld01	NODC database loading program
ld02	NODC update of data from SIO with scientific QC
ld03	NODC update of data from CSIRO with scientific QC
ld04	NODC update of data from AOML with scientific QC
ld05	NODC program to fix database mismatch problem
ld06	NODC program to fix erroneous qRecord values
ld07	NODC program to fix XBT depth corrected and original values
ld08	NODC program to build DPC$ for all stations with datatype = XB, BA, or DT
p101	NODC converter of Bundesamtes fur Seeschiffahrt und Hydrographie (BSH) to GTSPP format
p2Dp	NODC Duplicates software
p2Ws	Convert NODC nodcDB format to GTSPP format
p3Ws	Convert NODC OPDB format to GTSPP format
p3kz	Cruise Editor, changes to latitude, longitude, date, time
plat	NODC update of PLAT surface code information
qcPr	NODC GTSPP QC Profiles software
qced	NODC Quality Control Editor IDL program
sumQ	NODC software which checks to see if data quality code is present
tstc	NODC test of codes in a MEDS-ASCII file
tstm	NODC format test of a MEDS-ASCII data file
wscf	NODC update software to build WOCE Science Center flags in database

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QUAL [11] GTSPP Data quality codes

Code	Meaning
	No quality control (QC) has been performed on this element.
0	No quality control (QC) has been performed on this element.
1	QC has been performed; element appears to be correct.
2	QC has been performed; element appears to be inconsistent with other elements.
3	QC has been performed; element appears to be doubtful.
4	QC has been performed; element appears to be erroneous.
5	The value has been changed as a result of QC.
6	Reserved.
7	Reserved.
8	QC has been performed by the originator.
9	The value of the element is missing.

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SC_ANT$ [7] Surface code values for Anemometer type (WMO code table 0114).

Code	Meaning
/	Missing value (coded 15 in BUFR)
0	Cup rotor
00	Cup rotor
01	Propeller rotor
02	Wind Observation through Ambient Noise (WOTAN)
1	Propeller rotor
2	Wind Observation through Ambient Noise (WOTAN)

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SC_AQA$ [7] Surface code values for Argo location class code table [ARGO reference table 5]

Code	Meaning
0	> 1000 m [from at least 4 messages]
1	350 m <= accuracy < 1000 m [from at least 4 messages]
2	150 m <= accuracy < 350 m [from at least 4 messages]
3	< 150 m [from at least 4 messages]
A	No estimate of location accuracy [from 3 messages]
B	No estimate of location accuracy [from 2 messages]
Z	Invalid location [rejected locations]

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SC_BCI$ [5] Surface code values for ????

Code	Meaning
1	ADCP
2	GEK (Geomagnetic ElectroKinetograph)
3	Ship"s set and drift determined by fixes 3-6 hours apart
4	Ship"s set and drift determined by fixes more than 6 hours but less than 12 hours apart
5	Drift of Buoy

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SC_BMS$ [16] Surface code values for BUFR SST Method Code

Code	Meaning
00	Ship Intake
01	Bucket
02	Hull contact sensor
03	Reversing thermometer
04	STD/CTD sensor
05	Mechanical BT
06	Expendable BT
07	Digital BT
08	Thermister chain
09	Infrared scanner
10	Microwave scanner
11	Reserved
12	Reserved
13	Reserved
14	Reserved
15	Missing

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SC_BQA$ [8] Surface code values for QA in buoy code form

Code	Meaning
/	Location quality class information not available
0	Radius >= 1500 m
1	500 m <= Radius < 1500 m
2	250 m <= Radius < 500 m
3	Radius < 250 m
A	No estimate of location accuracy, 3 positions reported
B	No estimate of location accuracy, 2 positions reported
Z	Invalid location

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SC_BQZ$ [3] Surface code values for Depth correction indicator (WMO code 3318)

Code	Meaning
/	Missing value
0	Depths are not corrected
1	Depths are corrected

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SC_BTP$ [64] Surface code values for Buoy type (WMO code 0370)

Code	Meaning
//	Missing value
00	Unspecified drifting buoy
01	Standard Lagrangian drifter (Global Drifter Programme)
02	Standard FGGE type drifting buoy (non Lagrangian meteorological drifting buoy)
03	Wind measuring FGGE type drifting buoy (non Lagrangian meteorological drifting buoy)
04	Ice float
05	Reserved
06	Reserved
07	Reserved
08	Unspecified sub-surface float
09	SOFAR
10	ALACE
11	MARVOR
12	RAFOS
13	Reserved
14	Reserved
15	Reserved
16	Unspecified moored buoy
17	Nomad
18	3 metres discus
19	10-12 metres discus
20	ODAS 30 series
21	ATLAS (e.g. TAO area)
22	TRITON
23	Reserved
24	Omnidirectional wave-rider
25	Directional wave-rider
26	Reserved
27	Reserved
28	Reserved
29	Reserved
30	Reserved
31	Reserved
32	Reserved
33	Reserved
34	Reserved
35	Reserved
36	Reserved
37	Reserved
38	Reserved
39	Reserved
40	Reserved
41	Reserved
42	Reserved
43	Reserved
44	Reserved
45	Reserved
46	Reserved
47	Reserved
48	Reserved
49	Reserved
50	Reserved
51	Reserved
52	Reserved
53	Reserved
54	Reserved
55	Reserved
56	Reserved
57	Reserved
58	Reserved
59	Reserved
60	Reserved
61	Reserved
62	Reserved

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SC_CLDA [10] Surface code values for Total Cloud Amount (WMO code 2700)

Code	Meaning
0	0 (ZERO)
1	1 OKTA OR LESS, BUT NOT ZERO (1/10 OR LESS, BUT NOT ZERO)
2	2 OKTAS 2/10-3/10
3	3 OKTAS 4/10
4	4 OKTAS 5/10
5	5 OKTAS 6/10
6	6 OKTAS 7/10-8/10
7	7 OKTAS OR MORE, BUT NOT 8 OKTAS (9/10 OR MORE, BUT NOT 10/10)
8	8 OKTAS 10/10
9	SKY OBSCURED, OR CLOUD AMOUNT CANNOT BE ESTIMATED

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SC_CLDT [11] Surface code values for Cloud Type (WMO code 0500)

Code	Meaning
/	CLOUD NOT VISIBLE OWING TO DARKNESS, FOG, DUSTSTORM, SANDSTORM, OR OTHER ANALOGOUS PHENOMENA
0	CIRRUS
1	CIRROCUMULUS
2	CIRROSTRATUS
3	ALTOCUMULUS
4	ALTOSTRATUS
5	NIMBOSTRATUS
6	STRATOCUMULUS
7	STRATUS
8	CUMULUS
9	CUMULONIMBUS

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SC_DPC$ [5] Surface code values for XBT depth correction status

Code	Meaning
01	Known XBT Probe Type, Needs Correction
02	Known XBT Probe Type, No Correction
03	Unknown XBT Probe Type, Not enough information, leave alone
04	Known XBT Probe Type, Correction done
05	Unknown XBT Probe Type, Correction done

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SC_GGCM [5] Surface code values for ????

Code	Meaning
1	ADCP
2	GEK (Geomagnetic ElectroKinetograph)
3	Ship"s set and drift determined by fixes 3-6 hours apart
4	Ship"s set and drift determined by fixes more than 6 hours but less than 12 hours apart
5	Drift of Buoy

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SC_GGST [90] Surface code values for (2QNQLQAQz) QN=WMO-3313: Quality of the buoy satellite transmission; QL=WMO-3311: Quality of location; QA=WMO-3302: Location quality class (range of radius of 66% confidence); QZ=WMO-3318: Depth correction indicator

Code	Meaning
200//	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=0: Good quality (several identical reports have been received); QL=0: Reliable position (data from at least 2 satellite passes); QA=/: Location quality class information not available; QZ=/: Missing value (Depth correction unknown)
200/0	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=0: Good quality (several identical reports have been received); QL=0: Reliable position (data from at least 2 satellite passes); QA=/: Location quality class information not available; QZ=0: Depths are not corrected
200/1	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=0: Good quality (several identical reports have been received); QL=0: Reliable position (data from at least 2 satellite passes); QA=/: Location quality class information not available; QZ=1: Depths are corrected
2000/	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=0: Good quality (several identical reports have been received); QL=0: Reliable position (data from at least 2 satellite passes); QA=0: Radius greater than or equal to 1500 m; QZ=/: Missing value (Depth correction unknown)
20000	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=0: Good quality (several identical reports have been received); QL=0: Reliable position (data from at least 2 satellite passes); QA=0: Radius greater than or equal to 1500 m; QZ=0: Depths are not corrected
20001	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=0: Good quality (several identical reports have been received); QL=0: Reliable position (data from at least 2 satellite passes); QA=0: Radius greater than or equal to 1500 m; QZ=1: Depths are corrected
2001/	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=0: Good quality (several identical reports have been received); QL=0: Reliable position (data from at least 2 satellite passes); QA=1: Radius greater than or equal to 500 m but less than 1500 m; QZ=/: Missing value (Depth correction unknown)
20010	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=0: Good quality (several identical reports have been received); QL=0: Reliable position (data from at least 2 satellite passes); QA=1: Radius greater than or equal to 500 m but less than 1500 m; QZ=0: Depths are not corrected
20011	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=0: Good quality (several identical reports have been received); QL=0: Reliable position (data from at least 2 satellite passes); QA=1: Radius greater than or equal to 500 m but less than 1500 m; QZ=1: Depths are corrected
2002/	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=0: Good quality (several identical reports have been received); QL=0: Reliable position (data from at least 2 satellite passes); QA=2: Radius greater than or equal to 250 m but less than 500 m; QZ=/: Missing value (Depth correction unknown)
20020	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=0: Good quality (several identical reports have been received); QL=0: Reliable position (data from at least 2 satellite passes); QA=2: Radius greater than or equal to 250 m but less than 500 m; QZ=0: Depths are not corrected
20021	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=0: Good quality (several identical reports have been received); QL=0: Reliable position (data from at least 2 satellite passes); QA=2: Radius greater than or equal to 250 m but less than 500 m; QZ=1: Depths are corrected
2003/	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=0: Good quality (several identical reports have been received); QL=0: Reliable position (data from at least 2 satellite passes); QA=3: Radius less than 250 m; QZ=/: Missing value (Depth correction unknown)
20030	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=0: Good quality (several identical reports have been received); QL=0: Reliable position (data from at least 2 satellite passes); QA=3: Radius less than 250 m; QZ=0: Depths are not corrected
20031	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=0: Good quality (several identical reports have been received); QL=0: Reliable position (data from at least 2 satellite passes); QA=3: Radius less than 250 m; QZ=1: Depths are corrected
201//	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=0: Good quality (several identical reports have been received); QL=1: Latest known position (no location data from current pass); QA=/: Location quality class information not available; QZ=/: Missing value (Depth correction unknown)
201/0	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=0: Good quality (several identical reports have been received); QL=1: Latest known position (no location data from current pass); QA=/: Location quality class information not available; QZ=0: Depths are not corrected
201/1	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=0: Good quality (several identical reports have been received); QL=1: Latest known position (no location data from current pass); QA=/: Location quality class information not available; QZ=1: Depths are corrected
2010/	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=0: Good quality (several identical reports have been received); QL=1: Latest known position (no location data from current pass); QA=0: Radius greater than or equal to 1500 m; QZ=/: Missing value (Depth correction unknown)
20100	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=0: Good quality (several identical reports have been received); QL=1: Latest known position (no location data from current pass); QA=0: Radius greater than or equal to 1500 m; QZ=0: Depths are not corrected
20101	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=0: Good quality (several identical reports have been received); QL=1: Latest known position (no location data from current pass); QA=0: Radius greater than or equal to 1500 m; QZ=1: Depths are corrected
2011/	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=0: Good quality (several identical reports have been received); QL=1: Latest known position (no location data from current pass); QA=1: Radius greater than or equal to 500 m but less than 1500 m; QZ=/: Missing value (Depth correction unknown)
20110	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=0: Good quality (several identical reports have been received); QL=1: Latest known position (no location data from current pass); QA=1: Radius greater than or equal to 500 m but less than 1500 m; QZ=0: Depths are not corrected
20111	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=0: Good quality (several identical reports have been received); QL=1: Latest known position (no location data from current pass); QA=1: Radius greater than or equal to 500 m but less than 1500 m; QZ=1: Depths are corrected
2012/	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=0: Good quality (several identical reports have been received); QL=1: Latest known position (no location data from current pass); QA=2: Radius greater than or equal to 250 m but less than 500 m; QZ=/: Missing value (Depth correction unknown)
20120	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=0: Good quality (several identical reports have been received); QL=1: Latest known position (no location data from current pass); QA=2: Radius greater than or equal to 250 m but less than 500 m; QZ=0: Depths are not corrected
20121	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=0: Good quality (several identical reports have been received); QL=1: Latest known position (no location data from current pass); QA=2: Radius greater than or equal to 250 m but less than 500 m; QZ=1: Depths are corrected
2013/	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=0: Good quality (several identical reports have been received); QL=1: Latest known position (no location data from current pass); QA=3: Radius less than 250 m; QZ=/: Missing value (Depth correction unknown)
20130	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=0: Good quality (several identical reports have been received); QL=1: Latest known position (no location data from current pass); QA=3: Radius less than 250 m; QZ=0: Depths are not corrected
20131	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=0: Good quality (several identical reports have been received); QL=1: Latest known position (no location data from current pass); QA=3: Radius less than 250 m; QZ=1: Depths are corrected
202//	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=0: Good quality (several identical reports have been received); QL=2: Dubious quality (position calculated from only 1 satellite pass); QA=/: Location quality class information not available; QZ=/: Missing value (Depth correction unknown)
202/0	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=0: Good quality (several identical reports have been received); QL=2: Dubious quality (position calculated from only 1 satellite pass); QA=/: Location quality class information not available; QZ=0: Depths are not corrected
202/1	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=0: Good quality (several identical reports have been received); QL=2: Dubious quality (position calculated from only 1 satellite pass); QA=/: Location quality class information not available; QZ=1: Depths are corrected
2020/	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=0: Good quality (several identical reports have been received); QL=2: Dubious quality (position calculated from only 1 satellite pass); QA=0: Radius greater than or equal to 1500 m; QZ=/: Missing value (Depth correction unknown)
20200	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=0: Good quality (several identical reports have been received); QL=2: Dubious quality (position calculated from only 1 satellite pass); QA=0: Radius greater than or equal to 1500 m; QZ=0: Depths are not corrected
20201	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=0: Good quality (several identical reports have been received); QL=2: Dubious quality (position calculated from only 1 satellite pass); QA=0: Radius greater than or equal to 1500 m; QZ=1: Depths are corrected
2021/	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=0: Good quality (several identical reports have been received); QL=2: Dubious quality (position calculated from only 1 satellite pass); QA=1: Radius greater than or equal to 500 m but less than 1500 m; QZ=/: Missing value (Depth correction unknown)
20210	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=0: Good quality (several identical reports have been received); QL=2: Dubious quality (position calculated from only 1 satellite pass); QA=1: Radius greater than or equal to 500 m but less than 1500 m; QZ=0: Depths are not corrected
20211	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=0: Good quality (several identical reports have been received); QL=2: Dubious quality (position calculated from only 1 satellite pass); QA=1: Radius greater than or equal to 500 m but less than 1500 m; QZ=1: Depths are corrected
2022/	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=0: Good quality (several identical reports have been received); QL=2: Dubious quality (position calculated from only 1 satellite pass); QA=2: Radius greater than or equal to 250 m but less than 500 m; QZ=/: Missing value (Depth correction unknown)
20220	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=0: Good quality (several identical reports have been received); QL=2: Dubious quality (position calculated from only 1 satellite pass); QA=2: Radius greater than or equal to 250 m but less than 500 m; QZ=0: Depths are not corrected
20221	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=0: Good quality (several identical reports have been received); QL=2: Dubious quality (position calculated from only 1 satellite pass); QA=2: Radius greater than or equal to 250 m but less than 500 m; QZ=1: Depths are corrected
2023/	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=0: Good quality (several identical reports have been received); QL=2: Dubious quality (position calculated from only 1 satellite pass); QA=3: Radius less than 250 m; QZ=/: Missing value (Depth correction unknown)
20230	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=0: Good quality (several identical reports have been received); QL=2: Dubious quality (position calculated from only 1 satellite pass); QA=3: Radius less than 250 m; QZ=0: Depths are not corrected
20231	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=0: Good quality (several identical reports have been received); QL=2: Dubious quality (position calculated from only 1 satellite pass); QA=3: Radius less than 250 m; QZ=1: Depths are corrected
210//	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=1: Dubious quality (no identical reports); QL=0: Reliable position (data from at least 2 satellite passes); QA=/: Location quality class information not available; QZ=/: Missing value (Depth correction unknown)
210/0	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=1: Dubious quality (no identical reports); QL=0: Reliable position (data from at least 2 satellite passes); QA=/: Location quality class information not available; QZ=0: Depths are not corrected
210/1	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=1: Dubious quality (no identical reports); QL=0: Reliable position (data from at least 2 satellite passes); QA=/: Location quality class information not available; QZ=1: Depths are corrected
2100/	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=1: Dubious quality (no identical reports); QL=0: Reliable position (data from at least 2 satellite passes); QA=0: Radius greater than or equal to 1500 m; QZ=/: Missing value (Depth correction unknown)
21000	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=1: Dubious quality (no identical reports); QL=0: Reliable position (data from at least 2 satellite passes); QA=0: Radius greater than or equal to 1500 m; QZ=0: Depths are not corrected
21001	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=1: Dubious quality (no identical reports); QL=0: Reliable position (data from at least 2 satellite passes); QA=0: Radius greater than or equal to 1500 m; QZ=1: Depths are corrected
2101/	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=1: Dubious quality (no identical reports); QL=0: Reliable position (data from at least 2 satellite passes); QA=1: Radius greater than or equal to 500 m but less than 1500 m; QZ=/: Missing value (Depth correction unknown)
21010	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=1: Dubious quality (no identical reports); QL=0: Reliable position (data from at least 2 satellite passes); QA=1: Radius greater than or equal to 500 m but less than 1500 m; QZ=0: Depths are not corrected
21011	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=1: Dubious quality (no identical reports); QL=0: Reliable position (data from at least 2 satellite passes); QA=1: Radius greater than or equal to 500 m but less than 1500 m; QZ=1: Depths are corrected
2102/	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=1: Dubious quality (no identical reports); QL=0: Reliable position (data from at least 2 satellite passes); QA=2: Radius greater than or equal to 250 m but less than 500 m; QZ=/: Missing value (Depth correction unknown)
21020	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=1: Dubious quality (no identical reports); QL=0: Reliable position (data from at least 2 satellite passes); QA=2: Radius greater than or equal to 250 m but less than 500 m; QZ=0: Depths are not corrected
21021	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=1: Dubious quality (no identical reports); QL=0: Reliable position (data from at least 2 satellite passes); QA=2: Radius greater than or equal to 250 m but less than 500 m; QZ=1: Depths are corrected
2103/	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=1: Dubious quality (no identical reports); QL=0: Reliable position (data from at least 2 satellite passes); QA=3: Radius less than 250 m; QZ=/: Missing value (Depth correction unknown)
21030	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=1: Dubious quality (no identical reports); QL=0: Reliable position (data from at least 2 satellite passes); QA=3: Radius less than 250 m; QZ=0: Depths are not corrected
21031	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=1: Dubious quality (no identical reports); QL=0: Reliable position (data from at least 2 satellite passes); QA=3: Radius less than 250 m; QZ=1: Depths are corrected
211//	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=1: Dubious quality (no identical reports); QL=1: Latest known position (no location data from current pass); QA=/: Location quality class information not available; QZ=/: Missing value (Depth correction unknown)
211/0	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=1: Dubious quality (no identical reports); QL=1: Latest known position (no location data from current pass); QA=/: Location quality class information not available; QZ=0: Depths are not corrected
211/1	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=1: Dubious quality (no identical reports); QL=1: Latest known position (no location data from current pass); QA=/: Location quality class information not available; QZ=1: Depths are corrected
2110/	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=1: Dubious quality (no identical reports); QL=1: Latest known position (no location data from current pass); QA=0: Radius greater than or equal to 1500 m; QZ=/: Missing value (Depth correction unknown)
21100	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=1: Dubious quality (no identical reports); QL=1: Latest known position (no location data from current pass); QA=0: Radius greater than or equal to 1500 m; QZ=0: Depths are not corrected
21101	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=1: Dubious quality (no identical reports); QL=1: Latest known position (no location data from current pass); QA=0: Radius greater than or equal to 1500 m; QZ=1: Depths are corrected
2111/	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=1: Dubious quality (no identical reports); QL=1: Latest known position (no location data from current pass); QA=1: Radius greater than or equal to 500 m but less than 1500 m; QZ=/: Missing value (Depth correction unknown)
21110	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=1: Dubious quality (no identical reports); QL=1: Latest known position (no location data from current pass); QA=1: Radius greater than or equal to 500 m but less than 1500 m; QZ=0: Depths are not corrected
21111	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=1: Dubious quality (no identical reports); QL=1: Latest known position (no location data from current pass); QA=1: Radius greater than or equal to 500 m but less than 1500 m; QZ=1: Depths are corrected
2112/	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=1: Dubious quality (no identical reports); QL=1: Latest known position (no location data from current pass); QA=2: Radius greater than or equal to 250 m but less than 500 m; QZ=/: Missing value (Depth correction unknown)
21120	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=1: Dubious quality (no identical reports); QL=1: Latest known position (no location data from current pass); QA=2: Radius greater than or equal to 250 m but less than 500 m; QZ=0: Depths are not corrected
21121	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=1: Dubious quality (no identical reports); QL=1: Latest known position (no location data from current pass); QA=2: Radius greater than or equal to 250 m but less than 500 m; QZ=1: Depths are corrected
2113/	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=1: Dubious quality (no identical reports); QL=1: Latest known position (no location data from current pass); QA=3: Radius less than 250 m; QZ=/: Missing value (Depth correction unknown)
21130	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=1: Dubious quality (no identical reports); QL=1: Latest known position (no location data from current pass); QA=3: Radius less than 250 m; QZ=0: Depths are not corrected
21131	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=1: Dubious quality (no identical reports); QL=1: Latest known position (no location data from current pass); QA=3: Radius less than 250 m; QZ=1: Depths are corrected
212//	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=1: Dubious quality (no identical reports); QL=2: Dubious quality (position calculated from only 1 satellite pass); QA=/: Location quality class information not available; QZ=/: Missing value (Depth correction unknown)
212/0	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=1: Dubious quality (no identical reports); QL=2: Dubious quality (position calculated from only 1 satellite pass); QA=/: Location quality class information not available; QZ=0: Depths are not corrected
212/1	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=1: Dubious quality (no identical reports); QL=2: Dubious quality (position calculated from only 1 satellite pass); QA=/: Location quality class information not available; QZ=1: Depths are corrected
2120/	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=1: Dubious quality (no identical reports); QL=2: Dubious quality (position calculated from only 1 satellite pass); QA=0: Radius greater than or equal to 1500 m; QZ=/: Missing value (Depth correction unknown)
21200	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=1: Dubious quality (no identical reports); QL=2: Dubious quality (position calculated from only 1 satellite pass); QA=0: Radius greater than or equal to 1500 m; QZ=0: Depths are not corrected
21201	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=1: Dubious quality (no identical reports); QL=2: Dubious quality (position calculated from only 1 satellite pass); QA=0: Radius greater than or equal to 1500 m; QZ=1: Depths are corrected
2121/	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=1: Dubious quality (no identical reports); QL=2: Dubious quality (position calculated from only 1 satellite pass); QA=1: Radius greater than or equal to 500 m but less than 1500 m; QZ=/: Missing value (Depth correction unknown)
21210	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=1: Dubious quality (no identical reports); QL=2: Dubious quality (position calculated from only 1 satellite pass); QA=1: Radius greater than or equal to 500 m but less than 1500 m; QZ=0: Depths are not corrected
21211	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=1: Dubious quality (no identical reports); QL=2: Dubious quality (position calculated from only 1 satellite pass); QA=1: Radius greater than or equal to 500 m but less than 1500 m; QZ=1: Depths are corrected
2122/	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=1: Dubious quality (no identical reports); QL=2: Dubious quality (position calculated from only 1 satellite pass); QA=2: Radius greater than or equal to 250 m but less than 500 m; QZ=/: Missing value (Depth correction unknown)
21220	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=1: Dubious quality (no identical reports); QL=2: Dubious quality (position calculated from only 1 satellite pass); QA=2: Radius greater than or equal to 250 m but less than 500 m; QZ=0: Depths are not corrected
21221	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=1: Dubious quality (no identical reports); QL=2: Dubious quality (position calculated from only 1 satellite pass); QA=2: Radius greater than or equal to 250 m but less than 500 m; QZ=1: Depths are corrected
2123/	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=1: Dubious quality (no identical reports); QL=2: Dubious quality (position calculated from only 1 satellite pass); QA=3: Radius less than 250 m; QZ=/: Missing value (Depth correction unknown)
21230	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=1: Dubious quality (no identical reports); QL=2: Dubious quality (position calculated from only 1 satellite pass); QA=3: Radius less than 250 m; QZ=0: Depths are not corrected
21231	(2QNQLQAQZ) QN=1: Dubious quality (no identical reports); QL=2: Dubious quality (position calculated from only 1 satellite pass); QA=3: Radius less than 250 m; QZ=1: Depths are corrected

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SC_IST$ [129] Surface code values for Instrument name

Code	Meaning
A.M.STD12	STD: APPLIED MICROSYSTEMS 12
AIST (RUS)	CTD: AIST (Russia)
AML 12	STD: APMCRO 12
AML CTD-12	CTD: AML CTD-12
AML CTD12	CTD: AML CTD-12
AML STD+	STD: APPLIED MICROSYSTEMS PLUS
AML STD-12	STD: AML STD-12
AML STD12	STD: AML STD-12 (a.k.a. AML CTD-12)
AML STD12+	STD: APPLIED MICROSYSTEMS 12 PLUS
AMS STD-12	STD: APPLIED MICROSYSTEMS 12
AMS STD12+	STD: APPLIED MICROSYSTEMS 12 PLUS
AXBT	AXBT: TYPE UNKNOWN
BISSETT-B	CTD: BISSETT-BERMAN, MODEL UNKNOWN
BOT BATHOM	BOTTLE: BATHOMETER (Russia)
BOT BUCKET	BOTTLE: OPEN BUCKET
BOT SEASMP	BOTTLE: WHOI-developed SEA SAMPLER (circa 1950 MBT on bottle rosette)
BOT TMFREE	BOTTLE: TRACE METAL FREE BOTTLE
Bottle	BOTTLE: TYPE UNKNOWN
Brinkman D	BOTTLE: Brinkman Model 665 Dosimat Titrators
Bucket	BOTTLE: OPEN BUCKET
CHELSEA AQ	CTD: CHELSEA INSTRUMENTS AQUALINK
CTD	CTD: Manufacturer, Model unknown
ED 9071	STD: ED 9071
EG&G MKIII	CTD: EG&G MARK III (EG&G Ocean products)
FSI CTD	CTD: FSI CTD (Falmouth Scientific, Inc.)
FSI ICTD	CTD: FSI ICTD Profiler (Falmouth Scientific, Inc.)
FSI MICRO	CTD: FSI Micro CTD Serial 1534 (Falmouth Scientific, Inc.)
GLDLN	CTD: GUILDLINE, MODEL UNKNOWN
GLDLN 8701	CTD: GUILDLINE 8701
GLDLN 8705	CTD: GUILDLINE 8705
GLDLN 8706	CTD: GUILDLINE 8706
GLDLN 8709	CTD: GUILDLINE 8709
GLDLN 8715	CTD: GUILDLINE 8715
GLDLN 8737	CTD: GUILDLINE 8737 "WOCE" (WOCE-specifications)
GLDLN 8755	CTD: GUILDLINE 8755
GLDLN 8770	CTD: GUILDLINE 8770
GLDLN CTD	CTD: GUILDLINE, MODEL UNKNOWN
GLDLN UNK	CTD: GUILDLINE, MODEL UNKNOWN
GLDLN UNKN	CTD: GUILDLINE, MODEL UNKNOWN
GLDLN WOCE	CTD: GUILDLINE 8737 "WOCE" (WOCE-specifications)
GLDLN8701M	CTD: GUILDLINE 8701 MODIFIED
GLDLN8705	CTD: GUILDLINE 8705
GLDLNE8705	CTD: GUILDLINE 8705
GLDLNE8709	CTD: GUILDLINE 8709
GLDLNE8715	CTD: GUILDLINE 8715
Guildline	CTD: GUILDLINE, MODEL UNKNOWN
GuildlineP	CTD: GUILDLINE, MODEL UNKNOWN
ISTOK 4	CTD: ISTOK-4 (Russia)
JASUS	CTD: JASUS (by M. Du Chaffaut and T. Labadie)
KROSSBIM	CTD: KROSSBIM STD ROSETTES
Low Resolu	CTD: TYPE UNKNOWN
NBRNPACODF	CTD: MODIFIED NEIL BROWN, PACODF CTD-O2
NBROWN II	CTD: NEIL BROWN MARK II
NBROWN III	CTD: NEIL BROWN MARK III
NBROWN IV	CTD: NEIL BROWN MARK IV
NBROWN SMT	CTD: NEIL BROWN SMART CTD
NBROWN UNK	CTD: NEIL BROWN, MODEL UNKNOWN
NBROWN V	CTD: NEIL BROWN MARK V
NBRWN DRCM	CTD: NEIL BROWN DRCM
NBRWN IIIB	CTD: NEIL BROWN MARK IIIB
NISKIN	BOTTLE: NISKIN, UNKNOWN
Neil Brown	CTD: NEIL BROWN, MODEL UNKNOWN
Niskin 10L	BOTTLE: Niskin 10 Litre
Niskin 5L	BOTTLE: Niskin 5 Litre
Niskin Bot	BOTTLE: NISKIN, UNKNOWN
OCEAN CASS	CTD: OCEAN CASSETTE
ODE 302	CTD: OCEAN DATA EQUIPMENT (ODE) 302 CSTD
OM-87	CTD: OM-87 (Institut fuer Meereskunde Warnemuende, Germany)
OS200 STD	STD: Ocean Sensors (OS200)
OTS-1200	CTD: MEERESTECHNIK OTS-1200
PLES C9040	CTD: PLESSEY 9040
PLES C9041	CTD: PLESSEY 9041
PLES S9040	STD: PLESSEY 9040
PLES S9041	STD: PLESSEY 9041
PLESS 8400	STD: PLESSEY 8400
PLESS 9006	STD: PLESSEY 9006
PLESS 9060	CTD: PLESSEY 9060
PLESS 9400	CTD: PLESSEY 9400
PLESS UNK	CTD: PLESSEY, MODEL UNKNOWN
PLESS/GRUN	CTD: PLESSEY/GRUNDY, MODEL UNKNOWN
SALIN GM65	STD: SALINOMETER GM 65
SB19SEACAT	CTD: SBE 19 SEACAT profiler (Sea-Bird Electronics, Inc.)
SBE	CTD: Sea-Bird Electronics, Inc., Model Unknown
SBE -19	CTD: SBE 19 SEACAT profiler (Sea-Bird Electronics, Inc.)
SBE 102	CTD: SBE 102 (Sea-Bird Electronics, Inc.)
SBE 19	CTD: SBE 19 SEACAT profiler (Sea-Bird Electronics, Inc.)
SBE 25	CTD: SBE 25 SEALOGGER (Sea-Bird Electronics, Inc.)
SBE 37-IM	CTD: SBE 37-IM MicroCAT (Sea-Bird Electronics,Inc)
SBE 9	CTD: SBE 9 (Deep ocean precision CTD, Sea-Bird Electronics, Inc.)
SBE 911	CTD: SBE 911 (Sea-Bird Electronics, Inc.)
SBE 911+	CTD: SBE 911 PLUS (Sea-Bird Electronics, Inc.)
SBE 9S	CTD: SBE 9s (Sea-Bird Electronics, Inc.)
SBE UNK	CTD: Sea-Bird Electronics, Inc., MODEL UNKNOWN
SBE-19	CTD: SBE 19 SEACAT profiler (Sea-Bird Electronics, Inc.)
SBE-25	CTD: SBE 25 SEALOGGER (Sea-Bird Electronics, Inc.)
SBE-9	CTD: SBE 9 (Deep ocean precision CTD, Sea-Bird Electronics, Inc.)
SBE-911	CTD: SBE 911 (Sea-Bird Electronics, Inc.)
SBE-911+	CTD: SBE 911 PLUS (Sea-Bird Electronics, Inc.)
SBE25	CTD: SBE 25 SEALOGGER (Sea-Bird Electronics, Inc.)
SBE9	CTD: SBE 9 (Deep ocean precision CTD, Sea-Bird Electronics,
SBE911	CTD: SBE 911 (Sea-Bird Electronics, Inc.)
SBE911+	CTD: SBE 911 PLUS (Sea-Bird Electronics, Inc.)
SEABIRD 19	CTD: SBE 19 SEACAT profiler (Sea-Bird Electronics, Inc.)
SEACAT UNK	CTD: SEACAT, TYPE UNKNOWN (Sea-Bird Electronics, Inc.)
SIPX AXCTD	XCTD: AXCTD (SIPPICAN)
SIPX DEEP	XCTD: DEEP (SIPPICAN)
SIPX STD	XCTD: STANDARD (SIPPICAN)
SIPX SXCTD	XCTD: SXCTD (SIPPICAN)
STD-12	STD: APPLIED MICROSYSTEMS 12
STD-12 PL	STD: APPLIED MICROSYSTEMS 12 PLUS
STD-12-PLU	STD: APPLIED MICROSYSTEMS 12 PLUS
STD-12PLUS	STD: APPLIED MICROSYSTEMS 12 PLUS
STD12	STD: APPLIED MICROSYSTEMS 12
SeaBirdCTD	CTD: Sea-Bird Electronics, Inc., MODEL UNKNOWN
THERM CHN	THERMISTER CHAIN
UNK	UNKNOWN
UNK BOTTLE	BOTTLE: TYPE UNKNOWN
UNK CTD	CTD: TYPE UNKNOWN
UNK MBT	MBT: TYPE UNKNOWN
UNK NISKIN	BOTTLE: NISKIN UNKNOWN
UNK SCTD	XCTD: TYPE UNKNOWN
UNK STD	STD: TYPE UNKNOWN
UNK UWAY	UNDERWAY: UNDERWAY DATA COLLECTION INSTRUMENT, TYPE UNKNOWN
UWAY DRTAG	UNDERWAY: MK3 data recording tag (Wildlife Computers) mounted on elephant seal
UWAY SBE21	UNDERWAY: SEACAT Thermosalinograph SBE 21 (Sea-Bird Electronics, Inc.)
UWAY TSUNK	UNDERWAY: THERMOSALINOGRAPH, UNKNOWN BRAND AND MODEL
ZOND-BATH	CTD: ZOND-BATHOMETER
ZULLUG HPT	CTD: HYDROPOLYTESTER/NEPHELOMETER ZULLIG
unknown	CTD: TYPE UNKNOWN

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SC_MRT# [9] Surface code values for Reference Type (Instrument for reference temp) (OCL revised table to include types 9 and 10)

Code	Meaning
1	BUCKET
10	ENGINE INTAKE
2	INJECTION, OR UNVERIFIED BUCKET NOTATION, OR UNKNOWN
3	NANSEN CAST (REVERSING THERMOMETER)
4	THERMOGRAPH
5	SPECIAL CALIBRATION THERMOMETER OR EQUIPMENT
6	BT
7	STD
9	HULL CONTACT SENSOR

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SC_PEQ$ [69] Surface code values for XBT fall rate equation (WMO code 1770)

Code	Meaning
///	Unknown
001	Sippican T-4, Coefficient a 6.472, Coefficient b -2.16
002	Sippican T-4, Coefficient a 6.691, Coefficient b-2.25
011	Sippican T-5, Coefficient a 6.828, Coefficient b -1.82
021	Sippican Fast Deep, Coefficient a , 6.346, Coefficient b -1.82
031	Sippican T-6, Coefficient a 6.472, Coefficient b -2.16
032	Sippican T-6, Coefficient a 6.691, Coefficient b -2.25
041	Sippican T-7, Coefficient a 6.472, Coefficient b -2.16
042	Sippican T-7, Coefficient a 6.691, Coefficient b -2.25
051	Sippican Deep Blue, Coefficient a 6.472, Coefficient b -2.16
052	Sippican Deep Blue, Coefficient a 6.691, Coefficient b -2.25
061	Sippican T-10, Coefficient a 6.301, Coefficient b -2.16
071	Sippican T-11, Coefficient a 1.779, Coefficient b -0.255
201	TSK T-4, Coefficient a 6.472, Coefficient b -2.16
202	TSK T-4, Coefficient a 6.691, Coefficient b -2.25
211	TSK T-6, Coefficient a 6.472, Coefficient b -2.16
212	TSK T-6, Coefficient a 6.691, Coefficient b -2.25
221	TSK T-7, Coefficient a 6.472, Coefficient b -2.16
222	TSK T-7, Coefficient a 6.691, Coefficient b -2.25
231	TSK T-5, Coefficient a 6.828, Coefficient b -1.82
241	TSK T-10, Coefficient a 6.301, Coefficient b -2.16
251	TSK Deep Blue, Coefficient a 6.472, Coefficient b -2.16
252	TSK Deep Blue, Coefficient a 6.691, Coefficient b -2.25
261	TSK Deep AXBT
401	Sparton XBT-1, Coefficient a 6.301, Coefficient b -2.16
411	Sparton XBT-3, Coefficient a 5.861, Coefficient b -0.0904
421	Sparton XBT-4, Coefficient a 6.472, Coefficient b -2.16
431	Sparton XBT-5, Coefficient a 6.828, Coefficient b -1.182
441	Sparton XBT-5DB, Coefficient a 6.828, Coefficient b -1.182
451	Sparton XBT-6, Coefficient a 6.472, Coefficient b -2.16
461	Sparton XBT-7, Coefficient a 6.472, Coefficient b -2.16
462	Sparton XBT-7, Coefficient a 6.705, Coefficient b -2.28
471	Sparton XBT-7DB, Coefficient a 6.472, Coefficient b -2.16
481	Sparton XBT-10, Coefficient a 6.301, Coefficient b -2.16
491	Sparton XBT-20, Coefficient a 6.472, Coefficient b -2.16
501	Sparton XBT-20DB, Coefficient a 6.472, Coefficient b -2.16
700	Sippican XCTD standard
710	Sippican XCTD deep
720	Sippican AXCTD
730	Sippican SXCTD
741	TSK XCTD
742	TSK XCTD-2
743	TSK XCTD-2F
751	TSK AXCTD
760
761	Sparton XCTD standard, Coefficient a 3.38, Coefficient b -0.214
800	Mechanical XBT
810	Hydrocast
820	Thermistor Chain
830	CTD
831	CTD - P-ALACE float
840	P-ALACE float, PROVOR, no conductivity sensor
841	P-ALACE float, PROVOR, Seabird conductivity sensor
842	P-ALACE float, PROVOR, FSI conductivity sensor
845	P-ALACE float, Web Research, no conductivity sensor
846	P-ALACE float, Web Research, Seabird conductivity sensor
847	P-ALACE float, Web Research, FSI conductivity sensor
850	P-ALACE float, SOLO, no conductivity sensor
851	P-ALACE float, SOLO, Seabird conductivity sensor
852	P-ALACE float, SOLO, FSI conductivity sensor
855	Profiling float, NINJA, no conductivity sensor
856	Profiling float, NINJA, SBE conductivity sensor
857	Profiling float, NINJA, FSI conductivity sensor
858	Profiling float, NINJA, TSK conductivity sensor
859	NEMO Float, no conductivity
860	NEMO Float SBE
861	NEMO Float FSI
900	Sippican T-12 XBT, Coefficient a 9.727, Coefficient b -0.0000473
999	Unknown

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SC_PRT$ [37] Surface code values for XBT probe type (WMO code 4770)

Code	Meaning
MHI	XBT (MHI,Academy of Science, Ukraine)
SIP ST-1	Sippican SSXBT, Model ST-1
SIP T-04	Sippican T-4
SIP T-05	Sippican T-5
SIP T-06	Sippican T-6
SIP T-07	Sippican T-7
SIP T-10	Sippican T-10
SIP T-11	Sippican T-11
SIP T-DB	Sippican T-Deep Blue
SIP T-FD	Sippican T-Fast Deep
SPA T-01	Sparton XBT-1
SPA T-03	Sparton XBT-3
SPA T-04	Sparton XBT-4
SPA T-05	Sparton XBT-5
SPA T-05DB	Sparton XBT-5 Deep Blue
SPA T-06	Sparton XBT-6
SPA T-07	Sparton XBT-7
SPA T-07DB	Sparton XBT-7 Deep Blue
SPA T-10	Sparton XBT-10
SPA T-20	Sparton XBT-20
SPA T-20DB	Sparton XBT-20DB
TSK T-04	TSK T-4
TSK T-05	TSK T-5
TSK T-06	TSK T-6
TSK T-07	TSK T-7
TSK T-10	TSK T-10
UNK	Unknown
UNK DBT	DBT Type Unknown
UNK T-04	Unknown T-4
UNK T-05	Unknown T-5
UNK T-06	Unknown T-6
UNK T-07	Unknown T-7
UNK T-10	Unknown T-10
UNK T-11	Unknown T-11
UNK T-DB	Unknown Deep Blue
UNK T-FD	Unknown Fast Deep
UNK XBT	XBT Type Unknown

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SC_RCT# [31] Surface code values for XBT recorder type (NODC-OCL modification of WMO code 4770)

Code	Meaning
01	Sippican Strip Chart Recorder
02	Sippican MK2A/SSQ-61
03	Sippican MK-9
04	Sippican AN/BHQ-7/MK8
05	Sippican MK-12
06	MK-5 (NOT Sippican MK-21 as in WMO 4770)
07	MK-8 Linear Recorder (NOT assigned in WMO 4770)
10	Sparton SOC BT/SV Processor Model 10011
11	Lockheed-Sanders Model OL5005
20	ARGOS XBT-ST
21	CLS-ARGOS/Protecno XBT-ST Model-1
22	CLS-ARGOS/Protecno XBT-ST Model-2
30	BATHY Systems SA-810
31	Scripps Metrobyte Controller
32	Murayama Denki Z-60-16 III
33	Murayama Denki Z-60-16 II
34	Protecno ETSM2
35	Nautilus Marine Service NMS-XBT
40	TSK MK-2A
41	TSK MK-2S
42	TSK MK-30
43	TSK MK-30N
45	TSK MK-100
46	TSK MK-130 Compatible recorder for both XBT and XCTD
48	TSK AXBT RECEIVER MK-300
50	JMA ASTOS
60	ARGOS communications, sampling on up transit
61	ARGOS communications, sampling on down transit
62	Orbcomm communications, sampling on up transit
63	Orbcomm communications, sampling on down transit
99	Unknown

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SC_RCT$ [37] Surface code values for XBT recorder type (WMO code 4770)

Code	Meaning
01	Sippican Strip Chart Recorder
02	Sippican MK2A/SSQ-61
03	Sippican MK-9
04	Sippican AN/BHQ-7/MK8
05	Sippican MK-12
06	Sippican MK-21
10	Sparton SOC BT/SV Processor Model 10011
11	Lockheed-Sanders Model OL5005
127	Missing value
20	ARGOS XBT-ST
21	CLS-ARGOS/Protecno XBT-ST Model-1
22	CLS-ARGOS/Protecno XBT-ST Model-2
30	BATHY Systems SA-810
31	Scripps Metrobyte Controller
32	Murayama Denki Z-60-16 III
33	Murayama Denki Z-60-16 II
34	Protecno ETSM2
35	Nautilus Marine Service NMS-XBT
40	TSK MK-2A
41	TSK MK-2S
42	TSK MK-30
43	TSK MK-30N
45	TSK MK-100
46	TSK MK-130 Compatible recorder for both XBT and XCTD
47	TSK MK-130A XCTD recorder
48	TSK AXBT RECEIVER MK-300
50	JMA ASTOS
60	ARGOS communications, sampling on up transit
61	ARGOS communications, sampling on down transit
62	Orbcomm communications, sampling on up transit
63	Orbcomm communications, sampling on down transit
64	Iridium, communications sampling on up transit
65	Iridium communications, sampling on down transit
70	CSIRO Devil-1 XBT acquisition system
71	CSIRO Devil-2 XBT acquisition system
80	Applied Microsystems Ltd., MICRO-SVT&
99	Unknown

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SC_SEAS [10] Surface code values for ????

Code	Meaning
0	CALM-GLASSY 0 FT (0 METERS)
1	CALM-RIPPLED 0-1/3 FT (0-.1METERS)
2	SMOOTH-WAVELET 1/3-1 2/3 FT (.1-.5 METERS)
3	SLIGHT 1 2/3 - 4 FT(.5-1.25 METERS)
4	MODERATE 4-8 FT(1.25-2.50 METERS)
5	ROUGH 8-13 FT(2.50-4.0 METERS)
6	VERY ROUGH 13-20 FT(4-6 METERS)
7	HIGH 20-30 FT(6-9 METERS)
8	VERY HIGH 30-45 FT(9-14 METERS)
9	PHENOMENAL >45 FT (>14 METERS)

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SC_STAT [4] Surface code values for GTSPP STATUS

Code	Meaning
1	Real time data
2	Real time data with Science QC
3	Delayed mode data
4	Delayed mode data with Science QC

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SC_VDIC [38] Surface code values for Wave direction (WMO code 0877)

Code	Meaning
00	CALM (NO WAVES-NO MOTION)
01	5 DEGREES - 14 DEGREES
02	15 DEGREES - 24 DEGREES
03	25 DEGREES - 34 DEGREES
04	35 DEGREES - 44 DEGREES
05	45 DEGREES - 54 DEGREES
06	55 DEGREES - 64 DEGREES
07	65 DEGREES - 74 DEGREES
08	75 DEGREES - 84 DEGREES
09	85 DEGREES - 94 DEGREES
10	95 DEGREES - 104 DEGREES
11	105 DEGREES - 114 DEGREES
12	115 DEGREES - 124 DEGREES
13	125 DEGREES - 134 DEGREES
14	135 DEGREES - 144 DEGREES
15	145 DEGREES - 154 DEGREES
16	155 DEGREES - 164 DEGREES
17	165 DEGREES - 174 DEGREES
18	175 DEGREES - 184 DEGREES
19	185 DEGREES - 194 DEGREES
20	195 DEGREES - 204 DEGREES
21	205 DEGREES - 214 DEGREES
22	215 DEGREES - 224 DEGREES
23	225 DEGREES - 234 DEGREES
24	235 DEGREES - 244 DEGREES
25	245 DEGREES - 254 DEGREES
26	255 DEGREES - 264 DEGREES
27	265 DEGREES - 274 DEGREES
28	275 DEGREES - 284 DEGREES
29	285 DEGREES - 294 DEGREES
30	295 DEGREES - 304 DEGREES
31	305 DEGREES - 314 DEGREES
32	315 DEGREES - 324 DEGREES
33	325 DEGREES - 334 DEGREES
34	335 DEGREES - 344 DEGREES
35	345 DEGREES - 354 DEGREES
36	355 DEGREES - 4 DEGREES
99	Variable or all directions, or unknown or waves confused, direction indeterminate

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SC_VIS# [10] Surface code values for Horizontal Visibility (WMO code 4300)

Code	Meaning
0	Less than 50 m
1	50 - 200 m
2	200 - 500 m
3	500 - 1000 m
4	1 - 2 km
5	2 - 4 km
6	4 - 10 km
7	10 - 20 km
8	20 - 50 km
9	50 km or more

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SC_VISB [10] Surface code values for Horizontal Visibility (WMO code 4300)

Code	Meaning
0	Less than 50 m
1	50 - 200 m
2	200 - 500 m
3	500 - 1000 m
4	1 - 2 km
5	2 - 4 km
6	4 - 10 km
7	10 - 20 km
8	20 - 50 km
9	50 km or more

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SC_VISC [10] Surface code values for Horizontal Visibility (WMO code 4300)

Code	Meaning
0	Less than 50 m
1	50 - 200 m
2	200 - 500 m
3	500 - 1000 m
4	1 - 2 km
5	2 - 4 km
6	4 - 10 km
7	10 - 20 km
8	20 - 50 km
9	50 km or more

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SC_VSB# [10] Surface code values for Horizontal Visibility (WMO code 4300)

Code	Meaning
0	Less than 50 m
1	50 - 200 m
2	200 - 500 m
3	500 - 1000 m
4	1 - 2 km
5	2 - 4 km
6	4 - 10 km
7	10 - 20 km
8	20 - 50 km
9	50 km or more

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SC_WCL$ [7] Surface code values for Water color (NODC-OCL extension of Forel-Ule scale)

Code	Meaning
31	GREEN
32	BLUE
33	GREY
34	RED
35	CHALKY
36	BROWN
37	LUMINESCENT

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SC_WCLR [21] Surface code values for Water colour (Forel-Ule scale)

Code	Meaning
01	PERCENT YELLOW 0 FOREL-ULE SCALE I
02	PERCENT YELLOW 2 FOREL-ULE SCALE II
03	PERCENT YELLOW 5 FOREL-ULE SCALE III
04	PERCENT YELLOW 9 FOREL-ULE SCALE IV
05	PERCENT YELLOW 14 FOREL-ULE SCALE V
06	PERCENT YELLOW 20 FOREL-ULE SCALE VI
07	PERCENT YELLOW 27 FOREL-ULE SCALE VII
08	PERCENT YELLOW 35 FOREL-ULE SCALE VIII
09	PERCENT YELLOW 44 FOREL-ULE SCALE IX
10	PERCENT YELLOW 54 FOREL-ULE SCALE X
11	PERCENT YELLOW 65 PERCENT BROWN 0 FOREL-ULE SCALE XI
12	PERCENT BROWN 2 FOREL-ULE SCALE XII
13	PERCENT BROWN 5 FOREL-ULE SCALE XIII
14	PERCENT BROWN 9 FOREL-ULE SCALE XIV
15	PERCENT BROWN 14 FOREL-ULE SCALE XV
16	PERCENT BROWN 20 FOREL-ULE SCALE XVI
17	PERCENT BROWN 27 FOREL-ULE SCALE XVII
18	PERCENT BROWN 35 FOREL-ULE SCALE XVIII
19	PERCENT BROWN 44 FOREL-ULE SCALE XIX
20	PERCENT BROWN 54 FOREL-ULE SCALE XX
21	PERCENT BROWN 65 FOREL-ULE SCALE XXI

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SC_WDC$ [10] Surface code values for Wind direction code (octants)

Code	Meaning
0	Calm
1	N = 338-22 degrees true
2	NE = 23-67 degrees true
3	E = 68-112 degrees true
4	SE = 113-157 degrees true
5	S = 158-202 degrees true
6	SW = 203-247 degrees true
7	W = 248-292 degrees true
8	NW = 293-337 degrees true
9	No observation

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SC_WDIC [38] Surface code values for Wind direction (WMO code 0877)

Code	Meaning
00	Calm (no waves)
01	5 - 14 degrees
02	15 - 24 degrees
03	25 - 34 degrees
04	35 - 44 degrees
05	45 - 54 degrees
06	55 - 64 degrees
07	65 - 74 degrees
08	75 - 84 degrees
09	85 - 94 degrees
10	95 - 104 degrees
11	105 - 114 degrees
12	115 - 124 degrees
13	125 - 134 degrees
14	135 - 144 degrees
15	145 - 154 degrees
16	155 - 164 degrees
17	165 - 174 degrees
18	175 - 184 degrees
19	185 - 194 degrees
20	195 - 204 degrees
21	205 - 214 degrees
22	215 - 224 degrees
23	225 - 234 degrees
24	235 - 244 degrees
25	245 - 254 degrees
26	255 - 264 degrees
27	265 - 274 degrees
28	275 - 284 degrees
29	285 - 294 degrees
30	295 - 304 degrees
31	305 - 314 degrees
32	315 - 324 degrees
33	325 - 334 degrees
34	335 - 344 degrees
35	345 - 354 degrees
36	355 - 4 degrees
99	Variable or all directions, or unknown

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SC_WDR# [39] Surface code values for Wind direction (WMO code 0877 / 0885)

Code	Meaning
00	Calm (no waves)
01	5 - 14 degrees
02	15 - 24 degrees
03	25 - 34 degrees
04	35 - 44 degrees
05	45 - 54 degrees
06	55 - 64 degrees
07	65 - 74 degrees
08	75 - 84 degrees
09	85 - 94 degrees
10	95 - 104 degrees
11	105 - 114 degrees
12	115 - 124 degrees
13	125 - 134 degrees
14	135 - 144 degrees
15	145 - 154 degrees
16	155 - 164 degrees
17	165 - 174 degrees
18	175 - 184 degrees
19	185 - 194 degrees
20	195 - 204 degrees
21	205 - 214 degrees
22	215 - 224 degrees
23	225 - 234 degrees
24	235 - 244 degrees
25	245 - 254 degrees
26	255 - 264 degrees
27	265 - 274 degrees
28	275 - 284 degrees
29	285 - 294 degrees
30	295 - 304 degrees
31	305 - 314 degrees
32	315 - 324 degrees
33	325 - 334 degrees
34	335 - 344 degrees
35	345 - 354 degrees
36	355 - 4 degrees
49	Waves confused, direction indeterminate (waves equal to or less than 4 3/4 metres
99	WAVES CONFUSED, DIRECTION INDETERMINATE (WAVES GEATER THAN 4 3/4 METERS) WINDS VARIABLE,OR ALL DIRECTIONS OR UNKNOWN

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SC_WFBS [10] Surface code values for Wind Force on Beaufort Scale

Code	Meaning
0	CALM MEAN VELOCITY IN KNOTS <1 IN METERS/SEC 0-0.2 IN KM/H <1 IN M.P.H. <1 /WAVE HT < .25 FT
1	LIGHT AIR MEAN VELOCITY IN KNOTS 1-3 METERS/SEC 0.3-1.5 KM/H 1-5 M.P.H. 1-3 /WAVE HT= .25 FT
2	LIGHT BREEZE MEAN VELOCITY IN KNOTS 4-6 METERS/SEC 1.6-3.3 KM/H 6-11 M.P.H. 4-7 /WAVE HT =.5 FT
3	GENTLE BREEZE MEAN VELOCITY IN KNOTS 7-10 METERS/SEC 3.4-5.4 KM/H 12-19 M.P.H. 8-12 /WAVE HT = 2 FT
4	MODERATE BREEZE MEAN VELOCITY IN KNOTS 11-16 METERS/SEC 5.5-7.9 KM/H 20-28 M.P.H. 13-18/WAVE HT = 4 FT
5	FRESH BREEZE MEAN VELOCITY IN KNOTS 17-21 METERS/SEC 8.0-10.7 KM/H 29-38 M.P.H. 19-24/WAVE HT = 6 FT
6	STRONG BREEZE MEAN VELOCITY IN KNOTS 22-27 METERS/SEC 10.8-13.8 KM/H 39-49 M.P.H. 25-31/WAVE HT = 10 FT
7	NEAR GALE MEAN VELOCITY IN KNOTS 28-33 METERS/SEC 13.9-17.1 KM/H 50-61 M.P.H. 32-38/WAVE HT = 14 FT
8	GALE MEAN VELOCITY IN KNOTS 34-40 METERS/SEC 17.2-20.7 KM/H 62-74 M.P.H. 39-46 /WAVE HT = 18 FT
9	STRONG GALE MEAN VELOCITY IN KNOTS 41-47 METERS/SEC 20.8-24.4 KM/H 75-88 M.P.H. 47-54/WAVE HT = 23 FT

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SC_WSC$ [10] Surface code values for Wind force code (code translates to knots)

Code	Meaning
0	Calm
1	1-3 knots
2	4-6 knots
3	7-10 knots
4	11-16 knots
5	17-21 knots
6	22-27 knots
7	28-33 knots
8	34+ knots
9	No observation

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SC_WVH# [11] Surface code values for Wave height (WMO Code Table 1555)

Code	Meaning
0	LESS THAN 1/4 M (1 FT) OR 5 M (16 FT)
1	1/2 M (1 1/2 FT) OR 5 1/2 M (17 1/2 FT)
2	1 M (3 FT) OR 6 M (19 FT)
3	1 1/2 M (5 FT) OR 6 1/2 M (21 FT)
4	2 M (6 1/2 FT) OR 7 M (22 1/2 FT)
5	2 1/2 M (8 FT) OR 7 1/2 M (24 FT)
6	3 M (9 1/2 FT) OR 8 M (25 1/2 FT)
7	3 1/2 M (11 FT) OR 8 1/2 M (27 FT)
8	4 M (13 FT) OR 9 M (29 FT)
9	4 1/2 M (14 FT) OR 9 1/2 M (30 1/2 FT)
X	HEIGHT NOT DETERMINED

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SC_WVH$ [28] Surface code values for Wave height (NODC OCL Code)

Code	Meaning
00	calm
01	0.5 meter
02	1 meter
03	1.5 meter
04	2 meter
05	2.5 meter
06	3 meter
07	3.5 meter
08	4 meter
09	4.5 meter
10	5 meter
11	5.5 meter
12	6 meter
13	6.5 meter
14	7 meter
15	7.5 meter
16	8 meter
17	8.5 meter
18	9 meter
19	9.5 meter
20	10 meter
21	10.5 meter
22	11 meter
23	11.5 meter
24	12 meter
25	12.5 meter
26	13 meter
27	greater than 13 meters

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SC_WVP# [11] Surface code values for Wave period (WMO code 3155)

Code	Meaning
/	Calm or period not determined
0	10 seconds
1	11 seconds
2	12 seconds
3	13 seconds
4	14 seconds or more
5	5 seconds or less
6	6 seconds
7	7 seconds
8	8 seconds
9	9 seconds

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SC_WVP$ [11] Surface code values for Wave period (NODC code 0378)

Code	Meaning
0	20 OR 21 SECONDS
1	OVER 21 SECONDS
2	5 SECONDS OR LESS
3	6 OR 7 SECONDS
4	8 OR 9 SECONDS
5	10 OR 11 SECONDS
6	12 OR 13 SECONDS
7	14 OR 15 SECONDS
8	16 OR 17 SECONDS
9	18 OR 19 SECONDS
X	CALM, OR PERIOD NOT DETERMINED

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SC_WVR# [39] Surface code values for Wave direction (WMO code 0877 / 0885)

Code	Meaning
00	Calm (no waves)
01	5 - 14 degrees
02	15 - 24 degrees
03	25 - 34 degrees
04	35 - 44 degrees
05	45 - 54 degrees
06	55 - 64 degrees
07	65 - 74 degrees
08	75 - 84 degrees
09	85 - 94 degrees
10	95 - 104 degrees
11	105 - 114 degrees
12	115 - 124 degrees
13	125 - 134 degrees
14	135 - 144 degrees
15	145 - 154 degrees
16	155 - 164 degrees
17	165 - 174 degrees
18	175 - 184 degrees
19	185 - 194 degrees
20	195 - 204 degrees
21	205 - 214 degrees
22	215 - 224 degrees
23	225 - 234 degrees
24	235 - 244 degrees
25	245 - 254 degrees
26	255 - 264 degrees
27	265 - 274 degrees
28	275 - 284 degrees
29	285 - 294 degrees
30	295 - 304 degrees
31	305 - 314 degrees
32	315 - 324 degrees
33	325 - 334 degrees
34	335 - 344 degrees
35	345 - 354 degrees
36	355 - 4 degrees
49	Waves confused, direction indeterminate (waves equal to or less than 4 3/4 metres
99	WAVES CONFUSED, DIRECTION INDETERMINATE (WAVES GEATER THAN 4 3/4 METERS) WINDS VARIABLE,OR ALL DIRECTIONS OR UNKNOWN

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SC_WWC# [10] Surface code values for Present weather (WMO code 4501)

Code	Meaning
0	CLEAR (NO CLOUD AT ANY LEVEL)
1	PARTLY CLOUDY (SCATTERED OR BROKED)
2	CONTINUOUS LAYER(S) OF CLOUD(S)
3	SANDSTORM, DUSTSTORM, OR BLOWING SNOW
4	FOG, THICK DUST OR HAZE
5	DRIZZLE
6	RAIN
7	SNOW, OR RAIN AND SNOW MIXED
8	SHOWER(S)
9	THUNDERSTORM(S)

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SC_WWCD [100] Surface code values for Present Weather (WMO Code 4677)

Code	Meaning
00	CLOUD DEVELOP. NOT OBSERVED OR NOT OBSERVABLE-CHAR. CHANGE OF THE STATE OF SKY DURING PAST HOUR
01	CLOUDS GENERALLY DISSOLVING OR BECOMING LESS DEVELOPED-CHAR. CHANGE OF STATE OF SKY DURING PAST HR.
02	STATE OF SKY ON THE WHOLE UNCHANGED-CHAR. CHANGE OF THE STATE OF SKY DURING THE PAST HOUR
03	CLOUDS GENERALLY FORMING OR DEVELOPING-CHAR. CHANGE OF THE STATE OF SKY DURING THE PAST HOUR
04	VISIBILTY REDUCED BY SMOKE, E.G. VELDT OF FOREST FIRES, INDUSTRIAL SMOKE OR VOLCANIC ASHES
05	HAZE
06	WIDESPREAD DUST IN SUSPENSION IN THE AIR, RAISED BY WIND AT OR NEAR THE STATION AT TIME OF OBS.
07	DUST OR SAND RAISED BY WIND AT OR NEAR THE STATION AT THE TIME OF OBSERVATION, BUT NO WELL DEVELOPED DUST WHIRL(S) OR SAND WHIRL(S), AND NO DUSTSTORM OR SANDSTORM SEEN
08	WELL DEVELOP. DUST WHIRL(S) OR SAND WHIRL(S) SEEN AT OR NEAR STATION DURING THE PRECEDING HOUR OR AT THE TIME OF OBSERVATION, BUT NO DUSTSTORM OR SANDSTORM
09	DUSTSTORM OR SANDSTORM WITHIN SIGHT AT THE TIME OF OBSERVA., OR AT STATION DURING PRECEDING HOUR
10	MIST
11	PATCHES OF SHALLOW FOG OR ICE FOG AT THE STATION, WHETHER ON LAND OR SEA, NOT DEEPER THAN ABOUT 2 METERS ON LAND OR 10 METERS AT SEA
12	MORE OR LESS CONTINUOUS SHALLOW FOG OR ICE FOG AT THE STATION, WHETHER ON LAND OR SEA, NOT DEEPER THAN ABOUT 2 M ON LAND OR 10 M AT SEA
13	LIGHTNING VISIBLE, NO THUNDER HEARD
14	PRECIPITATION WITHIN SIGHT, NOT REACHING THE GROUND OR THE SURFACE OF THE SEA
15	PRECIPITATION WITHIN SIGHT, REACHING THE GROUND OR THE SURFACE OF THE SEA, BUT DISTANT(I.E. ESTIMATED TO BE MORE THAN 5 KM) FROM THE STATION
16	PREC. WITHIN SIGHT, REACHING GROUND OR SURFACE OF THE SEA, NEAR TO, BUT NOT AT THE STATION
17	THUNDERSTORM, BUT NO PRECIPITATION AT THE TIME OF OBSERVATION
18	SQUALLS AT OR WITHIN SIGHT OF THE STATION DURING THE PRECEDING HOUR OR AT TIME OF OBSERVATION
19	FUNNEL CLOUD(S) AT OR WITHIN SIGHT OF STATION DURING PRECEDING HOUR OR AT THE TIME OF OBSERVATION
20	DRIZZLE (NOT FREEZING) OR SNOW GRAINS - NOT FALLING AS SHOWER(S)
21	RAIN (NOT FREEZING) - NOT FALLING AS SHOWER(S)
22	SNOW - NOT FALLING AS SHOWER(S)
23	RAIN AND SNOW OR ICE PELLETS, TYPE (A) - NOT FALLING AS SHOWER(S)
24	FREEZING DRIZZLE OR FREEZING RAIN - NOT FALLING AS SHOWER(S)
25	SHOWER(S) OF RAIN - NOT FALLING AS SHOWER(S)
26	SHOWER(S) OF SNOW, OR OF RAIN AND SNOW - NOT FALLING AS SHOWER(S)
27	SHOWER(S) OF HAIL, OR OF RAIN AND HAIL - NOT FALLING AS SHOWER(S)
28	FOG OR ICE FOG - NOT FALLING AS SHOWER(S)
29	THUNDERSTORM (WITH OR WITHOUT PRECIPITATION)
30	SLIGHT OR MODERATE DUSTSTORM OR SANDSTORM-HAS DECREASED DURING THE PRECEDING HOUR
31	SLIGHT OR MODERATE DUSTSTORM OR SANDSTORM-NO APPRECIABLE CHANGE DURING THE PRECEDING HOUR
32	SLIGHT OR MODERATE DUSTSTORM OR SANDSTORM-HAS BEGUN OR HAS INCREASED DURING THE PRECEDING HOUR
33	SEVERE DUSTSTORM OR SANDSTORM-HAS DECREASED DURING THE PRECEDING HOUR
34	SEVERE DUSTSTORM OR SANDSTORM-NO APPRECIABLE CHANGE DURING THE PRECEDING HOUR
35	SEVERE DUSTSTORM OR SANDSTORM-HAS BEGUN OR HAS INCREASED DURING THE PRECEDING HOUR
36	SLIGHT OR MODERATE BLOWING SNOW-GENERALLY LOW (BELOW EYE LEVEL)
37	HEAVY DRIFTING SNOW-GENERALLY LOW (BELOW EYE LEVEL)
38	SLIGHT OR MODERATE BLOWING SNOW-GENERALLY HIGH (ABOVE EYE LEVEL)
39	HEAVY BLOWING SNOW-GENERALLY HIGH (ABOVE EYE LEVEL)
40	FOG OR ICE FOG AT A DISTANCE AT TIME OF OBSERVATION, BUT NOT AT THE STATION DURING THE PRECEDING HOUR, THE FOG OR ICE FOG EXTENDING TO A LEVEL ABOVE THAT OF THE OBSERVER
41	FOG OR ICE FOG IN PATCHES
42	FOG OR ICE FOG, SKY VISIBLE-HAS BECOME THINNER DURING THE PRECEDING HOUR
43	FOG OR ICE FOG, SKY INVISIBLE-HAS BECOME THINNER DURING THE PRECEDING HOUR
44	FOG OR ICE FOG, SKY VISIBLE-NO APPRECIABLE CHANGE DURING THE PRECEDING HOUR
45	FOG OR ICE FOG, SKY INVISIBLE-NO APPRECIABLE CHANGE DURING THE PRECEDING HOUR
46	FOG OR ICE FOG, SKY VISIBLE-HAS BEGUN OR HAS BECOME THICKER DURING THE PRECEDING HOUR
47	FOG OR ICE FOG, SKY INVISIBLE-HAS BEGUN OR HAS BECOME THICKER DURING THE PRECEDING HOUR
48	FOG, DEPOSITING RIME, SKY VISIBLE
49	FOG, DEPOSITING RIME, SKY INVISIBLE
50	DRIZZLE, NOT FREEZING, INTERMITTENT-SLIGHT AT TIME OF OBSERVATION
51	DRIZZLE, NOT FREEZING, CONTINUOUS-SLIGHT AT TIME OF OBSERVATION
52	DRIZZLE, NOT FREEZING, INTERMITTENT-MODERATE AT TIME OF OBSERVATION
53	DRIZZLE, NOT FREEZING, CONTINUOUS-MODERATE AT TIME OF OBSERVATION
54	DRIZZLE, NOT FREEZING, INTERMITTENT-HEAVY (DENSE) AT TIME OF OBSERVATION
55	DRIZZLE, NOT FREEZING, CONTINUOUS-HEAVY (DENSE) AT TIME OF OBSERVATION
56	DRIZZLE, FREEZING, SLIGHT
57	DRIZZLE, FREEZING, MODERATE OR HEAVY (DENSE)
58	DRIZZLE AND RAIN, SLIGHT
59	DRIZZLE AND RAIN, MODERATE OR HEAVY
60	RAIN, NOT FREEZING, INTERMITTENT-SLIGHT AT TIME OF OBSERVATION
61	RAIN, NOT FREEZING, CONTINUOUS-SLIGHT AT TIME OF OBSERVATION
62	RAIN, NOT FREEZING, INTERMITTENT-MODERATE AT TIME OF OBSERVATION
63	RAIN, NOT FREEZING, CONTINUOUS-MODERATE AT TIME OF OBSERVATION
64	RAIN, NOT FREEZING, INTERMITTENT-HEAVY AT TIME OF OBSERVATION
65	RAIN, NOT FREEZING, CONTINUOUS-HEAVY AT TIME OF OBSERVATION
66	RAIN, FREEZING, SLIGHT
67	RAIN, FREEZING, MODERATE OR HEAVY
68	RAIN OR DRIZZLE AND SNOW, SLIGHT
69	RAIN OR DRIZZLE AND SNOW, MODERATE OR HEAVY
70	INTERMITTENT FALL OF SNOW FLAKES-SLIGHT AT TIME OF OBSERVATION
71	CONTINUOUS FALL OF SNOW FLAKES-SLIGHT AT TIME OF OBSERVATION
72	INTERMITTENT FALL OF SNOW FLAKES-MODERATE AT TIME OF OBSERVATION
73	CONTINUOUS FALL OF SNOW FLAKES-MODERATE AT TIME OF OBSERVATION
74	INTERMITTENT FALL OF SNOW FLAKES-HEAVY AT TIME OF OBSERVATION
75	CONTINUOUS FALL OF SNOW FLAKES-HEAVY AT TIME OF OBSERVATION
76	ICE PRISMS (WITH OR WIHTOUT FOG)
77	SNOW GRAINS (WITH OF WITHOUT FOG)
78	ISOLATED STARLIKE SNOW CRYSTALS (WITH OR WITHOUT FOG)
79	ICE PELLETS, TYPE (A)
80	RAIN SHOWER(S), SLIGHT
81	RAIN SHOWER(S), MODERATE OR HEAVY
82	RAIN SHOWER(S), VIOLENT
83	SHOWER(S) OF RAIN ANS SNOW MIXED, SLIGHT
84	SHOWER(S) OF RAIN ANS SNOW MIXED, MODERATE OR HEAVY
85	SNOW SHOWER(S), SLIGHT
86	SHOW SHOWER(S), MODERATE OR HEAVY
87	SHOWER(S) OF SNOW PELLETS OR ICE PELLETS, TYPE(B),WITH/WITHOUT RAIN AND SNOW MIXED-SLIGHT
88	SHOWER(S) OF SNOW PELLETS OR ICE PELLETS, TYPE(B), WITH/WITHOUT RAIN OR RAIN AND SNOW MIXED-MODERATE OR HEAVY
89	SHOWER(S) OF HAIL, WITH OR WITHOUT RAIN OR RAIN AND SNOW MIXED, NOT ASSOC. WITH THUNDER-SLIGHT
90	SHOWER(S)OF HAIL, WITH/WITHOUT RAIN OR RAIN AND SNOW MIXED, NOT ASSOC. W/THUNDER-MODERATE OR HEAVY
91	SLIGHT RAIN AT TIME OF OBSERVATION-THUNDERSTORM DURING THE PRECEDING HOUR BUT NOT AT TIME OF OBS.
92	MODERATE OR HEAVY RAIN AT TIME OF OBSER.-THUNDERSTORM DURING PRECEDING HR. BUT NOT AT TIME OF OBS.
93	SLIGHT SNOW, OR RAIN AND SNOW MIXED OR HAIL AT TIME OF OBSER.-THUNDERSTORM DURING THE PRECEDING HOUR BUT NOT AT TIME OF OBSERVATION
94	MODERATE OR HEAVY SNOW, OR RAIN AND SNOW MIXED OR HAIL AT TIME OF OBSERVATION-THUNDERSTORM DURING THE PRECEDING HOUR BUT NOT AT TIME OF OBSERVATION
95	THUNDERSTORM, SLIGHT OR MODERATE, WITHOUT HAIL, BUT W/RAIN AND/OR SNOW AT TIME OF OBSERVATION-THUNDERSTORM AT TIME OF OBSERVATION
96	THUNDERSTORM, SLIGHT OR MODERATE, WITH HAIL AT TIME OF OBSERVATION-THUNDERSTORM AT TIME OF OBS.
97	THUNDERSTORM, HEAVY, WITHOUT HAIL, BUT WITH RAIN AND/OR SNOW AT TIME OF OBSER.-THUNDERSTORM AT TIME OF OBSERVATION
98	THUNDERSTORM COMBINED WITH DUSTSTORM OR SANDSTORM AT TIME OF OBSER.-THUNDERSTORM AT TIME OF OBS.
99	THUNDERSTORM, HEAVY, WITH HAIL AT TIME OF OBSERVATION-THUNDERSTORM AT TIME OF OBSERVATION #

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SC_XDIN [11] Surface code values for XBT digitization Interval (NODC-0613)

Code	Meaning
01	FIXED INTERVAL LE 0.1 METER AND LE 0.1 DEG C
02	FIXED INTERVAL GT 1 METER BUT LE 3 METERS AND LE 0. 1 DEG C
03	FIXED INTERVAL GT 3 METERS BUT LE 6 METERS AND LE 0 .1 DEG C
04	FIXED INTERVAL GT 6 METERS AND LE 0.1 DEG C
11	FIXED INTERVAL LE 1 METER AND LE 0.2 DEG C
12	FIXED INTERVAL GT 1 METER BUT LE 3 METERS AND LE 0. 2 DEG C
13	FIXED INTERVAL GT 3 METERS AND LE 6 METERS AND LE 0.2 DEG
31	VARIABLE INTERVAL - MANUALLY DETERMINED
32	VARIABLE INTERVAL - STATISTICALLY DETERMINED
33	VARIABLE INTERVAL - PHYSICALLY DETERMINED
34	FIXED INTERVAL GT 3 METERS BUT LT 6 METERS AND LE 0.2 DEG C

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SC_XDMT [8] Surface code values for XBT digitization Method (NODC-0612)

Code	Meaning
01	MANUAL
02	A-D CONVERSION FROM ORIGINAL
03	A-D CONVERSION FROM COPIES
04	OPTICAL SCANNING
05	DIRECT DIGITAL OUTPUT UNKNOWN
06	DIRECT DIGITAL OUTPUT BATHY
07	DIRECT DIGITAL OUTPUT SUTRON
08	DIRECT DIGITAL OUTPUT FROM SIPPICAN MARK 9

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SC_XTRS [14] Surface code values for XBT data Treatment and Storage (NODC-0614)

Code	Meaning
01	SINGLE DIGITIZATION; STORED AS DIGITIZED
02	SINGLE DIGITIZATION; COMPRESSION; FIT WITHIN 0.05 DEGC
03	SINGLE DIGITIZATION; COMPRESSION; FIT WITHIN 0.1 DEGC
04	SINGLE DIGITIZATION; COMPRESSION; FIT WITHIN 0.2 DEGC
05	SINGLE DIGITIZATION; COMPRESSION; FIT WITHIN 0.3 DEGC
06	SINGLE DIGITIZATION; COMPRESSION; FIT WITHIN 0.7 DEGC
07	UNKNOWN
21	DUAL DIGITIZATION AND AVERAGING; STORED AS DIGITIZE
22	DUAL DIGITIZATION AND AVERAGING; COMPRESSION; FIT WITHIN 0.05 DEG C
23	DUAL DIGITIZATION AND AVERAGING; COMPRESSION; FIT WITHIN 0.1 DEG C
24	DUAL DIGITIZATION AND AVERAGING; COMPRESSION; FIT WITHIN 0.2 DEG C
25	DUAL DIGITIZATION AND AVERAGING; COMPRESSION; FIT WITHIN 0.3 DEG C
26	DUAL DIGITIZATION AND AVERAGING; COMPRESSION; FIT WITHIN 0.5 DEG C
27	DATA POINTS AT FIXED INTERVALS OR SELECTED INTERVALS RETAINED AND STORED

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STD_ALKY [13] Obs Standard for TOTAL ALKALINITY (mmol/m**3)

Code	Meaning
0	No value measured
1	Accuracy better the 0.01 (mmol/m**3)
2	Accuracy less the 0.01 (mmol/m**3)
3	sample analysis (mmol/m**3)
4	In situ sensor, unknown accuracy (micro-eq/l == mmol/m**3)
5	In situ sensor, accurate to 0.001 (mmol/m**3)
B	Accuracy is between .001 and .002 (mmol/m**3)
C	Accuracy is between .002 and .005 (mmol/m**3)
E	Accuracy is between .01 and .02 (mmol/m**3)
F	Accuracy is between .02 and .05 (mmol/m**3)
H	Accuracy is between .1 and .2 (mmol/m**3)
I	Accuracy is greater than .2 (mmol/m**3)
U	Unknown units

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STD_CALK [13] Obs Standard for CARBONATE ALKALINITY (mmol/m**3)

Code	Meaning
0	No value measured
1	Accuracy better the 0.01 (mmol/m**3)
2	Accuracy less the 0.01 (mmol/m**3)
3	sample analysis (mmol/m**3)
4	In situ sensor, unknown accuracy (micro-eq/l == mmol/m**3)
5	In situ sensor, accurate to 0.001 (mmol/m**3)
B	Accuracy is between .001 and .002 (mmol/m**3)
C	Accuracy is between .002 and .005 (mmol/m**3)
E	Accuracy is between .01 and .02 (mmol/m**3)
F	Accuracy is between .02 and .05 (mmol/m**3)
H	Accuracy is between .1 and .2 (mmol/m**3)
I	Accuracy is greater than .2 (mmol/m**3)
U	Unknown units

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STD_COND [4] Obs Standard for (Conductivity) Data from CSIRO

Code	Meaning
0	No conductivity measured
1	In situ sensor, precision to 0.01
2	In situ sensor, precision to 0.1
4	unknown accuracy

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STD_CORG [13] Obs Standard for ORGANIC CARBON CONTENT (mmol/m**3)

Code	Meaning
0	No value measured
1	Accuracy better the 0.01 (mmol/m**3)
2	Accuracy less the 0.01 (mmol/m**3)
3	sample analysis (mmol/m**3)
4	In situ sensor, unknown accuracy (mg/l == mmol/m**3)
5	In situ sensor, accurate to 0.001 (mmol/m**3)
B	Accuracy is between .001 and .002 (mmol/m**3)
C	Accuracy is between .002 and .005 (mmol/m**3)
E	Accuracy is between .01 and .02 (mmol/m**3)
F	Accuracy is between .02 and .05 (mmol/m**3)
H	Accuracy is between .1 and .2 (mmol/m**3)
I	Accuracy is greater than .2 (mmol/m**3)
U	Unknown units

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STD_CPHL [13] Obs Standard for CHLOROPHYLL-A (mg/m**3)

Code	Meaning
0	No value measured
1	Accuracy better the 0.01 (mmol/m**3)
2	Accuracy less the 0.01 (mmol/m**3)
3	sample analysis (mmol/m**3)
4	In situ sensor, unknown accuracy (mg/l == mmol/m**3)
5	In situ sensor, accurate to 0.001 (mmol/m**3)
B	Accuracy is between .001 and .002 (mmol/m**3)
C	Accuracy is between .002 and .005 (mmol/m**3)
E	Accuracy is between .01 and .02 (mmol/m**3)
F	Accuracy is between .02 and .05 (mmol/m**3)
H	Accuracy is between .1 and .2 (mmol/m**3)
I	Accuracy is greater than .2 (mmol/m**3)
U	Unknown units

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STD_DOXY [13] Obs Standard for DISSOLVED OXYGEN (mmol/m**3)

Code	Meaning
0	No value measured
1	Accuracy better the 0.01 (mmol/m**3)
2	Accuracy less the 0.01 (mmol/m**3)
3	sample analysis (mmol/m**3)
4	In situ sensor, unknown accuracy (microg-at/l == mmol/m**3)
5	In situ sensor, accurate to 0.001 (mmol/m**3)
B	Accuracy is between .001 and .002 (mmol/m**3)
C	Accuracy is between .002 and .005 (mmol/m**3)
E	Accuracy is between .01 and .02 (mmol/m**3)
F	Accuracy is between .02 and .05 (mmol/m**3)
H	Accuracy is between .1 and .2 (mmol/m**3)
I	Accuracy is greater than .2 (mmol/m**3)
U	Unknown units

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STD_FLO1 [13] Obs Standard for Flouride (mg/l)

Code	Meaning
0	No value measured
1	Accuracy better the 0.01 (mmol/m**3)
2	Accuracy less the 0.01 (mmol/m**3)
3	sample analysis (mmol/m**3)
4	In situ sensor, unknown accuracy (mg/l == mmol/m**3)
5	In situ sensor, accurate to 0.001 (mmol/m**3)
B	Accuracy is between .001 and .002 (mmol/m**3)
C	Accuracy is between .002 and .005 (mmol/m**3)
E	Accuracy is between .01 and .02 (mmol/m**3)
F	Accuracy is between .02 and .05 (mmol/m**3)
H	Accuracy is between .1 and .2 (mmol/m**3)
I	Accuracy is greater than .2 (mmol/m**3)
U	Unknown units

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STD_FLU$ [1] Obs Standard for Flourescence (%)

Code	Meaning
1	Accuracy 0.01 or Better

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STD_HCDT [5] Obs Standard for DIRECTION TO WHICH HORIZONTAL CURRENT IS FLOWING (degrees relative to True North)

Code	Meaning
0	No current direction measured
1	Precision to 1 degrees
2	Precision to 10 degrees
4	Unknown precision
5	Precision to 0.1 degrees

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STD_HCSP [6] Obs Standard for HORIZONTAL CURRENT SPEED (m/s)

Code	Meaning
0	No current speed measured
1	Precision to 1m/s
2	Precision to 0.1 m/s
3	Precision to 0.01 m/s
4	Unknown precision
5	Precision to 0.001 m/s

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STD_NH3$ [13] Obs Standard for NH3-N

Code	Meaning
0	No value measured
1	Accuracy better the 0.01 (mmol/m**3)
2	Accuracy less the 0.01 (mmol/m**3)
3	sample analysis (mmol/m**3)
4	In situ sensor, unknown accuracy (microg/l == mmol/m**3)
5	In situ sensor, accurate to 0.001 (mmol/m**3)
B	Accuracy is between .001 and .002 (mmol/m**3)
C	Accuracy is between .002 and .005 (mmol/m**3)
E	Accuracy is between .01 and .02 (mmol/m**3)
F	Accuracy is between .02 and .05 (mmol/m**3)
H	Accuracy is between .1 and .2 (mmol/m**3)
I	Accuracy is greater than .2 (mmol/m**3)
U	Unknown units

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STD_NTRA [13] Obs Standard for NITRATE (NO3-N) CONTENT (mmol/m**3)

Code	Meaning
0	No value measured
1	Accuracy better the 0.01 (mmol/m**3)
2	Accuracy less the 0.01 (mmol/m**3)
3	sample analysis (mmol/m**3)
4	In situ sensor, unknown accuracy (microg-at/l == mmol/m**3)
5	In situ sensor, accurate to 0.001 (mmol/m**3)
B	Accuracy is between .001 and .002 (mmol/m**3)
C	Accuracy is between .002 and .005 (mmol/m**3)
E	Accuracy is between .01 and .02 (mmol/m**3)
F	Accuracy is between .02 and .05 (mmol/m**3)
H	Accuracy is between .1 and .2 (mmol/m**3)
I	Accuracy is greater than .2 (mmol/m**3)
U	Unknown units

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STD_NTRI [13] Obs Standard for NITRITE (N02-N) CONTENT (mmol/m**3)

Code	Meaning
0	No value measured
1	Accuracy better the 0.01 (mmol/m**3)
2	Accuracy less the 0.01 (mmol/m**3)
3	sample analysis (mmol/m**3)
4	In situ sensor, unknown accuracy (microg-at/l == mmol/m**3)
5	In situ sensor, accurate to 0.001 (mmol/m**3)
B	Accuracy is between .001 and .002 (mmol/m**3)
C	Accuracy is between .002 and .005 (mmol/m**3)
E	Accuracy is between .01 and .02 (mmol/m**3)
F	Accuracy is between .02 and .05 (mmol/m**3)
H	Accuracy is between .1 and .2 (mmol/m**3)
I	Accuracy is greater than .2 (mmol/m**3)
U	Unknown units

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STD_PH1$ [13] Obs Standard for Replicate sample of inorganic phosphate (mmol/m**3)

Code	Meaning
0	No value measured
1	Accuracy better the 0.01 (mmol/m**3)
2	Accuracy less the 0.01 (mmol/m**3)
3	sample analysis (mmol/m**3)
4	In situ sensor, unknown accuracy (microg-at/l == mmol/m**3)
5	In situ sensor, accurate to 0.001 (mmol/m**3)
B	Accuracy is between .001 and .002 (mmol/m**3)
C	Accuracy is between .002 and .005 (mmol/m**3)
E	Accuracy is between .01 and .02 (mmol/m**3)
F	Accuracy is between .02 and .05 (mmol/m**3)
H	Accuracy is between .1 and .2 (mmol/m**3)
I	Accuracy is greater than .2 (mmol/m**3)
U	Unknown units

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STD_PHOS [13] Obs Standard for PHOSPHATE (P04-P) CONTENT (mmol/m**3)

Code	Meaning
0	No value measured
1	Accuracy better the 0.01 (mmol/m**3)
2	Accuracy less the 0.01 (mmol/m**3)
3	sample analysis (mmol/m**3)
4	In situ sensor, unknown accuracy (microg-at/l == mmol/m**3)
5	In situ sensor, accurate to 0.001 (mmol/m**3)
B	Accuracy is between .001 and .002 (mmol/m**3)
C	Accuracy is between .002 and .005 (mmol/m**3)
E	Accuracy is between .01 and .02 (mmol/m**3)
F	Accuracy is between .02 and .05 (mmol/m**3)
H	Accuracy is between .1 and .2 (mmol/m**3)
I	Accuracy is greater than .2 (mmol/m**3)
U	Unknown units

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STD_PHPH [13] Obs Standard for HYDROGEN ION CONCENTRATION (pH)

Code	Meaning
0	No value measured
1	Accuracy better the 0.01
2	Accuracy less the 0.01
3	sample analysis
4	In situ sensor, unknown accuracy
5	In situ sensor, accurate to 0.001
B	Accuracy is between .001 and .002
C	Accuracy is between .002 and .005
E	Accuracy is between .01 and .02
F	Accuracy is between .02 and .05
H	Accuracy is between .1 and .2
I	Accuracy is greater than .2
U	Unknown units

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STD_POC_ [13] Obs Standard for Particulate Organic Carbon content (mmol/m**3)

Code	Meaning
0	No value measured
1	Accuracy better the 0.01 (mmol/m**3)
2	Accuracy less the 0.01 (mmol/m**3)
3	sample analysis (mmol/m**3)
4	In situ sensor, unknown accuracy (mg/m3 == mmol/m3)
5	In situ sensor, accurate to 0.001 (mmol/m**3)
B	Accuracy is between .001 and .002 (mmol/m**3)
C	Accuracy is between .002 and .005 (mmol/m**3)
E	Accuracy is between .01 and .02 (mmol/m**3)
F	Accuracy is between .02 and .05 (mmol/m**3)
H	Accuracy is between .1 and .2 (mmol/m**3)
I	Accuracy is greater than .2 (mmol/m**3)
U	Unknown units

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STD_PRP$ [4] Obs Standard for Primary productivity (mg C/m**3/hr)

Code	Meaning
0	No value measured
1	derived from dried, filtered samples, values reported to 0.
A	derived from dried, filtered samples, values reported to 0.
U	unknown

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STD_PSAL [15] Obs Standard for Salinity (PSU)

Code	Meaning
0	No salinity measured
1	In situ sensor, accuracy better the 0.02 (PSU assumed)
2	In situ sensor, accuracy less the 0.02 (PSU assumed)
3	sample analysis (PSU assumed)
4	unknown accuracy (PSU assumed)
5	In situ sensor, accurate to 0.001 (PSU assumed)
B	Accuracy is between .001 and .002 (PSU assumed)
C	Accuracy is between .002 and .005 (PSU assumed)
E	Accuracy is between .01 and .02 (PSU assumed)
F	Accuracy is between .02 and .05 (PSU assumed)
H	Accuracy is between .1 and .2 (PSU assumed)
I	Accuracy is greater than .2 (PSU assumed)
P	practical salinity units (PSU)
S	pre 1982 salinity units (PPT)
U	Unknown salinity units

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STD_SLCA [13] Obs Standard for SILICATE(SIO4-SI) CONTENT (mmol/m**3)

Code	Meaning
0	No value measured
1	Accuracy better the 0.01 (mmol/m**3)
2	Accuracy less the 0.01 (mmol/m**3)
3	sample analysis (mmol/m**3)
4	In situ sensor, unknown accuracy (microg-at/l == mmol/m**3)
5	In situ sensor, accurate to 0.001 (mmol/m**3)
B	Accuracy is between .001 and .002 (mmol/m**3)
C	Accuracy is between .002 and .005 (mmol/m**3)
E	Accuracy is between .01 and .02 (mmol/m**3)
F	Accuracy is between .02 and .05 (mmol/m**3)
H	Accuracy is between .1 and .2 (mmol/m**3)
I	Accuracy is greater than .2 (mmol/m**3)
U	Unknown units

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STD_SSAL [15] Obs Standard for SALINITY (PRE-1978 DEFINITION) (g/kg)

Code	Meaning
0	No salinity measured
1	In situ sensor, accuracy better the 0.02 (PSU assumed)
2	In situ sensor, accuracy less the 0.02 (PSU assumed)
3	sample analysis (PSU assumed)
4	unknown accuracy (PSU assumed)
5	In situ sensor, accurate to 0.001 (PSU assumed)
B	Accuracy is between .001 and .002 (PSU assumed)
C	Accuracy is between .002 and .005 (PSU assumed)
E	Accuracy is between .01 and .02 (PSU assumed)
F	Accuracy is between .02 and .05 (PSU assumed)
H	Accuracy is between .1 and .2 (PSU assumed)
I	Accuracy is greater than .2 (PSU assumed)
P	practical salinity units (PSU)
S	pre 1982 salinity units (PPT)
U	Unknown salinity units

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STD_SUL$ [13] Obs Standard for Sulphate (SO4) (mol/m**3)

Code	Meaning
0	No value measured
1	Accuracy better the 0.01 (mmol/m**3)
2	Accuracy less the 0.01 (mmol/m**3)
3	sample analysis (mmol/m**3)
4	In situ sensor, unknown accuracy (microg-at/l == mmol/m**3)
5	In situ sensor, accurate to 0.001 (mmol/m**3)
B	Accuracy is between .001 and .002 (mmol/m**3)
C	Accuracy is between .002 and .005 (mmol/m**3)
E	Accuracy is between .01 and .02 (mmol/m**3)
F	Accuracy is between .02 and .05 (mmol/m**3)
H	Accuracy is between .1 and .2 (mmol/m**3)
I	Accuracy is greater than .2 (mmol/m**3)
U	Unknown units

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STD_SVEL [13] Obs Standard for SOUND VELOCITY (m/s)

Code	Meaning
0	No value measured
1	Accuracy better the 0.01 (m/s)
2	Accuracy less the 0.01 (m/s)
3	sample analysis (m/s)
4	In situ sensor, unknown accuracy (m/s)
5	In situ sensor, accurate to 0.001 (m/s)
B	Accuracy is between .001 and .002 (m/s)
C	Accuracy is between .002 and .005 (m/s)
E	Accuracy is between .01 and .02 (m/s)
F	Accuracy is between .02 and .05 (m/s)
H	Accuracy is between .1 and .2 (m/s)
I	Accuracy is greater than .2 (m/s)
U	Unknown units

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STD_TEMP [12] Obs Standard for Temperature (degrees C)

Code	Meaning
0	No temperature measured
1	In situ sensor, precision to 0.01 degrees C
2	In situ sensor, precision to 0.1 degrees C
4	unknown accuracy (degrees C)
5	In situ sensor, accurate to 0.001 degrees C
B	Accuracy is between .001 and .002 degrees C
C	Accuracy is between .002 and .005 degrees C
E	Accuracy is between .01 and .02 degrees C
F	Accuracy is between .02 and .05 degrees C
H	Accuracy is between .1 and .2 degrees C
I	Accuracy is greater than .2 degrees C
U	Unknown temperature units

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STD_TPHS [13] Obs Standard for Total Phosphorous (P) Content mmol/m**3 (mmol/m**3)

Code	Meaning
0	No value measured
1	Accuracy better the 0.01 (mmol/m**3)
2	Accuracy less the 0.01 (mmol/m**3)
3	sample analysis (mmol/m**3)
4	In situ sensor, unknown accuracy (microg-at/l == mmol/m**3)
5	In situ sensor, accurate to 0.001 (mmol/m**3)
B	Accuracy is between .001 and .002 (mmol/m**3)
C	Accuracy is between .002 and .005 (mmol/m**3)
E	Accuracy is between .01 and .02 (mmol/m**3)
F	Accuracy is between .02 and .05 (mmol/m**3)
H	Accuracy is between .1 and .2 (mmol/m**3)
I	Accuracy is greater than .2 (mmol/m**3)
U	Unknown units

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STD_TRAN [5] Obs Standard for Transmissivity (uncertain units)

Code	Meaning
0	No value measured
1	Precision is 0.01 (percent)
2	Precision is 0.1 (percent)
3	Precision is 1.0 (percent)
4	unknown accuracy (percent)

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STD_USAL [15] Obs Standard for UNDEFINED SALINITY (Prac. Sal in or parts/thousand) - see also SALO7AAN

Code	Meaning
0	No salinity measured
1	In situ sensor, accuracy better the 0.02 (PSU assumed)
2	In situ sensor, accuracy less the 0.02 (PSU assumed)
3	sample analysis (PSU assumed)
4	unknown accuracy (PSU assumed)
5	In situ sensor, accurate to 0.001 (PSU assumed)
B	Accuracy is between .001 and .002 (PSU assumed)
C	Accuracy is between .002 and .005 (PSU assumed)
E	Accuracy is between .01 and .02 (PSU assumed)
F	Accuracy is between .02 and .05 (PSU assumed)
H	Accuracy is between .1 and .2 (PSU assumed)
I	Accuracy is greater than .2 (PSU assumed)
P	practical salinity units (PSU)
S	pre 1982 salinity units (PPT)
U	Unknown salinity units

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TYPE [34] datatype field, and Bytes 3-4 of Stream_Ident give data type

Code	Meaning
AR	Animal mounted recorder
BA	BATHY message
BF	Undulating Oceanographic Recorder (e.g. Batfish CTD)
BO	Bottle
BT	general BT data
CD	CTD down trace
CT	CTD data, up or down
CU	CTD up trace
DB	Drifting buoy
DD	Delayed mode drifting buoy data
DM	Delayed mode version from originator
DT	Digital BT
IC	Ice core
ID	Interpolated drifting buoy data
IN	Ship intake samples
MB	MBT
MC	CTD and bottle data are mixed for the station
MI	Data from a mixed set of instruments
ML	Minilog
OF	Real-time oxygen and fluorescence
PF	Profiling float
RM	Radio message
RQ	Radio message with scientific QC
SC	Sediment core
SG	Thermosalinograph data
ST	STD data
SV	Sound velocity probe
TE	TESAC message
TG	Thermograph data
TK	TRACKOB message
TO	Towed CTD
TR	Thermistor chain
XB	XBT
XC	Expendable CTD

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UFLAG [4] Record update code (Uflag)

Code	Meaning
D	Delete this station from the file
R	Replace existing station with this one
S	Skip this station during update
U	Add this station to file during update

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