Whale broad-scale distribution southeastern Bering Sea 2008, Friday, N.

Whale broad-scale distribution southeastern Bering Sea 2008, Friday, N.

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Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator:
Nancy Friday, Sue Moore, Phillip Clapham, Alex Zerbini, and Janice Waite
Originator: National Marine Fisheries Service
Publication_Date: Unpublished material
Title:
Whale broad-scale distribution southeastern Bering Sea 2008, Friday, N.
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: spreadsheet
Description:
Abstract:
As one component of the Bering Sea Integrated Ecosystem Research Program (BSIERP), three marine mammal observers conducted visual surveys along transect lines sampled during the AFSC/NOAA walleye pollock stock assessment cruise, from 1 June to 30 July 2008. Whale sightings included fin (78), humpback (47), minke (7), sei (1), gray (1), sperm (4), killer (35), and Baird’s beaked (2) as well as harbor (56) and Dall’s (172) porpoise. Data from this project will be combined with oceanographic and prey data to analyze habitat selection, submitted to project B92 (Top predator hotspot persistence), and used to investigate if cetacean sighting match predator-prey fields predicted by the FEAST model (M.47).
Purpose:
To estimate density and abundance of cetaceans in the survey area of the AFSC/NOAA walleye pollock (Theragra chalcogramma) acoustic stock assessment survey. We will also model cetacean distribution data and density estimates in terms of oceanographic and bathymetric variables and prey distribution and density to investigate cetacean habitat characteristics and to create predictive models of cetacean distribution. All analyses will focus on fin and humpback whales, but other cetaceans will be included as sample sizes permit.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 20080601
Ending_Date: 20080731
Currentness_Reference: ground condition
Status:
Progress: In work
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed
Spatial_Domain:
Description_of_Geographic_Extent:
The eastern Bering Sea shelf along the AFSC walleye pollock acoustic survey tracklines.
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: 178.00000
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -160.80000
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 62.30000
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 54.1000
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Theme_Keyword: line transect survey
Theme_Keyword: abundance estimation
Theme_Keyword: Baleen whales
Theme_Keyword: Toothed cetaceans
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Place_Keyword: Bering Sea
Temporal:
Temporal_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Temporal_Keyword: June 2008
Temporal_Keyword: July 2008
Temporal_Keyword: Summer 2008
Taxonomy:
Keywords/Taxon:
Taxonomic_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Taxonomic_Keywords: Orcinus orca
Taxonomic_Keywords: Berardius bairdii
Taxonomic_Keywords: Physeter macrocephalus
Taxonomic_Keywords: Phocoenoides dalli
Taxonomic_Keywords: Phocoena phocoena
Taxonomic_Keywords: Balaenoptera acutorostrata
Taxonomic_Keywords: Balaenoptera borealis
Taxonomic_Keywords: Balaenoptera physalus
Taxonomic_Keywords: Megaptera novaeangliae
Taxonomic_Keywords: Eschrichtius robustus
Taxonomic_Keywords: multiple species
Taxonomic_Keywords: animals
Taxonomic_Keywords: mammals
Taxonomic_Keywords: pinnipeds
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Kingdom
Taxon_Rank_Value: Animalia
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Phylum
Taxon_Rank_Value: Chordata
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Subphylum
Taxon_Rank_Value: Vertebrata
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Class
Taxon_Rank_Value: Mammalia
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Subclass
Taxon_Rank_Value: Theria
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Infraclass
Taxon_Rank_Value: Eutheria
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Order
Taxon_Rank_Value: Cetacea
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Suborder
Taxon_Rank_Value: Odontoceti
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Family
Taxon_Rank_Value: Delphinidae
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Genus
Taxon_Rank_Value: Orcinus
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
Taxon_Rank_Value: Orcinus orca
Applicable_Common_Name: killer whale
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Genus
Taxon_Rank_Value: Lagenorhynchus
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
Taxon_Rank_Value: Lagenorhynchus obliquidens
Applicable_Common_Name: Pacific white-sided dolphin
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Family
Taxon_Rank_Value: Ziphiidae
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Genus
Taxon_Rank_Value: Berardius
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
Taxon_Rank_Value: Berardius bairdii
Applicable_Common_Name: Baird's beaked whale
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Family
Taxon_Rank_Value: Physeteridae
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Genus
Taxon_Rank_Value: Physeter
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
Taxon_Rank_Value: Physeter macrocephalus
Applicable_Common_Name: sperm whale
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Family
Taxon_Rank_Value: Phocoenidae
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Genus
Taxon_Rank_Value: Phocoena
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
Taxon_Rank_Value: Phocoenoides dalli
Applicable_Common_Name: Dall's porpoise
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
Taxon_Rank_Value: Phocoena phocoena
Applicable_Common_Name: harbor porpoise
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Suborder
Taxon_Rank_Value: Mysticeti
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Family
Taxon_Rank_Value: Balaenopteridae
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Genus
Taxon_Rank_Value: Balaenoptera
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
Taxon_Rank_Value: Balaenoptera acutorostrata
Applicable_Common_Name: minke whale
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
Taxon_Rank_Value: Balaenoptera borealis
Applicable_Common_Name: sei whale
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
Taxon_Rank_Value: Balaenoptera physalus
Applicable_Common_Name: fin whale
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Genus
Taxon_Rank_Value: Megaptera
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
Taxon_Rank_Value: Megaptera novaeangliae
Applicable_Common_Name: humpback whale
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Family
Taxon_Rank_Value: Eschrichtiidae
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Genus
Taxon_Rank_Value: Eschrichtius
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
Taxon_Rank_Value: Eschrichtius robustus
Applicable_Common_Name: gray whale
Access_Constraints:
No restriction for accessing this dataset. Author requests notification when data are accessed.
Use_Constraints:
Must cite originator if used in publications, reports, presentations, etc. Author requests notification when data are used in publications, reports, presentations, etc.
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Nancy Friday
Contact_Organization: National Marine Mammal Laboratory
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical
Address: 7600 Sand Point Way NE
City: Seattle
State_or_Province: WA
Postal_Code: 98115
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 206-526-6266
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: nancy.friday@noaa.gov
Data_Set_Credit:
The funding was provided by NPRB as part of the BEST-BSIERP project to the Cetacean Ecology and Assessment Program, National Marine Mammal Laboratory, Alaska Fisheries Science Center, National Marine Fisheries Service, NOAA Fisheries. Sighting survey was conducted under MMPA Permit No. 782-1719.
Native_Data_Set_Environment:
BSIERP_B66_2008_Data_20090225.xls was produced using Microsoft Excel 2007 and saved in Excel 2003 format.
Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
Data was collected using the software WINCRUZ version 6.24 from 3 June to 6 July 2008 and version 8.03 from 11 to 30 July 2008 (<http://swfsc.noaa.gov/textblock.aspx?Division=PRD&ParentMenuId=147&id=1446>) and standard line transect protocols as described in Moore et al. 2002; Progress in Oceanography. Accuracy was ensured by reviewing and editing the data in the field on a daily basis. Post cruise processing included data extraction and errror checking using customized software (Paul Wade, National Marine Mammal Laboratory). Tracklines and sightings were plotted in ArcMap to check for accuracy.
Logical_Consistency_Report:
Survey data collected with Wincruz (Windows Real Time Sighting-Effort Event Logger developed by Robert Holland at Southwest Fisheries Science Center).
Completeness_Report:
Because of the change in WinCruz version during the cruise, sightings of pinnipeds and ships were not consistently recorded. In addition, they are not a target of this study and not used in the analysis. Therefore, these records were deleted.
Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report: Standard GPS was used for positional data.
Lineage:
Methodology:
Methodology_Type: Field
Methodology_Description:
Visual observation with 25x binoculars by primary obsevers and with 7X binoculars by data recorder according to standard line transect sampling methods.
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Merge daily data files from Wincruz (<http://swfsc.noaa.gov/uploadedFiles/Divisions/PRD/WinCruz.pdf>)
Process_Date: 200808
Process_Step:
Process_Description: Extract data with customized FORTRAN program (Paul Wade, NMML)
Process_Date: 20080917
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Process data with customized VBA program (Alex Zerbini, NMML) in preparation to import into program DISTANCE (Thomas, et al. 2008; URL).
Process_Date: Not complete
Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Indirect_Spatial_Reference: Data correspond to individual georeferenced points.
Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Point
Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Geographic:
Latitude_Resolution: 0
Longitude_Resolution: 0
Geographic_Coordinate_Units: Decimal degrees
Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: BSIERP_B66_2008_Data_20090225.xls
Entity_Type_Definition: Excel worksheet that contains survey effort and sighting data
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, BSIERP: B66 (NMML)
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Data Line
Attribute_Definition: Line number of data
Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Block Number
Attribute_Definition:
A number to distinguish survey area transects from transit transects
Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 1
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Block Area
Attribute_Definition: Area of blocks calculated in Arcmap
Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Number: Area calculated for each block
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: LegNumber
Attribute_Definition: Value assigned to a segment of the trackline
Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Leg Length
Attribute_Definition: Realized effort for each transect of the trackline
Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 192
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: nm
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: On/off
Attribute_Definition:
A label defining whether the transect leg occurred during on or off effort
Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: On
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Effort where On is on effort and off is off effort
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Off
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Effort where on is on effort and off is off effort
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Producer defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Event
Attribute_Definition:
A label identifying the type of event that the line of data represents, such as beginning of effort, sightings, environmental change, etc.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: B
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Begin effort marker
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:
Wincruz software developed at SWFSC by Robert Holland (<http://swfsc.noaa.gov/uploadedFiles/Divisions/PRD/WinCruz.pdf>)
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: R
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Resume effort marker
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:
Wincruz software developed at SWFSC by Robert Holland (<http://swfsc.noaa.gov/uploadedFiles/Divisions/PRD/WinCruz.pdf>)
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: E
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: End effort
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:
Wincruz software developed at SWFSC by Robert Holland (<http://swfsc.noaa.gov/uploadedFiles/Divisions/PRD/WinCruz.pdf>)
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: P
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Observer positions
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:
Wincruz software developed at SWFSC by Robert Holland (<http://swfsc.noaa.gov/uploadedFiles/Divisions/PRD/WinCruz.pdf>)
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: V
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Viewing conditions
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:
Wincruz software developed at SWFSC by Robert Holland (<http://swfsc.noaa.gov/uploadedFiles/Divisions/PRD/WinCruz.pdf>)
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: N
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Navigation information
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:
Wincruz software developed at SWFSC by Robert Holland (<http://swfsc.noaa.gov/uploadedFiles/Divisions/PRD/WinCruz.pdf>)
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: W
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Weather information
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:
Wincruz software developed at SWFSC by Robert Holland (<http://swfsc.noaa.gov/uploadedFiles/Divisions/PRD/WinCruz.pdf>)
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: C
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Comment string
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:
Wincruz software developed at SWFSC by Robert Holland (<http://swfsc.noaa.gov/uploadedFiles/Divisions/PRD/WinCruz.pdf>)
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: S
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Cetacean sighting
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:
Wincruz software developed at SWFSC by Robert Holland (<http://swfsc.noaa.gov/uploadedFiles/Divisions/PRD/WinCruz.pdf>)
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: s
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Resighting information
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:
Wincruz software developed at SWFSC by Robert Holland (<http://swfsc.noaa.gov/uploadedFiles/Divisions/PRD/WinCruz.pdf>)
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: t
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Leg number information
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:
Changed from original Wincruz code by Alex Zerbini for BSIERP survey purposes
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: *
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Two minute marker
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:
Wincruz software developed at SWFSC by Robert Holland (<http://swfsc.noaa.gov/uploadedFiles/Divisions/PRD/WinCruz.pdf>)
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Time
Attribute_Definition: Time of day that even occurred in Alaska Standard Time
Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 00:00:00
Range_Domain_Maximum: 23:59:59
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: second
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Date
Attribute_Definition: The date of data collection
Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 20070603
Range_Domain_Maximum: 20070730
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: day
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Latitude
Attribute_Definition:
Latitude in degrees decimal minutes as captured by the survey program Wincruz
Attribute_Definition_Source: Wincruz
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: -90.0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 90.0
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Degree decimal minute: N54:24.17
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Longitude
Attribute_Definition:
Longitude in degrees decimal minutes as captured by survey program Wincruz
Attribute_Definition_Source: Wincruz
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: -180.0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 180.0
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Degree decimal minutes: W166:31.20
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: D Latitude
Attribute_Definition: Latitude converted to decimal degrees
Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: -90.000
Range_Domain_Maximum: 90.000
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Decimal degrees
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: D Longitude
Attribute_Definition: Longitude converted to decimal degrees
Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: -180.000
Range_Domain_Maximum: 180.000
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Decimal degrees
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Distance traveled
Attribute_Definition:
The distance calculated from the previous data entry during "on effort" survey. No calculations made when off effort.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: infinity
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: nm
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Beaufort
Attribute_Definition: The Beaufort scale determined by the observers on watch
Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 12
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Beaufort scale
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Swell Height
Attribute_Definition:
The height of the swell, estimated by observers with reference to the ship personnel
Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 40
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: feet
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Swell Direction
Attribute_Definition:
The direction of the swell estimated by the observers using the compass repeater (true bearing as opposed to magnetic)
Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 359
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: degree relative to true N
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Temperature
Attribute_Definition: ??
Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Wind Speed
Attribute_Definition:
The speed of the wind estimated by the observers with reference to the ship personnel
Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 100
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: knots
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Course
Attribute_Definition: The direction of the ships heading obtained from the GPS
Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 359
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: degree relative to true N
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Speed
Attribute_Definition: The speed of the ship obtained from the GPS
Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 20
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: knots
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Weather
Attribute_Definition:
A value determined by the observers to indicate whether there was rain, fog, rain & fog, or no rain or fog
Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: None (no rain, fog, or haze)
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Wincruz program
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 2
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Fog (weather determination)
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Wincruz program
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 3
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Rain (weather determination)
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Wincruz program
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 4
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Both rain and fog (weather determination)
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Wincruz program
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 5
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Haze (weather determination)
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Wincruz program
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Horiz sun
Attribute_Definition:
An estimate of the horizontal angle of the sun from 1 - 12, like hours on a clock relative to the ship with 12 dead ahead on the bow
Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 1
Range_Domain_Maximum: 12
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: hours on the clock relative to ship's bow
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Vert sun
Attribute_Definition:
An estimate of the vertical angle of the sun, with the sun's position seen as the hours on a clock from 12 to 3 where 12 is straight overhead and 3 is on the horizon.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 3
Range_Domain_Maximum: 12
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: integer
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Wind dir
Attribute_Definition:
An esimate of the direction of the wind relative to true north made by observers with reference to the compass repeater (true direction as opposed to magnetic).
Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 359
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: degree relative to true N
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Visibility
Attribute_Definition:
An assessment of how far observers can see from the ship taking haze and fog into account.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 7.0
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: mile
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Sighting number
Attribute_Definition:
A number sequentially assigned to a sighting thoughout the survey by WinCruz.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Observer
Attribute_Definition: The code number of the observer who made a sighting.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: Observer numbers
Codeset_Source: Established at SWFSC and added at NMML when necessary
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Cue
Attribute_Definition:
The cue an observer used to make a sighting, such as blow, body or splash
Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Bird: cue that observer used for sighting
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: SWFSC line transcect Wincruz
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 2
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Splash: cue that observer used for sighting
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: SWFSC line transect program Wincruz
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 3
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: marine mammal: cue that observer used for sighting
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: SWFSC line transect program Wincruz
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 4
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Ship: cue that observer used for sighting
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: SWFSC line transect program Wincruz
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 5
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Unknown cue
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: SWFSC line transect program Wincruz
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 6
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Blow: cue that observer used for sighting
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: SWFSC line transect program Wincruz
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Method
Attribute_Definition:
Sighting method used at time of sighting, such as 25x or 7x binoculars or naked eye.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 2
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Sighting method: 7x binoculars
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: SWFSC line transect program Wincruz
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 4
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: sighting method: 25x binoculars
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: SWFSC line transect program Wincruz
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Sighting method: naked eye
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: SWFSC line transect program Wincruz
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Angle
Attribute_Definition:
The angle to the sighting relative to the bow of the ship (0 deg).
Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 359
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: degree relative to ship's bow
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Reticle
Attribute_Definition:
The number of reticles on the binocular lense; measured from the horizon to the position of the sighting.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 20
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: reticles
Attribute_Measurement_Resolution: 0.1
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Radial distance
Attribute_Definition:
The radial distance from the ship to the sighting calculated from the angle and reticle readings.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 7
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: nm
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: MM course
Attribute_Definition:
The swimming direction of the animal in relation to the heading of the ship (straight ahead is 0).
Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 359
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: degree relative to ship's bow
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: MM speed
Attribute_Definition: The estimated travel speed of the animal.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: infinity
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: miles/hr
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Species code
Attribute_Definition: The species code
Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name: Species code
Codeset_Source: Established number codes assigned to cetacean species
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Species
Attribute_Definition: The genus and species name of the sighting
Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Genus and species name of sighted animal
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Best SS
Attribute_Definition: The best estimation of the group size.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 1
Range_Domain_Maximum: infinity
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: animal
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: High SS
Attribute_Definition: The highest possible count of group size.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 1
Range_Domain_Maximum: infinity
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: animal
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Low SS
Attribute_Definition: The lowest possible count of the group size.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Alex Zerbini, NMML, AFSC, NOAA Fisheries
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 1
Range_Domain_Maximum: infinity
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: animal
Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: North Pacific Research Board
Contact_Person: Igor Katrayev
Contact_Position: Data Systems Manager
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical
Address: 1007W 3rd Ave
Address: Ste 100
City: Anchorage
State_or_Province: AK
Postal_Code: 99501
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 1-907-644-6700
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 1-907-644-6711
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 1-907-644-6780
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: admin@nprb.org
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: igor.katrayev@nprb.org
Distribution_Liability:
No warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the accuracy or utility of the data, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. This disclaimer applies both to individual use of the data and aggregate use with other data. It is strongly recommended that careful attention be paid to the contents of the metadata file associated with the data. The NPRB shall not be held liable for improper or incorrect use of the data described and/or contained herein.
Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20081209
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: North Pacific Research Board
Contact_Person: Igor Katrayev
Contact_Position: Data Systems Manager
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical
Address: 1007W 3rd Ave
Address: Ste 100
City: Anchorage
State_or_Province: AK
Postal_Code: 99501
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 1-907-644-6700
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 1-907-644-6711
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 1-907-644-6780
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: admin@nprb.org
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: igor.katrayev@nprb.org
Metadata_Standard_Name:
FGDC Biological Data Profile of the Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001.1-1999
Metadata_Access_Constraints: None
Metadata_Use_Constraints: None
Metadata_Security_Information:
Metadata_Security_Classification_System: None
Metadata_Security_Classification: Unclassified
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