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    • Individual animals and other data collected using visual observations and other instruments from AIRCRAFT in the Arctic Ocean from 1979-08-02 to 1982-10-18 (NCEI Accession 8400149)

    Metadata Updated: July 28, 2023

    Individual animals and other data were collected using visual observations and other instruments in the Arctic Ocean by AIRCRAFT. Data were collected from 02 August 1979 to 18 October 1982 by the US Navy; Naval Ocean Systems Command.

    Data has been processed by NODC to the NODC standard Marine Mammal Sighting and Census (F127) format.

    The F127 format is used for data from field observations of marine animals. Data may be reported either for individual, random sightings or for sightings made as part of systematic ship or aircraft surveys along specified tracks. These data provide information on animal population densities and distributions, activities, migratory routes and breeding locales. Cruise or survey information, start and end positions, start and end times, and platform speed, direction, and altitude are reported for each observation or series of observations. Position, date and time are reported for each sighting location, along with a code indicating presence or absence of animals and, if present, their distance to the observer, shoreline, and ice edge and heading direction. For each sighting location, animal sighting data are reported by species for all observed species. Species identification, total number of individuals, and counts by age group (adults, subadults, juveniles, unknown) may be reported in summary for all animals sighted or by subgroups distinguished by sex, behavior, markings, or other characteristics. A text record is available for comments.

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    Metadata Date 2023-02-10T19:26:47Z
    Metadata Created Date December 4, 2020
    Metadata Updated Date July 28, 2023
    Reference Date(s) October 24, 2003 (publication), February 10, 2023 (revision)
    Frequency Of Update asNeeded

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    Harvested from NOAA/NESDIS/ncei/accessions

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    Resource Type Dataset
    Metadata Date 2023-02-10T19:26:47Z
    Metadata Created Date December 4, 2020
    Metadata Updated Date July 28, 2023
    Reference Date(s) October 24, 2003 (publication), February 10, 2023 (revision)
    Responsible Party (Point of Contact)
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    Guid gov.noaa.nodc:8400149
    Access Constraints Cite as: US Navy > Naval Ocean Systems Command (2003). Individual animals and other data collected using visual observations and other instruments from AIRCRAFT in the Arctic Ocean from 1979-08-02 to 1982-10-18 (NCEI Accession 8400149). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/8400149. Accessed [date]., Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose.
    Bbox East Long -133.48
    Bbox North Lat 74.22
    Bbox South Lat 57.87
    Bbox West Long -172.35
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    Frequency Of Update asNeeded
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    Harvest Source Id c084a438-6f6b-470d-93e0-16aeddb9f513
    Harvest Source Title NOAA/NESDIS/ncei/accessions
    Licence accessLevel: Public
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    Metadata Language eng
    Metadata Type geospatial
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    Spatial Data Service Type
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    Temporal Extent Begin 1979-08-02
    Temporal Extent End 1982-10-18

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