The oceanographic database accepts data from different observation types - high resolution CTD, discrete water samples, thermosalinograph/ferry box, moorings and XBT data for a number of parameters:
Temperature, Salinity, Oxygen, total Phosphorus, Phosphate, total Nitrogen, Nitrate, Nitrite, Ammonium, Silicate, Hydrogen Sulphide, pH, Alkalinity and Chlorophyll a
A completed Cruise Summary Report (CSR) for each cruise is recommended.
The ICES Data and Information Group (DIG) has developed a set of data type guidelines to assist those involved in the collection, processing, quality control and exchange of various types of physical oceanographic data.
