CTD data collection on Northeast Fisheries Science Center cruises: standard operating procedures

Standard operating procedures for the collection of hydrographic data and the maintenance of CTD systems on Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC) cruises are presented. The intent of this document is to formalize the instructions that are routinely provided to sea-going personnel. Descriptions of the instruments, modes of operations, and software applications are included. More concise, step-wise instructions for easy reference at sea are provided in various appendices. This document will require updating on a routine basis as instrument and computer technologies evolove. by Maureen H. Taylor and Cristina Bascuñán "August 2000." System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Includes bibliographical references. 2000 NMFS (National Marine Fisheries Service) NEFSC (Northeast Fisheries Science Center) Library Public Domain 1862