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Enum: ObservationType

Types of observational data collected in ocean carbon and acidification studies, as defined in OCADS controlled vocabulary hosted at https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/ocean-carbon-acidification-data-system/vocabularies/observation-types.html

URI: ObservationType

Permissible Values

Value Meaning Description
profile None Discrete water samples collected at specific ocean locations and depths, anal...
surface_underway None Continuous measurements of oceanographic variables at the ocean surface using...
time_series None Continuous measurements of oceanographic variables using autonomous or remote...
laboratory_experiments None Scientific investigations where researchers manipulate parameters of the carb...
mesocosms None Studies conducted in large, controlled outdoor tanks or enclosures that simul...
field_experiments None Studies involving the manipulation of total alkalinity and carbon dioxide lev...
natural_analogues None Studies utilizing natural gradients in carbonate chemistry and other relevant...
model_outputs None Outputs from mathematical models that simulate Earth system processes, used t...

Slots

Name Description
observation_type The type of observation / data submitted, multiple values are allowed of muli...

Identifier and Mapping Information

Schema Source

  • from schema: OAEDataManagementProtocol

LinkML Source

name: ObservationType
description: Types of observational data collected in ocean carbon and acidification
  studies, as defined in OCADS controlled vocabulary hosted at https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/ocean-carbon-acidification-data-system/vocabularies/observation-types.html
from_schema: OAEDataManagementProtocol
rank: 1000
permissible_values:
  profile:
    text: profile
    description: Discrete water samples collected at specific ocean locations and
      depths, analyzed for parameters like dissolved inorganic carbon, total alkalinity,
      dissolved oxygen, and nutrients. Can also refer to continuous measurements using
      autonomous sensors mounted on a CTD rosette.
  surface_underway:
    text: surface_underway
    description: Continuous measurements of oceanographic variables at the ocean surface
      using sensors, often in flow-through systems onboard research vessels or ships
      of opportunity, to obtain real-time information about the ocean's physical and
      chemical conditions, such as temperature, salinity, and fCO₂.
  time_series:
    text: time_series
    description: Continuous measurements of oceanographic variables using autonomous
      or remotely operated platforms, including time-series moorings, uncrewed surface
      vehicles (USVs, e.g., Saildrones), profiling floats (e.g., Argo), and autonomous
      underwater vehicles (AUVs, e.g., gliders).
  laboratory_experiments:
    text: laboratory_experiments
    description: Scientific investigations where researchers manipulate parameters
      of the carbonate system in laboratory aquariums to simulate future ocean alkalinity
      enhancement (OAE) conditions and observe the responses of selected marine organisms.
  mesocosms:
    text: mesocosms
    description: Studies conducted in large, controlled outdoor tanks or enclosures
      that simulate natural ocean conditions, allowing examination of multiple interacting
      factors affecting marine communities' responses to OAE, including physical processes
      and complex biological interactions.
  field_experiments:
    text: field_experiments
    description: Studies involving the manipulation of total alkalinity and carbon
      dioxide levels in seawater at natural coastal or offshore sites, followed by
      monitoring the responses of the surrounding marine ecosystem.
  natural_analogues:
    text: natural_analogues
    description: Studies utilizing natural gradients in carbonate chemistry and other
      relevant parameters to assess the sensitivity of ocean systems to future OAE
      conditions, evaluating marine species' and ecosystems' long-term acclimation
      and adaptation to enhanced total alkalinity.
  model_outputs:
    text: model_outputs
    description: Outputs from mathematical models that simulate Earth system processes,
      used to replicate real-world scenarios and assess the impacts of different policies
      related to ocean carbon and alkalinity.