| cruise |
Cruise |
A method for performing a cruise action. |
| dataRetrieval |
Data retrieval |
A method for retrieving data from a datalogger deployed at a monitoring site. |
| derivation |
Derivation |
A method for creating results by deriving them from other results. |
| equipmentDeployment |
Equipment deployment |
A method for deploying a piece of equipment that will not make observations at a sampling feature. |
| equipmentMaintenance |
Equipment maintenance |
A method for performing periodic upkeep or servicing of field or laboratory equipment. Maintenance may be performed in the field, in a laboratory, or at a factory maintenance center. |
| equipmentProgramming |
Equipment programming |
A method for creating or modifying the data collection program running on a datalogger or other equipment deployed at a monitoring site. |
| equipmentRetrieval |
Equipment retrieval |
A method for retrieving equipment from a sampling feature at which or on which it was deployed. |
| estimation |
Estimation |
A method for creating results by estimation or professional judgement. |
| expedition |
Expedition |
A method for performing an expedition action. |
| fieldActivity |
Field activity |
A method for performing an activity in the field at or on a sampling feature. |
| genericNonObservation |
Generic non-observation |
A method for completing a non-specific action that does not produce a result. |
| instrumentCalibration |
Instrument calibration |
A method for calibrating an instrument either in the field or in the laboratory. |
| instrumentContinuingCalibrationVerification |
Instrument Continuing Calibration Verification |
A method for verifying the instrument or meter calibration by measuring a calibration standard of known value as if it were a sample and comparing the measured result to the calibration acceptance criteria listed in the Standard Operating Procedure. |
| instrumentDeployment |
Instrument deployment |
A method for deploying an instrument to make observations at a sampling feature. |
| instrumentRetrieval |
Instrument retrieval |
A method for retrieving or recovering an instrument that has been deployed at a smpling feature. |
| observation |
Observation |
A method for creating observation results. This term should be used when a Result is generated but the more specific terms of Instrument deployment or Specimen analysis are not applicable. |
| simulation |
Simulation |
A method for creating results by running a simulation model. |
| siteVisit |
Site visit |
A method for performing a site visit action. |
| specimenAnalysis |
Specimen analysis |
A method for ex situ analysis of a specimen using an instrument, typically in a laboratory, for the purpose of measuring properties of a specimen. |
| specimenCollection |
Specimen collection |
A method for collecting a specimen for ex situ analysis. |
| specimenFractionation |
Specimen fractionation |
A method for separating a specimen into multiple different fractions or size classes. |
| specimenPreparation |
Specimen preparation |
A method for processing a specimen collected in the field to produce a sample suitable for analysis using a particular analytical procedure. |
| specimenPreservation |
Specimen preservation |
A method for preserving a specimen either in the field or in a laboratory prior to ex situ analysis. |
| submersibleLaunch |
Submersible launch |
A method for launching a submersible from a vessel or ship. |
| unknown |
Unknown |
The method type is unknown. |