[Babase] Susan's attention

Jeanne Altmann babase@www.eco.princeton.edu
Tue, 08 Feb 2005 09:30:26 -0500


Susan,
The proposed changes in cycles involve recording observation gaps for the 
first time.  You and I have talked for a while about needing such 
documentation, and this will not replace that but it does involve 
designating gaps in cycle records through the SERIES designation.  This 
became necessary for creating and using cycle data without high chance of 
errors and need for external (me) information.  I think that we are at the 
point where we need to make some other decisions and documentation about 
gaps/variable data periods for use by both labs and new folks in both labs.

Also, I note that the BABASE manual is in great need of revision as the 
Monitoring Guide was and again, the time is probably as close to now as 
possible with 2 BABASE sites and 2 new BABASE people; perhaps we can talk 
soon about the best strategy and timing.

jeanne