[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