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2013 Joint U.S.-Canada Integrated Acoustic and Trawl Survey of Pacific Hake and Pacific Sardine (SaKe 2015) (SH1507, EK60)


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        abstract:  The 2015 SaKe survey will span the west coasts of the U.S. and Canada from approximately lat 32.8°N (San Diego) to approximately lat 54.65°N (Dixon Entrance, Canada). Eastern and western extents will primarily range from the 20-m isobath or as close to shore as is safely navigable, to either the 1,500-m isobath or a point 35 nmi west of the inshore waypoint, whichever is farther offshore. The primary goal of the survey is to estimate the biomasses, distributions, and biological compositions of populations of Pacific hake and CPS using data from an integrated acoustic and trawl survey off the west coasts of the U.S. and Canada from approximately San Diego, California (lat 32°48.02’N) to the Dixon Entrance, Canada (lat 54°39.00’N). Besides Pacific sardine, the other CPS of interest for the SWFSC are those comprised in the Pacific Fisheries Management Council Fisheries Management Plan (PFMC, 2011) including: Northern anchovy (Engraulis mordax), Pacific Mackerel (Scomber japonicus), Jack Mackerel (Trachurus symmetricus). The NWFSC and SWFSC are interested in all species of euphausiids found within the U.S.’ West Coast EEZ. The current sampling resolution will probably not allow for a comprehensive assessment of all anchovy sub-populations. In particular, those residing in the Southern California Bight and off the Columbia River plume might require additional effort given their patchy distribution. SaKe 2015 will continue to monitor the populations of Ecosystem Component Species (ECS; PFMC, 2011), in particular Pacific Herring (Clupea pallasii). Continuously sample multi-frequency acoustic backscatter data using the ship’s Simrad EK60 scientific echosounder system. These data will be used to estimate the distributions and abundances of hake and the CPS assemblage. Conduct daytime trawling to classify observed backscatter layers to species and size composition and to collect specimens of hake and other organisms. Conduct nighttime (i.e., between sunset and sunrise) surface trawling to collect specimens of coastal pelagic fishes (CPS) and other organisms. These data will be used to classify CPS backscatter to species and their size distributions. Nighttime sampling operations will conclude in time for the ship to resume running east-west acoustic transects by sunrise. Image fish using a portable X-radiograph machine for the purpose of target strength modeling and estimation. Collect a variety of other acoustic, biological, and oceanographic samples relevant to hake and CPS distributions. These data are vital for the surveys and assessments of hake and CPS. Continuously sample sea-surface temperature, salinity, and chlorophyll-a using the ship’s thermosalinograph and fluorometer. These data will be used to estimate the physical oceanographic habitats for each target species. Continuously sample air temperature, barometric pressure, and wind speed and direction using the ship’s integrated weather station. Continuously sample pelagic fish eggs using the Continuous Underway Fish Egg Sampler (CUFES). The data will be used to estimate the distributions and abundances of spawning hake, and multiple CPS. Sample profiles of temperature and salinity using a combination of an underway conductivity-temperature-depth (CTD) system during the day or a standard CTD system with water-sampling rosette and other instruments at nighttime stations, as time allows. Sample plankton using a Vertical Ring Net net at nighttime stations, as time allows. These data will be used to estimate the distribution and abundance of ichthyoplankton and zooplankton species. Continuously sample multi-frequency acoustic backscatter data using the ship’s Simrad ME70 multibeam echosounder system, synchronized and configured to not interfere with the EK60s. Optically verify CPS backscatter while underway conducting acoustic transects, using a cast stereo camera system. Optically observe fish behavior inside nighttime trawls using cameras and lights mounted inside the net.
        purpose:  The 2015 joint U.S.-Canada integrated acoustic and trawl survey of Pacific hake (Merluccius productus), Pacific sardine (Sardinops sagax) and Coastal Pelagic Fishes (CPS), hereafter 2015 SaKe survey, assesses the biomasses, distributions, and biological compositions of hake, sardine, and other Coastal Pelagic Species (CPS) populations in U.S. and Canadian waters off the Pacific coast. Scientists from Pacific Biological Lab of DFO, Canada on board the Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) W. E. Ricker also jointly participated in the Pacific hake survey. However, only data collected on board the US Ship FSV Bell Shimada are included in this package.
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                temporalElement:  (EX_TemporalExtent)
                    extent:
                      TimeInstant:
                        timePosition:  2015-06-19
            levelDescription:  (MD_ScopeDescription)
                other:  Instrument calibration information
        lineage:  (LI_Lineage)
            statement:  Calibrated w/ calibration data
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    dataQualityInfo:  (DQ_DataQuality)
        scope:  (DQ_Scope)
            level:  (MD_ScopeCode) series
        report:  (DQ_AbsoluteExternalPositionalAccuracy)
            nameOfMeasure:  Horizontal Positional Accuracy
            result:  (DQ_ConformanceResult)
                specification: (inapplicable)
                explanation:  Positional accuracy dependent on navigation GPS, ship motion correction, and sound velocity profile accuracy.
                pass:  true
        report:  (DQ_AbsoluteExternalPositionalAccuracy)
            nameOfMeasure:  Vertical Positional Accuracy
            result:  (DQ_ConformanceResult)
                specification: (inapplicable)
                explanation:  Vertical accuracy is dependent on navigation GPS and ship motion corrections.
                pass:  true
        lineage:  (LI_Lineage)
            processStep:  (LI_ProcessStep)
                description:  Raw unprocessed data files
                dateTime:
                  DateTime:  2015-06-19T23:09:39
                processor:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                    individualName:  Juan Zwolinski
                    organisationName:  UCSC NOAA/NMFS/SWFSC
                    positionName:  Biologist
                    contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                        phone:  (CI_Telephone)
                            voice:  858-546-5654
                        address:  (CI_Address)
                            deliveryPoint:  8901 La Jolla Shores Drive
                            city:  La Jolla
                            administrativeArea:  CA
                            postalCode:  92037
                            country:  USA
                            electronicMailAddress:  juan.zwolinski@noaa.gov
                    role:  (CI_RoleCode) principalInvestigator
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    dataQualityInfo:  (DQ_DataQuality)
        scope:  (DQ_Scope)
            level:  (MD_ScopeCode) series
        lineage:  (LI_Lineage)
            statement:  Canadian Ship CCCS W. E. Ricker also joined the research cruise coordinated witht he NWFSC but their data are not included here
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    acquisitionInformation:  (MI_AcquisitionInformation)
        instrument:  (MI_Instrument)
            citation:  (CI_Citation)
                title:  Simrad EK60 Echosounder
                date: (inapplicable)
                identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                    code:  EK60
                citedResponsibleParty:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                    organisationName:  Simrad - Kongsberg Maritime AS
                    contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                        phone:  (CI_Telephone)
                            voice:  +47 3303 4000 (Norway)
                            facsimile:  +47 3304 2987 (Norway)
                        address:  (CI_Address)
                            deliveryPoint:  P.O. Box 111
                            deliveryPoint:  Strandpromenaden 50
                            city:  Horten
                            postalCode:  3191
                            country:  Norway
                            electronicMailAddress:  contact@simrad.com
                    role:  (CI_RoleCode) resourceProvider
            identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                code:  Simrad EK60
            type:  singlebeam
            description:  The Simrad EK60 Scientific Sounder system is a new generation fishery researchtool, based on experience from the EK500. The new electronic hardware is combined with up to date PC processing and Windows operation. The EK60 provides facilities for accurate echo sounding, data storage, data analysis and reporting results. The system communication is through Ethernet, which gives flexibility in the location of the EK60 system units and allows easy access to data from other instruments or stations on a vessel network. A post processing software, BI60, is also included in the EK60 system.
        operation:  (MI_Operation)
            identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                code:  SH1507_EK60
            status:  (MD_ProgressCode) completed
            parentOperation: (inapplicable)
        platform:  (MI_Platform)
            citation:  (CI_Citation)
                title:  NOAA Ship Bell M. Shimada (R227)
                date: (inapplicable)
            identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                code:  Bell M. Shimada (SH)
            description:  The fourth vessel of its kind, Bell M. Shimada offers fisheries scientists the ability to monitor fish populations without altering their behavior, allowing them to collect data with unprecedented accuracy. With better data, biologists and oceanographers can help managers make better management decisions. In the Pacific, Bell M. Shimada will help scientists gain valuable insight into the California Current Large Marine Ecosystem, a globally–significant natural resource that stretches from Baja California to British Columbia. Two scientists at the Center recently described some of the way in which this vessel will enhance existing or open opportunities for new research projects.
            sponsor:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                organisationName:  DOC/NOAA/OMAO/MOC-A > Marine Operations Center - Atlantic, NOAA Marine Operations, NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
                contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                    phone:  (CI_Telephone)
                        facsimile:  757-441-6495
                    address:  (CI_Address)
                        deliveryPoint:  NOAA/OMAO/MOC-A
                        deliveryPoint:  439 West York Street
                        city:  Norfolk
                        administrativeArea:  VA
                        postalCode:  23510-1145
                        country:  USA
                        electronicMailAddress:  David.A.Score@noaa.gov
                    onlineResource:  (CI_OnlineResource)
                        linkage: http://www.moc.noaa.gov/MOC-A/index.html
                        name:  Marine Operations Center - Atlantic
                        description:  NOAA Marine Operations Center-Atlantic (MOC-A) serves as a homeport for one NOAA survey ship and provides administrative, engineering, maintenance and logistical support to NOAA's Atlantic fleet.
                        function:  (CI_OnLineFunctionCode) information
                role:  (CI_RoleCode) pointOfContact
            sponsor:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                organisationName:  NOAA NMFS Southeast Fisheries Science Center
                contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                    phone:  (CI_Telephone)
                        voice:  305-361-4200
                    address:  (CI_Address)
                        deliveryPoint:  75 Virginia Beach Dr.
                        city:  Miami
                        administrativeArea:  FL
                        postalCode:  33149
                        country:  USA
                        electronicMailAddress:
                role:  (CI_RoleCode) pointOfContact
            instrument:  (MI_Instrument)
                citation:  (CI_Citation)
                    title:  Simrad ME70 Echosounder
                    date: (inapplicable)
                    identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                        code:  ME70
                    citedResponsibleParty:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                        organisationName:  Simrad - Kongsberg Maritime AS
                        contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                            phone:  (CI_Telephone)
                                voice:  +47 3303 4000 (Norway)
                                facsimile:  +47 3304 2987 (Norway)
                            address:  (CI_Address)
                                deliveryPoint:  P.O. Box 111
                                deliveryPoint:  Strandpromenaden 50
                                city:  Horten
                                postalCode:  3191
                                country:  Norway
                                electronicMailAddress:  contact@simrad.com
                            onlineResource:  (CI_OnlineResource)
                                linkage: http://www.simrad.com/www/01/nokbg0240.nsf/AllWeb/96CD4279D3997892C125719A003A3862?OpenDocument
                                name:  ME70 documentation
                                description:  Information on the Simrad ME70 inculding file format information
                                function:  (CI_OnLineFunctionCode) information
                        role:  (CI_RoleCode) resourceProvider
                identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                    code:  Simrad ME70
                type:  multibeam
                description:  The Simrad ME70 is a high resolution scientific multibeam echo sounder with very low sidelobe levels. It is dedicated for collection of data in the water column. The multibeam echo sounder combines the large and flexible sampling volume of the multibeam swath with the accuracy of the quantitative scientific echo sounder. A bathymetric option is also available to provide a high resolution seabed mapping capability, and the possibility to study the fish habitat.
            instrument:  (MI_Instrument)
                citation:  (CI_Citation)
                    title:  Simrad EK60 Echosounder
                    date: (inapplicable)
                    identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                        code:  EK60
                    citedResponsibleParty:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                        organisationName:  Simrad - Kongsberg Maritime AS
                        contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                            phone:  (CI_Telephone)
                                voice:  +47 3303 4000 (Norway)
                                facsimile:  +47 3304 2987 (Norway)
                            address:  (CI_Address)
                                deliveryPoint:  P.O. Box 111
                                deliveryPoint:  Strandpromenaden 50
                                city:  Horten
                                postalCode:  3191
                                country:  Norway
                                electronicMailAddress:  contact@simrad.com
                            onlineResource:  (CI_OnlineResource)
                                linkage: http://www.simrad.com/www/01/nokbg0240.nsf/AllWeb/A25148D8E9F00D0DC12570DE0050A7CB?OpenDocument
                                name:  Simrad EK60 Scientific echo sounder
                                description:  Information on the Simrad EK60 including file format documentation.
                                function:  (CI_OnLineFunctionCode) information
                        role:  (CI_RoleCode) resourceProvider
                identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                    code:  Simrad EK60
                type:  singlebeam
                description:  The Simrad EK60 Scientific Sounder system is a new generation fishery researchtool, based on experience from the EK500. The new electronic hardware is combined with up to date PC processing and Windows operation. The EK60 provides facilities for accurate echo sounding, data storage, data analysis and reporting results. The system communication is through Ethernet, which gives flexibility in the location of the EK60 system units and allows easy access to data from other instruments or stations on a vessel network. A post processing software, BI60, is also included in the EK60 system.
            instrument:  (MI_Instrument)
                citation:  (CI_Citation)
                    title:  Simrad ES60 Echosounder
                    date: (inapplicable)
                    identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                        code:  ES60
                    citedResponsibleParty:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                        organisationName:  Simrad - Kongsberg Maritime AS
                        contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                            phone:  (CI_Telephone)
                                voice:  +47 3303 4000 (Norway)
                                facsimile:  +47 3304 2987 (Norway)
                            address:  (CI_Address)
                                deliveryPoint:  P.O. Box 111
                                deliveryPoint:  Strandpromenaden 50
                                city:  Horten
                                postalCode:  3191
                                country:  Norway
                                electronicMailAddress:  contact@simrad.com
                            onlineResource:  (CI_OnlineResource)
                                linkage: https://www.simrad.online/ek60/ref_english/default.htm
                                name:  Simrad EK60 information
                                description:  Information on the Simrad ES60 including file format documentation.
                                function:  (CI_OnLineFunctionCode) information
                        role:  (CI_RoleCode) resourceProvider
                identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                    code:  Simrad ES60
                type:  singlebeam
                description:  The Simrad ES60 is an echo sounder capable of single, dual or split beam configurations. It is designed as a professional fish finder for fishing vessels and for fisheries surveys onboard research vessels. It can operate four echo sounder frequencies simultaneously ranging from 12 to 200 kHz, which allows it to both locate and identify separate fish species. Real time echo integration and target strength analysis in an unlimited number of layers is provided as well as storage of raw data for replay or analysis in post-processing software packages.
            instrument:  (MI_Instrument)
                citation:  (CI_Citation)
                    title:  Furuno FE700 Echosounder
                    date: (unknown)
                    identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                        code:  Furuno FE700
                    citedResponsibleParty:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                        organisationName:  Furuno U.S.A., Inc.
                        contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                            phone:  (CI_Telephone)
                                voice:  360-834-9300
                                facsimile:  360-834-9400
                            address:  (CI_Address)
                                deliveryPoint:  4400 N.W. Pacific Rim Boulevard
                                city:  Camas
                                administrativeArea:  WA
                                postalCode:  98607
                                country:  USA
                            onlineResource:  (CI_OnlineResource)
                                linkage: http://www.furunousa.com/products/productdetail.aspx?product=FE700&category=Products+%3A+Depth+%26+Fish+Finders+%3A+IMO+Echo+Sounders
                                name:  Furuno FE700 documentation
                                description:  Information on the Furuno FE700
                                function:  (CI_OnLineFunctionCode) information
                        role:  (CI_RoleCode) resourceProvider
                identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                    code:  Furuno FE700
                type:  Position
                description:  The FE-700 is a result of over 50 years of Furuno's vast range of experience and advanced microelectronics technology fields in developing echo sounders, sonars, and underwater application equipment and systems. This echo sounder is a breakthrough over the conventional paper eating sounders; there are no consumable items. The purpose of the echo sounder is to provide safe navigation by detecting the clearance below the ship (particularly in shallow waters) as required on the SOLAS Convention ships by the new IMO standards.
            instrument:  (MI_Instrument)
                citation:  (CI_Citation)
                    title:  Sea-Bird SBE 9
                    date: (unknown)
                    identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                        code:  Sea-Bird SBE 9
                    citedResponsibleParty:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                        organisationName:  Sea-Bird Electronics, Inc.
                        contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                            phone:  (CI_Telephone)
                                voice:  425-643-9866
                                facsimile:  425-643-9954
                            address:  (CI_Address)
                                deliveryPoint:  13431 NE 20th Street
                                city:  Bellevue
                                administrativeArea:  WA
                                postalCode:  98005
                                country:  USA
                                electronicMailAddress:  seabird@seabird.com
                            onlineResource:  (CI_OnlineResource)
                                linkage: http://www.comm-tec.com/prods/mfgs/SBE/manuals_pdf/SBE9PLUS_005.pdf
                                name:  Sea-Bird SBE 9 documentation
                                description:  Information on the Sea-Bird SBE 9
                                function:  (CI_OnLineFunctionCode) information
                        role:  (CI_RoleCode) resourceProvider
                identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                    code:  Sea-Bird SBE 9
                type:
                  Anchor:  https://www.rvdata.us/voc/devicetype/ctd ctd
            instrument:  (MI_Instrument)
                citation:  (CI_Citation)
                    title:  Applanix POS/MV 320
                    date: (unknown)
                    identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                        code:  POS/MV 320
                    citedResponsibleParty:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                        organisationName:  Applanix Corporation
                        contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                            phone:  (CI_Telephone)
                                voice:  289-695-6000
                                facsimile:  905-709-6027
                            address:  (CI_Address)
                                deliveryPoint:  85 Leek Crescent
                                city:  Richmond Hill
                                administrativeArea:  Ontario
                                postalCode:  L4B3B3
                                country:  Canada
                                electronicMailAddress:  marine@applanix.com
                            onlineResource:  (CI_OnlineResource)
                                linkage: http://www.applanix.com/products/marine.html
                                name:  POS/MV 320
                                description:  POS/MV 320 information
                                function:  (CI_OnLineFunctionCode) information
                        role:  (CI_RoleCode) resourceProvider
                identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                    code:  POS/MV 320
                type:  Attitude, Heading, Heave, Position, Velocity
                description:  POS MV 320 is a tightly-coupled systems using Applanix' unique approach to Inertially-Aided Real-Time Kinematic (IARTK) technology. The user-friendly, turnkey system provides accurate attitude, heading, heave, position, and velocity data, representing the latest in state-of-the-art inertial/GPS technology. The system maintains positioning accuracy under the most demanding conditions, regardless of vessel dynamics..
            instrument:  (MI_Instrument)
                citation:  (CI_Citation)
                    title:  Eppley Precision Infrared Radiometer
                    date: (unknown)
                    identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                        code:  Eppley PIR
                    citedResponsibleParty:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                        organisationName:  The Eppley Laboratory, Inc.
                        contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                            phone:  (CI_Telephone)
                                voice:  401-847-1020
                                facsimile:  401-847-1031
                            address:  (CI_Address)
                                deliveryPoint:  12 Sheffield Avenue
                                deliveryPoint:  P.O. Box 419
                                city:  Newport
                                administrativeArea:  RI
                                postalCode:  02840
                                country:  USA
                                electronicMailAddress:  info@eppleylab.com
                            onlineResource:  (CI_OnlineResource)
                                linkage: http://www.eppleylab.com/instrumentation/precision_infrared_radiometer.htm
                                name:  Eppley PIR
                                description:  Eppley PIR information
                                function:  (CI_OnLineFunctionCode) information
                        role:  (CI_RoleCode) resourceProvider
                identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                    code:  Eppley PIR
                type:  Terrestrial Radiation
                description:  The Precision Infrared Radiometer, Pyrgeometer, is intended for unidirectional operation in the measurement, separately, of incoming or outgoing terrestrial radiation as distinct from net long-wave flux.
            instrument:  (MI_Instrument)
                citation:  (CI_Citation)
                    title:  Sea-Bird Electronics SeaCat 21 Thermosalinograph Sensor
                    date: (unknown)
                    identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                        code:  SBE SeaCat 21
                    citedResponsibleParty:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                        organisationName:  Sea-Bird Electronics, Inc.
                        contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                            phone:  (CI_Telephone)
                                voice:  425-643-9866
                                facsimile:  425-643-9954
                            address:  (CI_Address)
                                deliveryPoint:  13431 NE 20th Street
                                city:  Bellevue
                                administrativeArea:  WA
                                postalCode:  98005
                                country:  USA
                                electronicMailAddress:  seabird@seabird.com
                        role:  (CI_RoleCode) resourceProvider
                identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                    code:  SBE SeaCat 21
                type:  thermosalinograph
                description:  The SBE 21 accurately determines sea surface temperature and conductivity from underway vessels. Data is simultaneously stored in memory and transmitted to a computer serial port, allowing independent data logging and real-time data acquisition. Typically mounted near the ship's seawater intake, the SBE 21 is connected to an AC-powered interface box positioned near the computer. The interface box provides power and an isolated data interface, and contains a NMEA 0183 port for appending navigation information to the data stream.
            instrument:  (MI_Instrument)
                citation:  (CI_Citation)
                    title:  RM Young 61202V
                    date: (unknown)
                    identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                        code:  RM Young 61202V
                    citedResponsibleParty:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                        organisationName:  R.M. Young Company
                        contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                            onlineResource:  (CI_OnlineResource)
                                linkage: http://www.youngusa.com/products/3/
                                name:  RM Young 61202V
                                description:  RM Young 61202V information
                                function:  (CI_OnLineFunctionCode) information
                        role:  (CI_RoleCode) resourceProvider
                identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                    code:  RM Young 61202V
                type:  Barometric Pressure
                description:  The Model 61202V Barometric Pressure Sensor offers unparalleled performance and flexibility for atmospheric pressure measurement.
            instrument:  (MI_Instrument)
                citation:  (CI_Citation)
                    title:  RM Young 41382VC Relative Humidity/Air Temperature Sensor
                    date: (unknown)
                    identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                        code:  RM Young 41382VC
                    citedResponsibleParty:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                        organisationName:  R.M. Young Company
                        contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                            phone:  (CI_Telephone)
                                voice:  231-946-3980
                                facsimile:  231-946-4772
                            address:  (CI_Address)
                                deliveryPoint:  2801 Aero Park Drive
                                city:  Traverse City
                                administrativeArea:  MI
                                postalCode:  49686
                                country:  USA
                                electronicMailAddress:  met.sales@youngusa.com
                            onlineResource:  (CI_OnlineResource)
                                linkage: http://www.youngusa.com/products/2/15.html
                                name:  RM Young 41382VC Relative Humidity/Air Temperature Sensor
                                description:  RM Young 41382VC Relative Humidity/Air Temperature Sensor information
                                function:  (CI_OnLineFunctionCode) information
                        role:  (CI_RoleCode) resourceProvider
                identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                    code:  RM Young 41382VC
                type:  Air Temperature
                description:  The Model 41382 Relative Humidity/Temperature Probe combines a high accuracy, capacitance type humidity sensor and precision Platinum RTD temperature sensor in one probe. This probe offers a choice of 0-1 VDC or 4-20 mA outputs for T and RH.
            instrument:  (MI_Instrument)
                citation:  (CI_Citation)
                    title:  RM Young 05106 Wind Sensor
                    date: (unknown)
                    identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                        code:  RM Young 05106
                    citedResponsibleParty:  (CI_ResponsibleParty)
                        organisationName:  R.M. Young Company
                        contactInfo:  (CI_Contact)
                            onlineResource:  (CI_OnlineResource)
                                linkage: http://www.youngusa.com/products/11/8.html
                                name:  RM Young 05106
                                description:  RM Young 05106 information
                                function:  (CI_OnLineFunctionCode) information
                        role:  (CI_RoleCode) resourceProvider
                identifier:  (MD_Identifier)
                    code:  RM Young 05106
                type:  Wind Speed and Direction
                description:  The Wind Monitor MA is an accurate and reliable wind sensor specifically designed for the rigors of the marine environment.The wind speed sensor is a four blade helicoid propeller. Unique transducer produces a pulse signal without electrical contacts or slip rings. The wind direction sensor is a durable molded vane. Vane angle is sensed by a precision potentiometer housed in a sealed chamber. All materials are carefully selected for corrosion resistance and maximum durability in the harsh marine environment. Ceramic bearings are used throughout. The instrument mounts on standard 1 inch pipe. Separate signal conditioning circuits are available to provide voltage or current signals when needed. Each is supplied in a weatherproof junction box with mounting hardware.