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help canaands and dictionaries are available to assist users with
their responses.
The only equipsent needed to log onto ODES is a microcomputer,
a modem, and telecomnunications software. This equipment, coupled
with a valid user account, will allow individuals to dial the ODES
computer using toll-free TiWET phone lines. Instructions for
obtaining an ODES account and using ODES are contained in the "ODES
Users Guide" ("User Support," below). All costs for accessing and
using ODES are currently paid by the U.S. EGA.
Pata Entry to CPES
Data are stored in SAS files using National Oceanographic Data
Center (NODC) variable codes. Data files are available for all
types of information connonly collected in conjunction with marine
and estuarine monitoring programs:
o Sediment Chemistry o Trawl/-
Seine
o Hater Quality o Bioassay
o Bioaccumulaticn o Point
Source
Effluent
o Benthos o Fish
Rahology
A description of these ODES data files and the appropriate data
submissions formats can be found in the COS. Cata. Submissions Manual,
(see "User Support," below).
All data submitted to the system are subjected to a quality
assurance review prior to entry into ODES. The purpose of this
review is to ensure that data are entered correctly and to document
the field and laboratory techniques used to generate the data. When
the review is completed, a quality assurance report is produced
discussing any issues that might affect the use and interpretation
of the data. A copy of this report can be obtained from the ODES
support staff for any data file in ODES. Abstracts of each quality
assurance report are also directly available to ODES users while
logged onto the system.
Analytical and Reporting Features
ODES features the fallowing tools for the retrieval, display,
and analysis of data:
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