Microalgal Mass Culture Data from Greenhouse Tanks

Data is collected during experiments growing marine microalgae, on a pilot scale, to improve culture methods and yield. Cultures are typically 450 liters in cylindrical tubes.

Research is conducted to improve algal culture methods and strategies leading to increased reliability and yield.

Dissemination of information has occurred through peer reviewed journal articles and presentations at scientific meetings. Contacting the author(s) would be the best way to access the information.

NEFSC Data Access Procedure:

1. Formal request in writing usually to the data owner/contact or Center Director;

2. Requester is contacted by data owner to review and verify the request content and details for data delivery options.

3. If data is confidential then owner will determine if the data may be released to the requester;

4. If data can be released, the data is downloaded and packaged for delivery electronically; or the requester may be directed to where the data is available online.

NEFSC Data Access Constraint:

If data is stored on an internal NEFSC network, the requester may not have direct access to query the data unless they are also authorized for network access.

Microsoft Excel recent versions on local hard drive

Variable levels of deviation

Intermittent lost data

Data validation during data collection, Data validation during data entry, Post audits by internal scientists, Storage in files on a protected computer.

Data is collected as part of experiments to further biological knowledge. Dissemination is through the peer reviewed journal process and delivery of presentations at scientific meetings.

Scheduled backups, Remote storage backups, Password protection

Data collected during experiments