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Data Collection Framework - DCF

The time period is defined in terms of years, quarters and months.

YEAR

=

2003 etc.

QUARTER

=

1 is January-March, 2 is April-June etc.

MONTH

=

use numerical values, 1 is January, 2 February etc.


For the data calls note that:

  • For the Socio-Economic data call the time period requested is 'YEAR'.
  • For the Deep-Sea data call the time period requested is 'YEAR' or 'QUARTER'.
  • In the Mediterranean data call the time period is defined in terms of years:

    YEAR

    =

    2003 etc.

    YEAR PERIOD

    =

    2003-2005, 2006-2008, etc.