COOPERATIVE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Friday (Day 4)

0800    METADATA - Mike

                        MetaData collection and forms for establishing, moving, closing a station,

                        B30, B30a, B43, B44 & worksheet, how do I name a site,

0900    METADATA TOOLS - Ralph

Fill out appropriate forms, use equipment to acquire metadata (GPS, maps, compass, distance & angles)

0915    COOP SITE METADATA (2 teams – 1 hour then change subject) - Mike

                        B44 worksheet, GPS, compass, clinometers, maps,

            ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE & SAFETY (2 teams - 1 hour then change class) - Ralph

                        What we need to be aware of, how do we protect the observers (B30), best practices?

                        Working alone, safety equipment, hazardous materials & disposal, NWSEO agreement

                        How to order supplies from NLSC

1115    LUNCH

1230    NWSLI - Mike

1245    PULLING IT ALL TOGETHER - Mike & Ralph

What is the CSSA, directive, how do I get access, workflow & approval process, CD404, NWSLI entry

1330    CSSA LAB - Mike & Ralph

                        Step through data entry, references,

1600    DAILY & WEEKLY WRAP-UP

DAILY GOALS

1) Introduce & explain Metadata

2) Ensure students understand all facets of metadata collection

3) Evaluate COOP site metadata collection

4) Introduce location (GPS, mapping, compass) and ensure students are comfortable

            obtaining data.

5) Explain a climatologically compatible location/move

6) Explain environmental compliance & safety problems involved in COOP program

7) Introduce CSSA and data entry

8) Encourage review and continued participation