How to get data?

1. By clicking 'Search for data', the request form is opened and you can specify your selection criteria.
• Be aware that due to the different nature of the data, the spectral and non-spectral data cannot be retrieved at the same time. Choose as datatype 'Water' for non-spectral and 'Spectra' for spectral data
• Depending on the use of the data, you can select your preferred output format. The record format is the most complete format (no averaging takes place), but most data users needs data in a tabular format for processing. Depending on the level of detail you need, you can select Pivot A (taking into account differences in analytical method and laboratory) or Pivot B (grouping different analytical methods for same parameter). A complete description of the different output formats can be found in 'Reference information'.
2. The results of the search are provided in tab-delimited text files that can easily be imported in MSExcel. To understand all fields, consult the 'Reference information'.
3. If you want to combine e.g. chlorophyll-a and reflectance spectra in one tabular (parameters in columns) file, please consult 'How to link the spectral with non-spectral parameters'

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