snowcat
type: Concept
date: 2024-09-26 12:59:13.0
authored on: 2024-09-26 12:59:13.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/97/1/
version: 1
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 1
definition: An enclosed cab, truck-sized, fully tracked vehicle designed to travel over snow.
notation: SDN:L06::97
note: accepted

mesocosm tank
type: Concept
date: 2024-09-26 12:59:16.0
authored on: 2024-09-26 12:59:16.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/99/1/
version: 1
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 1
definition: An indoor or outdoor tank containing water, used to house an experimental system. Instruments attached to the tank are used to measure and control conditions to help evaluate how organisms or communities react to controlled environmental changes.
notation: SDN:L06::99
note: accepted

unmanned aerial vehicle
type: Concept
date: 2015-03-26 11:19:23.0
authored on: 2015-03-26 11:19:23.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/6D/1/
version: 1
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 1
alternative label: UAV
broader: CLSS0001
broader: non-buoyant aircraft
definition: Any untethered heavier-than-air aircraft that is not occupied by people: may be a remotely piloted aircraft or an autonomous aircraft. Also referred to as a drone.
notation: SDN:L06::6D
note: accepted

tethered floating pontoon
type: Concept
date: 2025-06-30 09:36:56.0
authored on: 2025-06-30 09:36:56.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/55/1/
version: 1
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 1
definition: A floating platform, usually made from modular buoyant units, anchored or moored in place. It supports scientific instruments, facilitates access to water bodies, and serves as a temporary or semi-permanent base for marine operations.
notation: SDN:L06::55
note: accepted

surface ice buoy
type: Concept
date: 2013-08-20 14:00:20.0
authored on: 2013-08-20 14:00:20.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/49/1/
version: 1
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 1
broader: CLSS0001
broader: drifting surface float
definition: An undrogued (i.e. no sub-surface parachute) surface float that is deployed in regions where sea ice forms that moves with either ice or water depending upon the time of year.
notation: SDN:L06::49
note: accepted

snowmobile
type: Concept
date: 2024-09-26 12:59:15.0
authored on: 2024-09-26 12:59:15.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/98/1/
version: 1
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 1
definition: A motorised vehicle, designed with skis and tracks, for travel on snow.
notation: SDN:L06::98
note: accepted

drift ice
type: Concept
date: 2020-06-08 11:54:32.0
authored on: 2020-06-08 11:54:32.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/94/2/
has version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/94/1/
version: 2
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 2
broader: CLSS0001
broader: cryosphere
definition: Sea ice not connected to land with an ice concentration of under 70 per cent.
narrower: Ice-tethered subsurface profiling float
notation: SDN:L06::94
note: accepted

Ice-tethered subsurface profiling float
type: Concept
date: 2020-09-11 13:41:01.0
authored on: 2020-09-11 13:41:01.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/4A/1/
version: 1
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 1
alternative label: ITP
broader: ice island
broader: ice shelf
broader: pack ice
broader: drift ice
definition: A platform that periodically makes an automated vertical traverse of the water column that is fixed to a floating body of ice.
notation: SDN:L06::4A
note: accepted

surface gliders
type: Concept
date: 2018-03-13 10:07:37.0
authored on: 2018-03-13 10:07:37.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/3C/3/
has version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/3C/1/
has version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/3C/2/
version: 3
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 3
broader: autonomous surface water vehicle
broader: CLSS0001
definition: Platforms operating at a single depth near the sea surface, using a combination of solar energy and wave motion as means of propulsion.
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/B76/current/B7600003/
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/B76/current/B7600004/
narrower: 33X0
narrower: 33X2
narrower: 33X1
narrower: 33X3
notation: SDN:L06::3C
note: accepted

pack ice
type: Concept
date: 2020-06-08 11:54:32.0
authored on: 2020-06-08 11:54:32.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/93/2/
has version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/93/1/
version: 2
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 2
broader: cryosphere
broader: CLSS0001
definition: Sea ice not connected to land with an ice concentration of over 70 per cent.
narrower: 903O
narrower: 33II
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/9021/
narrower: 901O
narrower: 902O
narrower: 904O
narrower: 901I
narrower: Ice-tethered subsurface profiling float
notation: SDN:L06::93
note: accepted

drillship
type: Concept
date: 2015-11-05 08:43:51.0
authored on: 2015-11-05 08:43:51.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/3D/1/
version: 1
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 1
broader: CLSS0001
broader: surface vessel
definition: A drillship is a merchant vessel designed for use in exploratory offshore drilling of new oil and gas wells or for scientific drilling purposes.
narrower: 33VN
narrower: MHVM
narrower: 74P0
narrower: 33JX
narrower: MHAT
narrower: VUS0
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/3177/
narrower: SIE0
narrower: MHGO
narrower: PA8V
narrower: MHHL
narrower: MHVA
narrower: 91UT
narrower: MHBT
narrower: SIAS
notation: SDN:L06::3D
note: accepted

fishing vessel
type: Concept
date: 2016-01-06 11:37:28.0
authored on: 2016-01-06 11:37:28.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/36/2/
has version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/36/1/
version: 2
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 2
broader: CLSS0001
broader: SDNKG05
broader: surface vessel
definition: A platform operating on the surface of the water column whose primary purpose is the commercial harvesting of fish or shellfish but may be engaged in scientific activities such as fish stock surveys or mooring deployments and recoveries.
narrower: http://purl.org/heritagedata/schemes/3/concepts/501882
narrower: http://purl.org/heritagedata/schemes/eh_tmc/concepts/100335
narrower: 26BV
narrower: 35D4
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/4814/
narrower: 56J8
narrower: 26AS
narrower: 77CP
narrower: 18D2
narrower: 32JM
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/2683/
narrower: 49QH
narrower: 64CE
narrower: 493F
narrower: 11QT
narrower: 74JL
narrower: 32PD
narrower: 74UP
narrower: 49FF
narrower: 58JD
narrower: 74T7
narrower: 32ZN
narrower: 32YB
narrower: URKD
narrower: 32SB
narrower: 180O
narrower: 32WR
narrower: 494P
narrower: 18ZL
narrower: 90K0
narrower: 18BE
narrower: 64TO
narrower: 34LI
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/4936/
narrower: 90LK
narrower: 35E4
narrower: 32AT
narrower: 32BX
narrower: 64ZO
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/5888/
narrower: 58PJ
narrower: 32C7
narrower: 74W1
narrower: 32CQ
narrower: 32I6
narrower: FOFF
narrower: 74RJ
narrower: 32TY
narrower: 18R6
narrower: 32CY
narrower: 32LW
narrower: 49CH
narrower: 32K3
narrower: 64LB
narrower: 746Z
narrower: 35DJ
narrower: 32I4
narrower: 58I6
narrower: 354A
narrower: 74YB
narrower: 32GK
narrower: RUNT
narrower: 58DB
narrower: 32ZR
narrower: 90XJ
narrower: 74TQ
narrower: 74U2

man-powered boat
type: Concept
date: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
authored on: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/38/1/
version: 1
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 1
broader: surface vessel
broader: SDNKG05
broader: CLSS0001
broader: http://purl.org/heritagedata/schemes/3/concepts/501848
definition: A platform operating on the surface of the water column that is manually propelled and may not be easily removed from the water (e.g. trireme).
notation: SDN:L06::38
note: accepted

river station
type: Concept
date: 2006-08-23 16:03:17.0
authored on: 2006-08-23 16:03:17.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/18/2/
has version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/18/1/
version: 2
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 2
broader: SDNKG05
broader: CLSS0001
broader: land or seafloor
definition: An instrumented structure in a river upstream of its tidal limit.
narrower: river level station
notation: SDN:L06::18
note: accepted

autogyro
type: Concept
date: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
authored on: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/69/1/
version: 1
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 1
broader: SDNKG05
broader: CLSS0001
broader: non-buoyant aircraft
definition: An aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades, but obtains forward populsion from a fixed propellor.
notation: SDN:L06::69
note: accepted

ship
type: Concept
date: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
authored on: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/30/1/
version: 1
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 1
broader: CLSS0001
broader: SDNKG05
broader: surface vessel
definition: A large platform operating on the surface of the water column. Objective definitions for guidelines: >50m length (EU), >100 foot length (USA), >300 GRT weight (SOLAS). Subjective definition: a ship is a vessel big enough to carry a boat.
narrower: 90LE
narrower: 11RM
narrower: 33Y6
narrower: LUZ6
narrower: 740B
narrower: 34FR
narrower: PA1G
narrower: CYXD
narrower: CYAG
narrower: 35DL
narrower: 35TB
narrower: VUNS
narrower: CYTR
narrower: AGSF
narrower: 29PE
narrower: 58GK
narrower: HKCH
narrower: 49XX
narrower: 640E
narrower: 35C5
narrower: 18LS
narrower: 49VW
narrower: 54Q6
narrower: RUBE
narrower: PABS
narrower: 49NQ
narrower: 33VJ
narrower: AGFL
narrower: 06AT
narrower: 18TH
narrower: 34FM
narrower: 54A6
narrower: 58PH
narrower: 35GR
narrower: AGSO
narrower: 06OR
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/0680/
narrower: 18SO
narrower: 74WB
narrower: 90S4
narrower: 34A1
narrower: 740O
narrower: 49NM
narrower: 33WG
narrower: 33MX
narrower: 54WA
narrower: 491X
narrower: 06T9
narrower: 35DH
narrower: 49Q3
narrower: 06SD
narrower: BHNQ
narrower: 547X
narrower: 45GN
narrower: 320O
narrower: 77CN
narrower: 35FV
narrower: 33YL
narrower: 61OY
narrower: 54BO
narrower: 641I
narrower: 64M2
narrower: 325I
narrower: 54MI
narrower: 54JV
narrower: 54TJ
narrower: 34FN
narrower: 491W

research aeroplane
type: Concept
date: 2025-09-02 14:12:06.0
authored on: 2025-09-02 14:12:06.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/61/2/
has version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/61/1/
version: 2
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 2
alternative label: research aircraft
broader: SDNKG05
broader: CLSS0001
broader: non-buoyant aircraft
broader: airplane
definition: A fixed-wing self-propelled aircraft that is equipped, manned and operated for atmospheric, meteorological or oceanographic research, sometimes also called 'instrumented platform'.
notation: SDN:L06::61
note: accepted

manned spacecraft
type: Concept
date: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
authored on: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/66/1/
version: 1
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 1
broader: SDNKG05
broader: CLSS0001
broader: spacecraft
definition: A vehicle operating beyond the Earth's atmosphere with human occupants.
notation: SDN:L06::66
note: accepted

free-floating balloon
type: Concept
date: 2006-07-07 10:48:37.0
authored on: 2006-07-07 10:48:37.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/52/2/
has version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/52/1/
version: 2
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 2
broader: SDNKG05
broader: CLSS0001
broader: buoyant aircraft
broader: balloon
definition: A container filled with a gas that is lighter than air, which is free to drift in the atmosphere.
notation: SDN:L06::52
note: accepted

lowered unmanned submersible
type: Concept
date: 2008-12-04 09:08:25.0
authored on: 2008-12-04 09:08:25.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/26/1/
version: 1
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 1
broader: SDNKG05
broader: CLSS0001
broader: submersible
broader: umannedUnderwaterVehicle
definition: An unmanned platform lowered and raised vertically by a cable from the mothership. Includes any type of profiling sensor mounting such as CTD frames, profiling radiometers and instrumented nets.
narrower: rosette
notation: SDN:L06::26
note: accepted

offshore structure
type: Concept
date: 2013-08-20 13:53:41.0
authored on: 2013-08-20 13:53:41.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/16/3/
has version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/16/1/
has version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/16/2/
version: 3
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 3
broader: land or seafloor
broader: CLSS0001
broader: SDNKG05
definition: A fixed (for the duration of the measurements) man-made structure away from the coast to which instrumentation may be attached (e.g. oil rig, gas rig or jack-up barge).
in scheme: current
narrower: CY1G
narrower: 35BA
narrower: 74GY
narrower: 06FN
narrower: 35BO
narrower: offshore tower
notation: SDN:L06::16
note: accepted
related: ATEMP

man-powered small boat
type: Concept
date: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
authored on: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/3A/1/
version: 1
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 1
broader: surface vessel
broader: SDNKG05
broader: CLSS0001
broader: http://purl.org/heritagedata/schemes/3/concepts/501848
definition: A platform operating on the surface of the water column that is manually propelled and may be easily removed from the water (e.g. rowing boat, canoe).
notation: SDN:L06::3A
note: accepted

cryosphere
type: Concept
date: 2008-02-21 10:31:40.0
authored on: 2008-02-21 10:31:40.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/90/1/
version: 1
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 1
broader: CLSS0001
broader: SDNKG05
definition: A frozen body of water on land, freshwater or sea.
narrower: ice island
narrower: ice shelf
narrower: pack ice
narrower: drift ice
notation: SDN:L06::90
note: accepted

kite
type: Concept
date: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
authored on: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/6B/1/
version: 1
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 1
broader: SDNKG05
broader: CLSS0001
broader: non-buoyant aircraft
definition: An aerofoil tethered to the ground held aloft by the wind.
notation: SDN:L06::6B
note: accepted

moored surface buoy
type: Concept
date: 2013-08-20 13:53:41.0
authored on: 2013-08-20 13:53:41.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/41/2/
has version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/41/1/
version: 2
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 2
broader: mooring
broader: SDNKG05
broader: CLSS0001
broader: moored buoy
definition: An unmanned instrumented platform operating on the surface of the water column loosely tethered to the seafloor to maintain a fixed position (e.g. ODAS buoy).
notation: SDN:L06::41
note: accepted
related: wave buoy

parachute
type: Concept
date: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
authored on: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/6C/1/
version: 1
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 1
broader: SDNKG05
broader: CLSS0001
broader: non-buoyant aircraft
definition: A fabric sheet designed to slow the descent of an object through the atmosphere.
notation: SDN:L06::6C
note: accepted

diver
type: Concept
date: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
authored on: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/72/1/
version: 1
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 1
broader: SDNKG05
broader: CLSS0001
broader: organism
definition: A human being with self-contained equipment or surface-connected suit enabling operation within the water column.
notation: SDN:L06::72
note: accepted

self-propelled boat
type: Concept
date: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
authored on: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/37/1/
version: 1
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 1
broader: http://purl.org/heritagedata/schemes/3/concepts/501848
broader: CLSS0001
broader: SDNKG05
broader: surface vessel
definition: A small self-propelled platform operating on the surface of the water column in unpredictable locations that is smaller than a ship, but too large to easily remove from the water.
narrower: 67WC
narrower: 746H
narrower: 35EI
narrower: 18FW
narrower: 33AI
narrower: 67EQ
narrower: 90ZZ
narrower: 586G
narrower: 67VY
narrower: 74QG
narrower: 322O
narrower: 67KY
narrower: 098O
narrower: 74K1
narrower: 67NA
narrower: 74X2
narrower: 74O3
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/5822/
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/9002/
narrower: 748V
narrower: 74ZJ
narrower: 671X
narrower: 18Y9
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/0636/
narrower: 67CU
narrower: 677X
narrower: 33MZ
narrower: 67J3
narrower: 74Q7
narrower: 67TL
narrower: 64XB
narrower: 74X9
narrower: 67S3
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/7446/
narrower: 67I0
narrower: 33K9
narrower: 74U9
narrower: 74T8
narrower: 748G
narrower: 67MG
narrower: ESAL
narrower: 674R
narrower: 67W4
narrower: 294O
narrower: 74R7
narrower: 74YN
narrower: 745W
narrower: CYAR
narrower: 26YT
narrower: 67AH
narrower: 58N5
narrower: 74Q4
narrower: 67OJ
narrower: 67HV
narrower: 18BP
narrower: 08P5
narrower: 74Q8
narrower: 10GW
narrower: 74UX
narrower: 74TT
narrower: 74XZ
narrower: 74X8
narrower: 29AV
narrower: 29AM
narrower: 74U4
narrower: 74JO
narrower: 74KS

DUKW
type: Concept
date: 2008-02-21 10:51:53.0
authored on: 2008-02-21 10:51:53.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/9A/2/
has version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/9A/1/
version: 2
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 2
broader: SDNKG05
broader: CLSS0001
broader: amphibious vehicle
broader: http://purl.org/heritagedata/schemes/eh_tmc/concepts/162933
definition: A six-wheel drive amphibious truck developed during the second World War.
notation: SDN:L06::9A
note: accepted

subsurface mooring
type: Concept
date: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
authored on: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/43/1/
version: 1
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 1
broader: mooring
broader: SDNKG05
broader: CLSS0001
definition: A collection of oceanographic instruments attached to wires suspended between anchors on the seabed and buoyant spheres in the water column.
narrower: 22I0
notation: SDN:L06::43
note: accepted

vessel of opportunity on fixed route
type: Concept
date: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
authored on: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/35/1/
version: 1
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 1
broader: CLSS0001
broader: SDNKG05
broader: surface vessel
definition: A platform repeatedly following a predictable fixed track on the surface of the water column that collects scientific (oceanographic and meteorological) data (e.g. an instrumented ferry).
narrower: PA71
narrower: 64H8
narrower: BH3U
narrower: 356U
narrower: BHLW
narrower: 64QZ
narrower: 486O
narrower: 18F5
narrower: 74Z3
narrower: BH1P
narrower: 64MS
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/6413/
narrower: 355X
narrower: 746U
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/7476/
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/7424/
narrower: BHSI
narrower: BHBE
narrower: BHRL
narrower: 06WP
narrower: MLXI
narrower: 26IH
narrower: 261T
narrower: BH2D
narrower: BHK7
narrower: CYNS
narrower: 74RN
narrower: HKOT
narrower: 643V
narrower: BHC3
narrower: 610Z
narrower: 096C
narrower: BMOW
narrower: MLFL
narrower: BMWL
narrower: 74LZ
narrower: 74XU
narrower: MLL0
narrower: 74N6
narrower: BH81
narrower: 48Q5
narrower: HRXP
narrower: BH42
narrower: 61S2
narrower: BHVI
narrower: BH03
narrower: BMVE
narrower: BMSP
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/4817/
narrower: 58S4
narrower: PAC0
narrower: PA0Y
narrower: BHCB
narrower: 35S4
narrower: BM1F
narrower: BHS8
narrower: BMNT
narrower: 35RJ
narrower: BHJ0
narrower: 748X
narrower: 746I
narrower: BH3O
narrower: 74X7
narrower: 18XC
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/7433/
narrower: 748A
narrower: 35M4
narrower: 26YH

land/onshore vehicle
type: Concept
date: 2012-07-19 09:21:27.0
authored on: 2012-07-19 09:21:27.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/15/2/
has version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/15/1/
version: 2
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 2
broader: SDNKG05
broader: CLSS0001
broader: land or seafloor
definition: An instrumented vehicle or sample collector that operates on the solid surface of the Earth (e.g. mobile meteorological station, land crawler, snowmobile).
notation: SDN:L06::15
note: accepted

ice shelf
type: Concept
date: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
authored on: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/92/1/
version: 1
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 1
broader: SDNKG05
broader: CLSS0001
broader: cryosphere
definition: A floating ice sheet attached to the coast.
narrower: Ice-tethered subsurface profiling float
notation: SDN:L06::92
note: accepted

rocket
type: Concept
date: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
authored on: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/63/1/
version: 1
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 1
broader: SDNKG05
broader: CLSS0001
broader: non-buoyant aircraft
definition: A rocket is a vehicle, missile or aircraft which obtains thrust by the reaction to the ejection of fast moving exhaust gas from within a rocket engine.
notation: SDN:L06::63
note: accepted

vessel of opportunity
type: Concept
date: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
authored on: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/32/1/
version: 1
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 1
broader: CLSS0001
broader: SDNKG05
broader: surface vessel
definition: A platform for purpose of commerce of any size operating on the surface of the water column in unpredictable locations that regularly collects scientific (oceanographic and meteorological) data (e.g. an instrumented cargo vessel).
narrower: BHPI
narrower: 24DV
narrower: 217C
narrower: 54TR
narrower: AGU1
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/7431/
narrower: 181R
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/5436/
narrower: MHI6
narrower: 493H
narrower: 496E
narrower: 54S4
narrower: 26O6
narrower: 54ZV
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/3153/
narrower: ESIN
narrower: 26RA
narrower: 26CD
narrower: 54W3
narrower: 266U
narrower: 06S3
narrower: 333I
narrower: 18GN
narrower: 06XO
narrower: PA8N
narrower: PA0J
narrower: 58M7
narrower: 54U9
narrower: 54T6
narrower: 54JH
narrower: 333T
narrower: 54YR
narrower: 64AD
narrower: SISH
narrower: BHCD
narrower: 26WU
narrower: ML3G
narrower: 54R1
narrower: BH46
narrower: 54DQ
narrower: GI6M
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/2605/
narrower: VU40
narrower: HKXI
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/6440/
narrower: 26NS
narrower: 64HY
narrower: 06PZ
narrower: 545J
narrower: 54I4
narrower: 54HS
narrower: 74QO
narrower: 495Z
narrower: 74V1
narrower: 54TK
narrower: 061C
narrower: 11PY
narrower: CIEA
narrower: 54XH
narrower: 18IU
narrower: SI5J
narrower: 644Q
narrower: 11SP
narrower: 74GQ
narrower: CYBQ
narrower: 09IF
narrower: SVTC
narrower: SI3A

non-buoyant aircraft
type: Concept
date: 2008-02-21 10:46:32.0
authored on: 2008-02-21 10:46:32.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/60/6/
has version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/60/5/
has version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/60/2/
has version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/60/1/
has version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/60/3/
has version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/60/4/
version: 6
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 6
broader: aircraft
broader: CLSS0001
broader: SDNKG05
definition: A platform capable of flight in the atmosphere despite its being heavier than air.
narrower: unmanned aerial vehicle
narrower: helicopter
narrower: aeroplane
narrower: glider
narrower: rocket
narrower: parachute
narrower: kite
narrower: research aeroplane
narrower: autogyro
notation: SDN:L06::60
note: accepted

beach/intertidal zone structure
type: Concept
date: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
authored on: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/13/1/
version: 1
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 1
broader: SDNKG05
broader: CLSS0001
broader: land or seafloor
definition: A structure to which instrumentation may be attached that is either in air or under water depending on the state of the tide and weather conditions.
notation: SDN:L06::13
note: accepted

airship
type: Concept
date: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
authored on: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/54/1/
version: 1
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 1
broader: SDNKG05
broader: CLSS0001
broader: buoyant aircraft
definition: A self-propelled container filled with a gas that is lighter than air.
notation: SDN:L06::54
note: accepted

drifting manned submersible
type: Concept
date: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
authored on: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/24/1/
version: 1
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 1
broader: SDNKG05
broader: CLSS0001
broader: submersible
broader: subsurface float
definition: A platform operating in the water column attached to a mothership by an umbilical but with no means of propulsion that has at least one human operator on board (e.g. bathysphere).
notation: SDN:L06::24
note: accepted

propelled unmanned submersible
type: Concept
date: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
authored on: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/22/1/
version: 1
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 1
broader: submersible
broader: CLSS0001
broader: SDNKG05
definition: A platform operating in the water column attached to a mothership by an umbilical with limited propulsion and no human operator on board (e.g. ROV).
narrower: remotely operated vehicle
narrower: 321I
narrower: 68VL
narrower: 77V8
narrower: 58KS
narrower: 64CC
narrower: 06RC
narrower: 64QG
narrower: 11WX
narrower: 35RY
narrower: 11CK
narrower: 64KQ
narrower: LUEB
narrower: 452H
narrower: 74YD
narrower: 35O8
narrower: 64L0
notation: SDN:L06::22
note: accepted

glider
type: Concept
date: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
authored on: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/6A/1/
version: 1
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 1
broader: SDNKG05
broader: CLSS0001
broader: non-buoyant aircraft
definition: A fixed-wing aircraft with no propulsion.
notation: SDN:L06::6A
note: accepted

ice island
type: Concept
date: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
authored on: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/91/1/
version: 1
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 1
broader: cryosphere
broader: CLSS0001
broader: SDNKG05
definition: A floating ice sheet detached from the coast.
narrower: 33IJ
narrower: 31AY
narrower: 31AW
narrower: Ice-tethered subsurface profiling float
notation: SDN:L06::91
note: accepted

drifting subsurface float
type: Concept
date: 2013-08-20 13:53:41.0
authored on: 2013-08-20 13:53:41.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/44/2/
has version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/44/1/
version: 2
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 2
broader: SDNKG05
broader: CLSS0001
broader: float
definition: An unmanned instrumented platform drifting freely in the water column at a depth governed by its density (e.g. Swallow float).
notation: SDN:L06::44
note: accepted

fish
type: Concept
date: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
authored on: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/76/1/
version: 1
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 1
broader: SDNKG05
broader: CLSS0001
broader: organism
definition: A free-swimming creature that exists totally within the water column.
notation: SDN:L06::76
note: accepted

flightless bird
type: Concept
date: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
authored on: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/73/1/
version: 1
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 1
broader: SDNKG05
broader: CLSS0001
broader: organism
definition: A bird that is unable to fly with the ability to exist within the water column (e.g. penguin).
notation: SDN:L06::73
note: accepted

satellite
type: Concept
date: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
authored on: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/68/1/
version: 1
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 1
broader: SDNKG05
broader: CLSS0001
broader: spacecraft
definition: A vehicle operating beyond the Earth's atmosphere without human occupants that orbits the Earth.
notation: SDN:L06::68
note: accepted

self-propelled small boat
type: Concept
date: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
authored on: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/33/1/
version: 1
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 1
broader: http://purl.org/heritagedata/schemes/3/concepts/501848
broader: CLSS0001
broader: SDNKG05
broader: surface vessel
definition: A small self-propelled platform operating on the surface of the water column that may be easily removed from the water (e.g. shore-based RIBs, ships' boats).
narrower: personal watercraft
narrower: ESB7
narrower: 26UA
narrower: 26WH
narrower: 357R
narrower: 26PT
narrower: 264G
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/3200/
narrower: 26I7
narrower: 328O
narrower: 68C4
narrower: 33B9
narrower: 687Y
narrower: 324I
narrower: 68KR
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/7474/
narrower: 268U
narrower: ES8J
narrower: 67XK
narrower: 327I
narrower: 26SQ
narrower: 26YO
narrower: 18KB
narrower: 26TF
narrower: ES80
narrower: 33WX
narrower: 260Q
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/2667/
narrower: 26F0
narrower: 33V7
narrower: 18P4
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/7479/
narrower: 26OW
narrower: 74Z1
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/2601/
narrower: 74O1
narrower: 26AY
narrower: 354U
narrower: 260K
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/6865/
narrower: 18R9
narrower: 33Q4
narrower: 26OY
narrower: ESBV
narrower: 33VL
narrower: 772B
narrower: 26XZ
narrower: 74XR
narrower: 33U6
narrower: 328I
narrower: 18PY
narrower: 18HC
narrower: ESFU
narrower: 184H
narrower: 33RV
narrower: 74U1
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/7422/
narrower: 326O
narrower: ESD8
narrower: ES8F
narrower: 74YJ
narrower: 74OT
narrower: 335D
narrower: 67GL
narrower: 26J7
narrower: 35R2
narrower: 26HY

seabird and duck
type: Concept
date: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
authored on: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/74/1/
version: 1
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 1
broader: SDNKG05
broader: CLSS0001
broader: organism
definition: A flighted bird that is able to exist on the water column surface and dive into the water column (e.g. cormorants, auks, ducks and gulls).
notation: SDN:L06::74
note: accepted

amphibious vehicle
type: Concept
date: 2008-02-21 10:45:42.0
authored on: 2008-02-21 10:45:42.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/95/3/
has version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/95/1/
has version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/95/2/
version: 3
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 3
broader: SDNKG05
broader: CLSS0001
definition: A self-propelled platform capable of operating on land and within or on the surface of a water body.
narrower: hovercraft
narrower: DUKW
notation: SDN:L06::95
note: accepted

vessel at fixed position
type: Concept
date: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
authored on: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/34/1/
version: 1
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 1
broader: CLSS0001
broader: SDNKG05
broader: surface vessel
definition: A platform of any size occupying a fixed location on the surface of the water column for prolonged periods collecting scientific (oceanographic and meteorological) data as a primary or secondary mission. Includes light vessels and weather ships.
narrower: 74W3
narrower: 18VV
narrower: 58P2
narrower: 74WV
narrower: 74WM
narrower: 74WO
narrower: 58FU
narrower: 74WW
narrower: 74WR
narrower: 58P1
narrower: 58PT
narrower: 74W4
narrower: 35FA
narrower: 74WE
narrower: 74WC
narrower: 77GI
narrower: 77FA
narrower: 77FI
narrower: 74WA
narrower: 77OS
narrower: 77SY
narrower: 35FR
narrower: 77SB
narrower: 77SV
narrower: 77HR
narrower: 77OR
narrower: 74UM
narrower: 77VI
narrower: 77FL
notation: SDN:L06::34
note: accepted
related: http://purl.org/heritagedata/schemes/eh_tmc/concepts/100482

naval vessel
type: Concept
date: 2007-11-20 14:58:29.0
authored on: 2007-11-20 14:58:29.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/39/2/
has version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/39/1/
version: 2
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 2
broader: CLSS0001
broader: SDNKG05
broader: surface vessel
definition: A platform operating on the surface of the water column in unpredictable locations that is primarily equipped, manned and operated for military purposes. Includes surface warships of all sizes and logistic support vessels.
narrower: http://purl.org/heritagedata/schemes/3/concepts/501945
narrower: http://purl.org/heritagedata/schemes/eh_tmc/concepts/100490
narrower: http://purl.org/heritagedata/schemes/3/concepts/501943
narrower: http://purl.org/heritagedata/schemes/eh_tmc/concepts/100410
narrower: 33L6
narrower: 31OF
narrower: 33FR
narrower: 31TJ
narrower: 33QC
narrower: 74HV
narrower: 32CU
narrower: 32XZ
narrower: 31QF
narrower: 31XL
narrower: 31GJ
narrower: 314R
narrower: 325H
narrower: 31SE
narrower: 09FL
narrower: 90LT
narrower: 32Z2
narrower: 31DJ
narrower: 31ZJ
narrower: 33CP
narrower: 74C1
narrower: 74AM
narrower: 31MY
narrower: 26VD
narrower: 31IU
narrower: 32L2
narrower: 31YO
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/3178/
narrower: 31ZD
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/3255/
narrower: 31UJ
narrower: 31BR
narrower: 31C3
narrower: 14KU
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/3121/
narrower: 31K8
narrower: 745C
narrower: 311N
narrower: 327M
narrower: 312R
narrower: 32WJ
narrower: 74A9
narrower: 745K
narrower: 74DU
narrower: 31QB
narrower: 74CR
narrower: 32XE
narrower: 74LM
narrower: 31XY
narrower: 31F3
narrower: 18YK
narrower: 31KZ
narrower: 325U
narrower: 31DY
narrower: 31D7
narrower: 31Z7
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/3377/
narrower: 32V7
narrower: 317R
narrower: 31JR
narrower: 31K3
narrower: 31J0
narrower: 18SV

amphibious crawler
type: Concept
date: 2013-08-20 13:53:41.0
authored on: 2013-08-20 13:53:41.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/96/2/
has version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/96/1/
version: 2
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 2
broader: SDNKG05
broader: CLSS0001
broader: land or seafloor
broader: http://purl.org/heritagedata/schemes/eh_tmc/concepts/162933
definition: A self-propelled vehicle capable of operation on land or the seabed (e.g. beach crawler).
notation: SDN:L06::96
note: accepted

mesocosm bag
type: Concept
date: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
authored on: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/19/1/
version: 1
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 1
broader: SDNKG05
broader: CLSS0001
broader: land or seafloor
definition: A large polythene bag containing a water sample suspended in the natural environment so that it shares ambient physical conditions such as temperature and light levels, but is chemically isolated to allow experiments such as fertilisation.
notation: SDN:L06::19
note: accepted

fixed benthic node
type: Concept
date: 2013-08-20 13:53:41.0
authored on: 2013-08-20 13:53:41.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/11/2/
has version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/11/1/
version: 2
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 2
broader: mooring
broader: SDNKG05
broader: CLSS0001
broader: land or seafloor
definition: A collection of oceanographic instruments mounted at a fixed position on the seabed (e.g. POL Monitoring Platform, seabed ADCP).
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/B76/current/B7600022/
notation: SDN:L06::11
note: accepted

tethered balloon
type: Concept
date: 2006-07-07 10:49:03.0
authored on: 2006-07-07 10:49:03.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/53/2/
has version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/53/1/
version: 2
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 2
broader: SDNKG05
broader: CLSS0001
broader: buoyant aircraft
broader: balloon
definition: A container filled with a gas that is lighter than air, which is tethered at a fixed height and location.
notation: SDN:L06::53
note: accepted

sea bed vehicle
type: Concept
date: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
authored on: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/12/1/
version: 1
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 1
broader: SDNKG05
broader: CLSS0001
broader: land or seafloor
definition: An instrumented platform that is propelled on wheels or tracks on the seabed (e.g benthic crawler).
notation: SDN:L06::12
note: accepted

unknown
type: Concept
date: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
authored on: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/0/1/
version: 1
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 1
broader: CLSS0001
broader: SDNKG05
definition: The correct value is not known to, and not computable by, the creator of this information. However, a correct value probably exists.
narrower: 58UM
narrower: 33JY
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/9037/
narrower: 49NK
narrower: 49IN
narrower: 77CC
narrower: 35M2
narrower: 49RV
notation: SDN:L06::0
note: accepted

towed unmanned submersible
type: Concept
date: 2013-08-20 13:53:41.0
authored on: 2013-08-20 13:53:41.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/23/2/
has version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/23/1/
version: 2
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 2
broader: umannedUnderwaterVehicle
broader: SDNKG05
broader: CLSS0001
broader: submersible
definition: A vehicle towed by rigid cable through the water column at fixed or varying depth with no propulsion and no human operator (e.g. Towfish, Scanfish, UOR, SeaSoar).
narrower: 35RW
narrower: 35SC
notation: SDN:L06::23
note: accepted

hovercraft
type: Concept
date: 2008-02-21 10:51:53.0
authored on: 2008-02-21 10:51:53.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/9B/2/
has version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/9B/1/
version: 2
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 2
broader: amphibious vehicle
broader: CLSS0001
broader: SDNKG05
definition: A craft capable of moving over water or land on a downwardly-propelled cushion of air.
narrower: 77K2
narrower: 77NA
narrower: 746R
narrower: 77KD
narrower: 672M
narrower: 747W
notation: SDN:L06::9B
note: accepted

coastal structure
type: Concept
date: 2013-08-20 13:53:41.0
authored on: 2013-08-20 13:53:41.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/17/3/
has version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/17/1/
has version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/17/2/
version: 3
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 3
broader: land or seafloor
broader: SDNKG05
broader: CLSS0001
definition: A fixed man-made structure permanently linked to land with access to water at all states of the tide to which instrumentation may be attached (e.g. pier).
narrower: pier
narrower: tide station
narrower: dock
notation: SDN:L06::17
note: accepted

autonomous surface water vehicle
type: Concept
date: 2006-11-15 16:22:32.0
authored on: 2006-11-15 16:22:32.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/3B/1/
version: 1
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 1
broader: surface vessel
broader: SDNKG05
broader: CLSS0001
definition: A self-propelled vehicle operating on the sea surface with no human occupants.
narrower: surface gliders
narrower: 58U3
notation: SDN:L06::3B
note: accepted

fixed subsurface vertical profiler
type: Concept
date: 2013-08-20 13:53:41.0
authored on: 2013-08-20 13:53:41.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/45/2/
has version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/45/1/
version: 2
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 2
broader: mooring
broader: SDNKG05
broader: CLSS0001
definition: A platform that periodically makes an automated vertical traverse of the water column at a predetermined fixed location. (e.g. YSI vertical profiler, HOMER CTD).
notation: SDN:L06::45
note: accepted

propelled manned submersible
type: Concept
date: 2013-08-20 13:53:41.0
authored on: 2013-08-20 13:53:41.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/21/2/
has version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/21/1/
version: 2
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 2
broader: submersible
broader: CLSS0001
broader: SDNKG05
definition: A platform operating in the water column that has both self-contained propulsion and at least one human operator on board (e.g. submarine).
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/3107/
narrower: 18OJ
narrower: 310M
narrower: 32SK
narrower: 310F
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/3204/
narrower: 90I6
narrower: 310Q
narrower: 32O0
narrower: 32GX
narrower: 31G0
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/3109/
narrower: 310I
narrower: 31R0
narrower: 322G
narrower: 310Z
narrower: 33FF
narrower: 310X
narrower: 313S
narrower: 310R
narrower: 329F
narrower: 31L0
narrower: 32OQ
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/3383/
narrower: 323D
narrower: 310S
narrower: 31P0
narrower: 33PR
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/3374/
narrower: 31C0
narrower: 31Q0
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/3120/
narrower: 33AF
narrower: 327F
narrower: 310Y
narrower: 35RX
narrower: 33PY
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/3130/
narrower: 310P
narrower: 310W
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/3241/
narrower: 32Q2
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/3205/
notation: SDN:L06::21
note: accepted

drifting surface float
type: Concept
date: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
authored on: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/42/1/
version: 1
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 1
broader: SDNKG05
broader: CLSS0001
broader: float
definition: An unmanned instrumented platform operating on the surface of the water column often attached to a drogue to track currents rather than winds (e.g. Argos buoy).
narrower: surface ice buoy
notation: SDN:L06::42
note: accepted

cetacean
type: Concept
date: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
authored on: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/75/1/
version: 1
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 1
broader: SDNKG05
broader: CLSS0001
broader: organism
definition: A mammal that exists within the water column but needing to regularly surface to breathe (i.e. dolphins and whales).
notation: SDN:L06::75
note: accepted

float
type: Concept
date: 2008-02-21 09:50:08.0
authored on: 2008-02-21 09:50:08.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/47/2/
has version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/47/1/
version: 2
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 2
broader: CLSS0001
broader: SDNKG05
definition: A free-floating platform either on the surface of the water column or at a predetermined depth within the water column.
narrower: drifting subsurface profiling float
narrower: drifting surface float
narrower: drifting subsurface float
narrower: drifter
notation: SDN:L06::47
note: accepted
related: buoy

land or seafloor
type: Concept
date: 2008-02-21 09:22:38.0
authored on: 2008-02-21 09:22:38.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/10/2/
has version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/10/1/
version: 2
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 2
broader: CLSS0001
broader: SDNKG05
definition: A platform located on the solid surface of the Earth either above or below sea level.
narrower: river station
narrower: offshore structure
narrower: land/onshore vehicle
narrower: land/onshore structure
narrower: coastal structure
narrower: sea bed vehicle
narrower: fixed benthic node
narrower: mesocosm bag
narrower: amphibious crawler
narrower: beach/intertidal zone structure
notation: SDN:L06::10
note: accepted
related: fixed

land/onshore structure
type: Concept
date: 2013-08-20 13:53:41.0
authored on: 2013-08-20 13:53:41.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/14/3/
has version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/14/2/
has version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/14/1/
version: 3
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 3
broader: land or seafloor
broader: CLSS0001
broader: SDNKG05
definition: A fixed man-made structure on land to which instrumentation may be attached (e.g. meteorological tower).
in scheme: current
narrower: 34VV
narrower: 34SS
narrower: 34HG
narrower: 34BE
narrower: 34TS
narrower: 34KB
narrower: tower
notation: SDN:L06::14
note: accepted
related: ATEMP

human
type: Concept
date: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
authored on: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/71/1/
version: 1
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 1
broader: organism
broader: CLSS0001
broader: SDNKG05
definition: A human being without specialised equipment operating on land or the surface of the water column.
in scheme: current
notation: SDN:L06::71
note: accepted
related: ARCOV
related: VOL

drifting subsurface profiling float
type: Concept
date: 2013-08-20 13:53:41.0
authored on: 2013-08-20 13:53:41.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/46/2/
has version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/46/1/
version: 2
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 2
broader: profiler
broader: subsurface float
broader: float
broader: CLSS0001
broader: SDNKG05
definition: An unmanned instrumented platform drifting freely in the water column that periodically makes vertical traverses through the water column (e.g. Argo float).
in scheme: current
notation: SDN:L06::46
note: accepted
related: SALIN
related: WTEMP

organism
type: Concept
date: 2013-08-20 13:53:41.0
authored on: 2013-08-20 13:53:41.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/70/2/
has version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/70/1/
version: 2
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 2
broader: CLSS0001
broader: SDNKG05
definition: A living creature carrying instruments or collecting samples.
narrower: land-sea mammals
narrower: human
narrower: cetacean
narrower: seabird and duck
narrower: flightless bird
narrower: fish
narrower: diver
notation: SDN:L06::70
note: accepted

land-sea mammals
type: Concept
date: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
authored on: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/77/1/
version: 1
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 1
broader: organism
broader: CLSS0001
broader: SDNKG05
definition: A mammal that exists both on land and within the water column. Includes seals, sealions, sea-otters and walruses.
in scheme: current
notation: SDN:L06::77
note: accepted
related: SALIN
related: WTEMP

spacecraft
type: Concept
date: 2013-08-20 13:53:41.0
authored on: 2013-08-20 13:53:41.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/6Z/2/
has version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/6Z/1/
version: 2
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 2
broader: CLSS0001
broader: SDNKG05
definition: A platform operating beyond the Earth's atmosphere.
narrower: geostationary orbiting satellite
narrower: orbiting satellite
narrower: satellite
narrower: manned spacecraft
notation: SDN:L06::6Z
note: accepted

buoyant aircraft
type: Concept
date: 2008-02-21 10:13:31.0
authored on: 2008-02-21 10:13:31.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/50/3/
has version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/50/2/
has version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/50/1/
version: 3
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 3
broader: aircraft
broader: CLSS0001
broader: SDNKG05
definition: A platform capable of flight in the atmosphere because it is lighter than air.
narrower: free-rising balloon
narrower: tethered balloon
narrower: airship
narrower: free-floating balloon
notation: SDN:L06::50
note: accepted

free-rising balloon
type: Concept
date: 2006-07-07 10:48:26.0
authored on: 2006-07-07 10:48:26.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/51/2/
has version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/51/1/
version: 2
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 2
broader: balloon
broader: buoyant aircraft
broader: SDNKG05
broader: CLSS0001
definition: A container filled with a gas that is lighter than air, which is constrained to rise vertically at a fixed location.
in scheme: current
notation: SDN:L06::51
note: accepted
related: ATEMP

submersible
type: Concept
date: 2008-02-21 09:29:03.0
authored on: 2008-02-21 09:29:03.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/20/3/
has version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/20/2/
has version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/20/1/
version: 3
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 3
broader: CLSS0001
broader: SDNKG05
definition: A platform operating within a water body.
narrower: 33K2
narrower: 33IN
narrower: RU5E
narrower: 330P
narrower: 497B
narrower: 33P5
narrower: 33RM
narrower: 33YU
narrower: 490Q
narrower: 33Z2
narrower: 330F
narrower: RUZJ
narrower: 329I
narrower: 06E7
narrower: 35F8
narrower: 498G
narrower: 33TS
narrower: 33J1
narrower: 498E
narrower: 18JM
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/4947/
narrower: 33AQ
narrower: 49QW
narrower: 35X7
narrower: 18OD
narrower: autonomous underwater vehicle
narrower: propelled manned submersible
narrower: towed unmanned submersible
narrower: propelled unmanned submersible
narrower: drifting manned submersible
narrower: lowered unmanned submersible
narrower: 33W3
narrower: 33VE
notation: SDN:L06::20
note: accepted

sub-surface gliders
type: Concept
date: 2013-08-20 13:56:39.0
authored on: 2013-08-20 13:56:39.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/27/1/
version: 1
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 1
broader: autonomous underwater vehicle
broader: CLSS0001
definition: Platforms with buoyancy-based propulsion that are capable of operations at variable depths which are not constrained to be near the sea surface.
narrower: 18UA
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/4819/
narrower: 33YJ
narrower: 580T
narrower: 33P9
narrower: 33LX
narrower: 33WR
narrower: 35ZJ
narrower: 066L
narrower: 33XU
narrower: 066P
narrower: 06I0
narrower: 09GG
narrower: 295I
narrower: 29U6
narrower: 06I8
narrower: 35ZW
narrower: 74ZU
narrower: 33LP
narrower: 33M1
narrower: 33V9
narrower: 74IO
narrower: 33XM
narrower: 33PQ
narrower: 33Q2
narrower: 29Z5
narrower: 74ZS
narrower: CYAL
narrower: 33N8
narrower: 33AX
narrower: 29VG
narrower: 33KY
narrower: 331O
narrower: 330L
narrower: 09G2
narrower: 33X7
narrower: 33LT
narrower: 33M5
narrower: 33T8
narrower: 330E
narrower: 09GR
narrower: 581S
narrower: 74IZ
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/1179/
narrower: 33JM
narrower: 33GQ
narrower: 33XQ
narrower: 33UQ
narrower: 33L1
narrower: 336M
narrower: 180F
narrower: 333E
narrower: 74L3
narrower: 33JF
narrower: 74YT
narrower: 33QN
narrower: 290X
narrower: 33UU
narrower: 09GY
narrower: 33ZX
narrower: 74ZQ
narrower: 35ZY
narrower: 06IA
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/3304/
narrower: 74ZO
narrower: 334S
narrower: 33JZ
narrower: 33YC
narrower: 33ZG

autonomous underwater vehicle
type: Concept
date: 2021-03-25 12:20:45.0
authored on: 2021-03-25 12:20:45.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/25/2/
has version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/25/1/
version: 2
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 2
broader: submersible
broader: CLSS0001
broader: SDNKG05
definition: A free-roving platform operating in the water column with propulsion but no human operator on board (e.g. Autosub, Gavia).
in scheme: current
narrower: glider
narrower: automated underwater vehicle
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/B76/current/B7600032/
narrower: 11XC
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/B76/current/B7600031/
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/B76/current/B7600021/
narrower: sub-surface gliders
narrower: 35RV
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/B76/current/B7600020/
narrower: 35IX
notation: SDN:L06::25
note: accepted
related: SALIN
related: WTEMP

surface vessel
type: Concept
date: 2008-02-21 09:44:01.0
authored on: 2008-02-21 09:44:01.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/3Z/3/
has version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/3Z/2/
has version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/3Z/1/
version: 3
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 3
broader: CLSS0001
broader: SDNKG05
definition: A mobile platform with propulsion operating on and restricted to the surface of a water body.
narrower: drillship
narrower: fishing vessel
narrower: man-powered boat
narrower: ship
narrower: man-powered small boat
narrower: research vessel
narrower: autonomous surface water vehicle
narrower: naval vessel
narrower: vessel at fixed position
narrower: self-propelled small boat
narrower: vessel of opportunity
narrower: vessel of opportunity on fixed route
narrower: self-propelled boat
notation: SDN:L06::3Z
note: accepted

orbiting satellite
type: Concept
date: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
authored on: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/65/1/
version: 1
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 1
broader: spacecraft
broader: CLSS0001
broader: SDNKG05
definition: A vehicle operating beyond the Earth's atmosphere without human occupants that orbits the Earth at a different rate to the Earth's rotation so it moves over the Earth's surface..
in scheme: current
narrower: 33XX
narrower: 33UV
narrower: 33Y9
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/3526/
narrower: 33OO
narrower: 336K
narrower: 496W
narrower: 33LY
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/3290/
narrower: 337R
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/3100/
narrower: 33V2
narrower: 33YO
narrower: 33ZS
narrower: 335X
narrower: 35C8
narrower: 33WM
narrower: 334W
narrower: 33QI
narrower: 35O3
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/3207/
narrower: 33V4
narrower: 33UF
narrower: 064Q
narrower: 18YO
narrower: 33QS
narrower: 492T
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/3277/
narrower: 33PV
narrower: 76LB
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/3544/
narrower: 35YJ
narrower: 33J9
narrower: 33JQ
narrower: 490P
narrower: 358N
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/3303/
narrower: EUC2
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/3101/
narrower: PLSR0260
narrower: PLSR0099
narrower: PLSR0100
narrower: PLSR0093
narrower: PLSR0032
narrower: PLSR0415
notation: SDN:L06::65
note: accepted
related: ICESPD
related: ICETHICK
related: ICEDIR
related: ICECOV
related: ICEDISP
related: ICETEMP
related: TURB
related: WTEMP
related: ICEBERG
related: SNWLR
related: CHLA
related: ICEEDGE
related: ICETYPE

geostationary orbiting satellite
type: Concept
date: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
authored on: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/64/1/
version: 1
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 1
broader: spacecraft
broader: CLSS0001
broader: SDNKG05
definition: A vehicle operating beyond the Earth's atmosphere without human occupants that orbits the Earth at the same rate as the Earth's rotation keeping it over a fixed location on the Earth's surface..
in scheme: current
narrower: 496M
narrower: 35S2
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/4960/
narrower: 39UE
narrower: PLSR0149
notation: SDN:L06::64
note: accepted
related: ICESPD
related: ICETHICK
related: ICEDIR
related: ICECOV
related: ICEDISP
related: ICETEMP
related: WTEMP
related: CHLA
related: ICEEDGE
related: ICETYPE

mooring
type: Concept
date: 2008-02-21 09:55:15.0
authored on: 2008-02-21 09:55:15.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/48/2/
has version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/48/1/
version: 2
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 2
broader: CLSS0001
broader: SDNKG05
definition: A tethered collection of oceanographic instruments at a fixed location that may include seafloor, mid-water and surface components.
in scheme: current
narrower: profiling buoy
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/B76/current/B7600017/
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/B76/current/B7600019/
narrower: moored surface buoy
narrower: subsurface mooring
narrower: fixed subsurface vertical profiler
narrower: fixed benthic node
notation: SDN:L06::48
note: accepted
related: SLCA
related: NO3NO2
related: SALIN
related: WTEMP
related: CHLA
related: buoy

research vessel
type: Concept
date: 2007-11-20 14:59:20.0
authored on: 2007-11-20 14:59:20.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/31/2/
has version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/31/1/
version: 2
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 2
broader: CLSS0001
broader: SDNKG05
broader: surface vessel
definition: A platform of any size operating on the surface of the water column in unpredictable locations that is specifically equipped, manned and operated for scientific, usually oceanographic, research.
in scheme: current
narrower: 902B
narrower: 49YP
narrower: FKAD
narrower: 64CD
narrower: 58J1
narrower: 24HU
narrower: 18OK
narrower: 33OV
narrower: RUJS
narrower: 35LJ
narrower: HRBP
narrower: 06HF
narrower: 35QA
narrower: 74PS
narrower: RUAL
narrower: 58UO
narrower: 88SA
narrower: 77K5
narrower: 06SL
narrower: 32I1
narrower: 48UD
narrower: 06HT
narrower: 35IC
narrower: 908C
narrower: 587C
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/9026/
narrower: 77UG
narrower: MHGZ
narrower: 18AU
narrower: RU6B
narrower: RUZ8
narrower: 90AV
narrower: 90B7
narrower: 48LE
narrower: ESSA
narrower: 35OS
narrower: 49P7
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/7437/
narrower: BHDW
narrower: 35PK
narrower: 907H
narrower: 908R
narrower: 31A0
narrower: 18HU
narrower: 18EH
narrower: 90O5
narrower: 74MR
narrower: 58J4
narrower: 740Y
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/1825/
narrower: 32XO
narrower: 33V3
narrower: 58D3
narrower: 31HX
narrower: 58US
narrower: 740H
narrower: LTKP
narrower: 09AX
narrower: 741I
narrower: 74DS
narrower: 74S9
narrower: RUCI
narrower: 06LD
narrower: 29TR
narrower: 762I
narrower: 18DD

aeroplane
type: Concept
date: 2025-09-02 14:05:05.0
authored on: 2025-09-02 14:05:05.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/62/2/
has version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/62/1/
version: 2
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 2
alternative label: airplane
broader: non-buoyant aircraft
broader: CLSS0001
broader: SDNKG05
definition: A fixed-wing self-propelled aircraft.
in scheme: current
narrower: http://purl.org/heritagedata/schemes/3/concepts/501973
notation: SDN:L06::62
note: accepted
related: ICECOV
related: ELEV
related: ICEBERG

helicopter
type: Concept
date: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
authored on: 2006-07-07 10:38:37.0
has current version: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/L06/current/67/1/
version: 1
in dataset: void
deprecated: false
version info: 1
broader: non-buoyant aircraft
broader: CLSS0001
broader: SDNKG05
definition: An aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades.
in scheme: current
narrower: 186V
narrower: 18XY
narrower: http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C17/current/1841/
notation: SDN:L06::67
note: accepted
related: ELEV

SeaVoX Platform Categories
type: Collection
comment: Group set up under the joint auspices of the SeaDataNet project and the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission MarineXML Steering Group for controlled vocabulary governance in the marine domain
alternative: SeaVoX Platform Categories
creator: SeaDataNet and MarineXML Vocabulary Content Governance Group
date: 2025-09-03 03:00:00.0
description: 2-level grouping term hierarchy used for vehicles, structures or organisms capable of bearing instruments or tools for the collection of physical, chemical, geological or biological samples or data.
license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
publisher: Natural Environment Research Council
RE register manager: British Oceanographic Data Centre
RE register owner: SeaDataNet and MarineXML Vocabulary Content Governance Group
version info: 20
member: snowcat
member: mesocosm tank
member: unmanned aerial vehicle
member: tethered floating pontoon
member: surface ice buoy
member: snowmobile
member: drift ice
member: Ice-tethered subsurface profiling float
member: surface gliders
member: pack ice
member: drillship
member: fishing vessel
member: man-powered boat
member: river station
member: autogyro
member: ship
member: research aeroplane
member: manned spacecraft
member: free-floating balloon
member: lowered unmanned submersible
member: offshore structure
member: man-powered small boat
member: cryosphere
member: kite
member: moored surface buoy
member: parachute
member: diver
member: self-propelled boat
member: DUKW
member: subsurface mooring
member: vessel of opportunity on fixed route
member: land/onshore vehicle
member: ice shelf
member: rocket
member: vessel of opportunity
member: non-buoyant aircraft
member: beach/intertidal zone structure
member: airship
member: drifting manned submersible
member: propelled unmanned submersible
member: glider
member: ice island
member: drifting subsurface float
member: fish
member: flightless bird
member: satellite
member: self-propelled small boat
member: seabird and duck
member: amphibious vehicle
member: vessel at fixed position
member: naval vessel
member: amphibious crawler
member: mesocosm bag
member: fixed benthic node
member: tethered balloon
member: sea bed vehicle
member: unknown
member: towed unmanned submersible
member: hovercraft
member: coastal structure
member: autonomous surface water vehicle
member: fixed subsurface vertical profiler
member: propelled manned submersible
member: drifting surface float
member: cetacean
member: float
member: land or seafloor
member: land/onshore structure