About
CruisePack is a data packaging and metadata gathering software tool NCEI developed to simplify data submission preparation for cruise-based data. CruisePack has a simple interface to control packager operation and metadata entry. Once the metadata entry is complete, data packaging is automatic.
CruisePack copies the data, generates machine-parseable JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) metadata records, and creates a checksum manifest file. And all of this information comes in a structured data package that conforms to the BagIt specification.
Consult Submitting Marine Geophysical Data to NCEI Guidance for additional information.
Software
Current version: CruisePack_v3.3.2 (Win OS 64-bit zip file).
Checksum: a16a7e2e42056d6ea79af2be5340c2b9 cruise_pack_v3.3.2-win64.zip
Contact cruisepack.info@noaa.gov for source code and other OS options.
- Download and uncompress the zip file
- Open the CruisePack_vX.X.X directory
- Click on "CruisePack.exe" to launch
- Create an alias or shortcut to the executable for your desktop or other conveniently accessible location, if desired.
Note: Executable and all other files must remain in the CruisePack directory.
Contact wcd.info@noaa.gov or consult the following resources: