Divepdt.7z.003 ✦
: The .7z extension indicates a 7-Zip archive, known for high compression ratios.
: These archives often contain large batches of .csv or .wch files downloaded from a tag or a data portal for analysis in software like Wildlife Computers DAP Processor or R. Spreadsheet File Descriptions - Wildlife Computers DivePDT.7z.003
The file is the third segment of a multi-part compressed archive containing Dive Profile-Depth-Temperature (PDT) data . These files are typically generated by satellite telemetry tags, such as those from Wildlife Computers , used to track the behavior and environment of marine animals like sea turtles, sharks, and marine mammals. Overview of PDT Data These files are typically generated by satellite telemetry
: Readings that help researchers build profiles of the thermal structure of the ocean. Instead of recording every second of a dive,
PDT files provide a summary of the vertical ocean environment encountered by a tagged animal. Instead of recording every second of a dive, the tag summarizes the water column's temperature at specific depth intervals to conserve battery and satellite bandwidth.
: The data is timestamped to show when specific behaviors or environmental conditions occurred. File Technical Details