Passive Acoustics Server Structure
The Passive Acoustics server is our central storage location for all data and information that is not acoustic data. We are in the process of migrating from the PassiveAcoustics/Stellwagen_Old directory to the PassiveAcoustics directories. For information on where we store the raw soundfiles see the PassiveAcoustic_soundfiles server page.
Accessing the server
To access the server for the first time, submit an ITD ticket requesting access to PAB file shares and include Sofie or your team lead on the ticket so that they can provide approval.
To access from the Windows file explorer enter: \\nefscdata\PassiveAcoustics\
To access from a container enter: /mnt/PassiveAcoustics/
For quick access on your computer, it is recommended to pin the server folder.
Make sure you are connected to the network via VPN.
PassiveAcoustics server information
The table below details the status of the server reorganization and comments on how to use each folder. For more information on specific folders, see ‘Readme’ docs located in the server.
| PassiveAcoustics | Stellwagen_Old | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| ANCILLARY_DATA | Accelerometer, CTD, depth (for towed array and drifting recorders), GPS (for mobile platforms), telemetry, temperature (from SoundTraps), and visual sightings data | |
| CONFERENCES_PRESENTATIONS | Final versions of all presentations and posters | |
| DATA_ANALYSIS | DATA_ANALYSIS | Migration in progress. Analysis specific code for new projects should be stored in the PassiveAcoustics/DATA_ANALYSIS folder. |
| DETECTOR_OUTPUT | All detector output organized by detector then raw, summarized, or validated status. | |
| DETECTORS_SOFTWARE | DETECTORS | Migration in progress, new detectors should be stored in DETECTORS_SOFTWARE |
| MAKARA_DATA_REVIEW_temp | Temporary Makara software resources (temporary) | |
| OUTREACH_PRODUCTS | Graphics, web content, exhibits available for use | |
| PAB_ANALYSIS_TRAINING | PAB Analyst Training Resources | |
| SOUNDS_AND_PICTURES | Example sound clips and pictures | |
| FIELDWORK | To be migrated. Fieldwork plans, permitting, and contracts. | |
| GIS_TOOLS_PROJECTS | To be migrated. GIS projects and useful shapefiles | |
| GROUP_MEETINGS | To be migrated. | |
| INVENTORY | To be migrated. | |
| LITERATURE | To be migrated. Relevant literature to PAB | |
| MANUALS_SOFTWARE_CODE_LIBRARY | To be migrated. General code that could be used across projects and analysts. | |
| PROJECT_ADMIN_ACCDATA | To be reorganized. Data management for inventory and recorder performance | |
| STAFF | Retirement in progress. Staff specific files that do not align with server directory should be saved on google drive, personal computers, or nefsc personal file shares. | |
| TETHYS_METADATA | To be migrated. Metadata files and schema for TETHYS database uploads | |
| TOWED_ARRAY | To be migrated. Files specific to AMAPPS towed array surveys |
Stellwagen Server Resources
- How to view Stellwagen directories as pie charts
- Converting WAV files to FLAC
- How to get a list of directories on server
- How to copy data to Stellwagen server using Linux terminal
- VNC fix
- Instructions on how to copy data to Stellwagen server using Windows Terminal after plugging in hard drive with data into Kenobi Linux Computer
- How to view Stellwagen directory sizes using ncdu method