SPECIFICATIONFORRINGING-DATAEXCHANGEFILE.docVIP

SPECIFICATION FOR RINGING-DATA EXCHANGE FILE FORMAT Specification 3.40 The BTO Ringing Unit encourages the submission of ringing data (relating to newly-ringed birds, retraps and recoveries, including controls) in the form of computer data files via email to ringing.data@ or on floppy disks. To enable smooth operation of this system, and minimise the risk of incorrect data being incorporated into the BTO’s computerised archives, there are two essential requirements: ALL data files and disks MUST conform to the format expected by the system; and ALL data to be submitted MUST have pas