Training Session 7b: PAM Pipeline

The meeting focused on the PAM pipeline and annotation protocols for bioacoustic data analysis. Ben presented the steps from data management to data cleaning, emphasizing the importance of organizing files, metadata, and backups. He explained how to identify and handle issues like clipping, time zone errors, and data quality using tools like Raven. Amira demonstrated how to set up and use annotation protocols in Raven Pro, including window presets, selection tables, and consistent coding for species and call types. The session included a group activity where teams worked on visualizing their project workflows using Canva. Participants asked questions about data cleaning, metadata extraction, and multi-species analysis. The conversation ended with a reminder to carefully plan data analysis pathways and a group photo.