DQRID : D050902.2
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time Data Quality Metric
06/17/2005000009/03/20050000Incorrect
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Subject:
PYE/MWRP/M1 - Bias in Ground Relative Humidity Measurement
DataStreams:pyemwrpM1.00, pyemwrpM1.b1
Description:
On June 17 2005, the MWRP was re-installed at PYE after the Super Blower was replaced by 
the old style dew blower. The relative humidity ground sensor in the dew blower is not as 
accurate. This resulted in a negative relative humidity bias of about 5.9 %. In other 
words the MWRP sensor was underestimating the relative humidity. The bias was determined by 
comparing MWRP measurements with SMET and radiosonde measurements. The MP.cfg file for 
the MWRP was changed to reflect this bias on 09/02/2005 and will take effect on 09/03/2005 
0000 GMT
Suggestions: 
Data users can simply add a value of 5.9 (in % units) to the ground relative humidity 

variable when using data collected between 06/07 and 09/03. Changes in the vapor 
density should be negligeable.
Measurements:pyemwrpM1.00:
  • Raw data stream - documentation not supported
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pyemwrpM1.b1:
  • surfaceRelativeHumidity
  • surfaceWaterVaporDensity
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