DQR ID | Subject | Data Streams Affected |
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D011108.2 | SGP/MFRSR/E6 - Possible date/time corruption | sgpmfrsrE6.a0, sgpmfrsrE6.b1 |
D030312.10 | SGP/MWR/C1 - Intermittent Negative Sky Brightness Temperatures | sgp1mwravgC1.c1, sgp5mwravgC1.c1, sgpmwrlosC1.a1, sgpmwrlosC1.b1 |
D040126.3 | SGP/SIRS/E21 - False signal | sgpsirs20sE21.a0, sgpsirsE21.00, sgpsirsE21.b1 |
D040229.2 | SGP/SIRS/E21 - Shadowband Misalignment | sgpsirs20sE21.a0, sgpsirsE21.00, sgpsirsE21.b1 |
D040420.4 | SGP/SIRS/E27 - incorrect tracking | sgpsirs20sE27.a0, sgpsirsE27.00, sgpsirsE27.b1 |
D040428.1 | TWP/SMET/C1 - Poor Performing Sensor | twpsmet60sC1.b1 |
D040831.4 | SGP/SIRS/E10 - Reprocess: Incorrect shortwave radiometer calibration coefficients | sgpsirsE10.00, sgpsirsE10.b1 |
D040907.1 | SGP/SIRS/C1/E13 - Incorrect calibration coefficients | sgpsirs20sC1.a0, sgpsirs20sE13.a0, sgpsirsC1.00, sgpsirsC1.b1, sgpsirsE13.00, sgpsirsE13.b1 |
D041206.1 | SGP/SIRS/E10 - tracker failure | sgpsirs20sE10.a0, sgpsirsE10.00, sgpsirsE10.b1 |
D050106.4 | SGP/SIRS/C1 - Reprocess: UIR/DIR Incorrect calibration coefficients | sgpsirsC1.00, sgpsirsC1.b1 |
D050502.16 | SGP/SIRS/E22 - SWFANAL Data description error | sgp15swfanalsirs1longE22.c1, sgp1swfanalsirs1longE22.c1 |
D050502.2 | SGP/SIRS/C1 - SWFANAL Data description error | sgp15swfanalsirs1longC1.c1, sgp1swfanalsirs1longC1.c1 |
D050520.1 | SGP/SIRS/E22 - Intermittent upwelling longwave data loss | sgpsirs20sE22.a0, sgpsirsE22.00, sgpsirsE22.b1 |
D050722.1 | SGP/MWR/C1 - REPROCESS - Revised Retrieval Coefficients | sgp1mwravgC1.c1, sgp5mwravgC1.c1, sgpmwrlosC1.a1, sgpmwrlosC1.b1, sgpmwrtipC1.a1, sgpqmemwrcolC1.c1 |
D060331.2 | SGP/SIRS/E1 - Intermittantly missing downwelling diffuse | sgpsirs20sE1.a0, sgpsirsE1.00, sgpsirsE1.b1 |
D060403.3 | SGP/SIRS/E19 - Ventilator failure | sgpsirs20sE19.a0, sgpsirsE19.00, sgpsirsE19.b1 |
D060403.4 | SGP/SIRS/E20 - Instrument noise problem | sgpsirs20sE20.a0, sgpsirsE20.00, sgpsirsE20.b1 |
D060426.8 | TWP/SMET/C3 - ORG data noisy due to degraded ground | twpsmet60sC3.b1 |
D060508.2 | SGP/EBBR/E8 - Sensible and Latent Heat Flux Suspect | sgp15ebbrE8.b1, sgp30ebbrE8.b1, sgp5ebbrE8.b1 |
D060522.1 | TWP/SMET/C1 - Upper wind sensor failure | twpsmet60sC1.b1 |
D060630.10 | SGP/SIRS/E2 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error | sgpsirsE2.b1 |
D060630.11 | SGP/SIRS/E3 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error | sgpsirsE3.b1 |
D060630.12 | SGP/SIRS/E4 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error | sgpsirsE4.b1 |
D060630.13 | SGP/SIRS/E5 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error | sgpsirsE5.b1 |
D060630.15 | SGP/SIRS/E7 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error | sgpsirsE7.b1 |
D060630.16 | SGP/SIRS/E8 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error | sgpsirsE8.b1 |
D060630.17 | SGP/SIRS/E9 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error | sgpsirsE9.b1 |
D060630.18 | SGP/SIRS/E10 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error | sgpsirsE10.b1 |
D060630.19 | SGP/SIRS/E11 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error | sgpsirsE11.b1 |
D060630.21 | SGP/SIRS/E13 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error | sgpsirsE13.b1 |
D060630.22 | SGP/SIRS/E15 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error | sgpsirsE15.b1 |
D060630.23 | SGP/SIRS/E16 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error | sgpsirsE16.b1 |
D060630.24 | SGP/SIRS/E18 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error | sgpsirsE18.b1 |
D060630.25 | SGP/SIRS/E19 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error | sgpsirsE19.b1 |
D060630.26 | SGP/SIRS/E20 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error | sgpsirsE20.b1 |
D060630.27 | SGP/SIRS/E21 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error | sgpsirsE21.b1 |
D060630.28 | SGP/SIRS/E22 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error | sgpsirsE22.b1 |
D060630.29 | SGP/SIRS/E24 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error | sgpsirsE24.b1 |
D060630.30 | SGP/SIRS/E27 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error | sgpsirsE27.b1 |
D060630.8 | SGP/SIRS/C1 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error | sgpsirsC1.b1 |
D060630.9 | SGP/SIRS/E1 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error | sgpsirsE1.b1 |
D060817.4 | NSA/METTWR/C1 - Reprocess: Barometric Data Changed from hPa to kPa | nsamettwr4hC1.b1 |
D060825.2 | TWP/TSI/C1 - high control board temperature | twptsiskycoverC1.b1 |
D060914.1 | NSA/MFR10M/C1 - Channel 415 noise | nsamfr10mC1.a0, nsamfr10mC1.b1 |
D061011.2 | TWP/SMET/C1 - Reprocess: Tipping bucket rain gauge added | twpsmet60sC1.b1 |
D061011.3 | TWP/SMET/C2 - Reprocess: Tipping bucket rain gauge added | twpsmet60sC2.b1 |
D061011.4 | TWP/SMET/C3 - Reprocess: Tipping bucket rain gauge added | twpsmet60sC3.b1 |
D061213.1 | NSA/METTWR/C1 - CMH Sensor Calibrated Incorrectly | nsamettwr4hC1.b1 |
D061213.2 | NSA/METTWR/C1 - 40m wind sensor heater failure | nsamettwr4hC1.b1 |
D061214.2 | TWP/SMET/C2 - Barometer failure | twpsmet60sC2.b1 |
D070320.1 | SGP/SIRS/E22 - Reprocess: Incorrect calibration coefficients | sgpsirs20sE22.a0, sgpsirsE22.00, sgpsirsE22.b1 |
D070413.1 | NSA/METTWR/C1 - PWS Data Questionable | nsamettwr4hC1.b1 |
D070508.1 | SGP/EBBR/E4 - Instrument problem | sgp15ebbrE4.b1, sgp30ebbrE4.b1, sgp5ebbrE4.b1 |
D070521.1 | SGP/SMOS/E7 - Wind sensor binding at low wind speeds | sgp1440smosE7.b1, sgp1smosE7.b1, sgp30smosE7.b1 |
D070529.1 | NSA/METTWR/C1 - 20m RH Data Questionable | nsamettwr4hC1.b1 |
D070717.1 | SGP/RL/C1 - Invalid liquid water channel data | sgprlC1.a0 |
D070815.1 | TWP/AERI/C2 - Conditioning Electronics Off | twpaeriC2.00, twpaerich1C2.b1, twpaerich2C2.b1, twpaeriengineerC2.b1, twpaerilblcloudsC2.c1, twpaerirawC2.00, twpaerisummaryC2.b1 |
D070917.2 | TWP/AERI/C2 - Reprocess: Incorrect lat/lon/alt | twpaerich1C2.b1, twpaerich2C2.b1, twpaeriengineerC2.b1, twpaerilblcloudsC2.c1, twpaerirawC2.00, twpaerisummaryC2.b1 |
D070927.1 | SGP/SIRS/E20 - Failed tracker and improperly configured tracker | sgpsirs20sE20.a0, sgpsirsE20.b1 |
D071001.1 | SGP/EBBR/E26 - Sensible and Latent Heat Fluxes Affected by bad temp sensor | sgp15ebbrE26.b1, sgp30ebbrE26.b1, sgp5ebbrE26.b1 |
D071220.1 | SGP/SIRS/E11 - Failed ventilator fans | sgpsirs20sE11.a0, sgpsirsE11.b1 |
D080414.2 | SGP/TSI/C1 - Contamination of mirror | sgptsicldmaskC1.a1, sgptsimovieC1.a1, sgptsiskycoverC1.b1, sgptsiskyimageC1.a1 |
D080424.2 | SGP/AERI/E14 - Reprocess: Incorrect altitude reported | sgpaerich1E14.b1, sgpaerich2E14.b1, sgpaeriengineerE14.b1, sgpaerisummaryE14.b1 |
D080509.2 | SGP/EBBR/E4 - Reprocess: Wind Direction Incorrect | sgp15ebbrE4.b1, sgp30ebbrE4.b1, sgp5ebbrE4.b1 |
D080630.1 | NSA/SKYRAD/C1 - Tracker inoperative | nsaskyrad20sC1.a0, nsaskyrad60sC1.b1 |
D080703.10 | SGP/MFRSR/En - Incorrect alltime units | sgpmfrsrE10.b1, sgpmfrsrE11.b1, sgpmfrsrE12.b1, sgpmfrsrE15.b1, sgpmfrsrE16.b1, sgpmfrsrE18.b1, sgpmfrsrE19.b1, sgpmfrsrE2.b1, sgpmfrsrE22.b1, sgpmfrsrE24.b1, sgpmfrsrE27.b1, sgpmfrsrE3.b1, sgpmfrsrE4.b1, sgpmfrsrE5.b1, sgpmfrsrE6.b1, sgpmfrsrE7.b1, sgpmfrsrE8.b1, sgpmfrsrE9.b1 |
D081009.1 | SGP/OKM/X1 - Overview of Automated Data Quality - June 2008 | sgp05okmX1.a1, sgp05okmX1.b1, sgp15okmX1.a1, sgp15okmX1.b1 |
D951005.4 | SGP/MWR/C1 - Valid LWP > 1mm excluded from 5 min avgs | sgp5mwravgC1.c1 |
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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06/06/2001 | 1450 | 09/13/2001 | 1450 |
Subject: | SGP/MFRSR/E6 - Possible date/time corruption |
DataStreams: | sgpmfrsrE6.a0, sgpmfrsrE6.b1 |
Description: | Incorrect capacitors in the loggerboard during this time resulted in corruption of the raw data. Date and time information as well as logger and head ID were incorrectly reported for some records. Users of these data should be alert for unexplained discontinuties in the .a0, and .b1 level data set. |
Measurements: | sgpmfrsrE6.b1:
sgpmfrsrE6.a0:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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11/17/1999 | 1800 | 07/31/2002 | 2034 |
Subject: | SGP/MWR/C1 - Intermittent Negative Sky Brightness Temperatures |
DataStreams: | sgp1mwravgC1.c1, sgp5mwravgC1.c1, sgpmwrlosC1.a1, sgpmwrlosC1.b1 |
Description: | Several related and recurring problems with the SGP MWRs have been reported dating back to 1999. These problems were due to the occurrence of blackbody signals (in counts) that were half of those expected. The symptoms included noisy data (especially at Purcell), spikes in the data (especially at Vici), negative brightness temperatures, and apparent loss of serial communication between the computer and the radiometer, which results in a self-termination of the MWR program (especially at the CF). Because these all initially appeared to be hardware-related problems, the instrument mentor and SGP site operations personnel (1) repeatedly cleaned and replaced the fiber optic comm. components, (2) swapped radiometers, (3) sent radiometers back to Radiometrics for evaluation (which has not revealed any instrument problems), and (4) reconfigured the computer's operating system. Despite several attempts to isolate and correct it, the problem persisted. It became apparent that some component of the Windows98 configuration conflicted with the DOS-based MWR program or affected the serial port or the contents of the serial port buffer. This problem was finally corrected by upgrading the MWR software with a new Windows-compatible program. |
Measurements: | sgp5mwravgC1.c1:
sgpmwrlosC1.b1:
sgp1mwravgC1.c1:
sgpmwrlosC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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10/19/2003 | 0000 | 02/26/2004 | 2359 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E21 - False signal |
DataStreams: | sgpsirs20sE21.a0, sgpsirsE21.00, sgpsirsE21.b1 |
Description: | During clear-sky conditions, downwelling shortwave values spike downward approximately 50 to 200 W/m^2 around 22:15 UTC for about 15 minutes. This problem occurs at about the same time for the same duration each day during the indicated period of the year. This effect is due to a shadow from the Rotating Bird Deterrent (RBD) installed earlier in the year to prevent extensive bird droppings at the site. The RBD is installed at such a location that it will partially shade the downwelling shortwave PSP from 19 October to 23 February of the year. |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE21.00:
sgpsirs20sE21.a0:
sgpsirsE21.b1:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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02/20/2004 | 1300 | 03/03/2004 | 1300 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E21 - Shadowband Misalignment |
DataStreams: | sgpsirs20sE21.a0, sgpsirsE21.00, sgpsirsE21.b1 |
Description: | The NIP reported values close to zero and downwelling shortwave global and diffuse were equivalent due to tracker failure. Maintenance replaced tracker 2/27, but couldn't replace instruments until 03/02 2000 GMT due to bird poop contamination. |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE21.00:
sgpsirs20sE21.a0:
sgpsirsE21.b1:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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04/14/2004 | 1700 | 09/15/2004 | 1650 |
10/27/2004 | 1500 | 11/05/2004 | 1900 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E27 - incorrect tracking |
DataStreams: | sgpsirs20sE27.a0, sgpsirsE27.00, sgpsirsE27.b1 |
Description: | The solar tracker at E27 was not functioning properly. The problem affected tracker mounted instruments: downwelling diffuse 8-48 and direct normal pyrheliometer NIP. After tracker adjustment on 4/14/2004 1700GMT the tracker stopped tracking properly during afternoon hours. Attempts to correct tracker operation throughout the failure period resulted in variations on incorrect tracker operation. No replacement tracker was available. After adjustment on 9/15/2004 the tracker problem was resolved. It is unclear what, other than typical az and zen tracker software changes by field techs, corrected the problem. This problem period corresponds to the first time range specified (4/14 to 9/15). On 10/27/2004 a replacement tracker was installed at E27. Technical difficulties kept tracker out of service until 11/05/2004. The replacement tracker at E27 was put into serice by the field techs on 11/05/2004 1830GMT. The tracker has been tracking correctly since this time. This problem period corresponds to the second time range (10/27 to 11/05). |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE27.00:
sgpsirsE27.b1:
sgpsirs20sE27.a0:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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04/23/2004 | 0000 | 01/19/2005 | 1530 |
Subject: | TWP/SMET/C1 - Poor Performing Sensor |
DataStreams: | twpsmet60sC1.b1 |
Description: | On 4/23/2004 condensation was found inside the target area of the ORG lens. A spare was sent and installed but did not solve the problem of high background voltage values causing rainrate values to be recorded during no rainfall. Values range anywhere from 0.06 to 0.12 mm/hr. A new Optical Rain Gage was installed on 01/19/2005 @ 13:30 GMT alleviating the high background voltage values that lead to consistent rainfall rates of around 0.11 to 0.15 mm/hr on a consistent basis. The formula used to calculate rainfall rates from the new Optical Rain Gage is: RR (mm/hr) = 25(V^1.87) - 0.15. Older model formula = 20(V^2) - 0.05 The two formulas result in comparable data. |
Measurements: | twpsmet60sC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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02/20/2004 | 1630 | 04/21/2004 | 1425 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E10 - Reprocess: Incorrect shortwave radiometer calibration coefficients |
DataStreams: | sgpsirsE10.00, sgpsirsE10.b1 |
Description: | During the pyrgeometer instrument (PIR) changeout a datalogger program was loaded with incorrect calibration coefficients for the shortwave instruments. The affected measurements (instruments) were: downwelling diffuse (8-48), upwelling shortwave (PSP), direct normal (NIP) and downwelling shortwave (PSP) Recalculate irradiances by determining original mV signal and reapplying the correct calibration coefficients. For SGP/SIRS/E10 and each one minute irradiance value perform the following calculations by instrument: DD(corrected) = (DD/107.24)*114.63 US(corrected) = (US/113.19)*117.46 NIP(corrected)= (NIP/120.17)*119.26 DS(corrected) = (DS/118.46)*122.78 |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE10.b1:
sgpsirsE10.00:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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08/27/2004 | 1830 | 09/07/2004 | 2130 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/C1/E13 - Incorrect calibration coefficients |
DataStreams: | sgpsirs20sC1.a0, sgpsirs20sE13.a0, sgpsirsC1.00, sgpsirsC1.b1, sgpsirsE13.00, sgpsirsE13.b1 |
Description: | After the DIR changeout on 8/27, the DLH measurements at the central facility vary significantly between pyrgeometers by as much as 65 Wm^(-2). It was discovered that the two downwelling pyrgeometers destined for C1 and E13 may have been swapped during installation. The instrument mentor is unsure of applied calibration coefficients during this DQR's time period. Backing out new downwelling longwave irradiances would be difficult in this case. Fortunately, the problem period is less than a fortnight. |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE13.b1:
sgpsirsC1.b1:
sgpsirsC1.00:
sgpsirs20sE13.a0:
sgpsirs20sC1.a0:
sgpsirsE13.00:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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11/04/2004 | 1800 | 01/26/2005 | 1600 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E10 - tracker failure |
DataStreams: | sgpsirs20sE10.a0, sgpsirsE10.00, sgpsirsE10.b1 |
Description: | During the night of 11/05-06 2004 the tracker failed at this location. During CM on 12/01, power cycling returned the tracker to service. However, tracker was not properly tracking in the AM. Tracker failed again sometime near 01/01/2005. CM on reloaded the tracker program and realigned the tracker on 01/26/2005 1600GMT. It has been working correctly since this time. |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE10.b1:
sgpsirsE10.00:
sgpsirs20sE10.a0:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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09/27/2004 | 1429 | 01/07/2005 | 1623 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/C1 - Reprocess: UIR/DIR Incorrect calibration coefficients |
DataStreams: | sgpsirsC1.00, sgpsirsC1.b1 |
Description: | It appears the datalogger program at SIRS/C1 was automatically updated, unbeknownst to anyone, on 9/27/20041423GMT with an older program with incorrect UIR and DIR calibration coefficients. The correct and incorrect cal coeffs for the UIR and DIR pyrgeometers during this DQR period were: incorrectUIR correctUIR K0 -12.84 -13.00 K1 .2250 0.2573 K2 1.024 1.024 K3 -1.9280 -1.8050 incorrectDIR correctDIR K0 -13.15 -26.89 K1 0.2374 0.2967 K2 1.0260 1.0560 K3 -2.478 -3.3080 |
Measurements: | sgpsirsC1.b1:
sgpsirsC1.00:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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11/09/1995 | 0000 | 12/04/2003 | 2359 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E22 - SWFANAL Data description error |
DataStreams: | sgp15swfanalsirs1longE22.c1, sgp1swfanalsirs1longE22.c1 |
Description: | The long name attribute for the cloud effect fields incorrectly defines the cloud effect to be the difference between the clearskyfit and measured values: "Difference: ***fluxdn_clearskyfit - ***fluxdn_measured (***fcg)" ; The cloud effects are correctly calculated by subtracting the irradiance calculated in the clear sky fit from the measured irradiance. "Difference: ***fluxdn_measured - ***fluxdn_clearskyfit (***fcg)" ; NOTE: this is just a documentation error. The data are correctly calculated. |
Measurements: | sgp15swfanalsirs1longE22.c1:
sgp1swfanalsirs1longE22.c1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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03/25/1997 | 0000 | 12/10/2003 | 2359 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/C1 - SWFANAL Data description error |
DataStreams: | sgp15swfanalsirs1longC1.c1, sgp1swfanalsirs1longC1.c1 |
Description: | The long name attribute for the cloud effect fields incorrectly defines the cloud effect to be the difference between the clearskyfit and measured values: "Difference: ***fluxdn_clearskyfit - ***fluxdn_measured (***fcg)" ; The cloud effects are correctly calculated by subtracting the irradiance calculated in the clear sky fit from the measured irradiance. "Difference: ***fluxdn_measured - ***fluxdn_clearskyfit (***fcg)" ; NOTE: this is just a documentation error. The data are correctly calculated. |
Measurements: | sgp1swfanalsirs1longC1.c1:
sgp15swfanalsirs1longC1.c1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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05/07/2005 | 0000 | 07/20/2005 | 2000 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E22 - Intermittent upwelling longwave data loss |
DataStreams: | sgpsirs20sE22.a0, sgpsirsE22.00, sgpsirsE22.b1 |
Description: | Upwelling longwave hemispheric data drops out occasionally during the afternoon hours. Maintenance determined that the Upwelling LW Hemispheric irradiance instrument, the PIR, had a failed cable affecting only the thermopile measurement of this instrument. Cable was replaced 7/20/05 2000GMT. |
Measurements: | sgpsirs20sE22.a0:
sgpsirsE22.b1:
sgpsirsE22.00:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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04/16/2002 | 2000 | 06/28/2005 | 2300 |
Subject: | SGP/MWR/C1 - REPROCESS - Revised Retrieval Coefficients |
DataStreams: | sgp1mwravgC1.c1, sgp5mwravgC1.c1, sgpmwrlosC1.a1, sgpmwrlosC1.b1, sgpmwrtipC1.a1, sgpqmemwrcolC1.c1 |
Description: | IN THE BEGINNING (June 1992), the retrieval coefficients used to derive the precipitable water vapor (PWV) and liquid water path (LWP) from the MWR brightness temperatures were based on the Liebe and Layton (1987) water vapor and oxygen absorption model and the Grant (1957) liquid water absorption model. Following the SHEBA experience, revised retrievals based on the more recent Rosenkranz (1998) water vapor and oxygen absorption models and the Liebe (1991) liquid waer absorption model were developed. The Rosenkranz water vapor absorption model resulted a 2 percent increase in PWV relative to the earlier Liebe and Layton model. The Liebe liquid water absorption model decreased the LWP by 10% relative to the Grant model. However, the increased oxygen absorption caused a 0.02-0.03 mm (20-30 g/m2) reduction in LWP, which was particularly significant for low LWP conditions (i.e. thin clouds encountered at SHEBA). Recently, it has been shown (Liljegren, Boukabara, Cady-Pereira, and Clough, TGARS v. 43, pp 1102-1108, 2005) that the half-width of the 22 GHz water vapor line from the HITRAN compilation, which is 5 percent smaller than the Liebe and Dillon (1969) half-width used in Rosenkranz (1998), provided a better fit to the microwave brightness temperature measurements at 5 frequencies in the range 22-30 GHz, and yielded more accurate retrievals. Accordingly, revised MWR retrieval coefficients have been developed using MONORTM, which utilizes the HITRAN compilation for its spectroscopic parameters. These new retrievals provide 3 percent less PWV and 2.6 percent greater LWP than the previous retrievals based on Rosenkranz (1998). Although the MWR data will be reprocessed to apply the new monortm-based retrievals, for most purposes it will be sufficient to correct the data using the following factors: PWV_MONORTM = 0.9695 * PWV_ROSENKRANZ LWP_MONORTM = 1.026 * LWP_ROSENKRANZ The Rosenkranz-based retrieval coefficients became active as follows (BCR 456): SGP/C1 (Lamont) 4/16/2002, 2000 SGP/B1 (Hillsboro) 4/12/2002, 1600 SGP/B4 (Vici) 4/15/2002, 2300 SGP/B5 (Morris) 4/15/2002, 2300 SGP/B6 (Purcell) 4/16/2002, 2200 SGP/E14(Lamont) 4/16/2002, 0000 NSA/C1 (Barrow) 4/25/2002, 1900 NSA/C2 (Atqasuk) 4/18/2002, 1700 TWP/C1 (Manus) 5/04/2002, 0200 TWP/C2 (Nauru) 4/27/2002, 0600 TWP/C3 (Darwin) inception The MONORTM-based retrieval coefficients became active as follows (BCR 984): SGP/C1 (Lamont) 6/28/2005, 2300 SGP/B1 (Hillsboro) 6/24/2005, 2100 SGP/B4 (Vici) 6/24/2005, 2100 SGP/B5 (Morris) 6/24/2005, 2100 SGP/B6 (Purcell) 6/24/2005, 1942 SGP/E14(Lamont) 6/28/2005, 2300 NSA/C1 (Barrow) 6/29/2005, 0000 NSA/C2 (Atqasuk) 6/29/2005, 0000 TWP/C1 (Manus) 6/30/2005, 2100 TWP/C2 (Nauru) 6/30/2005, 2100 TWP/C3 (Darwin) 6/30/2005, 2100 PYE/M1 (Pt. Reyes) 4/08/2005, 1900** ** At Pt. Reyes, the original retrieval coefficients implemented in March 2005 were based on a version of the Rosenkranz model that had been modified to use the HITRAN half-width at 22 GHz and to be consistent with the water vapor continuum in MONORTM. These retrievals yield nearly identical results to the MONORTM retrievals. Therefore the Pt. Reyes data prior to 4/08/2005 may not require reprocessing. |
Measurements: | sgpmwrtipC1.a1:
sgp5mwravgC1.c1:
sgpmwrlosC1.b1:
sgp1mwravgC1.c1:
sgpqmemwrcolC1.c1:
sgpmwrlosC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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10/26/2005 | 1630 | 04/04/2006 | 2005 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E1 - Intermittantly missing downwelling diffuse |
DataStreams: | sgpsirs20sE1.a0, sgpsirsE1.00, sgpsirsE1.b1 |
Description: | Starting on or about 10/26/2005 the downwelling diffuse hemispheric irradiance (Eppley 8-48) instrument had intermittant missing values. Technicians found a loose wire on the instrument connector and repaired it on 4/4/2006. Use global shortwave hemispheric (PSP) component - normal incident component (CosZA*NIP) to calulate diffuse component. Comparison of absolute difference between actual and computed diffuse component values and diffuse standard deviations > 1-2 W/m2 can help filter the noisy diffuse data. There is no standard method. |
Measurements: | sgpsirs20sE1.a0:
sgpsirsE1.b1:
sgpsirsE1.00:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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01/11/2006 | 0000 | 04/13/2006 | 1522 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E19 - Ventilator failure |
DataStreams: | sgpsirs20sE19.a0, sgpsirsE19.00, sgpsirsE19.b1 |
Description: | Dowenlling shortwave hemispheric instrument signal (Eppley PSP) is very erratic due to failed ventilator fan which was replaced during PM on 04/13/2006. |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE19.b1:
sgpsirs20sE19.a0:
sgpsirsE19.00:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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08/20/2005 | 1930 | 04/12/2006 | 2040 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E20 - Instrument noise problem |
DataStreams: | sgpsirs20sE20.a0, sgpsirsE20.00, sgpsirsE20.b1 |
Description: | Afer recovery from lightening strike the upwelling longwave SIRS Eppley PIR (UIR) has had noise on both dome and case thermistor measurements. On 4/12/2006 techs replaced defective j-panel at base of tower. |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE20.b1:
sgpsirs20sE20.a0:
sgpsirsE20.00:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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12/01/2005 | 0000 | 08/24/2006 | 2359 |
Subject: | TWP/SMET/C3 - ORG data noisy due to degraded ground |
DataStreams: | twpsmet60sC3.b1 |
Description: | SMET Rain Data began to be noisy during December 2005 and the problem slowly became worse over time so that in February 2006 the ORG was reporting with a constant background value of around 0.10 mm/hr rain rate. ORG voltage showed a near constant value above the 85mV threshold. The ground for the ORG had become degraded and was lost due to corrosion. |
Measurements: | twpsmet60sC3.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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04/22/2006 | 1030 | 05/31/2006 | 0030 |
Subject: | SGP/EBBR/E8 - Sensible and Latent Heat Flux Suspect |
DataStreams: | sgp15ebbrE8.b1, sgp30ebbrE8.b1, sgp5ebbrE8.b1 |
Description: | The left humidity sensor produced large spikes frequently. This resulted in incorrect measurements of vapor pressure gradient and thus calculations of sensible and latent heat flux. |
Measurements: | sgp30ebbrE8.b1:
sgp5ebbrE8.b1:
sgp15ebbrE8.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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05/09/2006 | 0000 | 10/14/2006 | 0237 |
Subject: | TWP/SMET/C1 - Upper wind sensor failure |
DataStreams: | twpsmet60sC1.b1 |
Description: | The upper wind speed sensor was binding at low wind speeds. Comparison to the lower wind sensor showed that the upper sensor flat-lines for long periods of time. The upper anemometer was replaced. |
Measurements: | twpsmet60sC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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02/12/2004 | 1630 | 02/23/2005 | 1615 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E2 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error |
DataStreams: | sgpsirsE2.b1 |
Description: | Modified pyrgeometer calibration procedures were implemented beginning in February 2004. These modified procedures introduced a calibration bias in the longwave data. The previous procedures were re-implemented at all sites between December 2005 and February 2006 to restore proper calibrations. The data collected while the incorrect procedures were in place have been reprocessed to remove the calibration bias. The reprocessed 60 second averaged data are based on 3 instantaneous 20 second data records rather than on 60 1 second instanteous data records. Still, these data are considered far superior to the originally processed data. The reprocessed data were archived in September 2006. |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE2.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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03/10/2004 | 1715 | 02/08/2006 | 1730 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E3 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error |
DataStreams: | sgpsirsE3.b1 |
Description: | Modified pyrgeometer calibration procedures were implemented beginning in March 2004. These modified procedures introduced a calibration bias in the longwave data. The previous procedures were re-implemented at all sites between December 2005 and February 2006 to restore proper calibrations. The data collected while the incorrect procedures were in place have been reprocessed to remove the calibration bias. The reprocessed 60 second averaged data are based on 3 instantaneous 20 second data records rather than on 60 1 second instantaneous data records. Still, these data are considered far superior to the originally processed data. The reprocessed data were archived in August 2006. |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE3.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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03/10/2004 | 1720 | 02/22/2006 | 1615 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E4 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error |
DataStreams: | sgpsirsE4.b1 |
Description: | Modified pyrgeometer calibration procedures were implemented beginning in March 2004. These modified procedures introduced a calibration bias in the longwave data. The previous procedures were re-implemented at all sites between December 2005 and February 2006 to restore proper calibrations. The data collected while the incorrect procedures were in place have been reprocessed to remove the calibration bias. The reprocessed 60 second averaged data are based on 3 instantaneous 20 second data records rather than on 60 1 second instantaneous data records. Still, these data are considered far superior to the originally processed data. The reprocessed data were archived in October 2006. |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE4.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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03/10/2004 | 2030 | 02/22/2006 | 1817 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E5 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error |
DataStreams: | sgpsirsE5.b1 |
Description: | Modified pyrgeometer calibration procedures were implemented beginning in March 2004. These modified procedures introduced a calibration bias in the longwave data. The previous procedures were re-implemented at all sites between December 2005 and February 2006 to restore proper calibrations. The data collected while the incorrect procedures were in place have been reprocessed to remove the calibration bias. The reprocessed 60 second averaged data are based on 3 instantaneous 20 second data records rather than on 60 1 second instantaneous data records. Still, these data are considered far superior to the originally processed data. The reprocessed data were archived in October 2006. |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE5.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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02/20/2004 | 2000 | 02/07/2006 | 2005 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E7 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error |
DataStreams: | sgpsirsE7.b1 |
Description: | Modified pyrgeometer calibration procedures were implemented beginning in February 2004. These modified procedures introduced a calibration bias in the longwave data. The previous procedures were re-implemented at all sites between December 2005 and February 2006 to restore proper calibrations. The data collected while the incorrect procedures were in place have been reprocessed to remove the calibration bias. The reprocessed 60 second averaged data are based on 3 instantaneous 20 second data records rather than on 60 1 second instantaneous data records. Still, these data are considered far superior to the originally processed data. The reprocessed data were archived in October 2006. |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE7.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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02/10/2004 | 1845 | 02/21/2006 | 1840 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E8 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error |
DataStreams: | sgpsirsE8.b1 |
Description: | Modified pyrgeometer calibration procedures were implemented beginning in February 2004. These modified procedures introduced a calibration bias in the longwave data. The previous procedures were re-implemented at all sites between December 2005 and February 2006 to restore proper calibrations. The data collected while the incorrect procedures were in place have been reprocessed to remove the calibration bias. The reprocessed 60 second averaged data are based on 3 instantaneous 20 second data records rather than on 60 1 second instanteous data records. Still, these data are considered far superior to the originally processed data. The reprocessed data were archived in September 2006. |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE8.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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12/17/2003 | 1640 | 02/07/2006 | 1730 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E9 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error |
DataStreams: | sgpsirsE9.b1 |
Description: | Modified pyrgeometer calibration procedures were implemented beginning in December 2003. These modified procedures introduced a calibration bias in the longwave data. The previous procedures were re-implemented at all sites between December 2005 and February 2006 to restore proper calibrations. The data collected while the incorrect procedures were in place have been reprocessed to remove the calibration bias. The reprocessed 60 second averaged data are based on 3 instantaneous 20 second data records rather than on 60 1 second instanteous data records. Still, these data are considered far superior to the originally processed data. The reprocessed data were archived in October 2006. |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE9.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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02/20/2004 | 1730 | 02/07/2006 | 2130 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E10 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error |
DataStreams: | sgpsirsE10.b1 |
Description: | Modified pyrgeometer calibration procedures were implemented beginning in February 2004. These modified procedures introduced a calibration bias in the longwave data. The previous procedures were re-implemented at all sites between December 2005 and February 2006 to restore proper calibrations. The data collected while the incorrect procedures were in place have been reprocessed to remove the calibration bias. The reprocessed 60 second averaged data are based on 3 instantaneous 20 second data records rather than on 60 1 second instantaneous data records. Still, these data are considered far superior to the originally processed data. The reprocessed data were archived in August 2006. |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE10.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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02/17/2004 | 1753 | 02/14/2006 | 2016 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E11 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error |
DataStreams: | sgpsirsE11.b1 |
Description: | Modified pyrgeometer calibration procedures were implemented beginning in February 2004. These modified procedures introduced a calibration bias in the longwave data. The previous procedures were re-implemented at all sites between December 2005 and February 2006 to restore proper calibrations. The data collected while the incorrect procedures were in place have been reprocessed to remove the calibration bias. The reprocessed 60 second averaged data are based on 3 instantaneous 20 second data records rather than on 60 1 second instantaneous data records. Still, these data are considered far superior to the originally processed data. The reprocessed data were archived in August 2006. |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE11.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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12/11/2003 | 1935 | 02/16/2006 | 1905 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E13 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error |
DataStreams: | sgpsirsE13.b1 |
Description: | Modified pyrgeometer calibration procedures were implemented beginning in December 2003. These modified procedures introduced a calibration bias in the longwave data. The previous procedures were re-implemented at all sites between December 2005 and February 2006 to restore proper calibrations. The data collected while the incorrect procedures were in place have been reprocessed to remove the calibration bias. The reprocessed 60 second averaged data are based on 3 instantaneous 20 second data records rather than on 60 1 second instantaneous data records. Still, these data are considered far superior to the originally processed data. The reprocessed data were archived in October 2006. |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE13.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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07/22/2003 | 1650 | 02/14/2006 | 1806 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E15 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error |
DataStreams: | sgpsirsE15.b1 |
Description: | Modified pyrgeometer calibration procedures were implemented beginning in July 2003. These modified procedures introduced a calibration bias in the longwave data. The previous procedures were re-implemented at all sites between December 2005 and February 2006 to restore proper calibrations. The data collected while the incorrect procedures were in place have been reprocessed to remove the calibration bias. The reprocessed 60 second averaged data are based on 3 instantaneous 20 second data records rather than on 60 1 second instantaneous data records. Still, these data are considered far superior to the originally processed data. The reprocessed data were archived in October 2006. |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE15.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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07/23/2003 | 1605 | 02/15/2006 | 1533 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E16 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error |
DataStreams: | sgpsirsE16.b1 |
Description: | Modified pyrgeometer calibration procedures were implemented beginning in July 2003. These modified procedures introduced a calibration bias in the longwave data. The previous procedures were re-implemented at all sites between December 2005 and February 2006 to restore proper calibrations. The data collected while the incorrect procedures were in place have been reprocessed to remove the calibration bias. The reprocessed 60 second averaged data are based on 3 instantaneous 20 second data records rather than on 60 1 second instantaneous data records. Still, these data are considered far superior to the originally processed data. The reprocessed data were archived in October 2006. |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE16.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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07/22/2003 | 2200 | 02/14/2006 | 2100 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E18 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error |
DataStreams: | sgpsirsE18.b1 |
Description: | Modified pyrgeometer calibration procedures were implemented beginning in July 2003. These modified procedures introduced a calibration bias in the longwave data. The previous procedures were re-implemented at all sites between December 2005 and February 2006 to restore proper calibrations. The data collected while the incorrect procedures were in place have been reprocessed to remove the calibration bias. The reprocessed 60 second averaged data are based on 3 instantaneous 20 second data records rather than on 60 1 second instantaneous data records. Still, these data are considered far superior to the originally processed data. The reprocessed data were archived in October 2006. |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE18.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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07/24/2003 | 1600 | 02/16/2006 | 1558 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E19 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error |
DataStreams: | sgpsirsE19.b1 |
Description: | Modified pyrgeometer calibration procedures were implemented beginning in July 2003. These modified procedures introduced a calibration bias in the longwave data. The previous procedures were re-implemented at all sites between December 2005 and February 2006 to restore proper calibrations. The data collected while the incorrect procedures were in place have been reprocessed to remove the calibration bias. The reprocessed 60 second averaged data are based on 3 instantaneous 20 second data records rather than on 60 1 second instantaneous data records. Still, these data are considered far superior to the originally processed data. The reprocessed data were archived in October 2006. |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE19.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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07/23/2003 | 2100 | 02/15/2006 | 2030 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E20 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error |
DataStreams: | sgpsirsE20.b1 |
Description: | Modified pyrgeometer calibration procedures were implemented beginning in July 2003. These modified procedures introduced a calibration bias in the longwave data. The previous procedures were re-implemented at all sites between December 2005 and February 2006 to restore proper calibrations. The data collected while the incorrect procedures were in place have been reprocessed to remove the calibration bias. The reprocessed 60 second averaged data are based on 3 instantaneous 20 second data records rather than on 60 1 second instantaneous data records. Still, these data are considered far superior to the originally processed data. The reprocessed data were archived in November 2006. |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE20.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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07/23/2003 | 1520 | 02/15/2006 | 1515 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E21 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error |
DataStreams: | sgpsirsE21.b1 |
Description: | Modified pyrgeometer calibration procedures were implemented beginning in July 2003. These modified procedures introduced a calibration bias in the longwave data. The previous procedures were re-implemented at all sites between December 2005 and February 2006 to restore proper calibrations. The data collected while the incorrect procedures were in place have been reprocessed to remove the calibration bias. The reprocessed 60 second averaged data are based on 3 instantaneous 20 second data records rather than on 60 1 second instantaneous data records. Still, these data are considered far superior to the originally processed data. The reprocessed data were archived in November 2006. |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE21.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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07/23/2003 | 1830 | 02/15/2006 | 1741 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E22 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error |
DataStreams: | sgpsirsE22.b1 |
Description: | Modified pyrgeometer calibration procedures were implemented beginning in July 2003. These modified procedures introduced a calibration bias in the longwave data. The previous procedures were re-implemented at all sites between December 2005 and February 2006 to restore proper calibrations. The data collected while the incorrect procedures were in place have been reprocessed to remove the calibration bias. The reprocessed 60 second averaged data are based on 3 instantaneous 20 second data records rather than on 60 1 second instantaneous data records. Still, these data are considered far superior to the originally processed data. The reprocessed data were archived in August 2006. |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE22.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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07/24/2003 | 1640 | 02/16/2006 | 1705 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E24 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error |
DataStreams: | sgpsirsE24.b1 |
Description: | Modified pyrgeometer calibration procedures were implemented beginning in July 2004. These modified procedures introduced a calibration bias in the longwave data. The previous procedures were re-implemented at all sites between December 2005 and February 2006 to restore proper calibrations. The data collected while the incorrect procedures were in place have been reprocessed to remove the calibration bias. The reprocessed 60 second averaged data are based on 3 instantaneous 20 second data records rather than on 60 1 second instantaneous data records. Still, these data are considered far superior to the originally processed data. The reprocessed data were archived in October 2006. |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE24.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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05/16/2003 | 0002 | 02/15/2006 | 1750 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E27 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error |
DataStreams: | sgpsirsE27.b1 |
Description: | Modified pyrgeometer calibration procedures were implemented beginning in May 2003. These modified procedures introduced a calibration bias in the longwave data. The previous procedures were re-implemented at all sites between December 2005 and February 2006 to restore proper calibrations. The data collected while the incorrect procedures were in place have been reprocessed to remove the calibration bias. The reprocessed 60 second averaged data are based on 3 instantaneous 20 second data records rather than on 60 1 second instantaneous data records. Still, these data are considered far superior to the originally processed data. The reprocessed data were archived in October 2006. |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE27.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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12/11/2003 | 1950 | 02/16/2006 | 1901 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/C1 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error |
DataStreams: | sgpsirsC1.b1 |
Description: | Modified pyrgeometer calibration procedures were implemented beginning in December 2003. These modified procedures introduced a calibration bias in the longwave data. The previous procedures were re-implemented at all sites between December 2005 and February 2006 to restore proper calibrations. The data collected while the incorrect procedures were in place have been reprocessed to remove the calibration bias. The reprocessed 60 second averaged data are based on 3 instantaneous 20 second data records rather than on 60 1 second instantaneous data records. Still, these data are considered far superior to the originally processed data. The reprocessed data were archived in October 2006. |
Measurements: | sgpsirsC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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02/10/2004 | 2055 | 02/21/2006 | 2007 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E1 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error |
DataStreams: | sgpsirsE1.b1 |
Description: | Modified pyrgeometer calibration procedures were implemented beginning in February 2004. These modified procedures introduced a calibration bias in the longwave data. The previous procedures were re-implemented at all sites between December 2005 and February 2006 to restore proper calibrations. The data collected while the incorrect procedures were in place have been reprocessed to remove the calibration bias. The reprocessed 60 second averaged data are based on 3 instantaneous 20 second data records rather than on 60 1 second instantaneous data records. Still, these data are considered far superior to the originally processed data. The reprocessed data were archived in October 2006. |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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10/31/2003 | 0000 | 07/12/2006 | 1608 |
Subject: | NSA/METTWR/C1 - Reprocess: Barometric Data Changed from hPa to kPa |
DataStreams: | nsamettwr4hC1.b1 |
Description: | Barometric pressure data was converted from hPa to kPa in order to standardize the measurement units among ARM sites and to conform to accepted standard units determined by the scientific community. |
Measurements: | nsamettwr4hC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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11/13/2005 | 0000 | 10/12/2006 | 2300 |
Subject: | TWP/TSI/C1 - high control board temperature |
DataStreams: | twptsiskycoverC1.b1 |
Description: | The TT8 control board temperature was high, ~50C, so that the cooling fan was constantly on. It appears that the heat sinks were not transferred from the original board to the new one when it was replaced. The problem was corrected when heat sinks were installed. |
Measurements: | twptsiskycoverC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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09/06/2006 | 0000 | 11/22/2006 | 2359 |
Subject: | NSA/MFR10M/C1 - Channel 415 noise |
DataStreams: | nsamfr10mC1.a0, nsamfr10mC1.b1 |
Description: | There are some very minor downward spikes in the 415 channel that were first noticed in the daytime data on 9/7/2006. They occur throughout Sept and less into Oct/Nov. The instrument was pulled on 11/22 and will be examined over the winter. The spikes really are very minor, and at times only appear as minor bulges when the plot is expanded to a very large scale. |
Measurements: | nsamfr10mC1.b1:
nsamfr10mC1.a0:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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10/09/1996 | 0000 | 10/17/2006 | 0000 |
Subject: | TWP/SMET/C1 - Reprocess: Tipping bucket rain gauge added |
DataStreams: | twpsmet60sC1.b1 |
Description: | A tipping bucket rain gauge was added to the TWP.C1 SMET suite of instruments on 20061017. Effective 20060926, two new variables (count and rain amount) were added to the end of the twpsmet60sC1.b1 datastream. Between 9/26 and 10/17, the data for these two variables are filled with zeros. Users should not use the data during this period as the zeros are not representative of the rain fall at the site. When reprocessing of this datastream occurs these variables will be added for the 19961009-20060926 and data from 19961009-20061017 will be filled with -9999 (missing). |
Measurements: | twpsmet60sC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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10/21/1998 | 0000 | 11/29/2006 | 2014 |
Subject: | TWP/SMET/C2 - Reprocess: Tipping bucket rain gauge added |
DataStreams: | twpsmet60sC2.b1 |
Description: | A tipping bucket rain gauge was added to the TWP.C2 SMET suite of instruments on 20061129. Effective 20060926, two new variables (count and rain amount) were added to the end of the twpsmet60sC2.b1 datastream. Between 9/26 and 11/29, the data for these two variables are filled with zeros. Users should not use the data during this period as the zeros are not representative of the rain fall at the site. When reprocessing of this datastream occurs these variables will be added for the 19981021-20060926 and data from 19981021-20061129 will be filled with -9999 (missing). |
Measurements: | twpsmet60sC2.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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03/12/2002 | 0000 | 09/26/2006 | 1435 |
Subject: | TWP/SMET/C3 - Reprocess: Tipping bucket rain gauge added |
DataStreams: | twpsmet60sC3.b1 |
Description: | A tipping bucket rain gauge was added to the SMET suite of instruments effective 20060926. Two new variables (count and rain amount) were added at the end of the twpsmet60sC1.b1 datastream. When reprocessing of this datastream occurs these variables will be added with -9999 (missing) as the value for dates prior to gauge installation. |
Measurements: | twpsmet60sC3.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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12/12/2006 | 1500 | 03/14/2007 | 0234 |
Subject: | NSA/METTWR/C1 - CMH Sensor Calibrated Incorrectly |
DataStreams: | nsamettwr4hC1.b1 |
Description: | The CMH temp and DP were higher than the co-located T/RH probe at the 2m level. An incorrect calibration along with a failing thermistor caused the readings to be incorrect for both measured values Temp and Dew Point. |
Measurements: | nsamettwr4hC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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11/01/2006 | 0000 | 05/22/2007 | 2347 |
Subject: | NSA/METTWR/C1 - 40m wind sensor heater failure |
DataStreams: | nsamettwr4hC1.b1 |
Description: | The 40m wind direction became frozen at times. The values from the sensor were flat-lined (stdev = 0) much of the time and did not match sensors from other levels. |
Measurements: | nsamettwr4hC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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12/07/2006 | 1941 | 01/23/2007 | 0023 |
Subject: | TWP/SMET/C2 - Barometer failure |
DataStreams: | twpsmet60sC2.b1 |
Description: | The barometer began experiencing problems with noise resulting in incorrect data. The problem becames worse over time; after 12/19/2006 @0151 GMT the barometer data is completely missing. The barometer was replaced. |
Measurements: | twpsmet60sC2.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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07/06/2006 | 1722 | 04/12/2007 | 1810 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E22 - Reprocess: Incorrect calibration coefficients |
DataStreams: | sgpsirs20sE22.a0, sgpsirsE22.00, sgpsirsE22.b1 |
Description: | NIP (short_direct_normal) 29541E6 had an incorrect calibration coefficient in the logger program. 128.97 should have been 126.67 [W/m2/mV]. |
Measurements: | sgpsirs20sE22.a0:
sgpsirsE22.b1:
sgpsirsE22.00:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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04/09/2007 | 2326 | 10/10/2007 | 0004 |
Subject: | NSA/METTWR/C1 - PWS Data Questionable |
DataStreams: | nsamettwr4hC1.b1 |
Description: | There was a degradation in the PWS lenses. New lenses were installed on 08/28/2007 but a proper calibration was not conducted until 10/10/2007. Data during the listed time period should be used with caution. |
Measurements: | nsamettwr4hC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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05/06/2007 | 1630 | 05/16/2007 | 1840 |
Subject: | SGP/EBBR/E4 - Instrument problem |
DataStreams: | sgp15ebbrE4.b1, sgp30ebbrE4.b1, sgp5ebbrE4.b1 |
Description: | Wind direction was flat lining near zero and incorrect. |
Measurements: | sgp5ebbrE4.b1:
sgp30ebbrE4.b1:
sgp15ebbrE4.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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05/21/2007 | 0000 | 10/30/2007 | 1715 |
Subject: | SGP/SMOS/E7 - Wind sensor binding at low wind speeds |
DataStreams: | sgp1440smosE7.b1, sgp1smosE7.b1, sgp30smosE7.b1 |
Description: | The wind sensor bearings were failing causing the wind speed sensor to report lower than actual wind speeds when the winds were below 2 m/s. The wind monitor was replaced on 05/29/2007 but this failed to correct the problem. Subsequently, the site was flooded and it took some time to re-establish normal operations. The wind sensor was again replaced on 10/30/2007. After replacement the wind data from the SMOS compared more favorably to the co-located EBBR data. |
Measurements: | sgp1440smosE7.b1:
sgp30smosE7.b1:
sgp1smosE7.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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10/18/2006 | 0000 | 05/22/2007 | 2330 |
Subject: | NSA/METTWR/C1 - 20m RH Data Questionable |
DataStreams: | nsamettwr4hC1.b1 |
Description: | The 20m RH data was questionable at times. When the data appeared to be poor was when the 2m and 20m agreed better than the 20m and the 40m and/or 10m. |
Measurements: | nsamettwr4hC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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09/06/2006 | 1920 | 03/05/2008 | 0000 |
Subject: | SGP/RL/C1 - Invalid liquid water channel data |
DataStreams: | sgprlC1.a0 |
Description: | On 20060906, the liquid water channel (LWC) was disabled due to the removal of its photomultiplier tube (PMT). Consequently, the signals recorded for the LWC contain either zero or pure noise after that date. Also, starting on 20070522, the LWC was populated with data from the T2 channel as a result of a slight reconfiguration of the data acquisition system. On 4 March 2008 The LW channel photomultiplier tube was reinstalled in the Raman lidar. Effective 0000 UTC on 5 March 2008 the LW channel began producing valid liquid water data once again. |
Measurements: | sgprlC1.a0:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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07/02/2007 | 0100 | 07/03/2007 | 2335 |
Subject: | TWP/AERI/C2 - Conditioning Electronics Off |
DataStreams: | twpaeriC2.00, twpaerich1C2.b1, twpaerich2C2.b1, twpaeriengineerC2.b1, twpaerilblcloudsC2.c1, twpaerirawC2.00, twpaerisummaryC2.b1 |
Description: | The conditioning electronics box on the Electronics was was switched off for the two days in question. It might have been bumped or something. It was turned back on at the end of the day on July 3rd, 2007. Do not use the data from July 2nd or July 3rd. |
Measurements: | twpaeriengineerC2.b1:
twpaerirawC2.00:
twpaeriC2.00:
twpaerisummaryC2.b1:
twpaerich1C2.b1:
twpaerich2C2.b1:
twpaerilblcloudsC2.c1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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11/29/2006 | 0000 | 10/24/2007 | 2152 |
Subject: | TWP/AERI/C2 - Reprocess: Incorrect lat/lon/alt |
DataStreams: | twpaerich1C2.b1, twpaerich2C2.b1, twpaeriengineerC2.b1, twpaerilblcloudsC2.c1, twpaerirawC2.00, twpaerisummaryC2.b1 |
Description: | AERI reporting wrong lat/lon in data. The values reported are representative of Darwin, not Nauru. A low level reprocessing task has been submitted. |
Measurements: | twpaeriengineerC2.b1:
twpaerirawC2.00:
twpaerisummaryC2.b1:
twpaerich1C2.b1:
twpaerich2C2.b1:
twpaerilblcloudsC2.c1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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01/15/2007 | 0000 | 03/14/2007 | 1855 |
03/14/2007 | 1856 | 06/06/2007 | 1745 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E20 - Failed tracker and improperly configured tracker |
DataStreams: | sgpsirs20sE20.a0, sgpsirsE20.b1 |
Description: | On 1/15/2007 the E20 tracker failed due to weather. On 3/14 it was replaced but configured incorrectly (presumably the wrong lat/long). This wasn't discovered and corrected until 6/6/2007 1745GMT. All shortwave instruments dependent on proper tracker were affected. This includes measurements: downwelling shortwave diffuse and direct normal. Additionally, the global shortwave instrument have also been shaded during the second time range due to improperly set tracker. |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE20.b1:
sgpsirs20sE20.a0:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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09/28/2007 | 0140 | 10/11/2007 | 1730 |
Subject: | SGP/EBBR/E26 - Sensible and Latent Heat Fluxes Affected by bad temp sensor |
DataStreams: | sgp15ebbrE26.b1, sgp30ebbrE26.b1, sgp5ebbrE26.b1 |
Description: | The left Thum (temperature of the humidity sensor chamber) measurement was incorrect at times, affecting several measurements, including the sensible and latent heat fluxes. |
Measurements: | sgp15ebbrE26.b1:
sgp5ebbrE26.b1:
sgp30ebbrE26.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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06/14/2007 | 0336 | 08/14/2007 | 2005 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E11 - Failed ventilator fans |
DataStreams: | sgpsirs20sE11.a0, sgpsirsE11.b1 |
Description: | Ventilator fans for both the downwelling shortwave hemispheric and downwelling diffuse hemispheric instruments failed during this time period. The thermal effects of daytime heating will skew the radiometric measurements of these thermopile instruments. |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE11.b1:
sgpsirs20sE11.a0:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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03/21/2008 | 0000 | 04/15/2008 | 1600 |
Subject: | SGP/TSI/C1 - Contamination of mirror |
DataStreams: | sgptsicldmaskC1.a1, sgptsimovieC1.a1, sgptsiskycoverC1.b1, sgptsiskyimageC1.a1 |
Description: | A persistent bird was landing on and polluting the mirror, multiple times throughout the day. Spikes were placed on the corners and top of the instrument (an affective deterrent in the past) but this bird had the agility to perch on the top-center of the mirror. |
Measurements: | sgptsicldmaskC1.a1:
sgptsimovieC1.a1:
sgptsiskycoverC1.b1:
sgptsiskyimageC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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02/10/2004 | 1558 | 04/14/2008 | 2143 |
Subject: | SGP/AERI/E14 - Reprocess: Incorrect altitude reported |
DataStreams: | sgpaerich1E14.b1, sgpaerich2E14.b1, sgpaeriengineerE14.b1, sgpaerisummaryE14.b1 |
Description: | |
Measurements: | sgpaerich1E14.b1:
sgpaeriengineerE14.b1:
sgpaerisummaryE14.b1:
sgpaerich2E14.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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08/24/2007 | 2000 | 09/05/2007 | 1630 |
Subject: | SGP/EBBR/E4 - Reprocess: Wind Direction Incorrect |
DataStreams: | sgp15ebbrE4.b1, sgp30ebbrE4.b1, sgp5ebbrE4.b1 |
Description: | The wind direction was misaligned by 180 degrees. If the wind direction was 180 degrees or less, add 180 degrees to give the correct direction. If the wind direction was greater than 180 degrees, subtract 180 degrees to give the correct direction. |
Measurements: | sgp5ebbrE4.b1:
sgp30ebbrE4.b1:
sgp15ebbrE4.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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06/27/2006 | 2000 | 06/30/2008 | 1740 |
Subject: | NSA/SKYRAD/C1 - Tracker inoperative |
DataStreams: | nsaskyrad20sC1.a0, nsaskyrad60sC1.b1 |
Description: | Tracker stopped working at this site during the time range specified. Reason for failure is unknown. Tracker power cycled and restarted by maintenance 06/30 2008 1740 GMT. The short_direct_normal (NIP) and down_short_diffuse_hemisp (8-48) data are bad during this time. Data are not recoverable. |
Measurements: | nsaskyrad60sC1.b1:
nsaskyrad20sC1.a0:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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09/01/2007 | 0000 | 07/08/2008 | 2359 |
Subject: | SGP/MFRSR/En - Incorrect alltime units |
DataStreams: | sgpmfrsrE10.b1, sgpmfrsrE11.b1, sgpmfrsrE12.b1, sgpmfrsrE15.b1, sgpmfrsrE16.b1, sgpmfrsrE18.b1, sgpmfrsrE19.b1, sgpmfrsrE2.b1, sgpmfrsrE22.b1, sgpmfrsrE24.b1, sgpmfrsrE27.b1, sgpmfrsrE3.b1, sgpmfrsrE4.b1, sgpmfrsrE5.b1, sgpmfrsrE6.b1, sgpmfrsrE7.b1, sgpmfrsrE8.b1, sgpmfrsrE9.b1 |
Description: | Units of alltime_hemisp_broadband and alltime_hemisp_narrowband_filter(N) are incorrect. They should be counts. A low priority reprocessing task has been submitted to correct this metadata error. |
Measurements: | sgpmfrsrE9.b1:
sgpmfrsrE15.b1:
sgpmfrsrE11.b1:
sgpmfrsrE16.b1:
sgpmfrsrE8.b1:
sgpmfrsrE2.b1:
sgpmfrsrE24.b1:
sgpmfrsrE6.b1:
sgpmfrsrE19.b1:
sgpmfrsrE27.b1:
sgpmfrsrE22.b1:
sgpmfrsrE12.b1:
sgpmfrsrE3.b1:
sgpmfrsrE5.b1:
sgpmfrsrE7.b1:
sgpmfrsrE4.b1:
sgpmfrsrE10.b1:
sgpmfrsrE18.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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06/01/2008 | 0000 | 06/30/2008 | 2359 |
Subject: | SGP/OKM/X1 - Overview of Automated Data Quality - June 2008 |
DataStreams: | sgp05okmX1.a1, sgp05okmX1.b1, sgp15okmX1.a1, sgp15okmX1.b1 |
Description: | Below is a link to an overview from Cindy Morgan and Alex Gartside, the Mesonet QA managers of the automated quality assurance results for the June 2008 Oklahoma Mesonet Data. OKLAHOMA MESONET/ARS QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT June 2008 |
Measurements: | sgp15okmX1.b1:
sgp05okmX1.b1:
sgp05okmX1.a1:
sgp15okmX1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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10/09/1993 | 0005 | 10/12/1995 | 2359 |
Subject: | SGP/MWR/C1 - Valid LWP > 1mm excluded from 5 min avgs |
DataStreams: | sgp5mwravgC1.c1 |
Description: | The limit of maximum valid liquid water path was set at 1 mm. Although this limit was selected 'conservatively' so as to definitely flag precipitation-contaminated data in the 20-second (sgpmwrlos) files, the effect has been to exclude valid liquid water paths greater than 1 mm from the 5-minute averages (sgp5mwravg). The maximum limits for precipitable water vapor (PWV) and liquid water path (LWP) have been removed, and the averaging algorithm instead excludes data on the basis of the brightness temperature flags. These flags are set below a minimum of 2.75 K (cosmic background) and above a maximum of 100 K (precipitation). |
Measurements: | sgp5mwravgC1.c1:
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