DQR ID | Subject | Data Streams Affected |
---|---|---|
D030312.10 | SGP/MWR/C1 - Intermittent Negative Sky Brightness Temperatures | sgp1mwravgC1.c1, sgp5mwravgC1.c1, sgpmwrlosC1.a1, sgpmwrlosC1.b1 |
D030527.2 | SGP/SIRS/E27 - Instrument problem, Shadowband Misalignment | sgpsirs20sE27.a0, sgpsirsE27.00, sgpsirsE27.b1 |
D031016.1 | SGP/OKM/X1 - Station Change | sgp05okmX1.a1, sgp05okmX1.b1, sgp15okmX1.a1, sgp15okmX1.b1, sgpokmX1.01 |
D031020.3 | SGP/SIRS/E18 - Instrument noise problem | sgpsirs20sE18.a0, sgpsirsE18.00, sgpsirsE18.b1 |
D040126.3 | SGP/SIRS/E21 - False signal | sgpsirs20sE21.a0, sgpsirsE21.00, sgpsirsE21.b1 |
D040223.6 | SGP/OKM/X1 - Overview of Automated Data Quality - January 2003 | sgp05okmX1.a1, sgp05okmX1.b1, sgp15okmX1.a1, sgp15okmX1.b1 |
D040420.4 | SGP/SIRS/E27 - incorrect tracking | sgpsirs20sE27.a0, sgpsirsE27.00, sgpsirsE27.b1 |
D040428.1 | TWP/SMET/C1 - Poor Performing Sensor | twpsmet60sC1.b1 |
D040824.3 | TWP/SMET/C1 - Incorrect rainrate equation used | twpsmet60sC1.b1 |
D040831.2 | SGP/SIRS/E7 - Reprocess: Incorrect shortwave radiometer calibration coefficients | sgpsirsE7.00, sgpsirsE7.b1 |
D040831.3 | SGP/SIRS/E8 - Reprocess: Incorrect shortwave radiometer calibration coefficients | sgpsirsE8.00, sgpsirsE8.b1 |
D041027.8 | NSA/MFR10M/C1 - No data collected during winter | nsamfr10mC1.a0, nsamfr10mC1.b1 |
D041028.2 | NSA/MFR10M/C2 - No data collected during winter | nsamfr10mC2.a0, nsamfr10mC2.b1 |
D050205.2 | SGP/SIRS/E6 - Questionable data due to Ice Storm damage | sgpsirs20sE6.a0, sgpsirsE6.00, sgpsirsE6.b1 |
D050218.1 | SGP/SIRS/E7 - Reprocessed: Corrected Downwelling Longwave calibrations | sgpsirsE7.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 |
D060403.1 | SGP/SIRS/E11 - failed ventilator fan | sgpsirs20sE11.a0, sgpsirsE11.00, sgpsirsE11.b1 |
D060403.4 | SGP/SIRS/E20 - Instrument noise problem | sgpsirs20sE20.a0, sgpsirsE20.00, sgpsirsE20.b1 |
D060424.1 | SGP/SIRS/E21 - Roosting birds in field of view | sgpsirs20sE21.a0, sgpsirsE21.00, sgpsirsE21.b1 |
D060426.8 | TWP/SMET/C3 - ORG data noisy due to degraded ground | twpsmet60sC3.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 |
D060630.14 | SGP/SIRS/E6 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error | sgpsirsE6.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 |
D060630.19 | 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 |
D060630.26 | 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 |
D060727.2 | SGP/MFRSR/E6 - Elevated head temperature | sgpmfrsrE6.a0, sgpmfrsrE6.b1, sgpmfrsrlangleyE6.c1, sgpmfrsrlangplotE6.c1 |
D060818.1 | NSA/METTWR/C2 - Reprocess: Barometric Data Changed from hPa to kPa | nsamettwr2hC2.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 |
D070130.2 | SGP/SIRS/E18 - Noise in upwelling longwave data | sgpsirs20sE18.a0, sgpsirsE18.b1 |
D070306.1 | SGP/SIRS/C1 - Reprocess: Incorrect calibration coefficients | sgpsirs20sC1.a0, sgpsirsC1.00, sgpsirsC1.b1 |
D070320.1 | SGP/SIRS/E22 - Reprocess: Incorrect calibration coefficients | sgpsirs20sE22.a0, sgpsirsE22.00, sgpsirsE22.b1 |
D070411.1 | SGP/SIRS/E3 - Instrument leveling and tracker problem | sgpsirs20sE3.a0, sgpsirsE3.b1 |
D070413.1 | NSA/METTWR/C1 - PWS Data Questionable | nsamettwr4hC1.b1 |
D070503.2 | SGP/SWATS/E10 - Incorrect temperature rise | sgpswatsE10.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 |
D070718.1 | SGP/SIRS/E5 - Intermittent missing upwelling longwave data | sgpsirs20sE5.a0, sgpsirsE5.b1 |
D070917.2 | TWP/AERI/C2 - Reprocess: Incorrect lat/lon/alt | twpaerich1C2.b1, twpaerich2C2.b1, twpaeriengineerC2.b1, twpaerilblcloudsC2.c1, twpaerirawC2.00, twpaerisummaryC2.b1 |
D070925.1 | SGP/SIRS/E18 - NIP cable failure | sgpsirs20sE18.a0, sgpsirsE18.b1 |
D070927.1 | SGP/SIRS/E20 - Failed tracker and improperly configured tracker | sgpsirs20sE20.a0, sgpsirsE20.b1 |
D071221.2 | SGP/SIRS/E18 - Instrument noise problem | sgpsirs20sE18.a0, sgpsirsE18.b1 |
D080423.1 | TWP/AERI/C3 - Reprocess: Incorrect lat/lon/alt | twpaerich1C3.b1, twpaerich2C3.b1, twpaeriengineerC3.b1, twpaerisummaryC3.b1 |
D080424.2 | SGP/AERI/E14 - Reprocess: Incorrect altitude reported | sgpaerich1E14.b1, sgpaerich2E14.b1, sgpaeriengineerE14.b1, sgpaerisummaryE14.b1 |
D080627.1 | SGP/SIRS/E21 - Ventilator Fan Failure | sgpsirs20sE21.a0, sgpsirsE21.00, sgpsirsE21.b1 |
D080630.1 | NSA/SKYRAD/C1 - Tracker inoperative | nsaskyrad20sC1.a0, nsaskyrad60sC1.b1 |
D080703.5 | TWP/MFRSR/C2 - Incorrect alltime units | twpmfrsrC2.b1 |
D951005.4 | SGP/MWR/C1 - Valid LWP > 1mm excluded from 5 min avgs | sgp5mwravgC1.c1 |
D961120.1 | SGP/MWR/B1/B4/B5/B6/C1 - Thermal Stabilization Adjustment | sgp1mwravgC1.c1, sgp5mwravgB1.c1, sgp5mwravgB4.c1, sgp5mwravgB5.c1, sgp5mwravgB6.c1, sgp5mwravgC1.c1, sgpmwrlosB1.a0, sgpmwrlosB1.a1, sgpmwrlosB4.a0, sgpmwrlosB4.a1, sgpmwrlosB5.a0, sgpmwrlosB5.a1, sgpmwrlosB6.a0, sgpmwrlosB6.a1, sgpmwrlosC1.a1, sgpmwrlosC1.b1 |
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
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:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
05/16/2003 | 0000 | 06/18/2003 | 1845 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E27 - Instrument problem, Shadowband Misalignment |
DataStreams: | sgpsirs20sE27.a0, sgpsirsE27.00, sgpsirsE27.b1 |
Description: | Downwelling and Upwelling longwave values are somewhat noisy due to noisy PIR (pygeometer) case and dome thermistor measurements on both the upwelling and downwelling PIRs. This problem dates back to the beginning of the SIRS E27 data stream. |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE27.00:
sgpsirsE27.b1:
sgpsirs20sE27.a0:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
01/01/1994 | 0000 | 09/28/2003 | 2359 |
Subject: | SGP/OKM/X1 - Station Change |
DataStreams: | sgp05okmX1.a1, sgp05okmX1.b1, sgp15okmX1.a1, sgp15okmX1.b1, sgpokmX1.01 |
Description: | The Mesonet station near Marshall was moved on September 25, 2003 to improve accessiblity for the Mesonet technicians who visit and maintain the site. The new site has the code MRSH. It replaces the old Marshall site that had the code MARS. Since the latitude and longitude of the stations are included in the cdf file, users of these data should not have a problem. |
Measurements: | sgp15okmX1.b1:
sgp05okmX1.b1:
sgp05okmX1.a1:
sgp15okmX1.a1:
sgpokmX1.01:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
10/09/2003 | 1000 | 10/20/2003 | 0000 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E18 - Instrument noise problem |
DataStreams: | sgpsirs20sE18.a0, sgpsirsE18.00, sgpsirsE18.b1 |
Description: | Upwelling longwave data was somewhat noisy during this period. There was a direct relation to the case and dome thermistor measurements for the upwelling longwave PIR (UIR). Data quality does not appear to be greatly affected overall, though instantaneous values had greater than usual variability. The noise disappeared on 10/19. |
Measurements: | sgpsirs20sE18.a0:
sgpsirsE18.b1:
sgpsirsE18.00:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|---|
01/01/2003 | 0000 | 01/31/2003 | 2359 |
Subject: | SGP/OKM/X1 - Overview of Automated Data Quality - January 2003 |
DataStreams: | sgp05okmX1.a1, sgp05okmX1.b1, sgp15okmX1.a1, sgp15okmX1.b1 |
Description: | Below is a link to an overview from Janet Martinez, the Mesonet QA manager of the automated quality assurance results for the January 2003 Oklahoma Mesonet Data. http://www.db.arm.gov/~pcdmgr/post_script_attachments/sgpokmqaX1.a1.20030101.000000.htm |
Measurements: | sgp15okmX1.b1:
sgp05okmX1.b1:
sgp05okmX1.a1:
sgp15okmX1.a1:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
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:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
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:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
08/03/2004 | 0307 | 08/17/2004 | 2138 |
Subject: | TWP/SMET/C1 - Incorrect rainrate equation used |
DataStreams: | twpsmet60sC1.b1 |
Description: | There are two different Optical Raingages in use at the TWP sites. The incorrect equation was used at this site. The incorrect equation is (25*(V^1.87)) - 0.15. The correct equation is (20*(V^2)) - 0.05. The correct equation was installed. |
Measurements: | twpsmet60sC1.b1:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
02/20/2004 | 1845 | 04/20/2004 | 1825 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E7 - Reprocess: Incorrect shortwave radiometer calibration coefficients |
DataStreams: | sgpsirsE7.00, sgpsirsE7.b1 |
Description: | During the pyrgeometer instrument (PIR) changout 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 each one minute irradiance value perform the following calculations by instrument: DD(corrected) = (DD/107.24)*108.50 US(corrected) = (US/113.19)*110.10 NIP(corrected)= (NIP/120.17)*122.26 DS(corrected) = (DS/118.46)*122.56 |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE7.b1:
sgpsirsE7.00:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
02/10/2004 | 1825 | 04/20/2004 | 1825 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E8 - Reprocess: Incorrect shortwave radiometer calibration coefficients |
DataStreams: | sgpsirsE8.00, sgpsirsE8.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 each one minute irradiance value perform the following calculations by instrument: DD(corrected) = (DD/107.24)*116.37 US(corrected) = (US/113.19)*121.78 NIP(corrected)= (NIP/120.17)*122.47 DS(corrected) = (DS/118.46)*122.34 |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE8.00:
sgpsirsE8.b1:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
11/16/1998 | 2336 | 03/15/1999 | 1858 |
11/18/1999 | 0213 | 02/03/2000 | 0119 |
11/01/2000 | 1849 | 03/13/2001 | 0249 |
11/08/2001 | 0106 | 03/14/2002 | 0105 |
11/07/2002 | 2302 | 04/17/2003 | 0002 |
11/18/2003 | 1903 | 04/01/2004 | 2002 |
11/08/2004 | 2302 | 02/18/2005 | 1802 |
11/29/2005 | 1802 | 03/15/2006 | 0002 |
11/20/2006 | 2302 | 03/26/2007 | 1605 |
10/30/2007 | 2000 | 03/06/2008 | 1502 |
Subject: | NSA/MFR10M/C1 - No data collected during winter |
DataStreams: | nsamfr10mC1.a0, nsamfr10mC1.b1 |
Description: | The sun does not rise above the horizon at the NSA sites between November and January each year. During this time period, the MFR instruments are removed and returned to PNNL for maintenance and calibration. The instruments are generally re-installed in March. |
Measurements: | nsamfr10mC1.b1:
nsamfr10mC1.a0:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
11/02/2001 | 2233 | 03/21/2002 | 2333 |
04/27/2002 | 2203 | 03/18/2003 | 2101 |
11/11/2003 | 2003 | 04/04/2004 | 0402 |
11/17/2004 | 2202 | 02/16/2005 | 2020 |
11/25/2005 | 1902 | 03/14/2006 | 2202 |
11/21/2006 | 2202 | 02/25/2007 | 2302 |
11/24/2007 | 2000 | 02/03/2008 | 0302 |
Subject: | NSA/MFR10M/C2 - No data collected during winter |
DataStreams: | nsamfr10mC2.a0, nsamfr10mC2.b1 |
Description: | The sun does not rise above the horizon at the NSA sites between November and January each year. During this time period, the MFR instruments are removed and returned to PNNL for maintenance and calibration. The instruments are generally re-installed in March. |
Measurements: | nsamfr10mC2.a0:
nsamfr10mC2.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
01/13/2005 | 1200 | 02/10/2005 | 1700 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E6 - Questionable data due to Ice Storm damage |
DataStreams: | sgpsirs20sE6.a0, sgpsirsE6.00, sgpsirsE6.b1 |
Description: | Several SIRS readings at E6 readings have appeared questionable since the ice storm in early January. Starting on 01/13 maintenance found the E6 tracker inoperative. It was reset and put back into serivice. Shortly after, on 01/16 data from the DSH instrument (PSP) became questionable possibly due to obstructed or failed ventilator fan. On 02/10 1645 GMT maintenance found the DSH instrument ventilator fan failed - the fan was replaced, the E6 tracker was also realigned. Due to early january ice storms, the tracker alignment issues and a failed ventilator fan - All tracker mounted and global DS instrument measurements are suspect for this time frame. |
Measurements: | sgpsirs20sE6.a0:
sgpsirsE6.00:
sgpsirsE6.b1:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
11/02/2004 | 2045 | 02/22/2005 | 2050 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E7 - Reprocessed: Corrected Downwelling Longwave calibrations |
DataStreams: | sgpsirsE7.b1 |
Description: | Incorrect DIR calibration coeffs and serial numbers were applied to the data from 11/02/2004 when the shortwave instruments were changed out. Field techs corrected the program during longwave instrument replacement on 2/22/2005. The data were reprocessed in September 2006 to apply the correct calibrations. The reprocessed data were archived in October 2006. |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE7.b1:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
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:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
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:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
10/01/2005 | 0000 | 04/04/2006 | 1545 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E11 - failed ventilator fan |
DataStreams: | sgpsirs20sE11.a0, sgpsirsE11.00, sgpsirsE11.b1 |
Description: | E11 downwelling hemispheric shortwave instrument (Eppley PSP) has shown larger and larger nighttime offsets (from -5 to -10 W/m2) since October. A failed ventilator fan was discovered during PM and replaced on 4/4/2006. |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE11.b1:
sgpsirsE11.00:
sgpsirs20sE11.a0:
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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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04/07/2006 | 1200 | 05/31/2006 | 1700 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E21 - Roosting birds in field of view |
DataStreams: | sgpsirs20sE21.a0, sgpsirsE21.00, sgpsirsE21.b1 |
Description: | The RBDD (Rotating Bird Deterrent Device) installed at E21 to prevent turkey vultures from roosting on the instrument boom failed resulting in noisy NIP (Short Direct Normal) and PSP (Short Global Hemispheric) data and a spike occurring around 2230 UTC everyday due to obstruction of the field of view. Problem is intermittant due to moving birds. Use data with discretion. Follow ARM (DQMS3) flag recommendations for QC flags 02 or 03 found in section 5.1.4 of the SIRS handbook: http://www.arm.gov/publications/tech_reports/handbooks/sirs_handbook.pdf |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE21.00:
sgpsirs20sE21.a0:
sgpsirsE21.b1:
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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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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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03/11/2004 | 1610 | 02/09/2006 | 1553 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E6 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error |
DataStreams: | sgpsirsE6.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: | sgpsirsE6.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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02/17/2004 | 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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07/23/2003 | 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 |
---|---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|---|
07/15/2006 | 1123 | 08/25/2006 | 2359 |
08/02/2007 | 1100 | 08/16/2007 | 2359 |
Subject: | SGP/MFRSR/E6 - Elevated head temperature |
DataStreams: | sgpmfrsrE6.a0, sgpmfrsrE6.b1, sgpmfrsrlangleyE6.c1, sgpmfrsrlangplotE6.c1 |
Description: | The head temp gets higher than we we would like to see due to high ambient temperatures. The head is designed to operate at 40 deg C, and we like to see it stay within a few degrees of 40 deg C during normal operation. When local conditions are hot, the head temp can ramp up during the day. It is unknown what effect, if any, results from high head temperatures. There is nothing obvious in the data to indicate problems. |
Measurements: | sgpmfrsrE6.b1:
sgpmfrsrE6.a0:
sgpmfrsrlangplotE6.c1:
sgpmfrsrlangleyE6.c1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
11/06/2003 | 0000 | 07/12/2006 | 1853 |
Subject: | NSA/METTWR/C2 - Reprocess: Barometric Data Changed from hPa to kPa |
DataStreams: | nsamettwr2hC2.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: | nsamettwr2hC2.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|---|
01/18/2007 | 2230 | 07/24/2007 | 1400 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E18 - Noise in upwelling longwave data |
DataStreams: | sgpsirs20sE18.a0, sgpsirsE18.b1 |
Description: | After restart due to ice storm the upwelling longwave case and dome thermistors experienced intermittent noise. Last seen 7/24/2007, the noise is intermittent and can last several days. When noise is not apparent, upwelling longwave measurements appear normal. Only using upwelling longwave data that has been processed with ARMs qcrad VAP during this time period. Or, disregard upwelling longwave data during this time. |
Measurements: | sgpsirs20sE18.a0:
sgpsirsE18.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
07/03/2006 | 1509 | 03/06/2007 | 1610 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/C1 - Reprocess: Incorrect calibration coefficients |
DataStreams: | sgpsirs20sC1.a0, sgpsirsC1.00, sgpsirsC1.b1 |
Description: | Incorrection calibration coefficients were used in the C1/SIRS datalogger program. The PSP-US (upwelling shortwave global hemispheric), 30943F3 should be 126.93 not 129.93 [W/m2/mV]. |
Measurements: | sgpsirsC1.b1:
sgpsirsC1.00:
sgpsirs20sC1.a0:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|---|
10/23/2006 | 0000 | 04/18/2007 | 1820 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E3 - Instrument leveling and tracker problem |
DataStreams: | sgpsirs20sE3.a0, sgpsirsE3.b1 |
Description: | Asymmetry between measured downwelling shortwave and derived downwelling shortwave hemispheric in the afternoon began late in fall and became more apparent as the sun moved higher in spring. This can happen when the PSP is unlevel or when the NIP is not tracking well. The PSP level was corrected and the clock on tracker was reset. Mentor suspects PSP was unlevel during this time range causing the discrepancy in measured vs. calculated downwelling shortwave hemispheric data. |
Measurements: | sgpsirs20sE3.a0:
sgpsirsE3.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|---|
05/03/2007 | 0000 | 05/15/2007 | 2100 |
06/20/2007 | 0000 | 08/22/2007 | 1500 |
Subject: | SGP/SWATS/E10 - Incorrect temperature rise |
DataStreams: | sgpswatsE10.b1 |
Description: | All the temperature rise values were incorrect (trise_W, trise_E). Soil moisture variables are also incorrect due to the incorrect T-rise values. Soil temperature measurements are not affected. |
Measurements: | sgpswatsE10.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
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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07/05/2007 | 1445 | 08/08/2007 | 2020 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E5 - Intermittent missing upwelling longwave data |
DataStreams: | sgpsirs20sE5.a0, sgpsirsE5.b1 |
Description: | On 7/05 The upwelling longwave hemispheric PIR started recording intermittent missing data. The cable was replaced on 8/8 solving the problem |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE5.b1:
sgpsirs20sE5.a0:
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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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09/15/2007 | 1600 | 11/06/2007 | 2155 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E18 - NIP cable failure |
DataStreams: | sgpsirs20sE18.a0, sgpsirsE18.b1 |
Description: | NIP cable failed and was repaired on 11/6 2155. |
Measurements: | sgpsirs20sE18.a0:
sgpsirsE18.b1:
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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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05/12/2007 | 1030 | 01/02/2008 | 2240 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E18 - Instrument noise problem |
DataStreams: | sgpsirs20sE18.a0, sgpsirsE18.b1 |
Description: | Starting May 12th 2007 DIR experiencing persistent, intermittent data dropouts and noise. PM found a damaged PIR cable and repaired 01/02/08 2240GMT. Noise seems to be unbiased and dropouts are beyond QC limits making QC flags a possible option in filtering for good data. However, using data during this period is not recommended. |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE18.b1:
sgpsirs20sE18.a0:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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10/07/2007 | 1830 | 03/19/2008 | 1900 |
Subject: | TWP/AERI/C3 - Reprocess: Incorrect lat/lon/alt |
DataStreams: | twpaerich1C3.b1, twpaerich2C3.b1, twpaeriengineerC3.b1, twpaerisummaryC3.b1 |
Description: | Periodic GPS malfunctions caused faulty Latitude and Longitude values in the data. Correct values are: LAT = -12.424597 LON = 130.891552 |
Measurements: | twpaerich2C3.b1:
twpaerich1C3.b1:
twpaeriengineerC3.b1:
twpaerisummaryC3.b1:
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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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08/01/2007 | 0000 | 07/01/2008 | 1500 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E21 - Ventilator Fan Failure |
DataStreams: | sgpsirs20sE21.a0, sgpsirsE21.00, sgpsirsE21.b1 |
Description: | Start time is uncertain due to length of time this problem existed. During the time frame specified the PSP (down_short_hemisp) and 8-48 (down_short_diffuse_hemisp) ventilator fans failed. PM replaced the fans 7/1/2008 1500. Ventilator failure does adversely affect thermopile radiometer measurements but the extent has not been quantified. The 8-48 is significantly less affected than the PSP. Mentor suggests using component sum method detailed in SIRS instrument handbook where down_short_hemisp = down_short_diffuse + short_direct_normal * cos (zenith angle) for each time record. |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE21.00:
sgpsirs20sE21.a0:
sgpsirsE21.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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10/31/1998 | 0000 | 07/08/2008 | 2359 |
Subject: | TWP/MFRSR/C2 - Incorrect alltime units |
DataStreams: | twpmfrsrC2.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: | twpmfrsrC2.b1:
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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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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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08/01/1996 | 0000 | 08/31/1996 | 2359 |
Subject: | SGP/MWR/B1/B4/B5/B6/C1 - Thermal Stabilization Adjustment |
DataStreams: | sgp1mwravgC1.c1, sgp5mwravgB1.c1, sgp5mwravgB4.c1, sgp5mwravgB5.c1, sgp5mwravgB6.c1, sgp5mwravgC1.c1, sgpmwrlosB1.a0, sgpmwrlosB1.a1, sgpmwrlosB4.a0, sgpmwrlosB4.a1, sgpmwrlosB5.a0, sgpmwrlosB5.a1, sgpmwrlosB6.a0, sgpmwrlosB6.a1, sgpmwrlosC1.a1, sgpmwrlosC1.b1 |
Description: | In order to correct a thermal stabilization problem identified earlier I adjusted the thermal set point of the microwave radiometers at the SGP upward from 48-50 deg C to 55 deg C in early August 1996 according to the schedule given below. B6 5 August 1996 C1 6 August 1996 B1 7 August 1996 B5 8 August 1996 Subsequent to making this adjustment the MWRs were put in TIP mode to check on whether the change in set point temperature affected their calibration. Because clear sky conditions were quite intermittent, it is difficult to determine whether the substantial variability in the tip data were attributable to the change in thermal set point. The instrument calibration was not altered in August. Tip data were again collected with these instruments in September prior to the beginning and at the close of the Water Vapor IOP. For example, the calibration of the instrument at the central facility (S/N 10) derived from the September data was essentially the same as that derived from calibration data acquired in February 1996. Although this would lead one to believe that altering the thermal set point did not affect the instrument calibration, it may be that some transient effect was induced. In comparing soundings launched from the central facility with the microwave radiometer there, I noticed that those sondes calibrated in June 1996 consistently reported lower integrated water vapor than the radiometer in July and September (during the IOP) but were in better agreement with the radiometer for the two weeks period immediately after the set point was adjusted. I suspect that adjusting the thermal set point may have temporarily increased the radiometer gain (kelvins/volt) thereby lowering the measured brightness temperature and the retrieved integrated water vapor. It is not clear why a temporary change in gain should occur or even whether it did. But users of the data should be aware that the data from the microwave radiometers at the SGP may be anomalous during August 1996. |
Measurements: | sgpmwrlosB5.a1:
sgp5mwravgC1.c1:
sgp5mwravgB6.c1:
sgpmwrlosB4.a0:
sgpmwrlosB6.a0:
sgpmwrlosC1.b1:
sgpmwrlosB1.a0:
sgp1mwravgC1.c1:
sgpmwrlosC1.a1:
sgpmwrlosB4.a1:
sgpmwrlosB1.a1:
sgp5mwravgB1.c1:
sgp5mwravgB5.c1:
sgpmwrlosB5.a0:
sgp5mwravgB4.c1:
sgpmwrlosB6.a1:
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