DQR ID | Subject | Data Streams Affected |
---|---|---|
D000919.1 | SGP/SIRS/C1 - Reprocess: 4/24 - 5/9 Data at C1 | sgpsirsC1.a1 |
D010423.1 | SGP/SIRS/C1 - Diffuse Pyranometer Thermal Offsets | sgpsirsC1.a0, sgpsirsC1.a1 |
D010423.10 | SGP/SIRS/E9 - Diffuse Pyranometer Thermal Offsets | sgpsirsE9.a0, sgpsirsE9.a1 |
D010423.4 | SGP/SIRS/E3 - Diffuse Pyranometer Thermal Offsets | sgpsirsE3.a0, sgpsirsE3.a1 |
D010423.5 | SGP/SIRS/E4 - Diffuse Pyranometer Thermal Offsets | sgpsirsE4.a0, sgpsirsE4.a1 |
D010423.6 | SGP/SIRS/E5 - Diffuse Pyranometer Thermal Offsets | sgpsirsE5.a0, sgpsirsE5.a1 |
D010423.7 | SGP/SIRS/E6 - Diffuse Pyranometer Thermal Offsets | sgpsirsE6.a0, sgpsirsE6.a1 |
D010423.8 | SGP/SIRS/E7 - Diffuse Pyranometer Thermal Offsets | sgpsirsE7.a0, sgpsirsE7.a1 |
D010423.9 | SGP/SIRS/E8 - Diffuse Pyranometer Thermal Offsets | sgpsirsE8.a0, sgpsirsE8.a1 |
D010430.11 | SGP/SIRS/E7 - Tracking Problems | sgpsirsE7.a1 |
D011211.1 | SGP/SIRS/C1 - Reprocess: Wire are switched | sgpsirsC1.a1 |
D020909.3 | SGP/SIRS/E8 - Solar Tracker Failure | sgpsirsE8.a1 |
D030715.1 | SGP/SIRS/E3 - Degraded upwelling longwave data | sgpsirs20sE3.a0, sgpsirsE3.00, sgpsirsE3.b1 |
D030715.2 | SGP/SIRS/E5 - Downwelling direct normal (NIP) reporting low | sgpsirs20sE5.a0, sgpsirsE5.00, sgpsirsE5.b1 |
D030917.16 | SGP/SIRS/C1 - Missing data due to Ice storm and clock problems | sgp15swfanalsirs1longC1.c1, sgp1swfanalsirs1longC1.c1, sgpsirs20sC1.a0, sgpsirs60sC1.a1, sgpsirsC1.00, sgpsirsC1.a2, sgpsirsC1.b1 |
D031020.2 | SGP/SIRS/E9 - Possible instrument drift | sgpsirs20sE9.a0, sgpsirsE9.00, sgpsirsE9.b1 |
D031124.8 | SGP/SIRS/E7 - Unknown problem with downwelling shortwave instrument (Eppley PSP) | sgpsirs20sE7.a0, sgpsirsE7.00, sgpsirsE7.b1 |
D031208.6 | SGP/SIRS/E4 - Shadowband Misalignment | sgpsirs20sE4.a0, sgpsirsE4.00, sgpsirsE4.b1 |
D040205.1 | SGP/SIRS/E1/E2/E3/E5/E8 - Snow on Radiometers | sgpsirs20sE1.a0, sgpsirs20sE2.a0, sgpsirs20sE3.a0, sgpsirs20sE5.a0, sgpsirs20sE8.a0, sgpsirsE1.00, sgpsirsE1.b1, sgpsirsE2.00, sgpsirsE2.b1, sgpsirsE3.00, sgpsirsE3.b1, sgpsirsE5.00, sgpsirsE5.b1, sgpsirsE8.00, sgpsirsE8.b1 |
D040226.1 | SGP/SIRS/E9 - PSP dome contamination | sgpsirs20sE9.a0, sgpsirsE9.00, sgpsirsE9.b1 |
D040320.1 | SGP/SIRS/E5 - anomalously low NIP readings | sgpsirs20sE5.a0, sgpsirsE5.00, sgpsirsE5.b1 |
D040320.2 | SGP/SIRS/E8 - Possible Contamination of DS PSP instrument | sgpsirs20sE8.a0, sgpsirsE8.00, sgpsirsE8.b1 |
D040322.1 | SGP/SIRS/C1 - Discrepancy between measured and derived downwelling shortwave hemispheric | sgpsirs20sC1.a0, sgpsirsC1.b1 |
D040405.2 | SGP/SIRS/E7 - PSP dome contamination | sgpsirs20sE7.a0, sgpsirsE7.b1 |
D040420.2 | SGP/SIRS/E5 - Dirt on PSP Dome | sgpsirs20sE5.a0, sgpsirsE5.00, sgpsirsE5.b1 |
D040621.3 | SGP/SIRS/E7 - Reprocessed: Corrected downwelling longwave calibrations | sgpsirsE7.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 |
D040907.1 | SGP/SIRS/C1/E13 - Incorrect calibration coefficients | sgpsirs20sC1.a0, sgpsirs20sE13.a0, sgpsirsC1.00, sgpsirsC1.b1, sgpsirsE13.00, sgpsirsE13.b1 |
D050106.4 | SGP/SIRS/C1 - Reprocess: UIR/DIR Incorrect calibration coefficients | sgpsirsC1.00, sgpsirsC1.b1 |
D050117.1 | SGP/SIRS/E9 - Unknown -failed PSP ventilator fan | sgpsirs20sE9.a0, sgpsirsE9.00, sgpsirsE9.b1 |
D050131.26 | SGP/SIRS/E5 - Ice storm | sgpsirs20sE5.a0, sgpsirsE5.b1 |
D050131.27 | SGP/SIRS/E6 - Ice storm | sgpsirs20sE6.a0, sgpsirsE6.b1 |
D050131.28 | SGP/SIRS/E8 - Ice storm | sgpsirs20sE8.a0, sgpsirsE8.b1 |
D050131.29 | SGP/SIRS/E9 - Ice storm | sgpsirs20sE9.a0, sgpsirsE9.b1 |
D050205.2 | SGP/SIRS/E6 - Questionable data due to Ice Storm damage | sgpsirs20sE6.a0, sgpsirsE6.00, sgpsirsE6.b1 |
D050206.2 | SGP/SIRS/C1 - Monthly Summary | sgpsirsC1.b1 |
D050218.1 | SGP/SIRS/E7 - Reprocessed: Corrected Downwelling Longwave calibrations | sgpsirsE7.b1 |
D050307.3 | SGP/SIRS/E7 - Downwelling Shortwave incorrect | sgpsirsE7.00, sgpsirsE7.b1 |
D050414.2 | SGP/SIRS/E9 - Downwelling Shortwave values low | sgpsirs20sE9.a0, sgpsirsE9.00, sgpsirsE9.b1 |
D050606.1 | SGP/SIRS/E7 - Downwelling longwave incorrect | sgpsirs20sE7.a0, sgpsirsE7.00, sgpsirsE7.b1 |
D050621.1 | SGP/SIRS/E9 - Sensor cable failure | sgpsirs20sE9.a0, sgpsirsE9.00, sgpsirsE9.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 |
D060630.8 | SGP/SIRS/C1 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error | sgpsirsC1.b1 |
D990716.11 | SGP/SIRS - SIRS E7 April 1999 (part 2 of 3) | sgpsirsE7.a0, sgpsirsE7.a1 |
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
04/24/2000 | 1900 | 05/08/2000 | 2359 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/C1 - Reprocess: 4/24 - 5/9 Data at C1 |
DataStreams: | sgpsirsC1.a1 |
Description: | Magnitude of data is correct, however, 2 wires were crossed producing negative values for SW Global Down, SW Global Up, SW Direct Normal, and SW Diffuse Down. Problem has been fixed at site. |
Measurements: | sgpsirsC1.a1:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
03/21/1997 | 1648 | 02/22/2001 | 2050 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/C1 - Diffuse Pyranometer Thermal Offsets |
DataStreams: | sgpsirsC1.a0, sgpsirsC1.a1 |
Description: | Broadband downwelling shortwave diffuse (sky) irradiance measurements available from SIRS during the period of this Data Quality Report (DQR), require adjustment for thermal offsets. These thermal, or ?zero? offsets refer to the generally reduced output signals from a shaded pyranometer due to the exchange of longwave (infrared) irradiance between the single black thermopile detector, the protective glass domes surrounding the detector, and the atmosphere. Originally considered an acceptable nighttime response of thermopile-type pyranometers, the generally negative bias is now recognized to significantly effect the accuracy of SIRS diffuse irradiance data during daylight periods. Studies of the Eppley Laboratory, Inc. Model PSP (Precision Spectral Pyranometer), used for the SIRS measurements of diffuse irradiance, suggest the thermal offset correction can range from near 0 to as much as 30 Watts per square meter, depending on the coincident net longwave, or infrared irradiance [1, 2]. Under very clear-sky conditions, the diffuse irradiance from a shaded PSP can be less than the minimum physical limit defined by radiative transfer model estimates based only on Rayleigh scattering effects. A correction method has been developed for adjusting SIRS diffuse irradiance data [3]. The resulting Value Added Product (VAP) will be applied to SIRS data for the period of this DQR. The VAP will not be applied to SIROS data collected before the instrument platform was converted to SIRS. Additionally, the Model PSP radiometer has been replaced by a Model 8-48 which uses a black and white thermopile detector known to reduce the thermal offset errors to less than 2 Watts per square meter [3]. The radiometer replacement at this SIRS location was completed on the ending date of this DQR. References: 1. Gulbrandsen, A., 1978: On the use of pyranometers in the study of spectral solar radiation and atmospheric aerosols. J. Appl. Meteorol., 17, 899-904. 2. Cess, R. D., X. Jing, T. Qian, and M. Sun, 1999: Validation strategies applied to the measurement of total, direct and diffuse shortwave radiation at the surface. J. Geophys. Res. 3. Dutton, E.G., J. Michalsky, T. Stoffel, B. Forgan, J. Hickey, D. Nelson, T. Alberta, and I. Reda, 2001: Measurement of Broadband Diffuse Solar Irradiance Using Current Commercial Instrumentation With a Correction for Thermal Offset Errors. J. Atmos. Oceanic Tech. Vol 18, No. 3, 297-314. (March 2001) |
Measurements: | sgpsirsC1.a0:
sgpsirsC1.a1:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
02/07/1998 | 0215 | 02/13/2001 | 1540 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E9 - Diffuse Pyranometer Thermal Offsets |
DataStreams: | sgpsirsE9.a0, sgpsirsE9.a1 |
Description: | Broadband downwelling shortwave diffuse (sky) irradiance measurements available from SIRS during the period of this Data Quality Report (DQR), require adjustment for thermal offsets. These thermal, or ?zero? offsets refer to the generally reduced output signals from a shaded pyranometer due to the exchange of longwave (infrared) irradiance between the single black thermopile detector, the protective glass domes surrounding the detector, and the atmosphere. Originally considered an acceptable nighttime response of thermopile-type pyranometers, the generally negative bias is now recognized to significantly effect the accuracy of SIRS diffuse irradiance data during daylight periods. Studies of the Eppley Laboratory, Inc. Model PSP (Precision Spectral Pyranometer), used for the SIRS measurements of diffuse irradiance, suggest the thermal offset correction can range from near 0 to as much as 30 Watts per square meter, depending on the coincident net longwave, or infrared irradiance [1, 2]. Under very clear-sky conditions, the diffuse irradiance from a shaded PSP can be less than the minimum physical limit defined by radiative transfer model estimates based only on Rayleigh scattering effects. A correction method has been developed for adjusting SIRS diffuse irradiance data [3]. The resulting Value Added Product (VAP) will be applied to SIRS data for the period of this DQR. The VAP will not be applied to SIROS data collected before the instrument platform was converted to SIRS. Additionally, the Model PSP radiometer has been replaced by a Model 8-48 which uses a black and white thermopile detector known to reduce the thermal offset errors to less than 2 Watts per square meter [3]. The radiometer replacement at this SIRS location was completed on the ending date of this DQR. References: 1. Gulbrandsen, A., 1978: On the use of pyranometers in the study of spectral solar radiation and atmospheric aerosols. J. Appl. Meteorol., 17, 899-904. 2. Cess, R. D., X. Jing, T. Qian, and M. Sun, 1999: Validation strategies applied to the measurement of total, direct and diffuse shortwave radiation at the surface. J. Geophys. Res. 3. Dutton, E.G., J. Michalsky, T. Stoffel, B. Forgan, J. Hickey, D. Nelson, T. Alberta, and I. Reda, 2001: Measurement of Broadband Diffuse Solar Irradiance Using Current Commercial Instrumentation With a Correction for Thermal Offset Errors. J. Atmos. Oceanic Tech. Vol 18, No. 3, 297-314. (March 2001) |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE9.a0:
sgpsirsE9.a1:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
11/04/1997 | 0000 | 02/14/2001 | 1930 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E3 - Diffuse Pyranometer Thermal Offsets |
DataStreams: | sgpsirsE3.a0, sgpsirsE3.a1 |
Description: | Broadband downwelling shortwave diffuse (sky) irradiance measurements available from SIRS during the period of this Data Quality Report (DQR), require adjustment for thermal offsets. These thermal, or ?zero? offsets refer to the generally reduced output signals from a shaded pyranometer due to the exchange of longwave (infrared) irradiance between the single black thermopile detector, the protective glass domes surrounding the detector, and the atmosphere. Originally considered an acceptable nighttime response of thermopile-type pyranometers, the generally negative bias is now recognized to significantly effect the accuracy of SIRS diffuse irradiance data during daylight periods. Studies of the Eppley Laboratory, Inc. Model PSP (Precision Spectral Pyranometer), used for the SIRS measurements of diffuse irradiance, suggest the thermal offset correction can range from near 0 to as much as 30 Watts per square meter, depending on the coincident net longwave, or infrared irradiance [1, 2]. Under very clear-sky conditions, the diffuse irradiance from a shaded PSP can be less than the minimum physical limit defined by radiative transfer model estimates based only on Rayleigh scattering effects. A correction method has been developed for adjusting SIRS diffuse irradiance data [3]. The resulting Value Added Product (VAP) will be applied to SIRS data for the period of this DQR. The VAP will not be applied to SIROS data collected before the instrument platform was converted to SIRS. Additionally, the Model PSP radiometer has been replaced by a Model 8-48 which uses a black and white thermopile detector known to reduce the thermal offset errors to less than 2 Watts per square meter [3]. The radiometer replacement at this SIRS location was completed on the ending date of this DQR. References: 1. Gulbrandsen, A., 1978: On the use of pyranometers in the study of spectral solar radiation and atmospheric aerosols. J. Appl. Meteorol., 17, 899-904. 2. Cess, R. D., X. Jing, T. Qian, and M. Sun, 1999: Validation strategies applied to the measurement of total, direct and diffuse shortwave radiation at the surface. J. Geophys. Res. 3. Dutton, E.G., J. Michalsky, T. Stoffel, B. Forgan, J. Hickey, D. Nelson, T. Alberta, and I. Reda, 2001: Measurement of Broadband Diffuse Solar Irradiance Using Current Commercial Instrumentation With a Correction for Thermal Offset Errors. J. Atmos. Oceanic Tech. Vol 18, No. 3, 297-314. (March 2001) |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE3.a1:
sgpsirsE3.a0:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
11/10/1997 | 1202 | 02/14/2001 | 1510 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E4 - Diffuse Pyranometer Thermal Offsets |
DataStreams: | sgpsirsE4.a0, sgpsirsE4.a1 |
Description: | Broadband downwelling shortwave diffuse (sky) irradiance measurements available from SIRS during the period of this Data Quality Report (DQR), require adjustment for thermal offsets. These thermal, or ?zero? offsets refer to the generally reduced output signals from a shaded pyranometer due to the exchange of longwave (infrared) irradiance between the single black thermopile detector, the protective glass domes surrounding the detector, and the atmosphere. Originally considered an acceptable nighttime response of thermopile-type pyranometers, the generally negative bias is now recognized to significantly effect the accuracy of SIRS diffuse irradiance data during daylight periods. Studies of the Eppley Laboratory, Inc. Model PSP (Precision Spectral Pyranometer), used for the SIRS measurements of diffuse irradiance, suggest the thermal offset correction can range from near 0 to as much as 30 Watts per square meter, depending on the coincident net longwave, or infrared irradiance [1, 2]. Under very clear-sky conditions, the diffuse irradiance from a shaded PSP can be less than the minimum physical limit defined by radiative transfer model estimates based only on Rayleigh scattering effects. A correction method has been developed for adjusting SIRS diffuse irradiance data [3]. The resulting Value Added Product (VAP) will be applied to SIRS data for the period of this DQR. The VAP will not be applied to SIROS data collected before the instrument platform was converted to SIRS. Additionally, the Model PSP radiometer has been replaced by a Model 8-48 which uses a black and white thermopile detector known to reduce the thermal offset errors to less than 2 Watts per square meter [3]. The radiometer replacement at this SIRS location was completed on the ending date of this DQR. References: 1. Gulbrandsen, A., 1978: On the use of pyranometers in the study of spectral solar radiation and atmospheric aerosols. J. Appl. Meteorol., 17, 899-904. 2. Cess, R. D., X. Jing, T. Qian, and M. Sun, 1999: Validation strategies applied to the measurement of total, direct and diffuse shortwave radiation at the surface. J. Geophys. Res. 3. Dutton, E.G., J. Michalsky, T. Stoffel, B. Forgan, J. Hickey, D. Nelson, T. Alberta, and I. Reda, 2001: Measurement of Broadband Diffuse Solar Irradiance Using Current Commercial Instrumentation With a Correction for Thermal Offset Errors. J. Atmos. Oceanic Tech. Vol 18, No. 3, 297-314. (March 2001) |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE4.a0:
sgpsirsE4.a1:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
12/18/1997 | 0142 | 02/14/2001 | 1945 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E5 - Diffuse Pyranometer Thermal Offsets |
DataStreams: | sgpsirsE5.a0, sgpsirsE5.a1 |
Description: | Broadband downwelling shortwave diffuse (sky) irradiance measurements available from SIRS during the period of this Data Quality Report (DQR), require adjustment for thermal offsets. These thermal, or ?zero? offsets refer to the generally reduced output signals from a shaded pyranometer due to the exchange of longwave (infrared) irradiance between the single black thermopile detector, the protective glass domes surrounding the detector, and the atmosphere. Originally considered an acceptable nighttime response of thermopile-type pyranometers, the generally negative bias is now recognized to significantly effect the accuracy of SIRS diffuse irradiance data during daylight periods. Studies of the Eppley Laboratory, Inc. Model PSP (Precision Spectral Pyranometer), used for the SIRS measurements of diffuse irradiance, suggest the thermal offset correction can range from near 0 to as much as 30 Watts per square meter, depending on the coincident net longwave, or infrared irradiance [1, 2]. Under very clear-sky conditions, the diffuse irradiance from a shaded PSP can be less than the minimum physical limit defined by radiative transfer model estimates based only on Rayleigh scattering effects. A correction method has been developed for adjusting SIRS diffuse irradiance data [3]. The resulting Value Added Product (VAP) will be applied to SIRS data for the period of this DQR. The VAP will not be applied to SIROS data collected before the instrument platform was converted to SIRS. Additionally, the Model PSP radiometer has been replaced by a Model 8-48 which uses a black and white thermopile detector known to reduce the thermal offset errors to less than 2 Watts per square meter [3]. The radiometer replacement at this SIRS location was completed on the ending date of this DQR. References: 1. Gulbrandsen, A., 1978: On the use of pyranometers in the study of spectral solar radiation and atmospheric aerosols. J. Appl. Meteorol., 17, 899-904. 2. Cess, R. D., X. Jing, T. Qian, and M. Sun, 1999: Validation strategies applied to the measurement of total, direct and diffuse shortwave radiation at the surface. J. Geophys. Res. 3. Dutton, E.G., J. Michalsky, T. Stoffel, B. Forgan, J. Hickey, D. Nelson, T. Alberta, and I. Reda, 2001: Measurement of Broadband Diffuse Solar Irradiance Using Current Commercial Instrumentation With a Correction for Thermal Offset Errors. J. Atmos. Oceanic Tech. Vol 18, No. 3, 297-314. (March 2001) |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE5.a1:
sgpsirsE5.a0:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
11/05/1997 | 0000 | 02/15/2001 | 1530 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E6 - Diffuse Pyranometer Thermal Offsets |
DataStreams: | sgpsirsE6.a0, sgpsirsE6.a1 |
Description: | Broadband downwelling shortwave diffuse (sky) irradiance measurements available from SIRS during the period of this Data Quality Report (DQR), require adjustment for thermal offsets. These thermal, or ?zero? offsets refer to the generally reduced output signals from a shaded pyranometer due to the exchange of longwave (infrared) irradiance between the single black thermopile detector, the protective glass domes surrounding the detector, and the atmosphere. Originally considered an acceptable nighttime response of thermopile-type pyranometers, the generally negative bias is now recognized to significantly effect the accuracy of SIRS diffuse irradiance data during daylight periods. Studies of the Eppley Laboratory, Inc. Model PSP (Precision Spectral Pyranometer), used for the SIRS measurements of diffuse irradiance, suggest the thermal offset correction can range from near 0 to as much as 30 Watts per square meter, depending on the coincident net longwave, or infrared irradiance [1, 2]. Under very clear-sky conditions, the diffuse irradiance from a shaded PSP can be less than the minimum physical limit defined by radiative transfer model estimates based only on Rayleigh scattering effects. A correction method has been developed for adjusting SIRS diffuse irradiance data [3]. The resulting Value Added Product (VAP) will be applied to SIRS data for the period of this DQR. The VAP will not be applied to SIROS data collected before the instrument platform was converted to SIRS. Additionally, the Model PSP radiometer has been replaced by a Model 8-48 which uses a black and white thermopile detector known to reduce the thermal offset errors to less than 2 Watts per square meter [3]. The radiometer replacement at this SIRS location was completed on the ending date of this DQR. References: 1. Gulbrandsen, A., 1978: On the use of pyranometers in the study of spectral solar radiation and atmospheric aerosols. J. Appl. Meteorol., 17, 899-904. 2. Cess, R. D., X. Jing, T. Qian, and M. Sun, 1999: Validation strategies applied to the measurement of total, direct and diffuse shortwave radiation at the surface. J. Geophys. Res. 3. Dutton, E.G., J. Michalsky, T. Stoffel, B. Forgan, J. Hickey, D. Nelson, T. Alberta, and I. Reda, 2001: Measurement of Broadband Diffuse Solar Irradiance Using Current Commercial Instrumentation With a Correction for Thermal Offset Errors. J. Atmos. Oceanic Tech. Vol 18, No. 3, 297-314. (March 2001) |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE6.a0:
sgpsirsE6.a1:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
10/31/1997 | 0227 | 02/13/2001 | 1925 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E7 - Diffuse Pyranometer Thermal Offsets |
DataStreams: | sgpsirsE7.a0, sgpsirsE7.a1 |
Description: | Broadband downwelling shortwave diffuse (sky) irradiance measurements available from SIRS during the period of this Data Quality Report (DQR), require adjustment for thermal offsets. These thermal, or ?zero? offsets refer to the generally reduced output signals from a shaded pyranometer due to the exchange of longwave (infrared) irradiance between the single black thermopile detector, the protective glass domes surrounding the detector, and the atmosphere. Originally considered an acceptable nighttime response of thermopile-type pyranometers, the generally negative bias is now recognized to significantly effect the accuracy of SIRS diffuse irradiance data during daylight periods. Studies of the Eppley Laboratory, Inc. Model PSP (Precision Spectral Pyranometer), used for the SIRS measurements of diffuse irradiance, suggest the thermal offset correction can range from near 0 to as much as 30 Watts per square meter, depending on the coincident net longwave, or infrared irradiance [1, 2]. Under very clear-sky conditions, the diffuse irradiance from a shaded PSP can be less than the minimum physical limit defined by radiative transfer model estimates based only on Rayleigh scattering effects. A correction method has been developed for adjusting SIRS diffuse irradiance data [3]. The resulting Value Added Product (VAP) will be applied to SIRS data for the period of this DQR. The VAP will not be applied to SIROS data collected before the instrument platform was converted to SIRS. Additionally, the Model PSP radiometer has been replaced by a Model 8-48 which uses a black and white thermopile detector known to reduce the thermal offset errors to less than 2 Watts per square meter [3]. The radiometer replacement at this SIRS location was completed on the ending date of this DQR. References: 1. Gulbrandsen, A., 1978: On the use of pyranometers in the study of spectral solar radiation and atmospheric aerosols. J. Appl. Meteorol., 17, 899-904. 2. Cess, R. D., X. Jing, T. Qian, and M. Sun, 1999: Validation strategies applied to the measurement of total, direct and diffuse shortwave radiation at the surface. J. Geophys. Res. 3. Dutton, E.G., J. Michalsky, T. Stoffel, B. Forgan, J. Hickey, D. Nelson, T. Alberta, and I. Reda, 2001: Measurement of Broadband Diffuse Solar Irradiance Using Current Commercial Instrumentation With a Correction for Thermal Offset Errors. J. Atmos. Oceanic Tech. Vol 18, No. 3, 297-314. (March 2001) |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE7.a0:
sgpsirsE7.a1:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
08/21/1997 | 0700 | 02/13/2001 | 1815 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E8 - Diffuse Pyranometer Thermal Offsets |
DataStreams: | sgpsirsE8.a0, sgpsirsE8.a1 |
Description: | Broadband downwelling shortwave diffuse (sky) irradiance measurements available from SIRS during the period of this Data Quality Report (DQR), require adjustment for thermal offsets. These thermal, or ?zero? offsets refer to the generally reduced output signals from a shaded pyranometer due to the exchange of longwave (infrared) irradiance between the single black thermopile detector, the protective glass domes surrounding the detector, and the atmosphere. Originally considered an acceptable nighttime response of thermopile-type pyranometers, the generally negative bias is now recognized to significantly effect the accuracy of SIRS diffuse irradiance data during daylight periods. Studies of the Eppley Laboratory, Inc. Model PSP (Precision Spectral Pyranometer), used for the SIRS measurements of diffuse irradiance, suggest the thermal offset correction can range from near 0 to as much as 30 Watts per square meter, depending on the coincident net longwave, or infrared irradiance [1, 2]. Under very clear-sky conditions, the diffuse irradiance from a shaded PSP can be less than the minimum physical limit defined by radiative transfer model estimates based only on Rayleigh scattering effects. A correction method has been developed for adjusting SIRS diffuse irradiance data [3]. The resulting Value Added Product (VAP) will be applied to SIRS data for the period of this DQR. The VAP will not be applied to SIROS data collected before the instrument platform was converted to SIRS. Additionally, the Model PSP radiometer has been replaced by a Model 8-48 which uses a black and white thermopile detector known to reduce the thermal offset errors to less than 2 Watts per square meter [3]. The radiometer replacement at this SIRS location was completed on the ending date of this DQR. References: 1. Gulbrandsen, A., 1978: On the use of pyranometers in the study of spectral solar radiation and atmospheric aerosols. J. Appl. Meteorol., 17, 899-904. 2. Cess, R. D., X. Jing, T. Qian, and M. Sun, 1999: Validation strategies applied to the measurement of total, direct and diffuse shortwave radiation at the surface. J. Geophys. Res. 3. Dutton, E.G., J. Michalsky, T. Stoffel, B. Forgan, J. Hickey, D. Nelson, T. Alberta, and I. Reda, 2001: Measurement of Broadband Diffuse Solar Irradiance Using Current Commercial Instrumentation With a Correction for Thermal Offset Errors. J. Atmos. Oceanic Tech. Vol 18, No. 3, 297-314. (March 2001) |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE8.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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09/10/2000 | 0000 | 10/10/2000 | 2359 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E7 - Tracking Problems |
DataStreams: | sgpsirsE7.a1 |
Description: | Nip off the solar disk, diffuse has become completely unshaded, per Karen Sonntag. |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE7.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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05/10/2000 | 0000 | 06/30/2000 | 2359 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/C1 - Reprocess: Wire are switched |
DataStreams: | sgpsirsC1.a1 |
Description: | Upwelling longwave and downwelling longwave values are switched. Instrument Engineering logs (OMIS) indicate the following: "T/S indicated that the readings may be caused by the sensor wires being switched around. Switched the wires labeled 5H with the wire labeled 5L on the data logger. The readings on the DIR went from minus readings to positive readings. Will await further instruction from site scientist to perform any other PM". |
Measurements: | sgpsirsC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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03/18/2000 | 0000 | 06/20/2000 | 1700 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E8 - Solar Tracker Failure |
DataStreams: | sgpsirsE8.a1 |
Description: | Downwelling Diffuse values too high and Direct Normal values too low. Diffuse pyranometer not shaded due to tracker failure. Direct Normal pyrheliometer not properly aligned with the solar disc due to tracker failure. (These radiometers are mounted on the same solar tracker.) |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE8.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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07/05/2003 | 0400 | 07/30/2003 | 1600 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E3 - Degraded upwelling longwave data |
DataStreams: | sgpsirs20sE3.a0, sgpsirsE3.00, sgpsirsE3.b1 |
Description: | Upwelling longwave values had been showing spikes in the late evening beginning around 7/5. On 7/16/03 technicians found a rodent nest and cables chewed at pivot point of upwelling instrument tower. Only the upwelling longwave (UIR) instrument case temperature was affected but this degrades all of the UIR longwave irradiance measurement. Both UIR and US cables replaced on 7/30/03 1600 GMT which fixed the problem. |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE3.00:
sgpsirs20sE3.a0:
sgpsirsE3.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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07/11/2003 | 1630 | 07/16/2003 | 1840 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E5 - Downwelling direct normal (NIP) reporting low |
DataStreams: | sgpsirs20sE5.a0, sgpsirsE5.00, sgpsirsE5.b1 |
Description: | There were large differences between the measured downwelling shortwave (DS) and the downwelling shortwave calculated from direct (NIP) and diffuse (DD) readings. It appears that the direct normal shortwave readings were much too low, particularly on 7/14 and 7/15. It appears that the diffuse instrument was being shaded properly, but the NIP was not tracking the sun. The problem was corrected during the preventative maintenance visit on 7/16/03 at 1840GMT. The technician reported doing the quarterly connection corrosion checks and ventilator fan cleaning, the NIP was described as having "dry-light dust" on the window, no mention of tracker alignment was made. Although uncertain, a bad connection at some point in the instrument wiring was likely to blame and was eliminated during the corrosion inspection process. |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE5.b1:
sgpsirs20sE5.a0:
sgpsirsE5.00:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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03/09/2002 | 2101 | 03/10/2002 | 2125 |
03/13/2002 | 1801 | 03/14/2002 | 1602 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/C1 - Missing data due to Ice storm and clock problems |
DataStreams: | sgp15swfanalsirs1longC1.c1, sgp1swfanalsirs1longC1.c1, sgpsirs20sC1.a0, sgpsirs60sC1.a1, sgpsirsC1.00, sgpsirsC1.a2, sgpsirsC1.b1 |
Description: | Data are missing due to power failures caused by an ice storm and resulting system/instrument clock problems. |
Measurements: | sgp1swfanalsirs1longC1.c1:
sgpsirsC1.b1:
sgpsirsC1.00:
sgpsirs60sC1.a1:
sgp15swfanalsirs1longC1.c1:
sgpsirs20sC1.a0:
sgpsirsC1.a2:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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10/14/2003 | 0000 | 10/21/2003 | 1600 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E9 - Possible instrument drift |
DataStreams: | sgpsirs20sE9.a0, sgpsirsE9.00, sgpsirsE9.b1 |
Description: | Downwelling shortwave values were too low, dropping below -10 W/m^2 at night and reading 30-50 W/m^2 lower than DS calculated from direct and diffuse measurements during the day. This problem became more noticeable beginning on 10/14, when nighttime values began to drop below -10 W/m^2 consistently. The problem was corrected with the annual instrument changout on 10/23/03. Although the downwelling shortwave instrument (DS) appears to be the problem a more likely scenario is that the cable connections became thermopile. The instrument changeout possibly reseated and corrected any poor connections. |
Measurements: | sgpsirs20sE9.a0:
sgpsirsE9.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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11/21/2003 | 0317 | 12/03/2003 | 0000 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E7 - Unknown problem with downwelling shortwave instrument (Eppley PSP) |
DataStreams: | sgpsirs20sE7.a0, sgpsirsE7.00, sgpsirsE7.b1 |
Description: | Beginning around 0317 UTC, 11/21, downwelling shortwave values became anamolously high during the night, when they should have been around zero. Values returned to normal after SGP technicians reseated this instruments connections at 1215UTC 12/02/2003. The following day's data appeared normal. Appears that a poor connection was the culprit this time. |
Measurements: | sgpsirs20sE7.a0:
sgpsirsE7.b1:
sgpsirsE7.00:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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12/04/2003 | 1700 | 12/08/2003 | 1200 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E4 - Shadowband Misalignment |
DataStreams: | sgpsirs20sE4.a0, sgpsirsE4.00, sgpsirsE4.b1 |
Description: | The solar tracker failed on 12/4, resulting in bad direct and diffuse measurements. The tracker started working again on 12/8 without Ops intervention. Technician maintenance checks on 12/3 and 12/17 reported correct tracker operation. |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE4.00:
sgpsirsE4.b1:
sgpsirs20sE4.a0:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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02/02/2004 | 1200 | 02/02/2004 | 2000 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E1/E2/E3/E5/E8 - Snow on Radiometers |
DataStreams: | sgpsirs20sE1.a0, sgpsirs20sE2.a0, sgpsirs20sE3.a0, sgpsirs20sE5.a0, sgpsirs20sE8.a0, sgpsirsE1.00, sgpsirsE1.b1, sgpsirsE2.00, sgpsirsE2.b1, sgpsirsE3.00, sgpsirsE3.b1, sgpsirsE5.00, sgpsirsE5.b1, sgpsirsE8.00, sgpsirsE8.b1 |
Description: | A large discrepancy between the measured values of downwelling hemispheric shortwave radiation and the derived values occurred on 2/02 at the listed sites. The difference is on the order of 200 Wm^(-2) at E2 and to a lesser extent at the other affected stations. This problem most likely resulted from a previous day or night snow/ice accumulation on the Direct(NIP), Downwelling Sortwave(PSP) and/or Downwelling Diffuse(8-48) instruments. During the morning hours of 02/02, Approx 1300-2000GMT, snow/ice was covering one or more of these three instruments resulting in faulty readings and incorrect derived downwelling shortwave values as well. Instrument readings indicate the problem resolved itself later in the day through normal meltoff. |
Measurements: | sgpsirs20sE5.a0:
sgpsirsE2.b1:
sgpsirsE1.00:
sgpsirsE2.00:
sgpsirs20sE3.a0:
sgpsirsE3.b1:
sgpsirs20sE1.a0:
sgpsirsE8.00:
sgpsirsE3.00:
sgpsirsE5.b1:
sgpsirsE1.b1:
sgpsirsE5.00:
sgpsirs20sE2.a0:
sgpsirs20sE8.a0:
sgpsirsE8.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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02/20/2004 | 1600 | 02/23/2004 | 0500 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E9 - PSP dome contamination |
DataStreams: | sgpsirs20sE9.a0, sgpsirsE9.00, sgpsirsE9.b1 |
Description: | Measured values of diffuse shortwave downwelling radiation fluctuated below derived values of downwelling shortwave radiation by 50 W/m^2 during the afternoon hours under clear conditions. SMOS precipitation and wind speed data reveals rain and wind the night before on 02/20/03 0100 GMT probably contaminated the PSP dome with dirt. Precipitation of .25mm on 02/23/04 0300 seems to have effectively cleared the PSP dome since PSP data on 02/24/04 compares correctly to direct and diffuse components. |
Measurements: | sgpsirs20sE9.a0:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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03/17/2004 | 1843 | 03/28/2004 | 0300 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E5 - anomalously low NIP readings |
DataStreams: | sgpsirs20sE5.a0, sgpsirsE5.00, sgpsirsE5.b1 |
Description: | Direct normal (NIP instrument) irradiance readings fall anomalously on 3/17 18:43GMT to less than half the expected values during clear sky conditions. NIP readings returned to normal on 3/28/04 12:00. Maintenance on 3/29/04 19:48 revealed no unusual contaminents. Precipitation on 3/27 (measured by the SMOS system) probably cleared the NIP window of contaminents before scheduled maintenance. |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE5.b1:
sgpsirs20sE5.a0:
sgpsirsE5.00:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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03/15/2004 | 1500 | 03/31/2004 | 1200 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E8 - Possible Contamination of DS PSP instrument |
DataStreams: | sgpsirs20sE8.a0, sgpsirsE8.00, sgpsirsE8.b1 |
Description: | Downwelling hemispheric shortwave values drop at about 1500 GMT under clear sky conditions, typically from about 14:00GMT to 16:00GMT. This may be due to a dirty PSP but maintenance on 03/23/04 18:11 GMT revealed no more than typical light dust. The problem was essentially undetectable by 03/31/04 12:00. The time of day that the problem exists appears to be an exagerated PSP cosine response. No obvious reason presents why the problem appeared and then disappeared within this two week period. |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE8.00:
sgpsirs20sE8.a0:
sgpsirsE8.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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03/18/2004 | 1500 | 06/10/2004 | 2000 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/C1 - Discrepancy between measured and derived downwelling shortwave hemispheric |
DataStreams: | sgpsirs20sC1.a0, sgpsirsC1.b1 |
Description: | Measured values of downwelling hemispheric shortwave radiation were up to 40 W/m^2 higher than derived values during the afternoon hours. Analysis reveals that this is likely an artifact of the cosine response of the particular installed PSP coupled with typical uncertainties of this set of installed radiometers. That is, this particular instrument cluster seems to be producing cumulative errors on the high side of accepted values. The PSP contains the most uncertainty in measurement at this station. Users should use a derived value for the downwelling shortwave hemispheric irradiance (DS). Where DS = diffuse component + direct normal * cos(SZA) component described in the SIRS handbook Sec 7.2 available at: http://www.arm.gov/publications/tech_reports/handbooks/sirs_handbook.pdf |
Measurements: | sgpsirsC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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03/30/2004 | 1430 | 04/06/2004 | 2100 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E7 - PSP dome contamination |
DataStreams: | sgpsirs20sE7.a0, sgpsirsE7.b1 |
Description: | Values of hemispheric downwelling shortwave radiation differed from derived values by 45 W/m^2 on 03/30 around 1430 GMT under clear sky conditions due to dirt on the dome. Maintenance reported cleaning heavy dust from dome on 04/06 2030 GMT. |
Measurements: | sgpsirs20sE7.a0:
sgpsirsE7.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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04/11/2004 | 1200 | 05/05/2004 | 1645 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E5 - Dirt on PSP Dome |
DataStreams: | sgpsirs20sE5.a0, sgpsirsE5.00, sgpsirsE5.b1 |
Description: | The PSP dome was dirty. The magnitude of differences from derived vs. measured values of downwelling shortwave were about 75 W/m^2. Preventative maintenance on 4/21 cleaned instruments but they became dirty again immediately afterward and continued to be so until the next PM on 5/5. |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE5.b1:
sgpsirs20sE5.a0:
sgpsirsE5.00:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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04/20/2004 | 1825 | 06/29/2004 | 1915 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E7 - Reprocessed: Corrected downwelling longwave calibrations |
DataStreams: | sgpsirsE7.b1 |
Description: | While attempting to correct calibration coefficients (see D040831.2) a new datalogger program was loaded which applied the wrong serial number and calibration coefficients to the downwelling longwave measurement. The data were reprocessed in September 2006 with the correct downwelling longwave calibrations and archived on 20061003. |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE7.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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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:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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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:
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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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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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12/23/2004 | 2315 | 01/25/2005 | 1800 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E9 - Unknown -failed PSP ventilator fan |
DataStreams: | sgpsirs20sE9.a0, sgpsirsE9.00, sgpsirsE9.b1 |
Description: | Downwelling shortwave hemispheric (DSH) readings appear to have a slight to moderate negative offset from derived DSH values. At night, this negative offset causes qc flags (since values are below the minimum threshold of -10 W/m^2). Differences between derived and actual DSH values are sometimes on the order of 50 W/m^2 due to this offset. The offset was discovered to be due to a failed ventilator fan which is used to clear the dome of the PSP, the instrument which measures the DSH. The ventilator likely seized or was intermittent and heated the PSP base giving an erroneous DSH reading. Field techs replaced the fan on 01/25/2005 1745GMT. The DSH has been reading normally since that time. |
Measurements: | sgpsirs20sE9.a0:
sgpsirsE9.b1:
sgpsirsE9.00:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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01/04/2005 | 2202 | 01/12/2005 | 2002 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E5 - Ice storm |
DataStreams: | sgpsirs20sE5.a0, sgpsirsE5.b1 |
Description: | Data missing due to ice storm. |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE5.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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01/05/2005 | 0202 | 01/09/2005 | 1630 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E6 - Ice storm |
DataStreams: | sgpsirs20sE6.a0, sgpsirsE6.b1 |
Description: | Data missing due to ice storm. |
Measurements: | sgpsirs20sE6.a0:
sgpsirsE6.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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01/04/2005 | 2102 | 01/11/2005 | 1943 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E8 - Ice storm |
DataStreams: | sgpsirs20sE8.a0, sgpsirsE8.b1 |
Description: | Data missing due to ice storm. |
Measurements: | sgpsirs20sE8.a0:
sgpsirsE8.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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01/05/2005 | 0702 | 01/09/2005 | 1448 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E9 - Ice storm |
DataStreams: | sgpsirs20sE9.a0, sgpsirsE9.b1 |
Description: | Data missing due to ice storm. |
Measurements: | sgpsirs20sE9.a0:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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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:
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sgpsirsE6.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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12/01/2004 | 0000 | 01/01/2005 | 0000 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/C1 - Monthly Summary |
DataStreams: | sgpsirsC1.b1 |
Description: | dominant problem here is the daytime 3 component problem. Direct and Diffuse are always too high and Global is too low. The problem occurs around the time that the testing regime switches from twilight to daytime testing regimes or from daytime to twilight. The flags occur in significant numbers on the 1st - 5th, 8th - 20th, 24th - 28th, 30th, and 31st. The failures vary in magnitude and duration. The worst flags for a particular day is typically high level yellow, with respect to this problem. Global goes below daytime empirical limits on both the 5th and 6th for substantial periods of time. Diffuse also goes below daytime empirical limits on the 6th in the evening. Upwelling Longwave is below empirical limits on the 24th. This may not be a problem, as many sites exhibited the same problem on the same night. Exceptionally cold temperatures may be the cause. Direct also exceeds its daytime empirical limit on the 1st, 4th, 10th, 13th, 14th, and 20th. This occurs at the changeover from medium to high air mass and does not last for longer than 30 minutes. |
Measurements: | sgpsirsC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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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:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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03/03/2005 | 2200 | 04/05/2005 | 1950 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E7 - Downwelling Shortwave incorrect |
DataStreams: | sgpsirsE7.00, sgpsirsE7.b1 |
Description: | Downwelling shortwave values dropped off to unrealistic values frequently at this site (usually between 1600 GMT and 0000 GMT). SGP techs found this was due to a bad multiplexer and it was replaced 04/05/2005 1950GMT along with the downwelling shortwave cable. |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE7.b1:
sgpsirsE7.00:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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03/30/2005 | 0103 | 04/19/2005 | 1720 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E9 - Downwelling Shortwave values low |
DataStreams: | sgpsirs20sE9.a0, sgpsirsE9.00, sgpsirsE9.b1 |
Description: | Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric (DSH) irradiance values from the pyranometer instrument were frequently below the MIN value of -10 W/m^2 at night. DSH values also frequently disagreed with derived readings (at times well over 50 W/m^2 difference) during the daylight hours, especially in the morning. Field techs performed maintenance but could not find obvious instrument or connection problems. The low DSH values during nighttime were on the threshold of acceptable. Largest offsets acceptable with these pyranometers is typically -10 W/m2. The large derived vs. actual DSH differences during the daylight hours are the subject of ongoing ARM investigation. No instrument problems could be identified. |
Measurements: | sgpsirs20sE9.a0:
sgpsirsE9.b1:
sgpsirsE9.00:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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04/05/2005 | 1950 | 04/19/2005 | 2100 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E7 - Downwelling longwave incorrect |
DataStreams: | sgpsirs20sE7.a0, sgpsirsE7.00, sgpsirsE7.b1 |
Description: | During maintenance to correct a problem with the downwelling shortwave data, the downwelling longwave instrument wiring was not properly fastened resulting in incorrect downwelling longwave hemispheric data. |
Measurements: | sgpsirs20sE7.a0:
sgpsirsE7.b1:
sgpsirsE7.00:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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06/13/2005 | 2115 | 06/20/2005 | 2200 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS/E9 - Sensor cable failure |
DataStreams: | sgpsirs20sE9.a0, sgpsirsE9.00, sgpsirsE9.b1 |
Description: | The short_direct_normal measurements from the normal incident pyrheliometer (NIP) instrument were missing beginning 6/13/2005 2115GMT. On 6/20/2005 technicians found the NIP instrument cable broken, replaced it, and returned the instrument to service at 2200GMT. |
Measurements: | sgpsirs20sE9.a0:
sgpsirsE9.b1:
sgpsirsE9.00:
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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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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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04/08/1999 | 1501 | 04/09/1999 | 1800 |
Subject: | SGP/SIRS - SIRS E7 April 1999 (part 2 of 3) |
DataStreams: | sgpsirsE7.a0, sgpsirsE7.a1 |
Description: | **Times are Local Standard** Data are missing during this period. |
Measurements: | sgpsirsE7.a0:
sgpsirsE7.a1:
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