Description: | DQR No: Platform: SGPSONDEC1
Subject: Bad temp values in BF6 sounding 950425:0232
Date Submitted: 4/20/95
Submitted By: Barry Lesht _X_ Instrument Mentor
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Platform/Measurement: All
What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc):
What location was the data collected at: SGP/BF6
Period of time in question
Begin Date 4/25/95 Time 02:32 (GMT)
End Date 4/25/95 Time 03:00 (GMT)
Data should be labeled:
___ questionable ___ All data fields affected
_X_ incorrect _X_ Only some data fields affected
___ wrong calibration
___ others
Discussion of Problem:
The temperature values in this sounding are obviously incorrect (exceeding
60 deg C) at times. Although the pressure and RH values are within nominal
ranges, these data too appear (qualitatively irregular). I cannot identify
the specific cause of the problem; it is possible that the temperature
sensor on the sonde was bad, that the operator mistakenly read in the wrong
calibration tape, or that interference from a VORTEX sonde confused the
system.
Other observations/measurements impacted by this problem:
Suggested Corrections of the Problem: (e.g. change calibration factor and
recompute, flag data with this comment, etc.)
I suggest this entire sounding be labelled suspect and the temperature
data be labelled incorrect.
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