DQRID : D070716.3
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
06/23/2007120007/26/20071900
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Subject:
SGP/SWATS/E5 - Incorrect soil moisture data
DataStreams:sgpswatsE5.b1
Description:
The temperature rise values were too high (> 20 deg C).  Water potential is calculated 
from a rise (and subsequent drop) in temperature in the sensor that is normally ~1-5 degrees 
C.  When the T_rise is too high, the soil moisture data is dubious at best and unusable 
at worst.

Soil temperatures are OK.
Suggestions: 
Measurements:sgpswatsE5.b1:
  • Soil Water Potential, East Profile(soilwatpot_E)
  • Volumetric Water Content, West Profile(watcont_W)
  • Sensor Temperature Rise, East Profile(trise_E)
  • Volumetric Water Content, East Profile(watcont_E)
  • Sensor Temperature Rise, West Profile(trise_W)
  • Soil Water Potential, West Profile(soilwatpot_W)
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