DQR ID | Subject | Data Streams Affected |
---|---|---|
D000127.2 | SGP/MWR - MWR Scaled sondes too wet | sgplssondeC1.c1 |
D000219.1 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Incorrect surface temperature | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D000308.1 | SGP/SONDE - Questionable absolute pressures | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1, sgpsondewrpnC1.00 |
D000308.2 | SGP/SONDE - Questionable absolute pressures | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1, sgpsondewrpnC1.00 |
D000319.1 | SGP/SONDE - Data missing from sounding | sgpsondewrpnB1.a0, sgpsondewrpnB1.a1, sgpsondewrpnB1.00 |
D000319.2 | SGP/SONDE - Data missing from sounding | sgpsondewrpnB6.a0, sgpsondewrpnB6.a1, sgpsondewrpnB6.00 |
D000625.1 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Operator used wrong calibration tape | sgpsondeC1.a0, sgpsondeC1.a1, sgpsondewndcalcC1.c1, sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1, sgpsondeC1.00, sgpsondewrpnC1.00 |
D000801.2 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Incorrect absolute pressure | sgpsondewndcalcC1.c1, sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1, sgpsondewrpnC1.00 |
D001107.1 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Incorrect surface temperature | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1, sgpsondewrpnC1.00 |
D001218.1 | SGP/SONDE/B1 - Incorrect surface temperature | sgpsondewnpnB1.a0, sgpsondewnpnB1.a1, sgpsondewnpnB1.00 |
D001221.3 | SGP/SONDE/B1 - Bad sounding data (incorrect calibration?) | sgpsondewnpnB1.a0, sgpsondewnpnB1.a1, sgpsondewnpnB1.00 |
D011207.3 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Bad temp (other?) data in 12/3/01:2328 sounding | sgpsondeC1.00, sgpsondewnpnC1.00, sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D011231.1 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Bad temperature in CF sounding 12/22/01:0527 | sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D011231.2 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Bad temperature data CF sounding 12/28/01:2326 | sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D020110.1 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Bad temperature in SGP/CF sounding 20020108:0528 | sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D020524.27 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - CF sounding 20020522:1130 bad temperature/RH | sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D020526.1 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Bad T/RH data in CF sounding 20020523:1129 | sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D020611.2 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - CF sounding 20020609:0229 bad temp/rh/etc | sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D020626.34 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Incorrect Surface Pressure | sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D020626.35 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Bad Temperature Sensor | sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D020703.1 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Temperature sensor failure | sgpqmemwrcolC1.c1, sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D020909.1 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Bad Temperature Sensor | sgpqmemwrcolC1.c1, sgplssondeC1.c1, sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D020909.2 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Bad Temperature Sensor | sgpqmemwrcolC1.c1, sgplssondeC1.c1, sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D021006.1 | Bad temperature sensor | sgplssondeC1.c1, sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D021110.2 | SGP/SONDE/B4 - Soundings contaminated by interference | sgplssondeB4.c1, sgpqmemwrcolB4.c1, sgpsondewnpnB4.a1, sgpsondewnpnB4.b1 |
D021112.2 | SGP/SONDE/B4 - Possible interference in B4 sounding 20021110.1729 | sgpsondeB4.00, sgpsondewnpnB4.a1, sgpsondewnpnB4.b1 |
D021117.1 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Questionable RH: CF sounding 11/13/2002:2044 | sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D021117.2 | SGP/SONDE/B4 - B4 sounding contaminated by interference | sgpsondewnpnB4.a1, sgpsondewnpnB4.b1, sgpsondeB4.00 |
D021121.1 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Contaminated by interference | sgpsondeC1.00, sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D021121.2 | SGP/SONDE/B1 - Temperature sensor failed | sgpsondewnpnB1.a1, sgpsondewnpnB1.b1 |
D021123.2 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Interference CF sounding 20021120:0225 | sgpsondeC1.00, sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D021201.1 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Questionable RH CF sounding 0211211:1130 | sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D030114.1 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Bad RH Data | sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D030122.1 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Broken temperature sensor SGP/CF sounding | sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D030206.5 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Bad temperature/RH | sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D030330.1 | SGP/Sonde/C1 - Bad temperature, RH | sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D030409.1 | SGP/Sonde/C1 - Bad RH in sounding | sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D030411.1 | SGP/Sonde/C1 - Sondes launched an hour early | sgpsondewnpnC1.00, sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D030411.2 | SGP/Sonde/C1 - Incorrect surface temperature on CF sounding | sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D030411.3 | SGP/Sonde/C1 - Failed Sonde Launches due to Antenna problems | sgplssondeC1.c1, sgpsondeC1.00, sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D030419.2 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Broken Temperature Sensor | sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D030427.1 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Broken temperature sensor | sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D030507.3 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Broken temperature sensors | sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D030614.1 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Broken temperature sensor | sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D030707.7 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Incorrect surface RH value. | sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D030722.1 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Broken temperature sensor | sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D030807.1 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - A few bad temperature values at the beginning of the sounding | sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D031112.1 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Broken temperature sensor | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D040127.2 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Bad RH Data | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D040219.1 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Bad RH Data | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D040219.2 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Surface pressure incorrect | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D040223.1 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Broken temperature sensor | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D040301.1 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Broken temperature sensor | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D040415.2 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Temperature sensor broke high into the sounding | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D041005.1 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Incorrect surface temperature | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D041013.4 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Scheduled Soundings Missed | sgpsondeC1.00, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D050201.1 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Possibly bad pressure sensor or operator data entry error | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D050421.5 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Surface pressure incorrect | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D050510.1 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Surface pressure bad and other data noisy | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D050510.2 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Surface pressure incorrect | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D050603.4 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Surface pressure incorrect | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D050725.1 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Bad RH Data | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D050811.5 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Bad T/RH and surface P. | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D050912.2 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Temperature/RH incorrect | sgplssondeC1.c1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D051027.1 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Bad RH Data | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D051121.1 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Sonde RH values incorrect | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D060208.2 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Mixed use of RS92-SGP and RS92-KL radiosondes | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D060227.2 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Soundings done as part of dual-sonde flights | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D060303.1 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - DigiCORAIII failed, replaced with S01/S02 launches | sgpsondeC1.00, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D060630.1 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - No Wind/Lat/Lon Data in Sonde Files | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D060928.2 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - RH values offset due to error in ground check | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D060928.3 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Increased precision for alt, dp, pres, rh, tdry | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D061201.1 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - RH Sensor failure | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D080829.2 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Suspect RH profile from 150-350 m above ground level | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D090224.3 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Suspect RH values | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D100803.3 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Sensor failure | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
D931112.1 | operator error | sgpsondeC1.a0, sgpsondeC1.a1 |
D940804.1 | Possible error in humidity ground check | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D940812.1 | Sounding Data Suspect | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
D941104.1 | Bad surface RH value in sounding | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D941108.2 | Bad surface RH value in sounding | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D941108.4 | CF Sonde Ground Check Corrections | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D941213.1 | Questionable initial values sounding 941209:1133 | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D950109.1 | Questionable surface value 1/2/95 11:32 | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D950109.2 | Questionable surface value 1/3/95 11:29 | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D950304.1 | Reprocess: Sounding 950222:0530 done in research mode | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D950310.1 | Bad surface values in sounding 3/9/95:0530 | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D950316.1 | Reprocess: Sounding 950315:1429 done in research mode | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D950417.1 | Reprocess: Sounding 950413:1130 done in research mode | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D950419.1 | Bad surface values in sounding 4/17/95 14:29 | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D950420.1 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Reprocess: Bad surface pressure | sgpsondeC1.a0, sgpsondeC1.a1 |
D950512.1 | Reprocess: Sounding 950506:0230 done in research mode | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
D950722.1 | Reprocess: Sounding done in research mode | sgpsondewrpnB1.a0, sgpsondewrpnB1.a1 |
D950722.2 | Reprocess: Sounding done in research mode | sgpsondewrpnB1.a0, sgpsondewrpnB1.a1 |
D950723.1 | Reprocess: Sounding done in research mode | sgpsondewrpnB1.a0, sgpsondewrpnB1.a1 |
D950728.1 | Reprocess: Sounding 950721:2030 Winds in Normal (not Research) mode | sgpsondewrpnB6.a0, sgpsondewrpnB6.a1 |
D950728.2 | Reprocess: Sounding 950723:0228 Winds in Normal (not Research) mode | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
D950815.1 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Sonde RESEARCH mode altitudes biased low | sgpsondewrprC1.a0, sgpsondewrprC1.a1, sgpsondewrprB1.a1, sgpsondewrprB1.a0, sgpsondewrprB4.a1, sgpsondewrprB4.a0, sgpsondewrprB5.a0, sgpsondewrprB5.a1 |
D950815.4 | SGP/SONDE/B1 - Reprocess: sonde RESEARCH mode altitudes biased low | sgpsondewrpnB1.a0, sgpsondewrpnB1.a1 |
D950815.5 | SGP/SONDE/B4 - Reprocess: sonde RESEARCH mode altitudes biased low | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
D950816.5 | bad surface tdry value in sounding 17:55 | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D950922.1 | Apparent Interference Signal in Sounding | sgpsondewrpnB6.a1 |
D951006.1 | Apparent Interference Signal in Sounding | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D951006.2 | Apparent Interference Signal in Sounding | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D951006.3 | Apparent Interference Signal in Sounding | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D951006.4 | Apparent Interference Signal in Sounding | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D951006.5 | Apparent Interference Signal in Sounding | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D951006.6 | Apparent Interference Signal in Sounding | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D960122.1 | Jump in pressure value upon launch | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D960122.2 | Jump in pressure value upon launch | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D960129.1 | Bad surface pressure sounding | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D960202.2 | bad pressure sounding | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D960221.1 | signal interruption | sgpsondewrpnB1.a0, sgpsondewrpnB1.a1 |
D960223.1 | Incorrect surface pressure sounding | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D960223.2 | Incorrect surface pressure sounding | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D960229.1 | SGP/SONDE/B5 - incorrect factory RH calib-radiosondes | sgpsondewrpnB5.a0, sgpsondewrpnB5.a1 |
D960229.2 | SGP/SONDE/C1 - incorrect factory RH calib-radiosondes | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1, sgpsondewrpnC1.a0 |
D960229.3 | SGP/SONDE/B1 - incorrect factory RH calib-radiosondes | sgpsondewrpnB1.a0, sgpsondewrpnB1.a1 |
D960229.4 | SGP/SONDE/B6 - incorrect factory RH calib-radiosondes | sgpsondewrpnB6.a0, sgpsondewrpnB6.a1 |
D960229.5 | SGP/SONDE/B4 - incorrect factory RH calib-radiosondes | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
D960403.1 | Bad surface pressure sounding | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D960415.1 | Bad surface pressure sounding | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D960506.1 | Bad surface pressure sounding | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D960602.2 | bad surface pressure sounding | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D960611.3 | bad surface values sounding | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D960701.4 | Bad surface pressure sounding | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D960706.1 | Bad surface pressure sounding | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D960722.1 | bad pressure sensor | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
D960806.1 | Bad surface pressure sounding | sgpsondewrpnB5.a0, sgpsondewrpnB5.a1 |
D960807.1 | Questionable surface pressure sounding | sgpsondewrpnB1.a0, sgpsondewrpnB1.a1 |
D960809.1 | Questionable surface pressure sounding | sgpsondewrpnB1.a0, sgpsondewrpnB1.a1 |
D960913.1 | bad surface pressure sounding | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D960913.2 | bad surface pressure sounding | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D960913.3 | bad surface pressure sounding | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D960913.5 | bad surface pressure sounding | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D960927.2 | Bad surface pressure sounding | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D970111.1 | Incorrect surface temperature | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D970318.1 | Incorrect surface pressure | sgpsondewrpnB5.a1 |
D970318.2 | Questionable RH | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D970331.1 | Reprocess: Incorrect surface wind speed units | sgpsondewrpnB6.a1 |
D970407.2 | Incorrect surface temperature | sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
D970409.3 | Reprocess: Jump in pressure value | sgpsondewrpnB6.a1 |
D970410.5 | Reprocess: Jump in pressure value | sgpsondewrpnB5.a1 |
D970410.6 | Reprocess: Incorrect surface wind speed | sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
D970422.1 | Jump in pressure value | sgpsondewrpnB6.a1 |
D970424.3 | Jump in pressure value | sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
D970430.1 | Jump in pressure value | sgpsondewrpnB6.a1 |
D970507.2 | Jump in pressure value | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D970507.3 | Corrupted and missing data | sgpsondewrpnB5.a1 |
D970623.1 | Jump in pressure value B4 sounding | sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
D970624.2 | Incorrect surface values | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D970624.3 | Jump in pressure value B6 sounding | sgpsondewrpnB6.a1 |
D970624.4 | Jump in pressure value B6 | sgpsondewrpnB6.a1 |
D970625.1 | Bad sounding file CF 970622:0228 | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D970709.1 | Bad pressure values CF sounding 970704:0525 | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D970710.1 | Questionable pressure/altitude data | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D970714.1 | Last sample incorrect b6 sounding 970712:1130 | sgpsondewrpnB6.a0, sgpsondewrpnB6.a1 |
D970714.2 | qc flags set incorrectly at 11:52:44 | sgpsondewrpnB6.a1 |
D970717.1 | possible telemetry interference/interpolated data | sgpsondewrpnB5.a1 |
D970717.2 | Pressure jump at launch | sgpsondewrpnB5.a1 |
D970718.1 | Missing/Questionable data 970715:0530 sounding | sgpsondewrpnB6.a1 |
D970721.1 | Pressure jump after launch | sgpsondewrpnB6.a1 |
D970921.1 | Pressure jump at launch | sgpsondewrpnB6.a1 |
D970921.2 | Pressure jump at launch | sgpsondewrpnB6.a1 |
D970921.3 | Pressure jump at launch | sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
D970923.1 | Pressure jump at launch | sgpsondewrpnB5.a1 |
D970923.2 | Pressure jump at launch | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D970930.1 | Pressure jump at launch | sgpsondewrpnB1.a1 |
D970930.2 | Pressure jump at launch | sgpsondewrpnB6.a1 |
D971002.1 | Pressure jump at launch | sgpsondewrpnB6.a1 |
D971006.2 | Pressure jump after launch | sgpsondewrpnB6.a1 |
D971007.1 | Weird surface value problem | sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
D971007.3 | Bad pressure absolute pressure values | sgpsondewrpnB5.a1 |
D971013.1 | Pressure jump at launch | sgpsondewrpnB6.a1 |
D971120.1 | B4 - Pressure jump at launch | sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
D980126.1 | Incorrect radiosonde serial numbers | sgpsondewrpnB1.a0, sgpsondewrpnB1.a1, sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1, sgpsondewrpnB5.a0, sgpsondewrpnB5.a1, sgpsondewrpnB6.a0, sgpsondewrpnB6.a1, sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D980126.10 | Incorrect surface temperature and humidity | sgpsondewrpnB1.a0, sgpsondewrpnB1.a1 |
D980126.11 | Incorrect surface temperature and humidity | sgpsondewrpnB1.a0, sgpsondewrpnB1.a1 |
D980126.12 | Pressure jump at launch | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
D980126.13 | Pressure jump at launch | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
D980126.14 | Pressure jump at launch | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
D980126.15 | Pressure jump at launch | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
D980126.16 | Pressure jump at launch | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
D980126.17 | Pressure jump at launch | sgpsondewrpnB6.a0, sgpsondewrpnB6.a1 |
D980126.18 | Telemetry interference | sgpsondewrpnB5.a0, sgpsondewrpnB5.a1 |
D980126.2 | Incorrect surface temperature and humidity | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D980126.3 | Incorrect surface temperature and humidity | sgpsondewrpnB1.a0, sgpsondewrpnB1.a1 |
D980126.4 | Incorrect surface temperature and humidity | sgpsondewrpnB1.a0, sgpsondewrpnB1.a1 |
D980126.5 | Incorrect surface temperature and humidity | sgpsondewrpnB1.a0, sgpsondewrpnB1.a1 |
D980126.6 | Incorrect surface temperature and humidity | sgpsondewrpnB1.a0, sgpsondewrpnB1.a1 |
D980126.7 | Incorrect surface temperature and humidity | sgpsondewrpnB1.a0, sgpsondewrpnB1.a1 |
D980126.8 | Incorrect surface temperature and humidity | sgpsondewrpnB1.a0, sgpsondewrpnB1.a1 |
D980126.9 | Incorrect surface temperature and humidity | sgpsondewrpnB1.a0, sgpsondewrpnB1.a1 |
D980127.3 | Incorrect surface temperature and humidity | sgpsondewrpnB1.a0, sgpsondewrpnB1.a1 |
D980128.2 | Incorrect surface temperature and humidity | sgpsondewrpnB1.a0, sgpsondewrpnB1.a1 |
D980128.3 | Pressure jump at launch | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
D980128.4 | Pressure jump at launch | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
D980128.5 | Pressure jump at launch | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
D980202.1 | Interference affects sounding | sgpsondewrpnB6.a0, sgpsondewrpnB6.a1 |
D980202.2 | Pressure jump at launch | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
D980202.3 | Pressure jump at launch | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
D980202.4 | Pressure jump at launch | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
D980202.5 | Pressure jump at launch | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
D980202.6 | Pressure jump at launch. | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
D980202.7 | Pressure jump at launch | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
D980203.1 | Pressure jump at launch | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
D980203.2 | Pressure jump at launch | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
D980204.1 | Pressure jump at launch | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
D980206.1 | Pressure jump at launch | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
D980209.1 | Pressure jump at launch | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1, sgpsondewrpnB4.00 |
D980209.2 | Pressure jump at launch | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
D980210.1 | Pressure jump at launch | sgpsondewrpnB6.a0, sgpsondewrpnB6.a1, sgpsondewrpnB6.00 |
D980210.2 | Pressure jump at launch | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1, sgpsondewrpnB4.00 |
D980210.3 | Pressure jump at launch | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1, sgpsondewrpnB4.00 |
D980210.4 | Pressure jump at launch | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
D980506.1 | Incorrect surface values | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D980507.4 | Incorrect surface pressure | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D980511.2 | Incorrect surface pressure | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D980517.1 | Pressure jump at launch | sgpsondewrpnB1.a1 |
D980716.1 | Bad sounding | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1, sgpsondewrpnC1.00 |
D980917.1 | Incorrect surface readings | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1, sgpsondewrpnC1.00 |
D980917.2 | Incorrect surface RH | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1, sgpsondewrpnC1.00 |
D990124.2 | SGP/SONDE - Dry bias in sonde RH | sgpsondewnpnB1.a1, sgpsondewnpnB4.a0, sgpsondewnpnB4.a1, sgpsondewnpnB5.a0, sgpsondewnpnB5.a1, sgpsondewnpnB6.a0, sgpsondewnpnB6.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.a0, sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnprC1.a0, sgpsondewnprC1.a1, sgpsondewrpnB1.00, sgpsondewrpnB1.a0, sgpsondewrpnB1.a1, sgpsondewrpnB4.00, sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1, sgpsondewrpnB5.00, sgpsondewrpnB5.a0, sgpsondewrpnB5.a1, sgpsondewrpnB6.00, sgpsondewrpnB6.a0, sgpsondewrpnB6.a1, sgpsondewrpnC1.00, sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1, sgpsondewrprB1.00, sgpsondewrprB1.a0, sgpsondewrprB1.a1, sgpsondewrprB4.00, sgpsondewrprB4.a0, sgpsondewrprB4.a1, sgpsondewrprB5.00, sgpsondewrprB5.a0, sgpsondewrprB5.a1, sgpsondewrprC1.00, sgpsondewrprC1.a0, sgpsondewrprC1.a1, DsgpsondeB1.00, DsgpsondeB1.a0, DsgpsondeB1.a1, DsgpsondeB4.00, DsgpsondeB4.a0, DsgpsondeB4.a1, DsgpsondeB5.00, DsgpsondeB5.a0, DsgpsondeB5.a1, DsgpsondeC1.00, DsgpsondeC1.a0, DsgpsondeC1.a1, DsgpsondenogcptucalcB1.c1, DsgpsondenogcptucalcB4.c1, DsgpsondenogcptucalcB5.c1, DsgpsondenogcptucalcC1.c1, DsgpsondenogcwrpnB1.c1, DsgpsondenogcwrpnB4.c1, DsgpsondenogcwrpnB5.c1, DsgpsondenogcwrpnC1.c1, DsgpsondeptuB1.00, DsgpsondeptuB4.00, DsgpsondeptuB5.00, DsgpsondeptuB6.00, DsgpsondeptuC1.00, DsgpsondeptucalcB1.c1, DsgpsondeptucalcB4.c1, DsgpsondeptucalcB5.c1, DsgpsondeptucalcC1.c1, sgpsondeB1.00, sgpsondeB1.a0, sgpsondeB1.a1, sgpsondeB4.00, sgpsondeB4.a0, sgpsondeB4.a1, sgpsondeB5.00, sgpsondeB5.a0, sgpsondeB5.a1, sgpsondeB6.00, sgpsondeC1.00, sgpsondeC1.a0, sgpsondeC1.a1, sgpsondeptuC1.00, sgpsondewnpnB1.a0 |
D990126.1 | SGP/SONDE - Operator used wrong calibration tape | sgpsondewndcalcB4.c1, sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1, sgpsondewrpnB4.00 |
D990126.2 | SGP/SONDE - Incorrect surface pressure | sgpsondewrpnB6.a0, sgpsondewrpnB6.a1, sgpsondewrpnB6.00 |
D990127.1 | SGP/SONDE - Operator used wrong calibration tape | sgpsondewndcalcB4.c1, sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1, sgpsondewrpnB4.00 |
D990201.1 | SGP/SONDE - Incorrect surface pressure | sgpsondewrpnB1.a0, sgpsondewrpnB1.a1, sgpsondewrpnB1.00 |
D990210.1 | SGP/SONDE - Wrong cal tape | sgpsondewndcalcC1.c1, sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1, sgpsondewrpnC1.00 |
D990303.1 | SGP/SONDE - Pressure jump at launch | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1, sgpsondewrpnC1.00 |
D990304.1 | SGP/SONDE - Pressure jump at launch/incorrect surface values | sgpsondewrpnB1.a0, sgpsondewrpnB1.a1, sgpsondewrpnB1.00 |
D990329.1 | Incorrect surface RH | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1, sgpsondewrpnC1.00 |
D990513.1 | SGP/SONDE - RH probably biased low in several soundings | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1, sgpsondewrpnC1.00 |
D990719.1 | SGP/SONDE Pressure jump at launch | sgpsondewrpnB6.a0, sgpsondewrpnB6.a1, sgpsondewrpnC1.00 |
D990720.1 | SGP/SONDE Pressure jump at launch | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1, sgpsondewrpnB4.00 |
D991221.1 | SGP/SONDE - Incorrect surface temperature | sgpsondewrpnC1.00, sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
D991228.1 | SGP/SONDE - Incorrect surface temperature | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1, sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.00 |
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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12/03/1999 | 0531 | 12/04/1999 | 0530 |
Subject: | SGP/MWR - MWR Scaled sondes too wet |
DataStreams: | sgplssondeC1.c1 |
Description: | As discussed in P000109.1, two of the MWR scaled radiosondes were scaled such that the relative humidity profiles greatly exceeded 100% RH for large fractions of the profile. The two launches that were affected were on 991203.0531 and 991204.0530. In both cases, the scale factor was on the order of 1.9. Users should beware of all MWR scaled radiosondes with scale factors outside the range of 0.8 - 1.2. |
Measurements: | sgplssondeC1.c1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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02/17/2000 | 2330 | 02/17/2000 | 2330 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Incorrect surface temperature |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | It appears as if the operator mis-typed the temperature when entering the surface values into the system. The value appears as 89.0 degC instead of 8.9 degC. Also note that there are no RH data in this sounding other than the initial value of 100%. The reason for this loss of RH is unknown. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
sgpsondewrpnC1.a0:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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03/03/2000 | 2328 | 03/04/2000 | 0051 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE - Questionable absolute pressures |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1, sgpsondewrpnC1.00 |
Description: | The sonde surface pressure reading was considerably higher than the corresponding THWAPS pressure (988.0 hPa vs 982.3 hPa). The sonde readings are consistent during the sounding, however, suggesting that this is not a case of a pressure jump at launch but one of sensor offset. This problem will only affect those who use the absolute pressure values. The file altitudes, which are based on the relative pressure changes from the surface, should be fine. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.00:
sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
sgpsondewrpnC1.a0:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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03/04/2000 | 0229 | 03/04/2000 | 0359 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE - Questionable absolute pressures |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1, sgpsondewrpnC1.00 |
Description: | The sonde surface pressure reading was considerably higher than the corresponding THWAPS pressure (992.9 hPa vs 983.0 hPa). The sonde readings are consistent during the sounding, however, suggesting that this is not a case of a pressure jump at launch but one of sensor offset. This problem will only affect those who use the absolute pressure values. The file altitudes, which are based on the relative pressure changes from the surface, should be fine. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.00:
sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
sgpsondewrpnC1.a0:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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03/16/2000 | 2042 | 03/16/2000 | 2143 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE - Data missing from sounding |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB1.a0, sgpsondewrpnB1.a1, sgpsondewrpnB1.00 |
Description: | It appears that the collection of the raw data file was interupted by the SDS. The following message appears in the raw file (sonde-hills10003161901.rawraw): 12 0 4.8 4384 589.3 -11.0 87 -12.7 274 12.8 110001110110 #Collection process shut down by SIGTERM Another raw file (sonde-hills10003162145.raw) follows with: ~LL? 73 30 4.7 22154 37.9 -63.4 1 -93.3 250 13.2 110001110110 I don't understand the cause of this problem, but am confident that it is not instrument related. These files were merged on ingest. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB1.00:
sgpsondewrpnB1.a1:
sgpsondewrpnB1.a0:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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03/16/2000 | 2043 | 03/16/2000 | 2144 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE - Data missing from sounding |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB6.a0, sgpsondewrpnB6.a1, sgpsondewrpnB6.00 |
Description: | It appears that the SDS interupted collection of the data from this sounding. There is a large gap and the message 13 0 4.0 4116 610.8 -8.1 78 -11.3 277 8.6 010010100101 #Collection process shut down by SIGTERM 74 38 4.6 19907 54.8 -62.6 1 -92.7 /// //// 011110100101 appears in the ingested data file. This is the same type of thing that happened at B1 at the same time. See DQR D000319.1 |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB6.00:
sgpsondewrpnB6.a0:
sgpsondewrpnB6.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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06/23/2000 | 2330 | 06/24/2000 | 0100 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Operator used wrong calibration tape |
DataStreams: | sgpsondeC1.a0, sgpsondeC1.a1, sgpsondewndcalcC1.c1, sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1, sgpsondeC1.00, sgpsondewrpnC1.00 |
Description: | It appears as if the operators had a problem with the original sounding and launched a second radiosonde. Apparently they used the calibration tape that came with the first radiosonde (serial number 943156405) in place of the one that was correct for the second radiosonde (sn 943156406) and all the data are bad after the first sample (surface values). |
Measurements: | sgpsondewndcalcC1.c1:
sgpsondewrpnC1.00:
sgpsondeC1.00:
sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
sgpsondewrpnC1.a0:
sgpsondeC1.a1:
sgpsondeC1.a0:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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07/25/2000 | 0533 | 07/25/2000 | 0724 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Incorrect absolute pressure |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewndcalcC1.c1, sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1, sgpsondewrpnC1.00 |
Description: | The surface pressure (983.5 hPa) reported by this radiosonde (sn 94315713) is substantially higher than that reported by the THWAPS (~977) or by the sondes used in the previous and following soundings (976.6, 977.3). This may be a calibration problem or a mechanic problem on launch. The pressure values reported in the remainder of the sounding are consistent with the reported surface pressure, so the altitudes should be correct. The absolute pressure values may be high by about 5 hPa. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewndcalcC1.c1:
sgpsondewrpnC1.00:
sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
sgpsondewrpnC1.a0:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
11/03/2000 | 2030 | 11/03/2000 | 2030 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Incorrect surface temperature |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1, sgpsondewrpnC1.00 |
Description: | The value for air temperature at the surface in this file is 23.3 degC. This value is too high and resulted from incorrect data entry (typographic mistake) by the operator. The true value as determined from the operator pre-launch logs is 12.3 degC. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.00:
sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
sgpsondewrpnC1.a0:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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12/12/2000 | 2330 | 12/12/2000 | 2330 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/B1 - Incorrect surface temperature |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnB1.a0, sgpsondewnpnB1.a1, sgpsondewnpnB1.00 |
Description: | The operator entered 8.1 degC as the surface temperature for this sounding instead of -8.1 degC. This is the only value affected. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnB1.a0:
sgpsondewnpnB1.a1:
sgpsondewnpnB1.00:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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12/16/2000 | 1430 | 12/16/2000 | 1700 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/B1 - Bad sounding data (incorrect calibration?) |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnB1.a0, sgpsondewnpnB1.a1, sgpsondewnpnB1.00 |
Description: | I'm not sure what happened here but the temperature data for this sounding clearly are wrong. Along with the missing humidity data and the problems the operator reported with his previous sounding it looks as if all the data in this file are bad. It may be that the sensor was damaged at launch (it was very windy). |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnB1.a0:
sgpsondewnpnB1.a1:
sgpsondewnpnB1.00:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
12/03/2001 | 2328 | 12/04/2001 | 0158 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Bad temp (other?) data in 12/3/01:2328 sounding |
DataStreams: | sgpsondeC1.00, sgpsondewnpnC1.00, sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | It looks as though the temperature sensor was damaged on launch. The recorded temp goes from 16.4 at the surface to -42.6 at 2 seconds into the flight. The temperature never exceeds -42 though the RH and pressure look reasonable, but probably should be considered questionable. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnC1.00:
sgpsondeC1.00:
sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
sgpsondewnpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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12/22/2001 | 0527 | 12/22/2001 | 0659 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Bad temperature in CF sounding 12/22/01:0527 |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | The temperature data in this sounding look bad after the first value. The temperature series is 11.4, 2.6, -14.3, -32.4 in the first 6 seconds of flight. I don't know why this occurred, but it obviously is incorrect. The pressure and RH data look reasonable. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
sgpsondewnpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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12/28/2001 | 2326 | 12/29/2001 | 0045 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Bad temperature data CF sounding 12/28/01:2326 |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | The temperature data in this sounding are bad from approximately 16 seconds into the flight. The temperature series is 9.9, 10.8, 11.3, 1.5, 11.6, 11.6, 11.6, -32.2 and remains below -30 degC. I don't know why this occurred, but it clearly is incorrect. The pressure data looks OK as does the RH, though the RH data are missing (probably sensor failure) above roughly 3.5 km. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
sgpsondewnpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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01/08/2002 | 0528 | 01/08/2002 | 0714 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Bad temperature in SGP/CF sounding 20020108:0528 |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | Temperature values in this sounding went from 3.5 degC at the surface to -33.3 degC at the next sample. It appears that all the remaining temperature values have an approximate -35 degC offset. The pressure and RH values appear reasonable. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
sgpsondewnpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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05/22/2002 | 1130 | 05/22/2002 | 1347 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - CF sounding 20020522:1130 bad temperature/RH |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | It appears that the sonde sensor boom was damaged upon launch. The result is that no RH data are reported and the reported temperature is something on the order of 60 degC too low. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
sgpsondewnpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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05/23/2002 | 1129 | 05/23/2002 | 1322 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Bad T/RH data in CF sounding 20020523:1129 |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | It appears that the sensor boom was damaged shortly after launch. The temperature reading jumps -60 degC and the RH goes to 0. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
sgpsondewnpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
06/09/2002 | 0229 | 06/09/2002 | 0236 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - CF sounding 20020609:0229 bad temp/rh/etc |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | The temperature and RH for this sounding look bad, either because of interference from another sonde or because the temperature sensor was broken on launch. The sounding terminated early in any event. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
sgpsondewnpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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06/17/2002 | 1128 | 06/17/2002 | 1313 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Incorrect Surface Pressure |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | It appears that the operator made a typographical error when entering the surface pressure. The file has 987.0 hPa and it probably should be 978.0 which would be consistent with the first sample provided by the radiosonde (977.3 hPa), the surface pressures recorded for the adjacent soundings, and the THWAPS pressure. Because the sounding altitude is calculated assuming the surface pressure is correct, the altitude values for the entire flight and the ascent rate values for the first 30 seconds of the sounding will be incorrect. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
sgpsondewnpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
06/19/2002 | 2329 | 06/20/2002 | 0036 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Bad Temperature Sensor |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | It appears that the temperature sensor broke shortly after launch. As a result, the temperature and dewpoint values are incorrect. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
sgpsondewnpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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06/27/2002 | 1728 | 06/27/2002 | 1908 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Temperature sensor failure |
DataStreams: | sgpqmemwrcolC1.c1, sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | Temperature sensor broke at launch. All temperature-related variables are incorrect. |
Measurements: | sgpqmemwrcolC1.c1:
sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
sgpsondewnpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
09/06/2002 | 1727 | 09/06/2002 | 1854 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Bad Temperature Sensor |
DataStreams: | sgpqmemwrcolC1.c1, sgplssondeC1.c1, sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | It appears that the temperature sensor broke upon launch and therefore the reported temperature is approximately 40 degC too low. |
Measurements: | sgplssondeC1.c1:
sgpqmemwrcolC1.c1:
sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
sgpsondewnpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
09/06/2002 | 0527 | 09/06/2002 | 0718 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Bad Temperature Sensor |
DataStreams: | sgpqmemwrcolC1.c1, sgplssondeC1.c1, sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | It appears that the temperature sensor broke shortly after launch. Temperatures are offset by approxmiately (but not constantly) 40 degC. |
Measurements: | sgplssondeC1.c1:
sgpqmemwrcolC1.c1:
sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
sgpsondewnpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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10/03/2002 | 1120 | 10/03/2002 | 1320 |
Subject: | Bad temperature sensor |
DataStreams: | sgplssondeC1.c1, sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | It appears that the temperture sensor broke a few seconds into flight. This results in an unreasonably low temperature for the rest of the flight. For some reason, the rh values also go missing shortly after launch. Only the wind and pressure data are reliable. |
Measurements: | sgplssondeC1.c1:
sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
sgpsondewnpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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11/07/2002 | 1130 | 11/07/2002 | 1316 |
11/07/2002 | 1429 | 11/07/2002 | 1629 |
11/07/2002 | 1730 | 11/07/2002 | 1930 |
11/07/2002 | 2029 | 11/07/2002 | 2239 |
11/07/2002 | 2331 | 11/08/2002 | 0131 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/B4 - Soundings contaminated by interference |
DataStreams: | sgplssondeB4.c1, sgpqmemwrcolB4.c1, sgpsondewnpnB4.a1, sgpsondewnpnB4.b1 |
Description: | These five soundings, done in succession on 11/07/2002 as part of the SCM/IOP are contaminated by interference. I can't tell whether the problem has to do with improper tuning of the radiosondes, inadequate frequency separation among radiosondes launched from different locations, or some other operator problem. I suspect that there is an operator component to the difficulty because the surface pressure is given as an unreasonably low 896.6 hPa on the 1730 sounding and 886.1 hPa on the 2331 sounding. This may indicate that the ground station was locked another station's radiosonde rather than on the B4 radiosonde. |
Measurements: | sgplssondeB4.c1:
sgpsondewnpnB4.b1:
sgpqmemwrcolB4.c1:
sgpsondewnpnB4.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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11/10/2002 | 1824 | 11/10/2002 | 1848 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/B4 - Possible interference in B4 sounding 20021110.1729 |
DataStreams: | sgpsondeB4.00, sgpsondewnpnB4.a1, sgpsondewnpnB4.b1 |
Description: | There is a strange inversion aloft in the subject sounding. The temperature goes from -56.3 degC to -51.5 degC in less than two minutes (approximately .72 km). This is somewhat below the estimated tropopause height. I suspect this may be an interference problem, but note that both the recorded pressure and RH values are reasonably continuous. More accurate assessment would require analysis of the absolutely raw binary data; something that would require effort beyond the limits of my IM funding. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnB4.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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11/13/2002 | 2044 | 11/13/2002 | 2205 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Questionable RH: CF sounding 11/13/2002:2044 |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | The RH data in this sounding is erratic between 2km and 10 km, oscillating between reasonable values (~40%RH) and zero. I certainly doubt that this is a real, heretofore unreported, atmospheric phenomenon so I have to conclude that something is probably wrong with the sensor. I have not seen this behavior before. One would have to look at the absolutely raw RH data to explore further. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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11/14/2002 | 0830 | 11/14/2002 | 1010 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/B4 - B4 sounding contaminated by interference |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnB4.a1, sgpsondewnpnB4.b1, sgpsondeB4.00 |
Description: | Much of this sounding is contaminated, apparently by interference from another sonde signal. It is still no clear why this seems to happen more frequently at B4 than the other sites, especially since the wind seems to have been from the west and B4 should be the most upwind station. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnB4.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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11/19/2002 | 1423 | 11/19/2002 | 1623 |
11/19/2002 | 1726 | 11/19/2002 | 1917 |
11/19/2002 | 2026 | 11/19/2002 | 2204 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Contaminated by interference |
DataStreams: | sgpsondeC1.00, sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | These three soundings are contaminated by interference from another radiosonde. It is not clear why; this doesn't usually happen at the CF where the operators are very experienced and frequency separation is not usually a problem. |
Measurements: | sgpsondeC1.00:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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11/18/2002 | 2043 | 11/18/2002 | 2229 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/B1 - Temperature sensor failed |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnB1.a1, sgpsondewnpnB1.b1 |
Description: | It appears that the temperature sensor on this sonde broke shortly after launch with the effect that the temperatures read approximately 30 degC too low. Other measurements that do not rely on the temperature, for example pressure and wind velocity, should be OK. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnB1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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11/20/2002 | 0225 | 11/20/2002 | 0412 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Interference CF sounding 20021120:0225 |
DataStreams: | sgpsondeC1.00, sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | Like several soundings on 11/19, this sounding was affected by interference from another radiosonde. |
Measurements: | sgpsondeC1.00:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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11/21/2002 | 1130 | 11/21/2002 | 1311 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Questionable RH CF sounding 0211211:1130 |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | The RH samples in this sounding oscillate between reasonable values (60-80%) and zero. This may be a problem with the RH sensor or the software that alternates between the heated and non-heated RH elements. In either case, the reported values are questionable. More investigation of the raw binary data would be required to diagnose further. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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01/11/2003 | 0536 | 01/11/2003 | 0551 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Bad RH Data |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | The RH values during the first 15 minutes of this sounding oscillate between reasonable values and near-zero values. The oscillation is irregular and seems to be related to failure of the RH sensor heating process. I have informed Vaisala of the problem and provided raw data files to them for analysis. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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01/19/2003 | 1134 | 01/19/2003 | 1259 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Broken temperature sensor SGP/CF sounding |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | The radiosonde temperature sensor apparently broke during launch. This results in bad temperature, dew point, and rh data. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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02/02/2003 | 1732 | 02/02/2003 | 1832 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Bad temperature/RH |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | The temperature sensor broke shortly after launch. All temperature and RH-related data are incorrect. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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03/20/2003 | 1731 | 03/20/2003 | 1904 |
03/20/2003 | 1131 | 03/20/2003 | 1140 |
03/18/2003 | 1132 | 03/18/2003 | 1322 |
Subject: | SGP/Sonde/C1 - Bad temperature, RH |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | These three soundings all show the effects of a temperature sensor broken at launch. The temperature, RH, dew-point values all are incorrect. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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04/06/2003 | 1144 | 04/06/2003 | 1203 |
Subject: | SGP/Sonde/C1 - Bad RH in sounding |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | The RH sensor heating circuit was out of synch from about 400 sec after launch until the circuit was turned off whent he sounding temperature reached approximately 233 degK (-40 degC) about 1500 sec after launch. During this time period the reported RH oscillates between reasonable values and near-zero values. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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04/06/2003 | 2200 | 04/07/2003 | 0700 |
Subject: | SGP/Sonde/C1 - Sondes launched an hour early |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnC1.00, sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | It looks like someone forgot to set his/her clock ahead. The sounding that should have been done at 23:30 UTC on 4/6 was done at 22:38 and the following sounding, which should have been done at 0530 on 4/7 was done at 04:31. The subsequent soundings all are done at the correct times. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnC1.00:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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04/06/2003 | 2238 | 04/06/2003 | 2238 |
Subject: | SGP/Sonde/C1 - Incorrect surface temperature on CF sounding |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | It appears that the operator entered an incorrect value for surface temperature. Rather than 43.2 degC in the file, the value is most likely 19. degC (thwaps reading 19.4, first sonde reading aloft 18.6). |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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04/01/2003 | 1730 | 04/01/2003 | 1930 |
04/02/2003 | 0530 | 04/02/2003 | 0730 |
04/02/2003 | 1130 | 04/02/2003 | 1330 |
Subject: | SGP/Sonde/C1 - Failed Sonde Launches due to Antenna problems |
DataStreams: | sgplssondeC1.c1, sgpsondeC1.00, sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | These sonde launches where unsuccessful due to problems with the antenna configuration resulting in signal loss before the launch. |
Measurements: | sgplssondeC1.c1:
sgpsondeC1.00:
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sgpsondewnpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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04/15/2003 | 2332 | 04/16/2003 | 0124 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Broken Temperature Sensor |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | The temperature sensor broke shortly after launch as a result all variables that are affected by temperature are incorrect. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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04/18/2003 | 1130 | 04/18/2003 | 1310 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Broken temperature sensor |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | The temperature sensor on this radiosonde broke after launch. All temperature-related variables (dp, tdry, rh) are incorrect. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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05/04/2003 | 1130 | 05/04/2003 | 1145 |
05/04/2003 | 2330 | 05/05/2003 | 0116 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Broken temperature sensors |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | The temperature sensors broke at launch on both of these soundings. All of the temperature-related data (tdry, rh, dp) are incorrect. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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06/09/2003 | 1730 | 06/09/2003 | 1737 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Broken temperature sensor |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | The temperature sensor broke at launch on this sounding. All of the temperature-related data (tdry, rh, dp) are incorrect. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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06/22/2003 | 2331 | 06/22/2003 | 2331 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Incorrect surface RH value. |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | The surface RH value, reported as 0%RH should be 52%. This resulted from a typographical error by the operator when entering the surface data. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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07/19/2003 | 1730 | 07/19/2003 | 1930 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Broken temperature sensor |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | The temperature sensor broke at launch on this sounding. All of the temperature-related data (tdry, rh, dp) are incorrect. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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08/02/2003 | 1725 | 08/02/2003 | 1726 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - A few bad temperature values at the beginning of the sounding |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | I've never seen this before. The temperature reported by the radiosonde dropped over 30 degC just after launch (usually a symptom of a broken temperature sensor), but then recovered after 14 seconds of bad readings. The temperatures from 2 seconds through 14 seconds after launch are incorrect, the remainder of the sounding looks fine. I have sent the data files to Vaisala for their consideration. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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11/01/2003 | 1133 | 11/01/2003 | 1315 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Broken temperature sensor |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | The temperature sensor broke at launch on this sounding. All of the temperature-related data (tdry, rh, dp) are incorrect. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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01/16/2004 | 2015 | 01/16/2004 | 2151 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Bad RH Data |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | The RH values during the first half of this sounding oscillate between reasonable values and near-zero values. The oscillation is irregular and seems to be related to failure of the RH sensor heating process. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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02/09/2004 | 0530 | 02/09/2004 | 0601 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Bad RH Data |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | The RH values during the first part of this sounding oscillate between reasonable values and near-zero values. The oscillation seems to be related to failure of the RH sensor heating process. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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02/02/2004 | 0530 | 02/02/2004 | 0826 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Surface pressure incorrect |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | I think the operator inadvdertently transposed to digits when entering the surface pressure value. The value entered is 987.0 hPa but the value shown in the raw data file at launch is 978.0. As a result, the absolute altitudes in this sounding will be slightly incorrect as will be the ascent rate during the first 30 seconds of flight. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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02/19/2004 | 1746 | 02/19/2004 | 1946 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Broken temperature sensor |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | The temperature sensor broke at launch on this sounding. All of the temperature-related data (tdry, rh, dp) are incorrect. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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02/27/2004 | 0531 | 02/27/2004 | 0721 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Broken temperature sensor |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | The temperature sensor broke shortly after launch on this sounding. All of the temperature-related data (tdry, rh, dp) are incorrect. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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04/13/2004 | 1229 | 04/13/2004 | 1301 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Temperature sensor broke high into the sounding |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | The temperature sensor on this radiosonde appeared to break 56 minutes and 22 seconds into the sounding at an altitude of 16570 m. All the data below this point are good; only the data above this point to the end of the sounding (88 minutes and 14 seconds) are bad. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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10/02/2004 | 1130 | 10/02/2004 | 1131 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Incorrect surface temperature |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | The operator entered a the surface temperature incorrectly on this sounding. The sonde data file shows the temperature as 33.5 degC but the operations log shows it as 3.5 degC. The first temperature recorded by the sonde after launch is 3.7 degC, consistent with the typical early morning inversion. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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01/16/2004 | 2330 | 01/17/2004 | 1830 |
01/18/2004 | 0530 | 01/18/2004 | 0630 |
01/21/2004 | 0530 | 01/21/2004 | 0630 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Scheduled Soundings Missed |
DataStreams: | sgpsondeC1.00, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | The following scheduled sonde launches were missed due to computer system failures: 20040116.2330 20040117.0530 20040117.1130 20040117.1730 20040118.0530 20040121.0530 |
Measurements: | sgpsondeC1.00:
sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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01/19/2005 | 0531 | 01/19/2005 | 0706 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Possibly bad pressure sensor or operator data entry error |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | There is a discrepency between the surface pressure and temperature data entered by the operator and that recorded by the THWAPS. Review of the raw data from the radiosonde shows that the pressure was periodically varying by as much as 12 hPa (~988 to 1000)in the time period before launch. The operator entry of 998.2 is at the high end of this range - the concurrent THWAPS reading was about 988.4 at the low end. The operator entered temperature 6.2 degC is considerably higher than the THWAPS value of 1.8. The pre-flight log entry for this sounding is missing from the OMIS database. If not for the extremely unstable pressure reading I would have assumed this was an operator error. It will take some more research to figure out what is going on. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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04/11/2005 | 1749 | 04/11/2005 | 1920 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Surface pressure incorrect |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | I think the operator inadvdertently entered an incorrect surface pressure value. The value entered is 988.8 hPa but the value shown in the raw data file at launch is 968.8. As a result, the absolute altitudes in this sounding will be slightly incorrect as will be the ascent rate during the first 30 seconds of flight. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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04/26/2005 | 1726 | 04/26/2005 | 1910 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Surface pressure bad and other data noisy |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | I was checking this sounding because the surface pressure entered by the operator was considerably higher than that recorded by the TWHAPS and SMOS. I'm not sure why, but the pressure data are very noisy while the sonde is on the ground (which accounts for the incorrect surface pressure) and the RH data aloft do not look terrible but do not look great either. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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04/29/2005 | 2329 | 04/30/2005 | 0111 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Surface pressure incorrect |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | I think the operator inadvdertently typed an 89 instead of a 78 when entering the surface pressure value. The value entered is 989.9 hPa but the value shown in the raw data file at launch is 978.9. As a result, the absolute altitudes in this sounding will be slightly incorrect as will be the ascent rate during the first 30 seconds of flight. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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05/11/2005 | 0530 | 05/11/2005 | 0750 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Surface pressure incorrect |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | I think the operator inadvdertently mistyped a digit when entering the surface pressure value. The value entered is 975.6 hPa but the value shown in the raw data file at launch is 972.6. As a result, the absolute altitudes in this sounding will be slightly incorrect as will be the ascent rate during the first 30 seconds of flight. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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07/17/2005 | 2347 | 07/18/2005 | 0141 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Bad RH Data |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | The RH values below 6 km are incorrect. The problem relates to a failure of the GC25 ground check set used before this particular sounding. The failure seems to have affected the sensor calibration with the effect that one of the two sensors was reading artificially high. Because the internal processing software uses the highest of the two sensor readings, the bad sensor value is chosen whenever it is not heated. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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08/01/2005 | 1132 | 08/01/2005 | 0116 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Bad T/RH and surface P. |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | Apparently multiple failures. The radiosonde temperature sensor broke on launch causing an approximate 35 degC negative offset and as a result, the RH is incorrect. Furthermore, it appears that the pressure sensor was off by approximately 4 hPa, though this would not affect the altitude calculation, the absolute pressure is wrong. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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09/09/2005 | 1132 | 09/09/2005 | 1332 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Temperature/RH incorrect |
DataStreams: | sgplssondeC1.c1, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | The temperature throughout this sounding is too high and as a result the RH values will be incorrect as well. I'm not sure what is wrong here but the operators noted reasonable values (18.1 degC, 87%) in the log before launch. Review of the raw data, however, shows the sonde reporting temperatures nearly 20 degC higher. I suppose it is possible that the operator entered into the log the reference temperature from the GC25 ground check set rather than the temperature reported by the sonde - I can't think of any other explanation - there is no doubt that the temperature sensor on this sonde was bad. |
Measurements: | sgplssondeC1.c1:
sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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10/24/2005 | 1140 | 10/24/2005 | 1204 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Bad RH Data |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | The RH values during this sounding oscillate between reasonable values and near-zero values. The oscillation is due to failure of the RH sensor heating process. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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04/13/2005 | 2346 | 04/15/2005 | 1732 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Sonde RH values incorrect |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | RH values for all sondes launched during this time were incorrect due to a faulty Ground Check set which damaged or conditioned the RH sensor improperly. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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02/10/2006 | 0000 | 12/31/2006 | 2359 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Mixed use of RS92-SGP and RS92-KL radiosondes |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | Because of a manufacturer's production problem, we will be using both RS92-SGP (GPS windfinding and RS92-KL (Loran windfinding) radiosondes at the SGP/CF starting February 10, 2006. The radiosonde type used for the each sounding may be determined by looking the metadata variable "launch_status" in the netCDF data files. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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02/22/2006 | 0000 | 02/27/2006 | 0000 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Soundings done as part of dual-sonde flights |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | The following soundings done during the subject time period were flown in dual-sonde mode in which the standard ARM RS92 radiosonde was attached to the same balloon with a NASA ATR (atmospheric temperature reference) radiosonde. The radiosondes were separated by a 6' styrofoam bar. To accommodate the additional weight, we used 1200g balloons rather than 350g balloons. Accordingly, we want to alert users that these soundings may reach higher altitudes than normal for ARM soundings and that the ascent rate may be somewhat higher. The following soundings are affected: Sequence Date UTC launch time 1 2/22 0530 2 2/22 1730 3 2/22 2330 <---- No data: launch failure 4 2/23 0230 5 2/23 0530 6 2/23 1730 7 2/23 2030 8 2/23 2330 9 2/24 2330 10 2/25 0215 11 2/25 0509 12 2/25 1730 13 2/25 1930 14 2/25 2300 |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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01/17/2004 | 2331 | 01/18/2004 | 0108 |
01/18/2004 | 1138 | 01/18/2004 | 1252 |
01/18/2004 | 1729 | 01/18/2004 | 1852 |
01/18/2004 | 2339 | 01/19/2004 | 0111 |
01/19/2004 | 0531 | 01/19/2004 | 0711 |
01/19/2004 | 1136 | 01/19/2004 | 1316 |
01/19/2004 | 2331 | 01/20/2004 | 0101 |
01/19/2004 | 1723 | 01/19/2004 | 1752 |
01/20/2004 | 0531 | 01/20/2004 | 0703 |
01/20/2004 | 1132 | 01/20/2004 | 1332 |
01/20/2004 | 1728 | 01/20/2004 | 1928 |
01/20/2004 | 2330 | 01/21/2004 | 0130 |
01/21/2004 | 1731 | 01/21/2004 | 1931 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - DigiCORAIII failed, replaced with S01/S02 launches |
DataStreams: | sgpsondeC1.00, sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | The digiCORA-III failed on Saturday 2004-01-17. The operators reported that they were unable to load the software and conduct normal soundings. Following procedure, they conducted the regular soundings by using the S01/S02 systems as allowed by the AIRS IOP schedule. The netCDF header fields "input_source" and "facility_id" will mention which of the S01/S02 systems was used in these launches. |
Measurements: | sgpsondeC1.00:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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06/17/2006 | 0000 | 06/21/2006 | 2359 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - No Wind/Lat/Lon Data in Sonde Files |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | The wind finding hardware failed so that no wind or latitude/longitude data was collected on the launches for these days. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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08/27/2006 | 2332 | 09/25/2006 | 1600 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - RH values offset due to error in ground check |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | Background: After installation of the latest software update , we began performing formal ground checks on RS92 radiosondes. By comparing the radiosonde readings with reference values in a controlled environment, the ground check is intended to ensure that the radiosonde sensors are in calibration before launch. The radisonde values during the ground check process are recorded automatically; the reference values are entered by the operator. If the radiosonde readings vary from the reference values, the system 'corrects' the radiosonde values. In the case of RH, the correction is applied as an offset (true RH = indicated RH + correction). Problem: Some operators misunderstood the ground-check procedure and entered the radiosonde values of RH rather than the reference value (assumed 0%RH), thus, some soundings done during this period have RH values that are different from what they would be if the ground check procedure had been done correctly. Consequence: Because the RH corrections generally are small (averaging about 0.5% RH) and the precision of the reported RH data during this time period is 1% RH, some values will not be affected at all; others will be off by about 1% RH (still within the stated accuracy of the sensor). Furthermore, because entering the radiosonde value as the reference value results in a near zero 'correction,' one may view these soundings as being done without the ground check correction. Also note that the dew point value will be suspect as well. I am attaching below a listing of the soundings that were affected during the indicated time period. Users can see the magnitude of the problem and choose whether or not to apply an offset in RH. Note that application of the offset to the processed RH data (in the netCDF file) will not have the same effect of applying the correction to the absolutely raw data (before processing), but the differences should be insignificant. Also note that the corrections for each sounding are included in the netCDF header information. These attributes are named 'humidity_correction' and 'humidity_correction_2'. The values of RH indicated by the radiosonde while it is in the ground check set are in attributes 'humidity_gc_sonde' and 'humidity_gc_sonde_2.' There is an RH reading for each of the two RH sensors used in the RS92 radiosonde. Here is the list - RH1 and RH2 are the radiosonde readings in the ground check set. Ref is the reference value entered by the operator. The correcte reference value should be 0%. To obtain an approximation to the RH value that would have been recorded if the ground check had been done properly, subtract the Ref value from the indicated RH. YYYYMMDD HHMM SerialN RH1 RH2 Ref 20060827 2332 B2624322 1.00 1.00 1.00 20060828 1731 B2634078 1.00 1.00 1.00 20060828 2332 B2624380 3.00 3.00 2.00 20060909 2331 B2615266 1.00 1.00 1.00 20060915 1759 B2914012 1.00 1.00 1.00 20060919 2350 B2825128 1.00 1.00 1.00 20060920 1800 B2825088 1.00 1.00 1.00 20060920 2346 B2815633 1.00 1.00 1.00 20060921 1728 B2834732 1.30 1.30 1.30 20060921 2330 B2825042 1.50 1.50 1.50 20060922 0527 B2825043 1.70 1.80 1.70 20060922 1128 B2825031 1.60 1.50 1.60 20060922 1729 B2834437 1.50 1.50 1.50 20060922 2330 B2825040 0.40 0.50 0.50 20060923 0529 B2834733 0.30 0.30 0.30 20060923 1128 B2825026 0.40 0.40 0.40 20060923 1729 B2825064 0.60 0.70 0.60 20060923 2330 B2825041 0.40 0.50 0.50 20060924 0529 B2825039 0.30 0.30 0.30 20060924 1729 B2825025 0.20 0.30 0.20 20060924 2329 B2825032 0.30 0.40 0.40 20060925 0529 B2824234 0.20 0.30 0.20 |
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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09/28/2006 | 1728 | 12/31/9999 | 2359 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Increased precision for alt, dp, pres, rh, tdry |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | The output precision of the following variables was increased 20060928 alt changed from 1m to 0.1m dp changed from 0.1degC to 0.01degC pres changed from 0.1 hPa to 0.01 hPa RH changed from 1%RH to 0.01%RH tdry changed from .1degC to 0.01degC Note that the increase in precision does not necessarily imply an increase in accuracy. Users are cautioned to continue to use their best scientific judgement when using these or any other data. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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11/27/2006 | 2331 | 11/28/2006 | 0056 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - RH Sensor failure |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | The differences between the two RH sensors on this sonde are unreasonably high (~20%). As a result the reported RH values oscillate by this amount during the times the sensors are alternately heated. After the heating stops, the reported RH comes from the sensor reading the higher value. There is no way of knowing if this is the correct value. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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09/14/2006 | 1131 | 09/14/2006 | 1431 |
08/06/2006 | 1100 | 08/06/2006 | 1800 |
08/12/2006 | 1100 | 08/12/2006 | 2359 |
08/13/2006 | 2300 | 08/13/2006 | 2359 |
08/14/2006 | 1100 | 08/14/2006 | 1200 |
08/16/2006 | 1100 | 08/16/2006 | 1200 |
08/25/2006 | 1136 | 08/25/2006 | 1436 |
08/26/2006 | 1134 | 08/26/2006 | 1434 |
08/28/2006 | 0533 | 08/28/2006 | 0833 |
09/02/2006 | 1135 | 09/02/2006 | 1435 |
09/02/2006 | 1734 | 09/02/2006 | 2034 |
09/03/2006 | 0534 | 09/03/2006 | 0834 |
09/03/2006 | 1130 | 09/03/2006 | 1430 |
09/03/2006 | 1730 | 09/03/2006 | 2030 |
09/04/2006 | 1134 | 09/04/2006 | 1434 |
09/04/2006 | 1731 | 09/04/2006 | 2031 |
09/05/2006 | 1131 | 09/05/2006 | 1431 |
09/11/2006 | 0532 | 09/11/2006 | 0832 |
09/12/2006 | 1131 | 09/12/2006 | 1431 |
09/13/2006 | 1131 | 09/13/2006 | 1431 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Suspect RH profile from 150-350 m above ground level |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | Several radiosondes were noticed to have a very stark dry layer between 150 m and 350 m, where the RH dropped from approximately 60-80% (which I would take as close to the ambient conditions) to less than 2%. The character of these dropouts look like instrument issues, as it only a handful of radiosondes that appear to be affected. The quicklook images from the Raman lidar does not show any very dry layers, thus supporting the hypothesis that the RH measurements from these radiosondes (at least in this small ~200 m level) are in error. I should note that the temperature profiles look normal. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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01/06/2009 | 1730 | 01/06/2009 | 1730 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Suspect RH values |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | RH values only are suspect for the duration of this radiosonde flight, exhibiting a "sawtooth" pattern. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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06/12/2002 | 0533 | 06/12/2002 | 0533 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Sensor failure |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1 |
Description: | Temperature sensor failure on sonde. Data is incorrect, do not use. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewnpnC1.b1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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11/11/1993 | 1927 | 11/12/1993 | 2359 |
Subject: | operator error |
DataStreams: | sgpsondeC1.a0, sgpsondeC1.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: SGPSONDEC1 Subject: operator error Date Submitted: 11/12/93 Submitted By: Barry Lesht _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at problems@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: All What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): What location was the data collected at: SGP/CF Period of time in question Begin Date 11/11/93 Time 19:27 (GMT) End Date / / Time : (GMT) Sonde data files 11/11/93 19:27 and following may have bad data. Data should be labeled: _X_ questionable ___ All data fields affected ___ incorrect ___ Only some data fields affected ___ wrong calibration ___ others Discussion of Problem: Mike Splitt of the site scientist team noted that the sounding done 11/11/93 showed 0 RH at the ground. I looked at the raw data file and also noted that the ground check humidity values were entered as 70 (reference) and 69 (sonde). The ground check humidity values should be zero. This suggests an operator error of some sort. Because 11/11 was a holiday, the usual sonde operator was not on site. No entries of anything unusual were found in the daily ops log. It may be coincidental that the SDS change-over moving Dorothy from the SPARC 2 to the SPARC 10 occurred at this time, but it may not be. The sounding done 11/12/93 also had problems. Dave Glahn reported that the first sonde he tried showed 44% RH in the ground check set. This typically results from using an incorrect calibration tape. Dave opened a second sonde which passed ground check. After launch, when Dave attempted to enter the surface observations, he says they were not written to the normal output file and that he was unable to graph the sounding on the sonde PC as it was occurring. The operators played with the computer and ended up overwriting the standard output file - losing all data below about 5 km. It is difficult to determine the cause of the problem. These data files should be flagged as questionable until we understand what happened. My hypothesis is that the operators inadvertently modified the sonde software on 11/11 and that the output files are being written to the wrong directories. It is also possible that this problem resulted from the SDS change-over. SDS change-overs have, in the past, caused problems with the sonde data archiving. I gave instructions to Dave Glahn to check the directory pointers before doing a sounding on Monday. I will be on site Wednesday (for another purpose) and will check the system if we do not have resolution by then. 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.) Flag data. Data Processing Notes Date |
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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07/13/1994 | 1131 | 08/03/1994 | 1430 |
Subject: | Possible error in humidity ground check |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: sgpsondewrpnC1 Subject: Possible error in humidity ground check Date Submitted: 8/3/94 Submitted By: Barry Lesht _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): raw, a0, a1 What location was the data collected at: CF Period of time in question Begin Date 7/13/94 Time 11:31 (GMT) End Date 8/ 3/94 Time 14:30 (GMT) Data should be labeled: _X_ questionable ___ All data fields affected ___ incorrect _X_ Only some data fields affected ___ wrong calibration ___ others Discussion of Problem: We suspect that the dessicant in the bbss ground check set (located only at the central facility) has become saturated and is no longer providing a 0 %RH environment against which to check the sonde RH sensor. This would result in a bias in the correction for humidity for those soundings that were done during the time the dessicant was bad. Examination of the data suggests that the potential errors are small, (on the order of a few percent RH), but sufficiently different from previous corrections to warrant temporary suspension of the ground check procedure. A review of the data collected since the beginning of the year shows no trend in humidity correction until July 13, 1994. The last positive humidity correction was recorded on July 12, 1994 and since then has been noticably (though slightly) downward. The humidity correction is applied linearly. That is, U = U' + (Uo - Uo') where U is the humidity with the ground check applied (this is the RH value in our data stream), U' is the humidity measured at the sonde before correction, Uo is the reference humidity (assumed to be 0%), and Uo' is is the humidity measured by the sonde in the ground check set. Users can recover the RH measured at the sonde by subtracing the global attribute "humidity-correction" from the RH values in the data set. Based on our experience with the ground check data, we expect the RH values measured at the sonde to be accurate within +/-2% RH. Other observations/measurements impacted by this problem: Any measurement derived from the sonde RH measurement, for example dew point temperature, water vapor mixing ratio). Suggested Corrections of the Problem: (e.g. change calibration factor and recompute, flag data with this comment, etc.) Flag data warning user that RH may be biased high by an unknown amount, probably not exceeding 2% RH. Data Processing Notes Date |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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08/07/1994 | 0530 | 08/07/1994 | 0715 |
Subject: | Sounding Data Suspect |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: sgpsondeB4 Subject: Sounding data suspect Date Submitted: 8/12/94 Submitted By: Barry Lesht _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc):raw, a0, a1, et seq. What location was the data collected at: SGP/BF4 (Vici) Period of time in question Begin Date 8/ 7/94 Time 05:30 (GMT) End Date 8/ 7/94 Time 07:15 (GMT) Data should be labeled: ___ questionable _X_ All data fields affected _X_ incorrect ___ Only some data fields affected ___ wrong calibration ___ others Discussion of Problem: The temperature, RH, and (likely) pressure data for this sounding look incorrect. The temperature after launch is much too high, the RH drops almost immediately to near zero, and the reported height of the sounding is much greater than would be expected. Most likely cause is operator error (using the wrong calibration tape). Other observations/measurements impacted by this problem: Anything that uses sounding data. Even the winds are probably reported at the wrong altitudes (pressure problem). Suggested Corrections of the Problem: (e.g. change calibration factor and recompute, flag data with this comment, etc.) There is no way to fix the data. The sounding should be deleted or flagged as bad. Data Processing Notes Date |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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10/30/1994 | 2326 | 10/30/1994 | 2326 |
Subject: | Bad surface RH value in sounding |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: SGPSONDEC1 Subject: Bad surface RH value in sounding 10/30/94 23:26 Date Submitted: 11/4/94 Submitted By: Barry Lesht _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: All What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): What location was the data collected at: SGP/CF Period of time in question Begin Date 10/30/94 Time 23:26 (GMT) End Date 10/30/94 Time 23:26 (GMT) Data should be labeled: ___ questionable ___ All data fields affected _X_ incorrect _X_ Only some data fields affected ___ wrong calibration ___ others Discussion of Problem: It looks as though an incorrect value was entered by the operator for surface relative humidity. The value entered 16% is much lower than the first value given by the radiosonde 80%. The rest of the sounding is consistent with humid, rainy conditions, suggesting a typographical error (16 instead of 76?). 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.) Flag data. Data Processing Notes Date |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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11/06/1994 | 1733 | 11/06/1994 | 1733 |
Subject: | Bad surface RH value in sounding |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: SGPSONDEC1 Subject: Bad surface RH value in sounding 11/6/94 17:33 Date Submitted: 11/8/94 Submitted By: Barry Lesht _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: All What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): What location was the data collected at: SGP/CF Period of time in question Begin Date 11/06/94 Time 17:33 (GMT) End Date 11/06/94 Time 17:33 (GMT) Data should be labeled: ___ questionable ___ All data fields affected _X_ incorrect _X_ Only some data fields affected ___ wrong calibration ___ others Discussion of Problem: An incorrect value was entered by the operator for surface relative humidity. The value as entered as 4% should be 45%. This typographical error was noted in the site operations log by the operator shortly after it occurred. The remaining values in the sounding should be fine. 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.) Flag data. Data Processing Notes Date |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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01/21/1993 | 1640 | 08/03/1994 | 1430 |
Subject: | CF Sonde Ground Check Corrections |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: SGPSONDEC1 Subject: CF Sonde Ground Check Corrections Date Submitted: 11/8/94 Submitted By: Barry Lesht _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: sgpsondec1 What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): all What location was the data collected at: SGP/CF Period of time in question Begin Date 01/21/93 Time 16:40 (GMT) End Date 08/03/94 Time 14:30 (GMT) Data should be labeled: _?_ questionable ___ All data fields affected ___ incorrect _X_ Only some data fields affected ___ wrong calibration ___ others Discussion of Problem: Between 1/21/93 and 8/3/94 all radiosondes launched from the central facility were ground checked before launch. The ground check procedure consists of placing the sonde sensor arm into a sealed, dessicated chamber containing a certified calibrated mercury thermometer, allowing the sonde to equilibrate, and comparing the sonde output readings for RH and temperature to the thermometer reading and an assumed 0% RH. All data after launch were "corrected" to account for any differences between the sonde output and the reference conditions in the ground check set. Analysis of the population of ground check values shows that the average RH correction was 0% RH and average temperature correction was -0.4 degC. Because there is some question as to whether applying the ground check correction increases or decreases the accuracy of the output data, some investigators may wish to remove the effect of the ground check before using the data in their analyses. Ground checks were suspended on 8/3/94. The algorithms for removing the ground check are: RH (without ground check) = RH (as reported) - humidity_correction Temp (without ground chk) = [Temp (as reported) - FACTOR1]/FACTOR2 where FACTOR1 = [(90*temperature_correction)/(tref+90) FACOTR2 = [1+(temperature_correction)/(tref+90) The variables "humidity_correction" and "temperature_correction" are metadata contained in the netCDF data files from 5/20/93 to 8/3/94. Between 1/21/93 and 5/20/93 these variables were misnamed and are not easily accessible via FORTRAN (see PIF 940917.1). The variable tref is the actual temperature reported by the radiosonde while in the ground check set. This variable is not included in the netCDF file and can be estimated by using a value of 15 degC. The correction function is relatively insensitive to variations in this value. (see PIF 940917.2) FORTRAN routines for reading the metadata and for applying the algorithms to produce "uncorrected" data are available from the instrument mentor. 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.) Send (another) notice to users of the data. Data Processing Notes Date |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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12/09/1994 | 1133 | 12/09/1994 | 1133 |
Subject: | Questionable initial values sounding 941209:1133 |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: sgpsondec1 Subject: Questionable initial values sounding 941209:1133 Date Submitted: 12/12/94 Submitted By: Barry Lesht _x_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: All What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): What location was the data collected at: SGP/CF Period of time in question Begin Date 12/09/94 Time 11:33:00 (GMT) End Date 12/09/94 Time 11:33:02 (GMT) Data should be labeled: _x_ questionable ___ All data fields affected ___ incorrect _x_ Only some data fields affected ___ wrong calibration ___ others Discussion of Problem: It appears that incorrect values were entered for surface temperature and relative humidity in the subject sounding. The values entered were temp = 25.1 degC, rh = 18 %. The next values in the sounding are temp =- 2.4 degC, rh = 70 %. Because these do not appear to be simple typographical errors, the values should be noted as questionable rather than incorrect until the paper log can be consulted by site ops. Initial values for subsequent soundings seem fine. 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.) Check paper log and flag data. Note for possible correction later. Data Processing Notes Date |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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01/02/1995 | 1132 | 01/02/1995 | 1132 |
Subject: | Questionable surface value 1/2/95 11:32 |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: sgpsondec1wrpn Subject: Questionable surface value 1/2/95 11:32 Date Submitted: 1/9/95 Submitted By: _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: sgpsondec1 What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): all What location was the data collected at: cf Period of time in question Begin Date 1/02/95 Time 11:32:00 (GMT) End Date 1/02/95 Time 11:32:02 (GMT) Data should be labeled: _x_ questionable ___ All data fields affected ___ incorrect ___ Only some data fields affected ___ wrong calibration ___ others Discussion of Problem: It appears that incorrect surface values of temperature and relative humidity were entered for the subject sounding. Other observations/measurements impacted by this problem: None Suggested Corrections of the Problem: (e.g. change calibration factor and recompute, flag data with this comment, etc.) Flag data. Data Processing Notes Date |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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01/03/1995 | 1129 | 01/03/1995 | 1129 |
Subject: | Questionable surface value 1/3/95 11:29 |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: sgpsondec1wrpn Subject: Questionable surface value 1/3/95 11:29 Date Submitted: 1/9/95 Submitted By: _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: sgpsondec1 What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): all What location was the data collected at: cf Period of time in question Begin Date 1/03/95 Time 11:29:00 (GMT) End Date 1/03/95 Time 11:29:02 (GMT) Data should be labeled: _x_ questionable ___ All data fields affected ___ incorrect ___ Only some data fields affected ___ wrong calibration ___ others Discussion of Problem: It appears that incorrect surface values of temperature and relative humidity were entered for the subject sounding. Other observations/measurements impacted by this problem: None Suggested Corrections of the Problem: (e.g. change calibration factor and recompute, flag data with this comment, etc.) Flag data. Data Processing Notes Date |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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02/22/1995 | 0530 | 02/22/1995 | 0730 |
Subject: | Reprocess: Sounding 950222:0530 done in research mode |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: Subject: Sounding 950222:0530 Done in Research Mode Date Submitted: 3/4/95 Submitted By: _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: SGPSONDEC1 What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): ALL What location was the data collected at: SGP/CF Period of time in question Begin Date 2/22/95 Time 05:30 (GMT) End Date 2/22/95 Time 07:30 (GMT) Data should be labeled: ___ questionable _X_ All data fields affected ___ incorrect ___ Only some data fields affected ___ wrong calibration _X_ others Discussion of Problem: This sounding was done in RESEARCH mode for both thermodynamic as well as wind data. The normal mode is to for RESEARCH winds only. As a result, both the ascending and descending flights of the sonde are included in the data file and none of the data are smoothed or filtered. Other observations/measurements impacted by this problem: I think that some of the radiation codes that use the sonde data as input don't handle the descending samples well. I'm not sure which ones may be affected. Suggested Corrections of the Problem: (e.g. change calibration factor and recompute, flag data with this comment, etc.) Users should be notified and, if (and only if) requested, the sounding could be reprocessed either using the software developed at the EC or the digi-CORA. Data Processing Notes Date |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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03/09/1995 | 0530 | 03/09/1995 | 0530 |
Subject: | Bad surface values in sounding 3/9/95:0530 |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: sgpsondeC1 Subject: Bad surface values in sounding 3/9/95:0530 Date Submitted: 3/10/95 Submitted By: _x_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): all What location was the data collected at: sgp/cf Period of time in question Begin Date 3/09/95 Time 05:30 (GMT) End Date 3/09/95 Time 05:30 (GMT) Data should be labeled: ___ questionable ___ All data fields affected _x_ incorrect _x_ Only some data fields affected ___ wrong calibration ___ others Discussion of Problem: It appears that the operator entered incorrect values for the surface temperature and humidity for this sounding. The entered values are 24.8 degC (temp) and 19 %RH (humidity) which are most likely the values obtained from the met instruments inside the trailer rather from the sonde on the launch platfrom. The next sample values of -3.1 degC (temp) and 81 %RH (humidity) appear to be valid. 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.) Flag data. Data Processing Notes Date |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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03/15/1995 | 1429 | 03/15/1995 | 1629 |
Subject: | Reprocess: Sounding 950315:1429 done in research mode |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | P950316.1 Barry Lesht SGP/SONDE.C1.950315.950315 - Sounding 950315:1429 Done in Research Mode DQR No: Platform: Subject: Sounding 950315:1429 Done in Research Mode Date Submitted: 3/4/95 Submitted By: _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: SGPSONDEC1 What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): ALL What location was the data collected at: SGP/CF Period of time in question Begin Date 3/15/95 Time 14:29 (GMT) End Date 3/15/95 Time 16:29 (GMT) Data should be labeled: ___ questionable _X_ All data fields affected ___ incorrect ___ Only some data fields affected ___ wrong calibration _X_ others Discussion of Problem: This sounding was done in RESEARCH mode for both thermodynamic as well as wind data. The normal mode is to for RESEARCH winds only. As a result, both the ascending and descending flights of the sonde are included in the data file and none of the data are smoothed or filtered. Other observations/measurements impacted by this problem: I think that some of the radiation codes that use the sonde data as input don't handle the descending samples well. I'm not sure which ones may be affected. Suggested Corrections of the Problem: (e.g. change calibration factor and recompute, flag data with this comment, etc.) Users should be notified and, if (and only if) requested, the sounding could be reprocessed either using the software developed at the EC or the digi-CORA. Data Processing Notes Date |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
sgpsondewrpnC1.a0:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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04/13/1995 | 1130 | 04/13/1995 | 1330 |
Subject: | Reprocess: Sounding 950413:1130 done in research mode |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: Subject: Sounding 950413:1130 Done in Research Mode Date Submitted: 4/17/95 Submitted By: _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: SGPSONDEC1 What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): ALL What location was the data collected at: SGP/CF Period of time in question Begin Date 4/13/95 Time 11:30 (GMT) End Date 4/13/95 Time 13:30 (GMT) Data should be labeled: ___ questionable _X_ All data fields affected ___ incorrect ___ Only some data fields affected ___ wrong calibration _X_ others Discussion of Problem: This sounding was done in RESEARCH mode for both thermodynamic as well as wind data. The normal mode is to for RESEARCH winds only. As a result, both the ascending and descending flights of the sonde are included in the data file and none of the data are smoothed or filtered. Other observations/measurements impacted by this problem: I think that some of the radiation codes that use the sonde data as input don't handle the descending samples well. I'm not sure which ones may be affected. Suggested Corrections of the Problem: (e.g. change calibration factor and recompute, flag data with this comment, etc.) Users should be notified and, if (and only if) requested, the sounding could be reprocessed either using the software developed at the EC or the digi-CORA. Data Processing Notes Date |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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04/17/1995 | 1429 | 04/17/1995 | 1551 |
Subject: | Bad surface values in sounding 4/17/95 14:29 |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: SGPSONDEC1 Subject: Bad surface values in sounding 4/17/95 14:29 Date Submitted: 4/19/95 Submitted By: Barry Lesht _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: All What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): What location was the data collected at: SGP/CF Period of time in question Begin Date 4/17/95 Time 14:29 (GMT) End Date 4/17/95 Time 15:51 (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 operator entered incorrect surface values for both RH and pressure. Because of the way altitude is calculated, the incorrect pressure value has the effect of making all subsequent altitude values incorrect. The RH error only affects the first sample. 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.) Flag data. Data Processing Notes Date |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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05/06/1994 | 1429 | 05/06/1994 | 1629 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Reprocess: Bad surface pressure |
DataStreams: | sgpsondeC1.a0, sgpsondeC1.a1 |
Description: | An incorrect value was entered by the operator for surface pressure. The value as entered as 873.9 (hPa) should be 973.9. This error results in incorrect altitude values throughout the sounding and incorrect ascent rate values during the first few minutes. |
Measurements: | sgpsondeC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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05/06/1995 | 0230 | 05/06/1995 | 0415 |
Subject: | Reprocess: Sounding 950506:0230 done in research mode |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: Subject: B4 Sounding 950506:0230 Done in Research Mode Date Submitted: 5/12/95 Submitted By: _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: SGPSONDEB4 What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): ALL What location was the data collected at: SGP/B4 (Vici) Period of time in question Begin Date 5/06/95 Time 02:30 (GMT) End Date 5/06/95 Time 04:15 (GMT) Data should be labeled: ___ questionable _X_ All data fields affected ___ incorrect ___ Only some data fields affected ___ wrong calibration _X_ others Discussion of Problem: This sounding was done in RESEARCH mode for both thermodynamic as well as wind data. The normal mode is to for RESEARCH winds only. As a result, both the ascending and descending flights of the sonde are included in the data file and none of the data are smoothed or filtered. Other observations/measurements impacted by this problem: I think that some of the radiation codes that use the sonde data as input don't handle the descending samples well. I'm not sure which ones may be affected. Suggested Corrections of the Problem: (e.g. change calibration factor and recompute, flag data with this comment, etc.) Users should be notified and, if (and only if) requested, the sounding could be reprocessed either using the software developed at the EC or the digi-CORA. Data Processing Notes Date |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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07/17/1995 | 2330 | 07/17/1995 | 2330 |
Subject: | Reprocess: Sounding done in research mode |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB1.a0, sgpsondewrpnB1.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: Subject: B1 Sounding 950717:2330 Done in Research Mode Date Submitted: 7/22/95 Submitted By: _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: SGPSONDEB1 What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): ALL What location was the data collected at: SGP/B1 (Hillsboro) Period of time in question Begin Date 7/17/95 Time 23:30 (GMT) End Date Time (GMT) Data should be labeled: ___ questionable _X_ All data fields affected ___ incorrect ___ Only some data fields affected ___ wrong calibration _X_ others Discussion of Problem: This sounding was done in RESEARCH mode for both thermodynamic as well as wind data. The normal mode is to for RESEARCH winds only. As a result, both the ascending and descending flights of the sonde are included in the data file and none of the data are smoothed or filtered. Other observations/measurements impacted by this problem: I think that some of the radiation codes that use the sonde data as input don't handle the descending samples well. I'm not sure which ones may be affected. Suggested Corrections of the Problem: (e.g. change calibration factor and recompute, flag data with this comment, etc.) Users should be notified and, if (and only if) requested, the sounding could be reprocessed either using the software developed at the EC or the digi-CORA. Data Processing Notes Date |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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07/18/1995 | 0530 | 07/18/1995 | 0530 |
Subject: | Reprocess: Sounding done in research mode |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB1.a0, sgpsondewrpnB1.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: Subject: B1 Sounding 950718:0530 Done in Research Mode Date Submitted: 7/22/95 Submitted By: _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: SGPSONDEB1 What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): ALL What location was the data collected at: SGP/B1 (Hillsboro) Period of time in question Begin Date 7/18/95 Time 05:30 (GMT) End Date Time (GMT) Data should be labeled: ___ questionable _X_ All data fields affected ___ incorrect ___ Only some data fields affected ___ wrong calibration _X_ others Discussion of Problem: This sounding was done in RESEARCH mode for both thermodynamic as well as wind data. The normal mode is to for RESEARCH winds only. As a result, both the ascending and descending flights of the sonde are included in the data file and none of the data are smoothed or filtered. Other observations/measurements impacted by this problem: I think that some of the radiation codes that use the sonde data as input don't handle the descending samples well. I'm not sure which ones may be affected. Suggested Corrections of the Problem: (e.g. change calibration factor and recompute, flag data with this comment, etc.) Users should be notified and, if (and only if) requested, the sounding could be reprocessed either using the software developed at the EC or the digi-CORA. Data Processing Notes Date |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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07/18/1995 | 2330 | 07/18/1995 | 2330 |
Subject: | Reprocess: Sounding done in research mode |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB1.a0, sgpsondewrpnB1.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: Subject: B1 Sounding 950718:2330 Done in Research Mode Date Submitted: 7/23/95 Submitted By: _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: SGPSONDEB1 What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): ALL What location was the data collected at: SGP/B1 (Hillsboro) Period of time in question Begin Date 7/18/95 Time 23:30 (GMT) End Date Time (GMT) Data should be labeled: ___ questionable _X_ All data fields affected ___ incorrect ___ Only some data fields affected ___ wrong calibration _X_ others Discussion of Problem: This sounding was done in RESEARCH mode for both thermodynamic as well as wind data. The normal mode is to for RESEARCH winds only. As a result, both the ascending and descending flights of the sonde are included in the data file and none of the data are smoothed or filtered. Other observations/measurements impacted by this problem: I think that some of the radiation codes that use the sonde data as input don't handle the descending samples well. I'm not sure which ones may be affected. Suggested Corrections of the Problem: (e.g. change calibration factor and recompute, flag data with this comment, etc.) Users should be notified and, if (and only if) requested, the sounding could be reprocessed either using the software developed at the EC or the digi-CORA. Data Processing Notes Date |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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07/21/1995 | 2030 | 07/21/1995 | 2030 |
Subject: | Reprocess: Sounding 950721:2030 Winds in Normal (not Research) mode |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB6.a0, sgpsondewrpnB6.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: Subject: B6 Sounding 950721:2030 Winds in Normal (not Research) Mode Date Submitted: 7/28/95 Submitted By: _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: SGPSONDEB6 What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): ALL What location was the data collected at: SGP/B6 (Purcell) Period of time in question Begin Date 7/21/95 Time 20:30 (GMT) End Date Time (GMT) Data should be labeled: ___ questionable _X_ All data fields affected ___ incorrect ___ Only some data fields affected ___ wrong calibration _X_ others Discussion of Problem: This sounding was done in NORMAL (as opposed to RESEARCH mode for winds as well as for the thermodynamic variables. The "normal" mode is to use RESEARCH processing for the winds. The wind data included in this data file will have been subjected to the Vaisala processing algorithms and will appear somewhat smoother than our typical sounding. Other observations/measurements impacted by this problem: The horizontal convergence and tendency algorithms we use include their own wind smoothing algorithms. These may be affected by using this data set. I'm not sure which specific ones are involved, we should check with Marty Leach and/or John Yio. Suggested Corrections of the Problem: (e.g. change calibration factor and recompute, flag data with this comment, etc.) Users should be notified and, if (and only if) requested, the sounding could be reprocessed either using the software developed at the EC or the digi-CORA. Data Processing Notes Date |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB6.a0:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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07/23/1995 | 0228 | 07/23/1995 | 0228 |
Subject: | Reprocess: Sounding 950723:0228 Winds in Normal (not Research) mode |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: Subject: B6 Sounding 950723:0228 Winds in Normal (not Research) Mode Date Submitted: 7/28/95 Submitted By: _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: SGPSONDEB6 What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): ALL What location was the data collected at: SGP/B6 (Purcell) Period of time in question Begin Date 7/23/95 Time 02:28 (GMT) End Date Time (GMT) Data should be labeled: ___ questionable _X_ All data fields affected ___ incorrect ___ Only some data fields affected ___ wrong calibration _X_ others Discussion of Problem: This sounding was done in NORMAL (as opposed to RESEARCH mode for winds as well as for the thermodynamic variables. The "normal" mode is to use RESEARCH processing for the winds. The wind data included in this data file will have been subjected to the Vaisala processing algorithms and will appear somewhat smoother than our typical sounding. Other observations/measurements impacted by this problem: The horizontal convergence and tendency algorithms we use include their own wind smoothing algorithms. These may be affected by using this data set. I'm not sure which specific ones are involved, we should check with Marty Leach and/or John Yio. Suggested Corrections of the Problem: (e.g. change calibration factor and recompute, flag data with this comment, etc.) Users should be notified and, if (and only if) requested, the sounding could be reprocessed either using the software developed at the EC or the digi-CORA. Data Processing Notes Date |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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04/11/1994 | 1432 | 05/31/1994 | 2359 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - Sonde RESEARCH mode altitudes biased low |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrprC1.a0, sgpsondewrprC1.a1, sgpsondewrprB1.a1, sgpsondewrprB1.a0, sgpsondewrprB4.a1, sgpsondewrprB4.a0, sgpsondewrprB5.a0, sgpsondewrprB5.a1 |
Description: | EDITOR'S NOTE: The C1 begin date is actually 4/7/94. This DQR applies to all sgpsondewXprFF.aN data, where X is r or n, FF is B1, B4, B5, C1, and N is 0 or 1. Discussion of Problem: I have discovered a problem with the RESEARCH mode (for PTU) Vaisala processing that results in a negative bias in the calculation of sonde altitude. This bias results from neglecting the sensed relative humidity when calculating air density when integrating the hydrostatic equation. In essence, the Vaisala RESEARCH mode (PTU) processing assumes a dry atmosphere when calculating sonde altitude. The magnitude of the bias is cumulative with height and will depend on the vertical distribution of moisture, but I have found that it can be as much as 20 meters at the tropopause (the RESEARCH-mode sounding altitudes will be smaller than altitudes calculated by using sensed RH). This problem applies to all soundings done in 'WXPR' mode, where X is either R or N. In particular, all soundings done during the April 1994 (RCS) IOP (4/7/94 to 5/21/94) are affected as well as those occasional inadvertent WXPR soundings. Note that the only variable affected is 'alt.' In response to my queries, Vaisala explained that the dry-air calculation was selected to increase the processing speed in RESEARCH mode. They consider the problem to be a minor one. Vaisala claims that altitudes in NORMAL (or NOMINAL) processing are calculated by including the sensed RH. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrprB4.a1:
sgpsondewrprC1.a1:
sgpsondewrprB4.a0:
sgpsondewrprB5.a0:
sgpsondewrprB5.a1:
sgpsondewrprB1.a0:
sgpsondewrprC1.a0:
sgpsondewrprB1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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04/20/1994 | 2330 | 05/21/1994 | 2359 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/B1 - Reprocess: sonde RESEARCH mode altitudes biased low |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB1.a0, sgpsondewrpnB1.a1 |
Description: | DQR DESCRIPTION: DQR No: Platform: BBSS Subject: Sonde RESEARCH mode altitudes biased low Date Submitted: 8/15/95 Submitted By: Barry Lesht _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): All What location was the data collected at: CF, all BFs Period of time in question Begin Date 4/ 7/94 Time : (GMT) End Date / / Time : (GMT) Data should be labeled: ___ questionable ___ All data fields affected _X_ incorrect _X_ Only some data fields affected ___ wrong calibration ___ others Discussion of Problem: I have discovered a problem with the RESEARCH mode (for PTU) Vaisala processing that results in a negative bias in the calculation of sonde altitude. This bias results from neglecting the sensed relative humidity when calculating air density when integrating the hydrostatic equation. In essence, the Vaisala RESEARCH mode (PTU) processing assumes a dry atmosphere when calculating sonde altitude. The magnitude of the bias is cumulative with height and will depend on the vertical distribution of moisture, but I have found that it can be as much as 20 meters at the tropopause (the RESEARCH-mode sounding altitudes will be smaller than altitudes calculated by using sensed RH). This problem applies to all soundings done in "WXPR" mode, where X is either R or N. In particular, all soundings done during the April 1994 (RCS) IOP (4/7/94 to 5/21/94) are affected as well as those occasional inadvertent WXPR soundings. Note that the only variable affected is "alt." In response to my queries, Vaisala explained that the dry-air calculation was selected to increase the processing speed in RESEARCH mode. They consider the problem to be a minor one. Vaisala claims that altitudes in NORMAL (or NOMINAL) processing are calculated by including the sensed RH. My simulation experiments have not yet progressed to the point where I can confirm this independently. Other observations/measurements impacted by this problem: Unknown. Suggested Corrections of the Problem: (e.g. change calibration factor and recompute, flag data with this comment, etc.) Users of the data should be informed of the problem. I have developed software that will reproduce the standard output stream with correct altitudes from the raw binary data and can provide it to interested users. Boundary facility soundings can also be reprocessed through the digi-CORA systems if need be. Data Processing Notes Date |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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05/19/1994 | 1728 | 05/21/1994 | 2359 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/B4 - Reprocess: sonde RESEARCH mode altitudes biased low |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
Description: | DQR DESCRIPTION: DQR No: Platform: BBSS Subject: Sonde RESEARCH mode altitudes biased low Date Submitted: 8/15/95 Submitted By: Barry Lesht _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): All What location was the data collected at: CF, all BFs Period of time in question Begin Date 4/ 7/94 Time : (GMT) End Date / / Time : (GMT) Data should be labeled: ___ questionable ___ All data fields affected _X_ incorrect _X_ Only some data fields affected ___ wrong calibration ___ others Discussion of Problem: I have discovered a problem with the RESEARCH mode (for PTU) Vaisala processing that results in a negative bias in the calculation of sonde altitude. This bias results from neglecting the sensed relative humidity when calculating air density when integrating the hydrostatic equation. In essence, the Vaisala RESEARCH mode (PTU) processing assumes a dry atmosphere when calculating sonde altitude. The magnitude of the bias is cumulative with height and will depend on the vertical distribution of moisture, but I have found that it can be as much as 20 meters at the tropopause (the RESEARCH-mode sounding altitudes will be smaller than altitudes calculated by using sensed RH). This problem applies to all soundings done in "WXPR" mode, where X is either R or N. In particular, all soundings done during the April 1994 (RCS) IOP (4/7/94 to 5/21/94) are affected as well as those occasional inadvertent WXPR soundings. Note that the only variable affected is "alt." In response to my queries, Vaisala explained that the dry-air calculation was selected to increase the processing speed in RESEARCH mode. They consider the problem to be a minor one. Vaisala claims that altitudes in NORMAL (or NOMINAL) processing are calculated by including the sensed RH. My simulation experiments have not yet progressed to the point where I can confirm this independently. Other observations/measurements impacted by this problem: Unknown. Suggested Corrections of the Problem: (e.g. change calibration factor and recompute, flag data with this comment, etc.) Users of the data should be informed of the problem. I have developed software that will reproduce the standard output stream with correct altitudes from the raw binary data and can provide it to interested users. Boundary facility soundings can also be reprocessed through the digi-CORA systems if need be. Data Processing Notes Date |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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08/11/1995 | 1755 | 08/11/1995 | 1755 |
Subject: | bad surface tdry value in sounding 17:55 |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: SGPSONDEC1 Subject: Bad surface tdry value in sounding 8/11/95 17:55 Date Submitted: 8/16/95 Submitted By: Barry Lesht _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: All What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): What location was the data collected at: SGP/CF Period of time in question Begin Date 8/11/95 Time 17:55 (GMT) End Date 8/11/95 Time 17:55 (GMT) Data should be labeled: ___ questionable ___ All data fields affected _X_ incorrect _X_ Only some data fields affected ___ wrong calibration ___ others Discussion of Problem: An incorrect value was entered by the operator for surface temperature. The value entered as 28.8 should be 31.8. This error was noted in the site operations log by the operator shortly after it occurred. The remaining values in the sounding should be fine. 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.) Flag data. Data Processing Notes Date |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
sgpsondewrpnC1.a0:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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07/28/1995 | 1138 | 07/28/1995 | 1140 |
Subject: | Apparent Interference Signal in Sounding |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB6.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: sondeB6 Subject: Apparent Interference Signal in Sounding Date Submitted: October 22, 1995 Submitted By: _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): All What location was the data collected at: BF6- Purcell Period of time in question Begin Date 7/28/95 Time 11:38:00 (GMT) End Date 7/28/95 Time 11:40:16 (GMT) Data should be labeled: ___ questionable _X_ All data fields affected _X_ incorrect ___ Only some data fields affected ___ wrong calibration ___ others Discussion of Problem: This sounding (which terminated after only nine minutes and sixteen seconds of flight) was apparently affected by the signal of another radiosonde. A sudden step-change in temperature occurs at seven minutes into the flight. This could be accounted for by the ground station locking onto another sonde and essentially reporting the foreign sonde's data with our sonde's calibration coefficients. The effect is most dramatic in temperture, however, rh and pressure should be similarly affected. The data below the level of the step-change are probably okay. 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.) Flag Data Processing Notes Date |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB6.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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10/03/1995 | 0000 | 10/03/1995 | 0100 |
Subject: | Apparent Interference Signal in Sounding |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: sondeC1 Subject: Apparent Interference Signal in Sounding CF:951002:2330 Date Submitted: October 6, 1995 Submitted By: _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): All What location was the data collected at: CF Period of time in question Begin Date 10/03/95 Time XX:XX:XX (GMT) End Date 10/03/95 Time 00:54:12 (GMT) Data should be labeled: ___ questionable _X_ All data fields affected _X_ incorrect ___ Only some data fields affected ___ wrong calibration ___ others Discussion of Problem: It appears as if the ground station started to receive data from a foreign sonde (i.e., not the sonde originally being tracked) at an altitude of about 14.5 km. At this point the RH signal drops out, and both the pressure and temperature signals are noisy and look unnatural. 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.) Flag Data Processing Notes Date |
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10/03/1995 | 0000 | 10/03/1995 | 0940 |
Subject: | Apparent Interference Signal in Sounding |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: sondeC1 Subject: Apparent Interference Signal in Sounding CF:951003:0830 Date Submitted: October 6, 1995 Submitted By: _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): All What location was the data collected at: CF Period of time in question Begin Date 10/03/95 Time XX:XX:XX (GMT) End Date 10/03/95 Time 09:40:20 (GMT) Data should be labeled: ___ questionable _X_ All data fields affected _X_ incorrect ___ Only some data fields affected ___ wrong calibration ___ others Discussion of Problem: It appears as if the ground station started to receive data from a foreign sonde (i.e., not the sonde originally being tracked) at an altitude of about 14.0 km. At this point the RH signal drops out, and both the pressure and temperature signals are noisy and look unnatural. 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.) Flag Data Processing Notes Date |
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10/03/1995 | 0000 | 10/03/1995 | 1525 |
Subject: | Apparent Interference Signal in Sounding |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: sondeC1 Subject: Apparent Interference Signal in Sounding CF:951003:1429 Date Submitted: October 6, 1995 Submitted By: _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): All What location was the data collected at: CF Period of time in question Begin Date 10/03/95 Time XX:XX:XX (GMT) End Date 10/03/95 Time 15:25:24 (GMT) Data should be labeled: ___ questionable _X_ All data fields affected _X_ incorrect ___ Only some data fields affected ___ wrong calibration ___ others Discussion of Problem: It appears as if the ground station started to receive data from a foreign sonde (i.e., not the sonde originally being tracked) at an altitude of about 12.7 km. At this point the RH signal drops out, and both the pressure and temperature signals are noisy and look unnatural. 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.) Flag Data Processing Notes Date |
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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10/04/1995 | 0000 | 10/04/1995 | 0707 |
Subject: | Apparent Interference Signal in Sounding |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: sondeC1 Subject: Apparent Interference Signal in Sounding CF:951004:0530 Date Submitted: October 6, 1995 Submitted By: _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): All What location was the data collected at: CF Period of time in question Begin Date 10/04/95 Time XX:XX:XX (GMT) End Date 10/04/95 Time 07:07:50 (GMT) Data should be labeled: ___ questionable _X_ All data fields affected _X_ incorrect ___ Only some data fields affected ___ wrong calibration ___ others Discussion of Problem: It appears as if the ground station started to receive data from a foreign sonde (i.e., not the sonde originally being tracked) at an altitude of about 12.0 km. At this point the RH signal drops out, and both the pressure and temperature signals are noisy and look unnatural. 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.) Flag Data Processing Notes Date |
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10/04/1995 | 0000 | 10/04/1995 | 0945 |
Subject: | Apparent Interference Signal in Sounding |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: sondeC1 Subject: Apparent Interference Signal in Sounding CF:951004:0834 Date Submitted: October 6, 1995 Submitted By: _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): All What location was the data collected at: CF Period of time in question Begin Date 10/04/95 Time XX:XX:XX (GMT) End Date 10/04/95 Time 09:45:30 (GMT) Data should be labeled: ___ questionable _X_ All data fields affected _X_ incorrect ___ Only some data fields affected ___ wrong calibration ___ others Discussion of Problem: It appears as if the ground station started to receive data from a foreign sonde (i.e., not the sonde originally being tracked) at an altitude of about 11.5 km. At this point the RH signal and the pressure and temperature signals are noisy and look unnatural. 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.) Flag Data Processing Notes Date |
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10/04/1995 | 0000 | 10/04/1995 | 1312 |
Subject: | Apparent Interference Signal in Sounding |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: sondeC1 Subject: Apparent Interference Signal in Sounding CF:951004:1130 Date Submitted: October 6, 1995 Submitted By: _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): All What location was the data collected at: CF Period of time in question Begin Date 10/04/95 Time XX:XX:XX (GMT) End Date 10/04/95 Time 13:12:02 (GMT) Data should be labeled: ___ questionable _X_ All data fields affected _X_ incorrect ___ Only some data fields affected ___ wrong calibration ___ others Discussion of Problem: It appears as if the ground station started to receive data from a foreign sonde (i.e., not the sonde originally being tracked) at an altitude of about 17.0 km. At this point the RH signal drops out and the pressure and temperature signals are noisy and look unnatural. 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.) Flag Data Processing Notes Date |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
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01/17/1996 | 2031 | 01/17/1996 | 2031 |
Subject: | Jump in pressure value upon launch |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: SGPSONDEC1 Subject: Jump in pressure value upon launch 960117:2031 Date Submitted: 1/22/96 Submitted By: Barry Lesht _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: sgpsondeWRPNC1/ (alt, asc, press) What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): all What location was the data collected at: SGP/CF Period of time in question Begin Date 1/17/96 Time 20:31 (GMT) End Date Time (GMT) Data should be labeled: ___ questionable ___ All data fields affected _X_ incorrect _X_ Only some data fields affected ___ wrong calibration ___ others Discussion of Problem: It appears that the pressure sensor was jarred during launch and jumped readings from 975.4 hPa at the surface to 950.2 hPa at the first sample after launch. This results in erroneous altitude values throughout the sounding and erroneous ascent rate values during the first 30 seconds. The relative altitude calculations after the second sample should be correct. Although the surface wind speed was recorded at 10.3 m/s, the next wind value is reported as 18.2 m/s - quite strong. The bouncing of the balloon during the launch might account for the abnormal jarring of the sonde. 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.) Flag data. Data Processing Notes Date |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
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01/18/1996 | 0533 | 01/18/1996 | 0533 |
Subject: | Jump in pressure value upon launch |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: SGPSONDEC1 Subject: Jump in pressure value upon launch 960118:0533 Date Submitted: 1/22/96 Submitted By: Barry Lesht _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: sgpsondeWRPNC1/ (alt, asc, press) What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): all What location was the data collected at: SGP/CF Period of time in question Begin Date 1/18/96 Time 05:33 (GMT) End Date Time (GMT) Data should be labeled: ___ questionable ___ All data fields affected _X_ incorrect _X_ Only some data fields affected ___ wrong calibration ___ others Discussion of Problem: It appears that the pressure sensor was jarred during launch and jumped readings from 973.1 hPa at the surface to 960.7 hPa at the first sample after launch. This results in erroneous altitude values throughout the sounding and erroneous ascent rate values during the first 30 seconds. The relative altitude calculations after the second sample should be correct. The surface winds were quite strong, 16.5 m/s. The bouncing of the balloon during the launch might account for the abnormal jarring of the sonde. 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.) Flag data. Data Processing Notes Date |
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12/13/1995 | 0531 | 12/13/1995 | 0531 |
Subject: | Bad surface pressure sounding |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: sgpsondeC1 Subject: Bad surface pressure sounding 12/13/95:0531 Date Submitted: 1/29/96 Submitted By: _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: sgpsondewrpnC1/all What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): What location was the data collected at: CF Period of time in question Begin Date 12/13/95 Time 05:31 (GMT) End Date Time (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 surface pressure for this sounding was entered by the operator as 1010 hPa. The first pressure value reported by the sonde is 971.8 hPa. Pressure at SMOS13 at 05:30 was 973.7 hPa. The reason for the discrepency between the apparent surface pressure and that entered by the operator is unknown. Other observations/measurements impacted by this problem: None Suggested Corrections of the Problem: (e.g. change calibration factor and recompute, flag data with this comment, etc.) Flag data. Data Processing Notes Date |
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02/01/1996 | 1129 | 02/01/1996 | 1129 |
Subject: | bad pressure sounding |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: sgpsondeC1 Subject: Bad pressure sounding 02/01/96:1129 Date Submitted: 2/01/96 Submitted By: _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: sgpsondewrpnC1/all What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): What location was the data collected at: CF Period of time in question Begin Date 02/01/96 Time 11:29 (GMT) End Date Time (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 surface pressure for this sounding was entered by the operator as 962.6. The first pressure value reported by the sonde is 962.4 hPa. The surface pressure in the previous (0533) and subsequent (1429) soundings were 983.3 and 985.7 respectively. SMOS13 pressures were in the 983+ range during this same period. It appears that the sonde pressure sensor was bad and was used as the source of the surface pressure (this is CF standard procedure). Both the pressure and altitude values for this sounding are likely incorrect. Other observations/measurements impacted by this problem: None Suggested Corrections of the Problem: (e.g. change calibration factor and recompute, flag data with this comment, etc.) Flag data. Data Processing Notes Date |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
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02/01/1996 | 1745 | 02/01/1996 | 1746 |
Subject: | signal interruption |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB1.a0, sgpsondewrpnB1.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: sgpsondeB1 Subject: Signal Interuption BF1 Sounding 02/01/96:1730 Date Submitted: 2/20/96 Submitted By: _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: sgpsondewrpnB1/all What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): What location was the data collected at: Morris - CF Period of time in question Begin Date 02/01/96 Time 17:45:50 (GMT) End Date 02/01/96 Time 17:46:56 (GMT) Data should be labeled: ___ questionable _X_ All data fields affected _X_ incorrect ___ Only some data fields affected ___ wrong calibration ___ others Discussion of Problem: The normal data in this sounding were interupted mid-flight, possibly as a result of interference from another sonde. Because this interuption did not cause 'missing' data but rather incorrect data to be inserted into the output file, the normal qc flags WERE triggered and users who normally check the flags should have no trouble. Other users should be alerted. Other observations/measurements impacted by this problem: None Suggested Corrections of the Problem: (e.g. change calibration factor and recompute, flag data with this comment, etc.) Flag data. Data Processing Notes Date ----- End Included Message ----- |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB1.a1:
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02/21/1996 | 1131 | 02/21/1996 | 1131 |
Subject: | Incorrect surface pressure sounding |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: sgpsondeC1 Subject: Incorrect surface pressure sounding 960221:1131 Date Submitted: 2/22/96 Submitted By: _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: sgpsondewrpnC1/all What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): What location was the data collected at: CF Period of time in question Begin Date 02/21/96 Time 11:31 (GMT) End Date Time (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 surface pressure for this sounding was entered by the operator as 995.6 hPa. The first pressure value reported by the sonde is 972.3 hPa. It appears that the operator entered sea-level pressure reported by the WeatherMeasureII instead of sonde surface pressure. The altitude values for this sounding are likely incorrect. Other observations/measurements impacted by this problem: None Suggested Corrections of the Problem: (e.g. change calibration factor and recompute, flag data with this comment, etc.) Flag data and remind operators of current procedures. |
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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02/21/1996 | 1430 | 02/21/1996 | 1430 |
Subject: | Incorrect surface pressure sounding |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: sgpsondeC1 Subject: Incorrect surface pressure sounding 960221:1430 Date Submitted: 2/22/96 Submitted By: _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: sgpsondewrpnC1/all What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): What location was the data collected at: CF Period of time in question Begin Date 02/21/96 Time 14:30 (GMT) End Date Time (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 surface pressure for this sounding was entered by the operator as 995.6 hPa. The first pressure value reported by the sonde is 969.7 hPa. It appears that the operator entered sea-level pressure reported by the WeatherMeasureII instead of sonde surface pressure. The altitude values for this sounding are likely incorrect. Other observations/measurements impacted by this problem: None Suggested Corrections of the Problem: (e.g. change calibration factor and recompute, flag data with this comment, etc.) Flag data and remind operators of current procedures. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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04/14/1995 | 1730 | 12/14/1995 | 1730 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/B5 - incorrect factory RH calib-radiosondes |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB5.a0, sgpsondewrpnB5.a1 |
Description: | Ongoing investigation of differences between preciptiable water vapor measured by the microwave radiometer and precipitable water vapor estimated by integrating the radiosonde-measured profile of water vapor density, along with isolated periods of anomalous behavior in the AERI/LBLRTM QME results led to the suggestion that the calibration of some radiosondes may be suspect. One group of radiosondes, calibrated in November 1994, seemed particularly irregular. I met with the manufacturer on February 7 to show them my results and discuss this issue with them. The manufacturer agreed that the data were suggestive of a calibration problem and offered to review their calibration records for the period in question. The initial results of the manufacture's investigation were sent to me on February 27. The manufacturer found that radiosondes assembled between 10/26/94 and 11/22/94 were incorrectly calibrated. The incorrect calibration affected only the relative humidity measurement; the nature of the calibration error is non-linear, with the radiosondes meeting the specified +/- 2% RH accuracy at both 20%RH (+45 degC) and 0%RH (room temperature). The error in calibration occurs at high RH and low temperature (approximate saturation at -30 degC) and can be as large as 10%RH with the radiosonde reading high. The direction of this error agrees with the observation of negative integrated residuals in the AERI ch 1 region made by Tony Clough and the tendency toward greater than 'normal' differences in PWV when compared to the MWR when these sondes were used. The cause of the calibration error was the addition of new, high RH, quality control check (-30 degC) into the manufacturing stream that required a change in the calibration software. The new software mistakenly loaded an incorrect parameter file that caused the calibration to be off at high RH - this was not noticed at the time because the radiosondes passed the regular production QC checks and the failure to agree at the new QC value was thought to result from a problem with the new reference standard. Troubleshooting the entire calibration system in an effort to incorporate the new QC check was conducted along with normal production, and took about a month to complete. The troubleshooting including adjustment of the calibration software, at which time the correct parameter file happened to be reloaded, and after which the radiosondes met the desired specification at the high RH value. According to the manufacturer, approximately 1900 radiosondes were calibrated during the period in question. Sondes from this period were used at all CART facilities. At least 1178 soundings involving these sondes were included in the QME results I looked at (some QME results were discarded because of problems with either the MWR data or the sounding data). The distribution of these 1178 by facility is: Facility Number of Sondes First Used Last Used (based on QME) CF 316 1/20/95 (11:30) 9/22/95 (11:30) B1 143 2/21/95 (17:30) 9/29/95 ( 8:30) B4 313 4/ 6/95 (17:30) 11/ 7/95 (17:28) B5 153 4/14/95 (17:30) 12/14/95 (17:30) B6 253 3/22/95 (17:30) 10/19/95 (17:30) The sondes can be recognized by decoding the serial_number metadata word in the sounding netCDF file. The serial number of the sondes in question is a number (8 or 9 digit) of the form DDMMYTTPP where DD is the day of the month (leading zero missing in the netCDF data), MM is the month +80 (e.g. 91 for November), Y is the last digit of the year (4 for 1994), TT is the calibration tray ID, and PP is the position of the sonde in the calibration tray. The sondes in question will therefore have serial numbers coded between 26904TTPP and 22914TTPP. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB5.a0:
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01/20/1995 | 1130 | 09/22/1995 | 1130 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/C1 - incorrect factory RH calib-radiosondes |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1, sgpsondewrpnC1.a0 |
Description: | Ongoing investigation of differences between preciptiable water vapor measured by the microwave radiometer and precipitable water vapor estimated by integrating the radiosonde-measured profile of water vapor density, along with isolated periods of anomalous behavior in the AERI/LBLRTM QME results led to the suggestion that the calibration of some radiosondes may be suspect. One group of radiosondes, calibrated in November 1994, seemed particularly irregular. I met with the manufacturer on February 7 to show them my results and discuss this issue with them. The manufacturer agreed that the data were suggestive of a calibration problem and offered to review their calibration records for the period in question. The initial results of the manufacture's investigation were sent to me on February 27. The manufacturer found that radiosondes assembled between 10/26/94 and 11/22/94 were incorrectly calibrated. The incorrect calibration affected only the relative humidity measurement; the nature of the calibration error is non-linear, with the radiosondes meeting the specified +/- 2% RH accuracy at both 20%RH (+45 degC) and 0%RH (room temperature). The error in calibration occurs at high RH and low temperature (approximate saturation at -30 degC) and can be as large as 10%RH with the radiosonde reading high. The direction of this error agrees with the observation of negative integrated residuals in the AERI ch 1 region made by Tony Clough and the tendency toward greater than 'normal' differences in PWV when compared to the MWR when these sondes were used. The cause of the calibration error was the addition of new, high RH, quality control check (-30 degC) into the manufacturing stream that required a change in the calibration software. The new software mistakenly loaded an incorrect parameter file that caused the calibration to be off at high RH - this was not noticed at the time because the radiosondes passed the regular production QC checks and the failure to agree at the new QC value was thought to result from a problem with the new reference standard. Troubleshooting the entire calibration system in an effort to incorporate the new QC check was conducted along with normal production, and took about a month to complete. The troubleshooting including adjustment of the calibration software, at which time the correct parameter file happened to be reloaded, and after which the radiosondes met the desired specification at the high RH value. According to the manufacturer, approximately 1900 radiosondes were calibrated during the period in question. Sondes from this period were used at all CART facilities. At least 1178 soundings involving these sondes were included in the QME results I looked at (some QME results were discarded because of problems with either the MWR data or the sounding data). The distribution of these 1178 by facility is: Facility Number of Sondes First Used Last Used (based on QME) CF 316 1/20/95 (11:30) 9/22/95 (11:30) B1 143 2/21/95 (17:30) 9/29/95 ( 8:30) B4 313 4/ 6/95 (17:30) 11/ 7/95 (17:28) B5 153 4/14/95 (17:30) 12/14/95 (17:30) B6 253 3/22/95 (17:30) 10/19/95 (17:30) The sondes can be recognized by decoding the serial_number metadata word in the sounding netCDF file. The serial number of the sondes in question is a number (8 or 9 digit) of the form DDMMYTTPP where DD is the day of the month (leading zero missing in the netCDF data), MM is the month +80 (e.g. 91 for November), Y is the last digit of the year (4 for 1994), TT is the calibration tray ID, and PP is the position of the sonde in the calibration tray. The sondes in question will therefore have serial numbers coded between 26904TTPP and 22914TTPP. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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02/21/1995 | 1730 | 09/29/1995 | 0830 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/B1 - incorrect factory RH calib-radiosondes |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB1.a0, sgpsondewrpnB1.a1 |
Description: | Ongoing investigation of differences between preciptiable water vapor measured by the microwave radiometer and precipitable water vapor estimated by integrating the radiosonde-measured profile of water vapor density, along with isolated periods of anomalous behavior in the AERI/LBLRTM QME results led to the suggestion that the calibration of some radiosondes may be suspect. One group of radiosondes, calibrated in November 1994, seemed particularly irregular. I met with the manufacturer on February 7 to show them my results and discuss this issue with them. The manufacturer agreed that the data were suggestive of a calibration problem and offered to review their calibration records for the period in question. The initial results of the manufacture's investigation were sent to me on February 27. The manufacturer found that radiosondes assembled between 10/26/94 and 11/22/94 were incorrectly calibrated. The incorrect calibration affected only the relative humidity measurement; the nature of the calibration error is non-linear, with the radiosondes meeting the specified +/- 2% RH accuracy at both 20%RH (+45 degC) and 0%RH (room temperature). The error in calibration occurs at high RH and low temperature (approximate saturation at -30 degC) and can be as large as 10%RH with the radiosonde reading high. The direction of this error agrees with the observation of negative integrated residuals in the AERI ch 1 region made by Tony Clough and the tendency toward greater than 'normal' differences in PWV when compared to the MWR when these sondes were used. The cause of the calibration error was the addition of new, high RH, quality control check (-30 degC) into the manufacturing stream that required a change in the calibration software. The new software mistakenly loaded an incorrect parameter file that caused the calibration to be off at high RH - this was not noticed at the time because the radiosondes passed the regular production QC checks and the failure to agree at the new QC value was thought to result from a problem with the new reference standard. Troubleshooting the entire calibration system in an effort to incorporate the new QC check was conducted along with normal production, and took about a month to complete. The troubleshooting including adjustment of the calibration software, at which time the correct parameter file happened to be reloaded, and after which the radiosondes met the desired specification at the high RH value. According to the manufacturer, approximately 1900 radiosondes were calibrated during the period in question. Sondes from this period were used at all CART facilities. At least 1178 soundings involving these sondes were included in the QME results I looked at (some QME results were discarded because of problems with either the MWR data or the sounding data). The distribution of these 1178 by facility is: Facility Number of Sondes First Used Last Used (based on QME) CF 316 1/20/95 (11:30) 9/22/95 (11:30) B1 143 2/21/95 (17:30) 9/29/95 ( 8:30) B4 313 4/ 6/95 (17:30) 11/ 7/95 (17:28) B5 153 4/14/95 (17:30) 12/14/95 (17:30) B6 253 3/22/95 (17:30) 10/19/95 (17:30) The sondes can be recognized by decoding the serial_number metadata word in the sounding netCDF file. The serial number of the sondes in question is a number (8 or 9 digit) of the form DDMMYTTPP where DD is the day of the month (leading zero missing in the netCDF data), MM is the month +80 (e.g. 91 for November), Y is the last digit of the year (4 for 1994), TT is the calibration tray ID, and PP is the position of the sonde in the calibration tray. The sondes in question will therefore have serial numbers coded between 26904TTPP and 22914TTPP. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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03/22/1995 | 1730 | 10/19/1995 | 1730 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/B6 - incorrect factory RH calib-radiosondes |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB6.a0, sgpsondewrpnB6.a1 |
Description: | Ongoing investigation of differences between preciptiable water vapor measured by the microwave radiometer and precipitable water vapor estimated by integrating the radiosonde-measured profile of water vapor density, along with isolated periods of anomalous behavior in the AERI/LBLRTM QME results led to the suggestion that the calibration of some radiosondes may be suspect. One group of radiosondes, calibrated in November 1994, seemed particularly irregular. I met with the manufacturer on February 7 to show them my results and discuss this issue with them. The manufacturer agreed that the data were suggestive of a calibration problem and offered to review their calibration records for the period in question. The initial results of the manufacture's investigation were sent to me on February 27. The manufacturer found that radiosondes assembled between 10/26/94 and 11/22/94 were incorrectly calibrated. The incorrect calibration affected only the relative humidity measurement; the nature of the calibration error is non-linear, with the radiosondes meeting the specified +/- 2% RH accuracy at both 20%RH (+45 degC) and 0%RH (room temperature). The error in calibration occurs at high RH and low temperature (approximate saturation at -30 degC) and can be as large as 10%RH with the radiosonde reading high. The direction of this error agrees with the observation of negative integrated residuals in the AERI ch 1 region made by Tony Clough and the tendency toward greater than 'normal' differences in PWV when compared to the MWR when these sondes were used. The cause of the calibration error was the addition of new, high RH, quality control check (-30 degC) into the manufacturing stream that required a change in the calibration software. The new software mistakenly loaded an incorrect parameter file that caused the calibration to be off at high RH - this was not noticed at the time because the radiosondes passed the regular production QC checks and the failure to agree at the new QC value was thought to result from a problem with the new reference standard. Troubleshooting the entire calibration system in an effort to incorporate the new QC check was conducted along with normal production, and took about a month to complete. The troubleshooting including adjustment of the calibration software, at which time the correct parameter file happened to be reloaded, and after which the radiosondes met the desired specification at the high RH value. According to the manufacturer, approximately 1900 radiosondes were calibrated during the period in question. Sondes from this period were used at all CART facilities. At least 1178 soundings involving these sondes were included in the QME results I looked at (some QME results were discarded because of problems with either the MWR data or the sounding data). The distribution of these 1178 by facility is: Facility Number of Sondes First Used Last Used (based on QME) CF 316 1/20/95 (11:30) 9/22/95 (11:30) B1 143 2/21/95 (17:30) 9/29/95 ( 8:30) B4 313 4/ 6/95 (17:30) 11/ 7/95 (17:28) B5 153 4/14/95 (17:30) 12/14/95 (17:30) B6 253 3/22/95 (17:30) 10/19/95 (17:30) The sondes can be recognized by decoding the serial_number metadata word in the sounding netCDF file. The serial number of the sondes in question is a number (8 or 9 digit) of the form DDMMYTTPP where DD is the day of the month (leading zero missing in the netCDF data), MM is the month +80 (e.g. 91 for November), Y is the last digit of the year (4 for 1994), TT is the calibration tray ID, and PP is the position of the sonde in the calibration tray. The sondes in question will therefore have serial numbers coded between 26904TTPP and 22914TTPP. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB6.a0:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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04/06/1995 | 1730 | 11/07/1995 | 1728 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE/B4 - incorrect factory RH calib-radiosondes |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
Description: | Ongoing investigation of differences between preciptiable water vapor measured by the microwave radiometer and precipitable water vapor estimated by integrating the radiosonde-measured profile of water vapor density, along with isolated periods of anomalous behavior in the AERI/LBLRTM QME results led to the suggestion that the calibration of some radiosondes may be suspect. One group of radiosondes, calibrated in November 1994, seemed particularly irregular. I met with the manufacturer on February 7 to show them my results and discuss this issue with them. The manufacturer agreed that the data were suggestive of a calibration problem and offered to review their calibration records for the period in question. The initial results of the manufacture's investigation were sent to me on February 27. The manufacturer found that radiosondes assembled between 10/26/94 and 11/22/94 were incorrectly calibrated. The incorrect calibration affected only the relative humidity measurement; the nature of the calibration error is non-linear, with the radiosondes meeting the specified +/- 2% RH accuracy at both 20%RH (+45 degC) and 0%RH (room temperature). The error in calibration occurs at high RH and low temperature (approximate saturation at -30 degC) and can be as large as 10%RH with the radiosonde reading high. The direction of this error agrees with the observation of negative integrated residuals in the AERI ch 1 region made by Tony Clough and the tendency toward greater than 'normal' differences in PWV when compared to the MWR when these sondes were used. The cause of the calibration error was the addition of new, high RH, quality control check (-30 degC) into the manufacturing stream that required a change in the calibration software. The new software mistakenly loaded an incorrect parameter file that caused the calibration to be off at high RH - this was not noticed at the time because the radiosondes passed the regular production QC checks and the failure to agree at the new QC value was thought to result from a problem with the new reference standard. Troubleshooting the entire calibration system in an effort to incorporate the new QC check was conducted along with normal production, and took about a month to complete. The troubleshooting including adjustment of the calibration software, at which time the correct parameter file happened to be reloaded, and after which the radiosondes met the desired specification at the high RH value. According to the manufacturer, approximately 1900 radiosondes were calibrated during the period in question. Sondes from this period were used at all CART facilities. At least 1178 soundings involving these sondes were included in the QME results I looked at (some QME results were discarded because of problems with either the MWR data or the sounding data). The distribution of these 1178 by facility is: Facility Number of Sondes First Used Last Used (based on QME) CF 316 1/20/95 (11:30) 9/22/95 (11:30) B1 143 2/21/95 (17:30) 9/29/95 ( 8:30) B4 313 4/ 6/95 (17:30) 11/ 7/95 (17:28) B5 153 4/14/95 (17:30) 12/14/95 (17:30) B6 253 3/22/95 (17:30) 10/19/95 (17:30) The sondes can be recognized by decoding the serial_number metadata word in the sounding netCDF file. The serial number of the sondes in question is a number (8 or 9 digit) of the form DDMMYTTPP where DD is the day of the month (leading zero missing in the netCDF data), MM is the month +80 (e.g. 91 for November), Y is the last digit of the year (4 for 1994), TT is the calibration tray ID, and PP is the position of the sonde in the calibration tray. The sondes in question will therefore have serial numbers coded between 26904TTPP and 22914TTPP. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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04/01/1996 | 1430 | 04/01/1996 | 1430 |
Subject: | Bad surface pressure sounding |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: sgpsondeC1 Subject: Bad surface pressure sounding 04/01/96 14:30 Date Submitted: 4/2/96 Submitted By: _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: sgpsondewrpnC1/all What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): What location was the data collected at: CF Period of time in question Begin Date 4/01/96 Time 14:30 (GMT) End Date Time (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 surface pressure for this sounding was entered by the operator as 1016.1 hPa. The first pressure value reported by the sonde is 988.3 hPa. The surface pressure at 11:29 was 987.6 and at 17:32 was 988.3. It appears that the operator entered the sea-level pressure rather than the station pressure. Note that this will affect the altitude calculation throughout the sounding. Other observations/measurements impacted by this problem: None Suggested Corrections of the Problem: (e.g. change calibration factor and recompute, flag data with this comment, etc.) Flag data. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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04/12/1996 | 0531 | 04/12/1996 | 0531 |
Subject: | Bad surface pressure sounding |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: sgpsondeC1 Subject: Bad surface pressure sounding 04/12/96 05:31 Date Submitted: 4/15/96 Submitted By: _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: sgpsondewrpnC1/all What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): What location was the data collected at: CF Period of time in question Begin Date 4/12/96 Time 05:31 (GMT) End Date Time (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 surface pressure for this sounding was entered by the operator as 996.1 hPa. The first pressure value reported by the sonde is 964.2 hPa. The surface pressure at 11:30 was 972.0 and at 14:30 was 973.5. It appears that the operator entered the sea-level pressure rather than the station pressure. The SMOS pressure during the period is in the 960-970 range. Note that this will affect the altitude calculation throughout the sounding. Other observations/measurements impacted by this problem: None Suggested Corrections of the Problem: (e.g. change calibration factor and recompute, flag data with this comment, etc.) Flag data. Data Processing Notes Date |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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05/06/1996 | 0529 | 05/06/1996 | 0529 |
Subject: | Bad surface pressure sounding |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: sgpsondeC1 Subject: Bad surface pressure sounding 05/04/96 05:29 Date Submitted: 5/06/96 Submitted By: _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: sgpsondewrpnC1/all What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): What location was the data collected at: CF Period of time in question Begin Date 5/06/96 Time 05:29 (GMT) End Date Time (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 surface pressure for this sounding was entered by the operator as 993.3 hPa. The first pressure value reported by the sonde is 964.0 hPa. The surface pressure at 08:30 was 964.7 and at 11:31 was 954.3. It appears that the operator entered the sea-level pressure rather than the station pressure. The SMOS pressure during the period is in the 960-950 range. Note that this will affect the altitude calculation throughout the sounding. Other observations/measurements impacted by this problem: None Suggested Corrections of the Problem: (e.g. change calibration factor and recompute, flag data with this comment, etc.) Flag data. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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05/29/1996 | 2031 | 05/29/1996 | 2031 |
Subject: | bad surface pressure sounding |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: sgpsondeC1 Subject: Bad surface pressure sounding 05/29/96 20:31 Date Submitted: 6/2/96 Submitted By: _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: sgpsondewrpnC1/all What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): What location was the data collected at: CF Period of time in question Begin Date 05/29/96 Time 20:31 (GMT) End Date Time (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 surface pressure for this sounding was entered by the operator as 999.2 hPa. The first pressure value reported by the sonde is 978.2 hPa. The surface pressure at 17:25 was 980.1 and at 05:30 (5/30) was 981.8. It appears that the operator entered the sea-level pressure rather than the station pressure. Note that this will affect the altitude calculation throughout the sounding. Other observations/measurements impacted by this problem: None Suggested Corrections of the Problem: (e.g. change calibration factor and recompute, flag data with this comment, etc.) Flag data. Data Processing Notes Date |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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06/10/1996 | 1730 | 06/10/1996 | 1730 |
Subject: | bad surface values sounding |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: sgpsondeC1 Subject: Bad surface values sounding 06/10/96 17:30 Date Submitted: 6/11/96 Submitted By: Barry Lesht _X_ Instrument Mentor David Glahn ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member _X_ Other _Site Ops__________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: sgpsondewrpnC1/all What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): What location was the data collected at: CF Period of time in question Begin Date 06/10/96 Time 17:30 (GMT) End Date Time (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 site operator inadvertently entered incorrect surface met values for the subject sounding. Although he caught the error soon after launch and reported it immediately, it was too late to correct. The following table shows the incorrect (present in the file) and correct values. Incorrect Correct Pressure 1000.0 973.9 Temperature 35.0 30.5 Relative Humidity 27 30 The incorrect values of surface temperature and relative humidity will not affect the other values in the sounding. The incorrect surface pressure will, however, affect the altitude calculation throughout the sounding. Other observations/measurements impacted by this problem: None Suggested Corrections of the Problem: (e.g. change calibration factor and recompute, flag data with this comment, etc.) Flag data. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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07/01/1996 | 1130 | 07/01/1996 | 1130 |
Subject: | Bad surface pressure sounding |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: sgpsondeC1 Subject: Bad surface pressure sounding 06/21/96 11:30 Date Submitted: 7/1/96 Submitted By: _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: sgpsondewrpnC1/all What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): What location was the data collected at: CF Period of time in question Begin Date 07/01/96 Time 11:30 (GMT) End Date Time (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 surface pressure for this sounding was entered by the operator as 996.4 hPa. The first pressure value reported by the sonde is 972.3 hPa. The surface pressure at 05:30 was 972.3 and at 14:46 was 976.1. It appears that the operator entered the sea-level pressure rather than the station pressure. Note that this will affect the altitude calculation throughout the sounding. Other observations/measurements impacted by this problem: None Suggested Corrections of the Problem: (e.g. change calibration factor and recompute, flag data with this comment, etc.) Flag data. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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07/04/1996 | 1728 | 07/04/1996 | 1728 |
Subject: | Bad surface pressure sounding |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: sgpsondeC1 Subject: Bad surface pressure sounding 07/04/96 17:28 Date Submitted: 7/6/96 Submitted By: _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: sgpsondewrpnC1/all What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): What location was the data collected at: CF Period of time in question Begin Date 07/04/96 Time 17:28 (GMT) End Date Time (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 surface pressure for this sounding was entered by the operator as 995.4 hPa. The first pressure value reported by the sonde is 970.1 hPa. The surface pressure at 14:30 was 972.3 and at 20:27 was 971.1. It appears that the operator entered the sea-level pressure rather than the station pressure. Note that this will affect the altitude calculation throughout the sounding. Other observations/measurements impacted by this problem: None Suggested Corrections of the Problem: (e.g. change calibration factor and recompute, flag data with this comment, etc.) Flag data. Data Processing Notes Date |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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07/19/1996 | 0537 | 07/19/1996 | 0725 |
Subject: | bad pressure sensor |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: sgpsondeB4 Subject: Bad pressure sensor 07/19/96 05:37 Date Submitted: 7/22/96 Submitted By: _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: sgpsondewrpnB4/all What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): What location was the data collected at: B4 (Vici) Period of time in question Begin Date 07/19/96 Time 05:37 (GMT) End Date 07/19/96 Time 07:25 (GMT) Data should be labeled: ___ questionable ___ All data fields affected _X_ incorrect _X_ Only some data fields affected ___ wrong calibration ___ others Discussion of Problem: It appears that the pressure sensor on this sonde 'jumped' immediately after launch from the surface value of 941.8 hPa to 914.0 hPa. This could result from mechanical shock during launch. In any event, the pressure values throughout the sounding are incorrect, as will be the altitude, and ascent rate values. Other observations/measurements impacted by this problem: None Suggested Corrections of the Problem: (e.g. change calibration factor and recompute, flag data with this comment, etc.) Flag data. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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08/02/1996 | 2330 | 08/02/1996 | 2330 |
Subject: | Bad surface pressure sounding |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB5.a0, sgpsondewrpnB5.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: sgpsondeB5 Subject: Bad surface pressure sounding BF5 08/02/96:2330 Date Submitted: 8/5/96 Submitted By: _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: sgpsondewrpnB5/all What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): What location was the data collected at: BF5 Morris Period of time in question Begin Date 08/02/96 Time 23:30 (GMT) End Date Time (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 surface pressure for this sounding was entered by the operator as 997.5 hPa. The first pressure value reported by the sonde is 986.9 hPa. The surface pressure at 20:30 was 988.3 and at 02:30 was 986.4. It appears that the operator mistakenly entered the 997.5 rather than 987.5. Note that this will affect the altitude calculation throughout the sounding. Other observations/measurements impacted by this problem: None Suggested Corrections of the Problem: (e.g. change calibration factor and recompute, flag data with this comment, etc.) Flag data. Data Processing Notes Date ----- End Included Message ----- |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB5.a0:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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08/05/1996 | 0530 | 08/05/1996 | 0530 |
Subject: | Questionable surface pressure sounding |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB1.a0, sgpsondewrpnB1.a1 |
Description: | Subject: DQR B1 sounding 960805:0530 Content-Length: 1852 DQR No: Platform: sgpsondeB1 Subject: Questionable surface pressure sounding BF1 08/05/96:0530 Date Submitted: 8/5/96 Submitted By: _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: sgpsondewrpnB1/all What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): What location was the data collected at: BF1 Hillsboro Period of time in question Begin Date 08/05/96 Time 05:30 (GMT) End Date Time (GMT) Data should be labeled: _X_ questionable ___ All data fields affected ___ incorrect _X_ Only some data fields affected ___ wrong calibration ___ others Discussion of Problem: The surface pressure for this sounding was entered by the operator as 967.1 hPa. The first pressure value reported by the sonde is 954.4 hPa. The surface pressure at 02:30 was 950.3 but at 23:30 (8/4) it was 962.5 (sonde 960.7). It appears that the either the operator mistakenly entered the 967.1 rather than 957.1 and/or that the pressure sensor may have jumped after launch. In any event, the difference between the surface sample and the first sonde sample exceeds our criterion for flagging. Note that this will affect the altitude calculation throughout the sounding. Other observations/measurements impacted by this problem: None Suggested Corrections of the Problem: (e.g. change calibration factor and recompute, flag data with this comment, etc.) Flag data. Data Processing Notes Date ----- End Included Message ----- |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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08/06/1996 | 1730 | 08/06/1996 | 1730 |
Subject: | Questionable surface pressure sounding |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB1.a0, sgpsondewrpnB1.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: sgpsondeB1 Subject: Questionable surface pressure sounding BF1 08/06/96:17:30 Date Submitted: 8/9/96 Submitted By: _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: sgpsondewrpnB1/all What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): What location was the data collected at: BF1 Hillsboro Period of time in question Begin Date 08/06/96 Time 17:30 (GMT) End Date Time (GMT) Data should be labeled: _X_ questionable ___ All data fields affected ___ incorrect _X_ Only some data fields affected ___ wrong calibration ___ others Discussion of Problem: The surface pressure for this sounding was entered by the operator as 967.8 hPa. The first pressure value reported by the sonde is 956.5 hPa. I cannot tell if the operator entered the surface pressure incorrectly or if the sonde pressure sensor jumped after launch. In any event, the difference between the surface sample and the first sonde sample exceeds our criterion for flagging. Note that this will affect the altitude calculation throughout the sounding. Other observations/measurements impacted by this problem: None Suggested Corrections of the Problem: (e.g. change calibration factor and recompute, flag data with this comment, etc.) Flag data. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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09/09/1996 | 1429 | 09/09/1996 | 1429 |
Subject: | bad surface pressure sounding |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: sgpsondeC1 Subject: Bad surface pressure sounding C1 09/09/96:14:29 Date Submitted: 9/9/96 Submitted By: _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: sgpsondewrpnC1/all What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): What location was the data collected at: CF Period of time in question Begin Date 09/09/96 Time 14:29 (GMT) End Date Time (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 surface pressure for this sounding was entered by the operator as 1001.4 hPa. The first pressure value reported by the sonde is 979.7 hPa. It appears that the operator incorrectly entered sea-level pressure obtained from the WeatherMeasure set rather than surface pressure obtained from the radiosonde. Note that this will affect the altitude calculation throughout the sounding. Other observations/measurements impacted by this problem: None Suggested Corrections of the Problem: (e.g. change calibration factor and recompute, flag data with this comment, etc.) Flag data. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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09/09/1996 | 1731 | 09/09/1996 | 1731 |
Subject: | bad surface pressure sounding |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: sgpsondeC1 Subject: Bad surface pressure sounding C1 09/09/96:17:31 Date Submitted: 9/9/96 Submitted By: _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: sgpsondewrpnC1/all What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): What location was the data collected at: CF Period of time in question Begin Date 09/09/96 Time 17:31 (GMT) End Date Time (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 surface pressure for this sounding was entered by the operator as 1001.5 hPa. The first pressure value reported by the sonde is 978.9 hPa. It appears that the operator incorrectly entered sea-level pressure obtained from the WeatherMeasure set rather than surface pressure obtained from the radiosonde. Note that this will affect the altitude calculation throughout the sounding. Other observations/measurements impacted by this problem: None Suggested Corrections of the Problem: (e.g. change calibration factor and recompute, flag data with this comment, etc.) Flag data. Data Processing Notes Date ----- End Included Message ----- |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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09/09/1996 | 2029 | 09/09/1996 | 2029 |
Subject: | bad surface pressure sounding |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: sgpsondeC1 Subject: Bad surface pressure sounding C1 09/09/96:20:29 Date Submitted: 9/9/96 Submitted By: _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: sgpsondewrpnC1/all What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): What location was the data collected at: CF Period of time in question Begin Date 09/09/96 Time 20:29 (GMT) End Date Time (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 surface pressure for this sounding was entered by the operator as 999.4 hPa. The first pressure value reported by the sonde is 975.4 hPa. It appears that the operator incorrectly entered sea-level pressure obtained from the WeatherMeasure set rather than surface pressure obtained from the radiosonde. Note that this will affect the altitude calculation throughout the sounding. Other observations/measurements impacted by this problem: None Suggested Corrections of the Problem: (e.g. change calibration factor and recompute, flag data with this comment, etc.) Flag data. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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09/12/1996 | 0830 | 09/12/1996 | 0830 |
Subject: | bad surface pressure sounding |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: sgpsondeC1 Subject: Bad surface pressure sounding C1 09/12/96:0830 Date Submitted: 9/13/96 Submitted By: _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: sgpsondewrpnC1/all What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): What location was the data collected at: CF Period of time in question Begin Date 012/96 Time 08:30 (GMT) End Date Time (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 surface pressure for this sounding was entered by the operator as 987.7 hPa. The first pressure value reported by the sonde is 976.1 hPa. The operator transposed the correct surface pressure 978.7 when entering the data. Note that this will affect the altitude calculation throughout the sounding. Other observations/measurements impacted by this problem: None Suggested Corrections of the Problem: (e.g. change calibration factor and recompute, flag data with this comment, etc.) Flag data. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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09/27/1996 | 0828 | 09/27/1996 | 0828 |
Subject: | Bad surface pressure sounding |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: sgpsondeC1 Subject: Bad surface pressure sounding C1 09/26/96:0828 Date Submitted: 9/27/96 Submitted By: _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: sgpsondewrpnC1/all What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): What location was the data collected at: CF Period of time in question Begin Date 09/27/96 Time 08:28 (GMT) End Date Time (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 surface pressure for this sounding was entered by the operator as 976.1 hPa. Analysis of the raw data file suggests that the actual surface pressure at time of launch was 967.1 hPa. It appears that the operator transposed the correct surface pressure from 967.1 to 976.1 when entering the data. Note that this will affect the altitude calculation throughout the sounding. Other observations/measurements impacted by this problem: None Suggested Corrections of the Problem: (e.g. change calibration factor and recompute, flag data with this comment, etc.) Flag data. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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01/10/1997 | 1730 | 01/10/1997 | 1730 |
Subject: | Incorrect surface temperature |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: sgpsondeC1 Subject: Incorrect surface temperature: sounding C1 01/10/97:1730 Date Submitted: 1/11/97 Submitted By: _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member _X_ Other - Site Ops For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: sgpsondewrpnC1/all What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): What location was the data collected at: CF Period of time in question Begin Date 01/10/97 Time 17:30 (GMT) End Date Time (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 site operator noted that the surface temperature for the subject sounding was entered incorrectly. The value entered was -3.3 degC; the correct value should be -6.3 degC. This is a fairly benign error, only the surface values will be affected. Other observations/measurements impacted by this problem: None Suggested Corrections of the Problem: (e.g. change calibration factor and recompute, flag data with this comment, etc.) Flag data. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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03/17/1997 | 1730 | 03/17/1997 | 1730 |
Subject: | Incorrect surface pressure |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB5.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: sgpsondeB5 Subject: Incorrect surface pressure: sounding B5 03/17/97:1730 Date Submitted: 3/18/97 Submitted By: _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other - Site Ops For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: sgpsondewrpnB5.A1/all What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): What location was the data collected at: B5 Period of time in question Begin Date 03/17/97 Time 17:30 (GMT) End Date Time (GMT) Data should be labeled: ____ questionable ___ All data fields affected _X__ incorrect _X_ Only some data fields affected ___ wrong calibration ___ others Discussion of Problem: It appears that the site operator made a keyboard mistake when entering the surface pressure for the subject sounding. The pressure was entered as 999.6 and the first pressure value reported by the radiosonde was 989.3 hPa. The operators meteorological observaation log shows a sea-level pressure of 992.3 hPa at 1700. The incorrect pressure value will affect the altitude values reported during the sounding and the ascent rate values during the first 30 seconds of the sounding. Other observations/measurements impacted by this problem: None Suggested Corrections of the Problem: (e.g. change calibration factor and recompute, flag data with this comment, etc.) Flag data. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB5.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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03/07/1997 | 1427 | 03/07/1997 | 1427 |
Subject: | Questionable RH |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: sgpsondeC1 Subject: Questionable RH: sounding C1 03/07/97:1427 Date Submitted: 3/18/97 Submitted By: _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other - Site Ops For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: sgpsondewrpnC1.A1/all What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): What location was the data collected at: CF Period of time in question Begin Date 03/07/97 Time 14:27 (GMT) End Date Time (GMT) Data should be labeled: _X__ questionable _?_ All data fields affected _X__ incorrect _X_ Only some data fields affected _?_ wrong calibration ___ others Discussion of Problem: David Cook pointed out that the RH values for the subject sounding disagree substantially with values reported at the 60m tower. Review of the sounding data shows saturation (100%) values reported at the surface and during most of the sounding. The site ops log shows RH values of between 68% (1400) and 52% (1500) at the surface. Surface temperature (8.4) and pressure (983.0) obtained from the sonde are not substantially different from the surface observations (7.8/10.8) and (982.7/982.4) at 1400 and 1500 respectively, so it is unlikely that an incorrect calibration tape was used for the sonde. I think the conclusion must be that the RH sensor on this sonde was bad. As an operational issue, this sonde should have been rejected by site ops because the surface RH value of 100% is more than 7% different than the surface value obtained from an independent reference instrument. I will check the procedures that I have provided to site ops to be sure that I included this criterion. Other observations/measurements impacted by this problem: None Suggested Corrections of the Problem: (e.g. change calibration factor and recompute, flag data with this comment, etc.) Flag data. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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03/17/1997 | 1730 | 03/24/1997 | 1730 |
Subject: | Reprocess: Incorrect surface wind speed units |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB6.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: sgpsondeB6 Subject: Incorrect surface wind speed units (3/17/97-3/24/97) Date Submitted: 3/31/97 Submitted By: _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other - Site Ops For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: sgpsondewrpnB6 - all What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): What location was the data collected at: B6 (Purcell BF) Period of time in question Begin Date 03/17/97 Time 17:30 (GMT) End Date 03/24/97 Time 17:30 (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 BF operator noticed that the weather measure set used to provide the surface values for the soundings was incorrectly set to output wind speed in knots rather than m/s from 3/17 to (and including) 3/24. As a result, the value of the surface wind speed in the subject soundings is approximately twice the correct value (conversion of knots to meters/sec). Because the surface wind speed is not used in any subsequent calculation by the system, this should be a very low impact problem. Other observations/measurements impacted by this problem: None Suggested Corrections of the Problem: (e.g. change calibration factor and recompute, flag data with this comment, etc.) Flag data. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB6.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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04/03/1997 | 2332 | 04/03/1997 | 2332 |
Subject: | Incorrect surface temperature |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: sgpsondeB4 Subject: Incorrect surface pressure: sounding B4 04/03/97:2332 Date Submitted: 4/07/97 Submitted By: _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other - Site Ops For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: sgpsondewrpnB4/all What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): What location was the data collected at: B4 Period of time in question Begin Date 04/03/97 Time 23:32 (GMT) End Date Time (GMT) Data should be labeled: ____ questionable ___ All data fields affected _X__ incorrect _X_ Only some data fields affected ___ wrong calibration ___ others Discussion of Problem: It appears that the site operator made a keyboard mistake when entering the surface temperature for the subject sounding. The temperature was entered as 26.0 degC and the first temperature value reported by the radiosonde was 14.3 degC. The operators' meteorological observation log shows that the surface temperature was 14.2 degC at 2300. Other observations/measurements impacted by this problem: None Suggested Corrections of the Problem: (e.g. change calibration factor and recompute, flag data with this comment, etc.) Flag data. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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04/04/1997 | 1733 | 04/04/1997 | 1733 |
Subject: | Reprocess: Jump in pressure value |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB6.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: sgpsondeB6 Subject: Jump in pressure value B6 sounding 970404.1733 Date Submitted: 4/9/97 Submitted By: Barry Lesht _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: sgpsondewrpnb6/ (alt, asc, press) What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): all What location was the data collected at: SGP/BF6 Period of time in question Begin Date 4/04/97 Time 17:33 (GMT) End Date Time (GMT) Data should be labeled: ___ questionable _X_ All data fields affected _X_ incorrect ___ Only some data fields affected ___ wrong calibration ___ others Discussion of Problem: The first pressure value reported by the radiosonde (t = 2 sec) is 879.2. The surface pressure value was 962.1 hPa. Either the pressure sensor was jarred during launch or the system mis-identified the actual launch start time. Further clarification requires analysis of the raw data which will take some time. The altitude values for this sounding will be incorrect. The ascent rate values during the first 30 seconds also will be wrong. Because the system will reject samples with out of bound ascent rates (i.e., during the first 30 seconds), the temperature and rh values also will be incorrect (result of interpolation). Relative height values after 30 seconds should be okay. 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.) Flag data. Data Processing Notes Date |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB6.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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04/05/1997 | 2030 | 04/05/1997 | 2030 |
Subject: | Reprocess: Jump in pressure value |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB5.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: sgpsondeB5 Subject: Jump in pressure value B5 sounding 970405.2030 Date Submitted: 4/10/97 Submitted By: Barry Lesht _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: sgpsondewrpnb5/ (alt, asc, press) What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): all What location was the data collected at: SGP/BF5 Period of time in question Begin Date 4/5/97 Time 20:30 (GMT) End Date Time (GMT) Data should be labeled: ___ questionable _X_ All data fields affected _X_ incorrect ___ Only some data fields affected ___ wrong calibration ___ others Discussion of Problem: The first pressure value reported by the radiosonde (t = 2 sec) is 967.3. The surface pressure value was 973.5 hPa. This difference is slightly greater than the expected (normal) change and may mean that either the pressure sensor was jarred during launch or the system mis-identified the actual launch start time. Further clarification requires analysis of the raw data which will take some time. The altitude values for this sounding will be incorrect. The ascent rate values during the first 30 seconds also will be wrong. Because the system will reject samples with out of bound ascent rates (i.e., during the first 30 seconds), the temperature and rh values also will be incorrect (result of interpolation). Relative height values after 30 seconds should be okay. 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.) Flag data. Data Processing Notes Date |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB5.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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04/03/1997 | 2030 | 04/03/1997 | 2030 |
Subject: | Reprocess: Incorrect surface wind speed |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: sgpsondeB4 Subject: Incorrect surface wind speed B4 970403:2030 Date Submitted: 4/10/97 Submitted By: Barry Lesht _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: sgpsondewrpnb4 What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): all What location was the data collected at: SGP/BF4 Period of time in question Begin Date 4/03/97 Time 20:30 (GMT) End Date Time (GMT) Data should be labeled: ___ questionable _X_ All data fields affected _X_ incorrect ___ Only some data fields affected ___ wrong calibration ___ others Discussion of Problem: The surface wind speed was entered by the operator as 103 m/s. This is clearly a typo and was flagged by the automatic QC check. The surface speed at 2000 was 0.9 and at 2100 was 0.0. It is likely the operator intended to enter either 1.3 or 0.3 m/s. 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.) Flag data. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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04/18/1997 | 1731 | 04/18/1997 | 1731 |
Subject: | Jump in pressure value |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB6.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: sgpsondeB6 Subject: Jump in pressure value B6 sounding 970418.1731 Date Submitted: 4/22/97 Submitted By: Barry Lesht _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: sgpsondewrpnb6/ (alt, asc, press) What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): all What location was the data collected at: SGP/BF6 Period of time in question Begin Date 4/18/97 Time 17:31 (GMT) End Date Time (GMT) Data should be labeled: ___ questionable _X_ All data fields affected _X_ incorrect ___ Only some data fields affected ___ wrong calibration ___ others Discussion of Problem: The first pressure value reported by the radiosonde (t = 2 sec) is 913.4. The surface pressure value was 973.9 hPa. This difference is substantially greater than the expected (normal) change and may mean that either the pressure sensor was jarred during launch or the system mis-identified the actual launch start time. Further clarification requires analysis of the raw data which will take some time. The altitude values for this sounding will be incorrect. The ascent rate values during the first 30 seconds also will be wrong. Because the system will reject samples with out of bound ascent rates (i.e., during the first 30 seconds), the temperature and rh values also will be incorrect (result of interpolation). Relative height values after 30 seconds should be okay. 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.) Flag data. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB6.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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04/20/1997 | 2030 | 04/20/1997 | 2030 |
Subject: | Jump in pressure value |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: sgpsondeB4 Subject: Jump in pressure value B4 sounding 970420.2030 Date Submitted: 4/24/97 Submitted By: Barry Lesht _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: sgpsondewrpnb4/ (alt, asc, press) What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): all What location was the data collected at: SGP/BF4 Period of time in question Begin Date 4/20/97 Time 20:30 (GMT) End Date Time (GMT) Data should be labeled: ___ questionable _X_ All data fields affected _X_ incorrect ___ Only some data fields affected ___ wrong calibration ___ others Discussion of Problem: The first pressure value reported by the radiosonde (t = 2 sec) is 925.7. The surface pressure value was 933.7 hPa. This difference is somewhat greater than the expected (normal) change and may mean that either the pressure sensor was jarred during launch or the system mis-identified the actual launch start time. Further clarification requires analysis of the raw data which will take some time. The altitude values for this sounding will be incorrect. The ascent rate values during the first 30 seconds also will be wrong. Because the system will reject samples with out of bound ascent rates (i.e., during the first 30 seconds), the temperature and rh values also will be incorrect (result of interpolation). Relative height values after 30 seconds should be okay. 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.) Flag data. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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04/12/1997 | 0832 | 04/12/1997 | 0832 |
Subject: | Jump in pressure value |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB6.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: sgpsondeB6 Subject: Jump in pressure value B6 sounding 970412.0832 Date Submitted: 4/30/97 Submitted By: Barry Lesht _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: sgpsondewrpnb6/ (alt, asc, press) What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): all What location was the data collected at: SGP/BF6 Period of time in question Begin Date 4/12/97 Time 08:32 (GMT) End Date Time (GMT) Data should be labeled: ___ questionable _X_ All data fields affected _X_ incorrect ___ Only some data fields affected ___ wrong calibration ___ others Discussion of Problem: This is a sounding that was just reprocessed because the original data was not sent to the SDS due to a communication problem. The first pressure value reported by the radiosonde (t = 2 sec) is 904.3. The surface pressure value was 978.9 hPa. This difference is substantially greater than the expected (normal) change and may mean that either the pressure sensor was jarred during launch or the system mis-identified the actual launch start time. Further clarification requires analysis of the raw data which will take some time. The altitude values for this sounding will be incorrect. The ascent rate values during the first 30 seconds also will be wrong. Because the system will reject samples with out of bound ascent rates (i.e., during the first 30 seconds), the temperature and rh values also will be incorrect (result of interpolation). Relative height values after 30 seconds should be okay. 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.) Flag data. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB6.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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05/05/1997 | 1732 | 05/05/1997 | 1732 |
Subject: | Jump in pressure value |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: sgpsondeC1 Subject: Jump in pressure value C1 sounding 970505.1732 Date Submitted: 5/06/97 Submitted By: Barry Lesht _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: sgpsondewrpnc1/ (alt, asc, press) What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): all What location was the data collected at: SGP/CF Period of time in question Begin Date 5/05/97 Time 17:32 (GMT) End Date Time (GMT) Data should be labeled: ___ questionable _X_ All data fields affected _X_ incorrect ___ Only some data fields affected ___ wrong calibration ___ others Discussion of Problem: The first pressure value reported by the radiosonde (t = 2 sec) is 974.9. The surface pressure value was 980.9 hPa. This difference is somewhat greater than the expected (normal) change and may mean that either the pressure sensor was jarred during launch or the system mis-identified the actual launch start time. Further clarification requires analysis of the raw data which will take some time. The altitude values for this sounding will be incorrect. The ascent rate values during the first 30 seconds also will be wrong. Because the system will reject samples with out of bound ascent rates (i.e., during the first 30 seconds), the temperature and rh values also will be incorrect (result of interpolation). Relative height values after 30 seconds should be okay. 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.) Flag data. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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05/06/1997 | 1814 | 05/06/1997 | 1815 |
Subject: | Corrupted and missing data |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB5.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: sgpsondeB5 Subject: Corrupted and missing data B5 sounding 970506.1731 Date Submitted: 5/07/97 Submitted By: Barry Lesht _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: sgpsondewrpnb5/ (all) What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): all What location was the data collected at: SGP/BF5 Period of time in question Begin Date 5/06/97 Time 18:14:30 (GMT) End Date 5/06/97 Time 18:15:12 (GMT) Data should be labeled: ___ questionable _X_ All data fields affected _X_ incorrect ___ Only some data fields affected ___ wrong calibration ___ others Discussion of Problem: An apparent communication problem between the digi-CORA and the SDS led to inclusion of one corrupt data scan (at 43 minutes, 30 seconds into the sounding) and no data between valid scans at 43 min, 28 sec and 44 min, 16 sec. The corrupt data was interpreted by the ingest as valid data and it is included in the netCDF file. Note, however, that the QC flags for this scan are set correctly, indicating that the data in the netCDF file violated the mentor QC criteria. 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.) Reprocess sounding at BF5 pending decision of PRB. |
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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06/16/1997 | 1730 | 06/16/1997 | 1730 |
Subject: | Jump in pressure value B4 sounding |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: sgpsondeB4 Subject: Jump in pressure value B4 sounding 970616:1730 Date Submitted: 6/22/97 Submitted By: Barry Lesht _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: sgpsondewrpnb4/ (alt, asc, press) What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): all What location was the data collected at: SGP/BF4 Period of time in question Begin Date 6/16/97 Time 17:30 (GMT) End Date Time (GMT) Data should be labeled: _X_ questionable _X_ All data fields affected ___ incorrect ___ Only some data fields affected ___ wrong calibration ___ others Discussion of Problem: The first pressure value reported by the radiosonde (t = 2 sec) is 931.4. The surface pressure value was 936.9 hPa. This difference is slightly greater than the expected (normal) change and may mean that either the pressure sensor was jarred during launch or the system mis-identified the actual launch start time. Further clarification requires analysis of the raw data which will take some time. The altitude values for this sounding may be incorrect. The ascent rate values during the first 30 seconds also will be wrong. Because the system will reject samples with out of bound ascent rates (i.e., during the first 30 seconds), the temperature and rh values also will be incorrect (result of interpolation). Relative height values after 30 seconds should be okay. 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.) Flag data. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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06/21/1997 | 2027 | 06/21/1997 | 2027 |
Subject: | Incorrect surface values |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: sgpsondeC1 Subject: Incorrect surface values sounding 970621:2027 Date Submitted: 6/23/97 Submitted By: Barry Lesht _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: sgpsondewrpnc1 What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): all What location was the data collected at: SGP/CF Period of time in question Begin Date 6/21/97 Time 20:27 (GMT) End Date Time (GMT) Data should be labeled: ___ questionable ___ All data fields affected _X_ incorrect _X_ Only some data fields affected ___ wrong calibration ___ others Discussion of Problem: Site operations reports that incorrect surface values were entered into the subject sounding. Instead of 972.3, 33.7, and 46 the surface pressure, temperature, and humidity values should have been 971.8, 33.3, and 47. The incorrect surface pressure will result in incorrect altitudes throughout the profile and incorrect ascent rate values during the first 30 seconds. The effects of the incorrect temperature and relative humidty values should be negligable. 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.) Flag data. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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06/19/1997 | 0530 | 06/19/1997 | 0530 |
Subject: | Jump in pressure value B6 sounding |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB6.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: sgpsondeB6 Subject: Jump in pressure value B6 sounding 970619:0530 Date Submitted: 6/24/97 Submitted By: Barry Lesht _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: sgpsondewrpnb6/ (alt, asc, press) What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): all What location was the data collected at: SGP/BF6 Period of time in question Begin Date 6/19/97 Time 05:30 (GMT) End Date Time (GMT) Data should be labeled: _X_ questionable ___ All data fields affected ___ incorrect _X_ Only some data fields affected ___ wrong calibration ___ others Discussion of Problem: The first pressure value reported by the radiosonde (t = 2 sec) is 970.4. The surface pressure value was 975.1 hPa. This difference is greater than the expected (normal) change and may mean that either the pressure sensor was jarred during launch or the system mis-identified the actual launch start time. Further clarification requires analysis of the raw data which will take some time. The altitude values for this sounding may be incorrect. The ascent rate values during the first 30 seconds also will be wrong. Because the system will reject samples with out of bound ascent rates (i.e., during the first 30 seconds), the temperature and rh values also will be incorrect (result of interpolation). Relative height values after 30 seconds should be okay. 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.) Flag data. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB6.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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06/19/1997 | 1130 | 06/19/1997 | 1130 |
Subject: | Jump in pressure value B6 |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB6.a1 |
Description: | DQR No: Platform: sgpsondeB6 Subject: Jump in pressure value B6 sounding 970619:1130 Date Submitted: 6/24/97 Submitted By: Barry Lesht _X_ Instrument Mentor ___ EST Member ___ Science Team Member ___ Other _____________________________ For questions or problems, please contact the ARM Experiment Center at 509-375-6898 or via email at dqr@arm.gov. Platform/Measurement: sgpsondewrpnb6/ (alt, asc, press) What level data: (raw,a0,a1,b1,c1 etc): all What location was the data collected at: SGP/BF6 Period of time in question Begin Date 6/19/97 Time 11:30 (GMT) End Date Time (GMT) Data should be labeled: _X_ questionable ___ All data fields affected ___ incorrect _X_ Only some data fields affected ___ wrong calibration ___ others Discussion of Problem: The first pressure value reported by the radiosonde (t = 2 sec) is 968.0. The surface pressure value was 974.5 hPa. This difference is greater than the expected (normal) change and may mean that either the pressure sensor was jarred during launch or the system mis-identified the actual launch start time. Further clarification requires analysis of the raw data which will take some time. The altitude values for this sounding may be incorrect. The ascent rate values during the first 30 seconds also will be wrong. Because the system will reject samples with out of bound ascent rates (i.e., during the first 30 seconds), the temperature and rh values also will be incorrect (result of interpolation). Relative height values after 30 seconds should be okay. 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.) Flag data. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB6.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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06/22/1997 | 0228 | 06/22/1997 | 0236 |
Subject: | Bad sounding file CF 970622:0228 |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | It appears that there was a problem with the radiosonde that generated this short file. The pressure values are unreasonably high and the file terminated after only 484 seconds of flight. I note that the operators started a new sounding at 0252. This entire file should be disregarded or deleted. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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07/04/1997 | 0525 | 07/04/1997 | 0630 |
Subject: | Bad pressure values CF sounding 970704:0525 |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | The pressure values and hence altitude values are most likely incorrect in this sounding. It also appears that an incorrect surface pressure value was entered by the operator. The surface pressure value in the data (986.8) is somewhat higher than the surface pressures for the neighboring soundings and higher than recorded in the raw data collected before launch (~978 hPa). The first pressure value recorded by the sonde after launch is 884.8 hPa. Analysis of the absolutely raw data reveals that the sonde was reading about 978 hPa well before launch, then suddenly dropped to 886.8 at which it remained stable for several minutes, then began slowly decreasing as would be expected after launch. My best guess is that the sonde was somehow damaged during handling before launch resulting in erroneous pressure values. Relative pressure changes from an 'apparent' surface value of 886.8 hPa may be correct, but the absolute pressure values are not. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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04/29/1996 | 0527 | 04/29/1996 | 0527 |
Subject: | Questionable pressure/altitude data |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | Ric Cederwall noticed that the lowest 85 samples of this sounding have nearly constant values of temperature and relative humidity. It appears that the system may have mis-identified the launch start time in a way that resulted in the system using interpolated values of pressure even though the sonde was still on the ground. This may have been caused by a damaged pressure sensor. I will examine the absolutely raw data to try and understand this further, but I think it is reasonable to assume that the first 85 samples or so are incorrect and representative of condidtions at the surface and that the pressure sensor was damaged during this sounding. I will request the raw data from the archive today. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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07/12/1997 | 1314 | 07/12/1997 | 1314 |
Subject: | Last sample incorrect b6 sounding 970712:1130 |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB6.a0, sgpsondewrpnB6.a1 |
Description: | It appears that a communications glitch resulted in the last sample line of the raw data provided by the instrument being corrupted. As a result, the ingest translated the corrupted data as real information. The last valid sample is the one collected at 104 min 48 seconds into the sounding. Because this was the last sample in the file, I do not recommend that we reprocess these data. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB6.a0:
sgpsondewrpnB6.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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07/12/1997 | 1152 | 07/12/1997 | 1152 |
Subject: | qc flags set incorrectly at 11:52:44 |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB6.a1 |
Description: | This should be an 'inverse' data quality report. Because of the problem with the ingest of this file caused by the communication glitch (see earlier DQR and PIF submitted today) the qc_delta flags for variabels tdry and asc were set incorrectly. All data for this sounding from 11:30 to one sample from the end are correct and the only qc flags that should be set are at the first and last samples of the file. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB6.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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07/15/1997 | 1836 | 07/15/1997 | 1851 |
Subject: | possible telemetry interference/interpolated data |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB5.a1 |
Description: | It appears that this sonde lost signal briefly a little after an hour into the flight at 18:36:42 (altitude approx 17 km. Signal was recovered, but it is possible that the signal was from a different sonde - temp and RH data appear to be interpolated in the interval from 17 to 20 km. I would treat all data above 17 km (after 18:36:42) as questionable. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB5.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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07/15/1997 | 2030 | 07/15/1997 | 2030 |
Subject: | Pressure jump at launch |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB5.a1 |
Description: | The first pressure value returned by the radiosonde after launch (985.2) is somewhat lower than would be expected based on the entered surface pressure (990.0). It is likely that either the pressure sensor was jarred at launch or that the system mis-identified the launch time. Altitude and absolute pressure values will be affected and ascent rate values during the first 30 sec of flight will be incorrect. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB5.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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07/15/1997 | 0604 | 07/15/1997 | 0705 |
Subject: | Missing/Questionable data 970715:0530 sounding |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB6.a1 |
Description: | DATA QUALITY REPORT(DQR) DQR No: D970718.1 o Date Submitted: Fri Jul 18 16:29:46 GMT 1997 o Submitted By: Barry Lesht Organization: ANL Telephone: (630) 252-4208 Email: bmlesht@anl.gov o Subject of DQR: sgpsondewrpnB6.9707150604.9707150705.all - Missing/Questionable data 970715:0530 sounding o Data should be labeled: questionable, missing o Description: This file has two problems. The first is possible interference and incorrect data from 34:32 into the flight (06:04:32 or 9673 m) to 38:48 (06:08:48 or 10718 m). I would treat these data a questionable. There is a gap in the data, possibly due to SDS communication problems from 38:48 to 95:42 (07:05:42 or 25112 m) in which all data are missing. o Suggested Corrections: Reprocess file from raw data (companion PIF will be submitted). Flag data. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB6.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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07/17/1997 | 2340 | 07/17/1997 | 2340 |
Subject: | Pressure jump after launch |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB6.a1 |
Description: | First pressure value returned by the sonde after launch was 966.8, somewhat lower than would be expected given the surface pressure reading of 971.3. This resulted in an apparent ascent rate that is greater than the QC flag trigger. Ascent rates during the first 30 s of flight are likely incorrect. Absolute altitudes also are likely incorrect. Relative pressure differences after launch should be okay. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB6.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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09/16/1997 | 1728 | 09/16/1997 | 1728 |
Subject: | Pressure jump at launch |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB6.a1 |
Description: | The first pressure value reported by the sonde after launch (966.1) is lower than the surface pressure value (972.1) by a greater difference than normally would be expected. This may indicate that the sonde was jarred on launch, that the system mis-identified actual launch time, or that the operator entered and incorrect value (typo or read too early). The altitude values for this sounding will be wrong as will the ascent rates during the first 30 seconds. If the ascent rates were such that the sample acceptance criteria were violated, the pressure, temperature, and RH values in the first part of the profile may be the result of interpolation. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB6.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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09/17/1997 | 0530 | 09/17/1997 | 0530 |
Subject: | Pressure jump at launch |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB6.a1 |
Description: | The difference between the first pressure value reported by the sonde (958.8) and the surface pressure (969.3) is considerable greater than would be expected. The altitude values for this sounding will be incorrect, as will be the ascent rate values during the first 30 seconds. Values of P, T, and RH during the first 30 seconds will most likely be values interpolated betwen the surface and the 30 second sample. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB6.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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09/17/1997 | 2030 | 09/17/1997 | 2030 |
Subject: | Pressure jump at launch |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
Description: | The difference between the first pressure reported by the sonde after launch (930.0) and that reported at the surface (935.7) is larger than would be expected. The altitude values for this sounding will be incorrect, as will be the ascent rates for the first 30 seconds. Some of the P, T, and RH samples (most likely those nearest the ground) will be interpolated values. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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09/21/1997 | 1430 | 09/21/1997 | 1430 |
Subject: | Pressure jump at launch |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB5.a1 |
Description: | The difference between the first pressure value reported by the sonde after launch (992.7) and the surface value entered by the operator (997.5) is somewhat greater than would normally be expected. This may indicate jarring of the pressure sensor at launch or misidentification of the start time by the system. The altitude values in the file will be incorrect as well be the ascent rate values during the first 30 seconds of the sounding. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB5.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
09/21/1997 | 0530 | 09/21/1997 | 0530 |
Subject: | Pressure jump at launch |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | The difference between the first pressure value recorded by the radiosonde after launch (984.5) that the surface value entered by the operator (989.3) is somewhat larger than would normally be expected. This will result in incorrect altitude values throughout the sounding. The ascent rates during the first 30 seconds also will be incorrect. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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09/27/1997 | 0530 | 09/27/1997 | 0530 |
Subject: | Pressure jump at launch |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB1.a1 |
Description: | The difference between first pressure value reported by the radiosonde after launch (954.4) and the surface value entered by the operator (961.7) is greater than expected , indicating that either ths sonde was jarred on launch or that the system mis-identified start time. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
09/27/1997 | 2030 | 09/27/1997 | 2030 |
Subject: | Pressure jump at launch |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB6.a1 |
Description: | The difference between the first pressure value reported by the radiosonde aloft (957.9) and the surface value entered by the operator (962.6) is greater than would be expected normally. This may indicate that the sonde was jarred at launch or that the system mis-identified the launch start time. The altitude values for this sounding will be incorrect as will be the ascent rates in the first 30 seconds. If the reported ascent rates exceed 12 m/s, the thermodynamic data will be interpolated rather than sampled. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB6.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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09/29/1997 | 2030 | 09/29/1997 | 2030 |
Subject: | Pressure jump at launch |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB6.a1 |
Description: | The difference between the first pressure value reported by the sonde after launch (968.5) and the surface value entered by the opertor (973.5) is greater than would normally be expected. This may indicate that either the sonde was jarred at launch or that the system mis-identified launch start time. The altitude values for this sounding will be in error and the ascent rate values in the first 30 seconds also will be wrong. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB6.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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09/29/1997 | 2030 | 09/29/1997 | 2030 |
Subject: | Pressure jump after launch |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB6.a1 |
Description: | The difference between the first pressure value reported by the sonde after launch (968.5) and the surface value entered by the operator (973.8) is greater than would normally be expected. The altitude values for this sounding will be incorrect as will be the ascent rates for the first 30 seconds. Some of the thermodynamic data at the beginning of the soundings (when ascent rates exceed 12 m/s) will be the result of interpolation between the surface value and the first value obtained when the ascent rate with in acceptable limits. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB6.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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10/04/1997 | 1430 | 10/04/1997 | 1430 |
Subject: | Weird surface value problem |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
Description: | For some unknown reason, the surface values of pressure, temperature, and rh in this file are corrupted. The correct values are in the raw data file, which looks normal. The correct values are 938.2 hPa, 22.1 degC, and 50% RH instead of 20001 hPa, 501.0 degC and 11501 RH. Because the raw data looks fine, all the other values in this file should be correct. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
10/03/1997 | 2030 | 10/03/1997 | 2030 |
Subject: | Bad pressure absolute pressure values |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB5.a1 |
Description: | The BF operator noted that the sonde pressure was reading about 20 hPa low relative to ambient. Based on interpolation from the previous and subsequent soundings, the surface pressure was probably something like 978 hPa. The sonde pressure sensor was reading 955.8. It is possible that the operator used the wrong calibration tape, but it is more likely that their was a problem with the pressure sensor (based on the reasonable values of surface temperature and rh). |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB5.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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10/06/1997 | 0854 | 10/06/1997 | 0854 |
Subject: | Pressure jump at launch |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB6.a1 |
Description: | The difference between the first pressure value obtained from the sonde after launch (971.1) and the value of surface pressure entered by the operator (976.8) is larger than usual. I note that soundings done at 0530 and 1130 have surface pressures of 973.2. It may be a typographic error by the operator, jarring of the sensor at launch, or mis-identification of the start time by the system. In any event, the absolute altitudes for this sounding will be wrong, and the ascent rates during the first 30 seconds also will be too high. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB6.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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11/19/1997 | 1735 | 11/19/1997 | 1735 |
Subject: | B4 - Pressure jump at launch |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
Description: | The difference between the first pressure value recorded by the sonde after launch (936.6) and the value for surface pressure recorded by the operator (944.9) is greater than normally expected. This may be due to physical jarring of the sonde at launch, to misidentification of the launch time by the system, or some other cause. The altitude values for this sounding will be incorrect as will be the ascent rate values during the first 30 seconds of the flight. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
01/01/1998 | 0000 | 12/31/1999 | 2359 |
Subject: | Incorrect radiosonde serial numbers |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB1.a0, sgpsondewrpnB1.a1, sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1, sgpsondewrpnB5.a0, sgpsondewrpnB5.a1, sgpsondewrpnB6.a0, sgpsondewrpnB6.a1, sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | Radiosondes manufactured at Vaisala's Woburn, MA factory during the first of January 1998 have incorrect serial numbers. Instead of being numbered 8012XXXXX these sondes are numbered 7012XXXXX. Vaisala has been informed of this, has confirmed the problem, and has corrected their numbering for all subsequent sondes. 163 incorrectly numbered sondes were shipped to ARM on 1/9/98. Some have been used at the CF since 1/19/98:1430. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0:
sgpsondewrpnB5.a0:
sgpsondewrpnB5.a1:
sgpsondewrpnB4.a1:
sgpsondewrpnB1.a1:
sgpsondewrpnB1.a0:
sgpsondewrpnB6.a0:
sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
sgpsondewrpnC1.a0:
sgpsondewrpnB6.a1:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
01/23/1998 | 0830 | 01/23/1998 | 0830 |
Subject: | Incorrect surface temperature and humidity |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB1.a0, sgpsondewrpnB1.a1 |
Description: | The operator entered inside temperature (24.1 degC) and RH (15) instead of outside (approx -5.6 degC, 89RH). This will affect the first few points of the sounding. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB1.a1:
sgpsondewrpnB1.a0:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
01/23/1998 | 1130 | 01/23/1998 | 1130 |
Subject: | Incorrect surface temperature and humidity |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB1.a0, sgpsondewrpnB1.a1 |
Description: | The operator entered inside temperature (24.4 degC) and relative humidity (15) instead of outside (approx -4.0 degC, 82). This will affect the first few points of the sounding. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB1.a1:
sgpsondewrpnB1.a0:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
01/21/1998 | 2029 | 01/21/1998 | 2029 |
Subject: | Pressure jump at launch |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
Description: | The first pressure value reported by the sonde after launch (939.1) is much lower than that reported at the surface (946.1). This may result from jarring at launch, failure of the system to detect launch, or other problem. The absolute altitude for this sounding and ascent rates for the first 30 seconds will be incorrect. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0:
sgpsondewrpnB4.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
01/22/1998 | 1430 | 01/22/1998 | 1430 |
Subject: | Pressure jump at launch |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
Description: | The first pressure value reported by the sonde (941.7) is much smaller than the surface value (949.9) indicating that the sonde was either jarred on launch, or that the system failed to properly identify the start time. The absolute altitude for the sounding and ascent rates for the first 30 seconds will be incorrect. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0:
sgpsondewrpnB4.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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01/22/1998 | 1729 | 01/22/1998 | 1729 |
Subject: | Pressure jump at launch |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
Description: | The first pressure value reported by the sonde after launch (941.2) is much smaller than that reported at the surface (949.3). This suggests that the sonde was jarred on launch or that the system failed to detect start properly. The absolute alititude throughout the sounding and the ascent rates during the first 30 seconds will be incorrect. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0:
sgpsondewrpnB4.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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01/24/1998 | 0229 | 01/24/1998 | 0229 |
Subject: | Pressure jump at launch |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
Description: | The first pressure value reported by the sonde after launch (943.3) is much lower than the surface pressure (950.1). Either the sonde was jarred at launch or the system failed to identify the start time correctly. The absolute altitudes for the sounding and the ascent rates for the first 30 seconds will be incorrect. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0:
sgpsondewrpnB4.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
01/24/1998 | 0529 | 01/24/1998 | 0529 |
Subject: | Pressure jump at launch |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
Description: | The first pressure value reported by the sonde after launch (949.9) is somewhat lower than the surface pressure (942.8). This may indicate that the sonde was jarred at launch or that the system failed to identify the start time. The absolute altitude for the sounding and ascent rate for the first 30 seconds will be incorrect. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0:
sgpsondewrpnB4.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
01/20/1998 | 0830 | 01/20/1998 | 0830 |
Subject: | Pressure jump at launch |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB6.a0, sgpsondewrpnB6.a1 |
Description: | The difference between the first pressure value reported by the sonde after launch (964.0) and the surface pressure (971.8) is greater than would be expected. The sonde may have been jarred at launch or the system may not have identified the start time correctly. The absolute altitude for the sounding and ascent rates for the first 30 s will be incorrect. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB6.a0:
sgpsondewrpnB6.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
01/20/1998 | 1808 | 01/20/1998 | 1814 |
Subject: | Telemetry interference |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB5.a0, sgpsondewrpnB5.a1 |
Description: | The ground station began tracking a different radiosonde at 18:08:26. Pressure and temperature data were recorded from this point to the end of the sounding at 18:12:52 but are incorrect. No wind or RH data were recorded after 18:08:26. The sounding up to this point is okay. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB5.a0:
sgpsondewrpnB5.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
01/19/1998 | 1130 | 01/19/1998 | 1130 |
Subject: | Incorrect surface temperature and humidity |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | Incorrect values of surface temperature and relative humidity were entered by the operator. The surface temperature was entered as 17.5 degC; the first value reported by the sonde was -3.6 degC. The surface humidity was entered as 26; the first value reported by the sonde was 81%. It appears that the operator used the inside temperature/humidity rather than the sonde-reported outside temperature/humidity. Only the first few samples of the sounding will be affected. Note that the delta-check QC flag is set by this error. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
sgpsondewrpnC1.a0:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
01/20/1998 | 0229 | 01/20/1998 | 0229 |
Subject: | Incorrect surface temperature and humidity |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB1.a0, sgpsondewrpnB1.a1 |
Description: | Incorrect values of surface temperature and relative humidity were entered by the operator. These were entered as 25.3 degC and 20% and should probably have been closer to -0.5 degC and 73%. It appears that the operator used the inside readings rather than the outside readings. This seems to be a recurring problem (similar DQRs follow) and site ops has been informed so procedures can be reviewed. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB1.a1:
sgpsondewrpnB1.a0:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
01/20/1998 | 0530 | 01/20/1998 | 0530 |
Subject: | Incorrect surface temperature and humidity |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB1.a0, sgpsondewrpnB1.a1 |
Description: | Incorrect values of surface temperature and relative humidity were entered by the operator. These were entered as 22.1 degC and 20, but should probably be closer to -1.1 degC and 79%. It appears that the operator used the inside rather than the outside temperature. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB1.a1:
sgpsondewrpnB1.a0:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
01/20/1998 | 2330 | 01/20/1998 | 2330 |
Subject: | Incorrect surface temperature and humidity |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB1.a0, sgpsondewrpnB1.a1 |
Description: | The operator entered incorrect values of surface temperature and relative humidity. The values entered are 18.8 degC and 30rather should be closer to 10.0 degC and 55It appears that the operator entered the inside rather than the outside values. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB1.a1:
sgpsondewrpnB1.a0:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
01/21/1998 | 0230 | 01/21/1998 | 0230 |
Subject: | Incorrect surface temperature and humidity |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB1.a0, sgpsondewrpnB1.a1 |
Description: | The operator entered values of temperature and relative humidity obtained inside (21.3 degC, 23) rather than outside (closer to -0.4 degC, 79). These incorrect values will affect only the first few points of the sounding. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB1.a1:
sgpsondewrpnB1.a0:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
01/21/1998 | 0530 | 01/21/1998 | 0530 |
Subject: | Incorrect surface temperature and humidity |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB1.a0, sgpsondewrpnB1.a1 |
Description: | The operator entered temperature and relative humidity values obtained from inside (21.8 degC, 20) rather than outside (closer to -1.8 degC, 78). The incorrect values will only affect the first few points in the sounding. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB1.a1:
sgpsondewrpnB1.a0:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
01/22/1998 | 0830 | 01/22/1998 | 0830 |
Subject: | Incorrect surface temperature and humidity |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB1.a0, sgpsondewrpnB1.a1 |
Description: | The operator apparently entered inside temperature and relative humidity (24.4, 21) rather than outside values (closer to -6.0, 81). The incorrect values will affect only the first few points of the sounding. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB1.a1:
sgpsondewrpnB1.a0:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
01/22/1998 | 1130 | 01/22/1998 | 1130 |
Subject: | Incorrect surface temperature and humidity |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB1.a0, sgpsondewrpnB1.a1 |
Description: | The operator entered surface temperature and relative humidity (21.0, 18) obtained from inside rather than from outside (closer to -6.5, 75). This will affect the first few points of the sounding. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB1.a1:
sgpsondewrpnB1.a0:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
01/25/1998 | 1430 | 01/25/1998 | 1430 |
Subject: | Incorrect surface temperature and humidity |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB1.a0, sgpsondewrpnB1.a1 |
Description: | It appears that the operator incorrectly entered inside temperature (21.1 degC) and RH (23) instead of outside values obtained from the radiosonde (closer to 0.8 degC and 78) as surface values for this sounding. The first few levels of data will be affected. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB1.a1:
sgpsondewrpnB1.a0:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
01/26/1998 | 1430 | 01/26/1998 | 1430 |
Subject: | Incorrect surface temperature and humidity |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB1.a0, sgpsondewrpnB1.a1 |
Description: | It appears that the operators entered the inside temperature (18.6 degC) and RH (29) rather than the outside values (approx 0.9 degC, 73) when prompted for the surface met data. These incorrect values will affect the first few points of the sounding. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB1.a1:
sgpsondewrpnB1.a0:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
01/26/1998 | 0830 | 01/26/1998 | 0830 |
Subject: | Pressure jump at launch |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
Description: | The difference between the first pressure value reported by the sonde after launch (940.3) and the surface value entered by the operator (945.8) is somewhat larger than expected. This may indicate that the sonde was jarred on launch or that the system did not identify the start time properly. The absolute altitude for this sounding will be in error as will be the ascent rates during the first 30 s. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0:
sgpsondewrpnB4.a1:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
01/26/1998 | 1130 | 01/26/1998 | 1130 |
Subject: | Pressure jump at launch |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
Description: | The difference between the first pressure value reported by the sonde after launch (942.1) and the surface pressure (947.1) is somewhat greater than expected. This may indicate that the sonde was jarred during launch or that the system failed to identify the start time properly. The absolute altitude during this sounding will be questionable as will be the ascent rate during the first 30 s. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0:
sgpsondewrpnB4.a1:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
01/26/1998 | 1429 | 01/26/1998 | 1429 |
Subject: | Pressure jump at launch |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
Description: | The difference between the first pressure value reported by the sonde after launch (942.8) and the surface pressure (949.2) is greater than expected. This may indicate that the sonde was jarred at launch or that the system failed to identify the start time properly. The absolute altitudes for this sounding will be questionable as will be the ascent rate during the first 30 s. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0:
sgpsondewrpnB4.a1:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
01/29/1998 | 1736 | 01/29/1998 | 1740 |
Subject: | Interference affects sounding |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB6.a0, sgpsondewrpnB6.a1 |
Description: | It appears that the ground station either locked on an incorrect signal (probably from another radiosonde) or was incorrectly tuned to the sonde being launched. As a result, all of the data from this sounding look strange. The sounding is itself short (only 228 sec duration) again indicating a telemetry problem. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB6.a0:
sgpsondewrpnB6.a1:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
01/29/1998 | 1430 | 01/29/1998 | 1430 |
Subject: | Pressure jump at launch |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
Description: | The difference between the first pressure value reported by the sonde after launch (949.7) and the reported surface pressure (943.7) is somewhat larger than expected. As a result, the absolute altitudes for this sounding and the ascent rates for the first 30 seconds are questionable. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0:
sgpsondewrpnB4.a1:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
01/29/1998 | 1729 | 01/29/1998 | 1729 |
Subject: | Pressure jump at launch |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
Description: | The difference between the first pressure value reported by the sonde after launch (944.9) and that reported for the surface (949.8) is somewhat larger than would be expected. The absolute altitude for this sounding and the ascent rate during the first 30 seconds will be questionable. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0:
sgpsondewrpnB4.a1:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
01/29/1998 | 2029 | 01/29/1998 | 2029 |
Subject: | Pressure jump at launch |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
Description: | The difference between the first pressure value reported by the sonde after launch (941.4) and the surface value (946.7) is somewhat greater than would be expected. The absolute altitude for this sounding and the ascent rate during the first 30 seconds will be questionable. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0:
sgpsondewrpnB4.a1:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
01/30/1998 | 1430 | 01/30/1998 | 1430 |
Subject: | Pressure jump at launch |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
Description: | The difference between the first pressure value reported by the sonde after launch (944.9) and the surface pressure (949.8) is larger than expected. The absolute altitude for the entire sounding and the ascent rate for the first 30 seconds will be questionable. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0:
sgpsondewrpnB4.a1:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
01/30/1998 | 1729 | 01/30/1998 | 1729 |
Subject: | Pressure jump at launch. |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
Description: | The difference between the first pressure value reported by the sonde after launch (935.7) and the surface pressure (940.7) is somewhat larger than expected. The absolute altitude for the entire sounding and the ascent rate for the first 30 seconds will be questionable. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0:
sgpsondewrpnB4.a1:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
01/30/1998 | 2130 | 01/30/1998 | 2130 |
Subject: | Pressure jump at launch |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
Description: | The difference between the first pressure value reported by the sonde after launch (935.7) and the surface pressure (940.7) is larger than would be expected. The absolute altitude for this sounding and the ascent rate for the first 30 seconds will be questionable. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0:
sgpsondewrpnB4.a1:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
02/01/1998 | 2329 | 02/01/1998 | 2329 |
Subject: | Pressure jump at launch |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
Description: | The difference between the first pressure value reported by the sonde after launch (936.9) and the surface pressure (942.1) is greater than expected. The absolute altitude for this sounding and the ascent rate during the first 30 seconds will likely be incorrect. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0:
sgpsondewrpnB4.a1:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
02/02/1998 | 0230 | 02/02/1998 | 0230 |
Subject: | Pressure jump at launch |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
Description: | The difference between the first pressure value reported by the sonde after launch (938.7) and the surface pressure (943.6) is somewhat greater than expected. The absolute altitude for this sounding as well as the ascent rate during the first 30 seconds will likely be incorrect. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0:
sgpsondewrpnB4.a1:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
02/02/1998 | 1429 | 02/02/1998 | 1429 |
Subject: | Pressure jump at launch |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
Description: | The difference between the first pressure value reported by the sonde after launch (940.3) and the surface pressure (946.4) is greater than would be expected. The absolute altitudes for the sounding and the ascent rate for the first 30 seconds will likely be incorrect. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0:
sgpsondewrpnB4.a1:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
02/04/1998 | 1130 | 02/04/1998 | 1130 |
Subject: | Pressure jump at launch |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
Description: | The difference between the first pressure value reported by the sonde after launch (942.1) and the surface pressure (947.6) is greater than expected. The absolute altitude for this sounding and the ascent rate during the first 30 seconds will likely be incorrect. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0:
sgpsondewrpnB4.a1:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
02/06/1998 | 2329 | 02/06/1998 | 2329 |
Subject: | Pressure jump at launch |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1, sgpsondewrpnB4.00 |
Description: | The difference between the first pressure value reported by the sonde after launch (943.3) and the surface pressure (948.1) is greater than would be expected. The absolute altitude for this soundings and the ascent rate for the first 30 sec are questionable. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0:
sgpsondewrpnB4.00:
sgpsondewrpnB4.a1:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
02/07/1998 | 0229 | 02/07/1998 | 0229 |
Subject: | Pressure jump at launch |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
Description: | The difference between the first pressure value reported by the sonde after launch (943.3) and the surface pressure (948.6) is greater than would be expected. The absolute altitude for this sounding and the ascent rate for the first 30 seconds will be questionable. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0:
sgpsondewrpnB4.a1:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
02/07/1998 | 1430 | 02/07/1998 | 1430 |
Subject: | Pressure jump at launch |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB6.a0, sgpsondewrpnB6.a1, sgpsondewrpnB6.00 |
Description: | The difference between the first pressure value reported by the sonde after launch (968.0) and the surface pressure is greater than is expected. The absolute altitude for this sounding and the ascent rate for the first 30 seconds are questionable. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB6.00:
sgpsondewrpnB6.a0:
sgpsondewrpnB6.a1:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
02/07/1998 | 1729 | 02/07/1998 | 1729 |
Subject: | Pressure jump at launch |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1, sgpsondewrpnB4.00 |
Description: | The difference between the first pressure value reported after launch (940.8) and the surface pressure (946.8) is greater than expected. The absolute altitude for this sounding and the ascent rate for the first 30 seconds are questionable. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0:
sgpsondewrpnB4.00:
sgpsondewrpnB4.a1:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
02/08/1998 | 2330 | 02/08/1998 | 2330 |
Subject: | Pressure jump at launch |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1, sgpsondewrpnB4.00 |
Description: | The difference between the first pressure value reported by the sonde after launch (937.1) and the surface pressure is greater than expected. The absolute altitude for this sounding and the ascent rate during the first 30 seconds are questionable. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0:
sgpsondewrpnB4.00:
sgpsondewrpnB4.a1:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
02/09/1998 | 0529 | 02/09/1998 | 0529 |
Subject: | Pressure jump at launch |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1 |
Description: | The difference between the first pressure value reported by the sonde after launch (935.9) and the surface pressure (941.7) is greater than expected. The absolute altitudes for this sounding and the ascent rates for the first 30 seconds are questionable. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0:
sgpsondewrpnB4.a1:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
04/29/1998 | 1431 | 04/29/1998 | 1431 |
Subject: | Incorrect surface values |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | The surface pressure, temperature, and relative humidity are incorrect for this soundings. The values in the sounding netCDF file (975.6, 3.2, 86) are different from the surface observations in the site ops log (978.9, 9.1, and 83) and from the values in the raw radiosonde data file at the moment just before ascent (978.7, 9.5, 83). The reason for the differences are unknown, but insofar as the surface values are manually entered by the operator into both the log (where they are correct) and into the sounding file (where they are incorrect) an operator miscue is a possibility. The major effect of this problem will be incorrect absolute altitude. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
05/06/1998 | 0832 | 05/06/1998 | 0832 |
Subject: | Incorrect surface pressure |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | The operator transposed the digits of the surface pressure entering 976.3 instead of 967.3. The ops log shows 967.3 for the sonde and 968.3 for the THWAPS. Analysis of the absolutely raw sonde data shows 968.0 at the system-identified launch time. Note that because the output pressure data are smoothed, under the assumption that the surface data value is true, the first value reported by the sonde after launch 970.4 also is incorrect. The raw value corresponding to the sample after launch is 966.6. The absolute pressure values will be incorrect for the first few samples of the sounding, as will be the ascent rates for the first 30 seconds. The absolute altitude values also will be in error. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
05/09/1998 | 1431 | 05/09/1998 | 1431 |
Subject: | Incorrect surface pressure |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | The operator entered 960.2 for the surface pressure in both the log and the system. The first reading from the sonde is 950.9. Examination of the absolutely raw data shows that the sonde pressure before launch was 952.3. The THWAPS reading was 964.2. From the raw data it appears that either the system was not reset before this sounding or that a second sonde was started without resetting the system. The sonde pressure may be low in absolute terms or the operator may have mis-entered the actual sonde reading. In either case the absolute altitude will be wrong in this sounding and the ascent rates will be incorrect for the first 30 seconds. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
05/13/1998 | 2330 | 05/13/1998 | 2330 |
Subject: | Pressure jump at launch |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB1.a1 |
Description: | The difference between the first pressure reported by the sonde after launch (945.1) is substantially lower than that reported at the surface (955.7). This difference is greater than expected and suggests that either the sonde was jarred at launch or the system misidentified the actual start time. The effect is that the absolute altitudes will be incorrect for this sounding as will be the ascent rates during the first 30 seconds. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB1.a1:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
07/14/1998 | 2346 | 07/14/1998 | 2346 |
Subject: | Bad sounding |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1, sgpsondewrpnC1.00 |
Description: | Data from this sounding look very fragmented as if only a few actual points were collected and intermediate points were intepolated. In a general sense this sounding looks 'weird' and should not be trusted. I do not yet have access to r1 so I can't look at the raw data, but I doubt that it will shed much light on the situation. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.00:
sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
sgpsondewrpnC1.a0:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
05/09/1998 | 2029 | 05/09/1998 | 2029 |
Subject: | Incorrect surface readings |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1, sgpsondewrpnC1.00 |
Description: | It appears that the operator entered an incorrect set of surface data for the subject sounding. The sounding has surface PTU as 975.6 hPa, 20.0 degC, and 93% RH - the corresponding THWAPS readings are 969.7 hPa, 19.9 degC, and 72.1 %RH. The OMIS log for the subject souding shows sonde surface values of 969.2 hPa, 17.6 degC, and 70% RH. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.00:
sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
sgpsondewrpnC1.a0:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
05/07/1998 | 2329 | 05/07/1998 | 2329 |
Subject: | Incorrect surface RH |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1, sgpsondewrpnC1.00 |
Description: | Because of what appears to be a typographical error, the operator entered 5% RH when the surface RH was 54% RH. The corresponding THWAPS reading is 50.1% RH and the OMIS log shows 54%RH. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.00:
sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
sgpsondewrpnC1.a0:
|
Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
---|---|---|---|
05/27/1992 | 0000 | 05/31/2002 | 2359 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE - Dry bias in sonde RH |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewnpnB1.a1, sgpsondewnpnB4.a0, sgpsondewnpnB4.a1, sgpsondewnpnB5.a0, sgpsondewnpnB5.a1, sgpsondewnpnB6.a0, sgpsondewnpnB6.a1, sgpsondewnpnC1.a0, sgpsondewnpnC1.a1, sgpsondewnprC1.a0, sgpsondewnprC1.a1, sgpsondewrpnB1.00, sgpsondewrpnB1.a0, sgpsondewrpnB1.a1, sgpsondewrpnB4.00, sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1, sgpsondewrpnB5.00, sgpsondewrpnB5.a0, sgpsondewrpnB5.a1, sgpsondewrpnB6.00, sgpsondewrpnB6.a0, sgpsondewrpnB6.a1, sgpsondewrpnC1.00, sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1, sgpsondewrprB1.00, sgpsondewrprB1.a0, sgpsondewrprB1.a1, sgpsondewrprB4.00, sgpsondewrprB4.a0, sgpsondewrprB4.a1, sgpsondewrprB5.00, sgpsondewrprB5.a0, sgpsondewrprB5.a1, sgpsondewrprC1.00, sgpsondewrprC1.a0, sgpsondewrprC1.a1, DsgpsondeB1.00, DsgpsondeB1.a0, DsgpsondeB1.a1, DsgpsondeB4.00, DsgpsondeB4.a0, DsgpsondeB4.a1, DsgpsondeB5.00, DsgpsondeB5.a0, DsgpsondeB5.a1, DsgpsondeC1.00, DsgpsondeC1.a0, DsgpsondeC1.a1, DsgpsondenogcptucalcB1.c1, DsgpsondenogcptucalcB4.c1, DsgpsondenogcptucalcB5.c1, DsgpsondenogcptucalcC1.c1, DsgpsondenogcwrpnB1.c1, DsgpsondenogcwrpnB4.c1, DsgpsondenogcwrpnB5.c1, DsgpsondenogcwrpnC1.c1, DsgpsondeptuB1.00, DsgpsondeptuB4.00, DsgpsondeptuB5.00, DsgpsondeptuB6.00, DsgpsondeptuC1.00, DsgpsondeptucalcB1.c1, DsgpsondeptucalcB4.c1, DsgpsondeptucalcB5.c1, DsgpsondeptucalcC1.c1, sgpsondeB1.00, sgpsondeB1.a0, sgpsondeB1.a1, sgpsondeB4.00, sgpsondeB4.a0, sgpsondeB4.a1, sgpsondeB5.00, sgpsondeB5.a0, sgpsondeB5.a1, sgpsondeB6.00, sgpsondeC1.00, sgpsondeC1.a0, sgpsondeC1.a1, sgpsondeptuC1.00, sgpsondewnpnB1.a0 |
Description: | Vaisala has confirmed ARM findings of an apparent dry bias in the relative humidity measured by RS-80H radiosondes. The cause of the dry bias is thought to be contamination of the humidity sensor by volatile organic substances originating from some plastic parts of the radiosonde. The amount of contamination is a function of the time between the date of sonde manufacture and its use. All RS-80H sondes manufactured before week 34 of 1998 will show this bias. After week 34 of 1998 Vaisala changed its packaging to reduce, but not eliminate the contamination problem. Starting with RS-80 radiosonde manufactured in late June 2000 Vaisala enclosed the sensor boom in an inert plastic shield, thereby eliminating the contamination that caused the dry bias. Starting in May 2001 at the SGP, May 2002 at the TWP, and later 2002 at the NSA, ARM has moved to using RS-90 radiosondes. These sondes are not subject to the contaminatino that caused the dry bias. Vaisala is in the process of developing an algorithm that can be used to estimate the correct RH from knowledge of the sonde age. All of the ARM sounding data have sufficient metadata available to apply the correction. Additionally, ARM has funded a Science Team effort (Milosevich) to develop a 'best' correction algorithm for the RS-80 radiosonde humidity data. When completed this algorithm will allow us to reprocess the accumulated RS-80 data and produce a new data platform with what we hope will be more accurate data. |
Measurements: | sgpsondeptuC1.00:
sgpsondeB4.a1:
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sgpsondewrprB1.00:
DsgpsondeC1.a1:
DsgpsondeB5.a0:
DsgpsondeC1.a0:
sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
sgpsondewnprC1.a1:
DsgpsondenogcptucalcC1.c1:
sgpsondewrpnB5.00:
sgpsondewrpnB4.a0:
sgpsondewnpnB1.a0:
sgpsondewnpnB1.a1:
DsgpsondeB5.a1:
sgpsondewrprB4.a1:
sgpsondewrpnB4.a1:
DsgpsondeB4.a0:
sgpsondewrpnB6.00:
DsgpsondeB4.a1:
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DsgpsondeptuB6.00:
sgpsondewnpnC1.a0:
sgpsondewrpnB6.a0:
DsgpsondeptuB5.00:
sgpsondewnpnC1.a1:
DsgpsondenogcwrpnB4.c1:
DsgpsondeB4.00:
sgpsondewrpnB6.a1:
DsgpsondenogcptucalcB4.c1:
DsgpsondeC1.00:
DsgpsondeptuC1.00:
DsgpsondeptucalcB1.c1:
sgpsondewrpnB1.a1:
DsgpsondeptucalcB5.c1:
sgpsondewrpnB1.00:
sgpsondewrpnB1.a0:
DsgpsondeptuB1.00:
DsgpsondeB1.00:
DsgpsondeptucalcB4.c1:
DsgpsondenogcwrpnB5.c1:
sgpsondewrpnB5.a0:
sgpsondewrpnB5.a1:
DsgpsondenogcptucalcB1.c1:
sgpsondeC1.00:
sgpsondewrprB4.00:
sgpsondeB4.00:
sgpsondewrprB1.a0:
sgpsondewrprC1.00:
sgpsondewrprB1.a1:
sgpsondewnpnB5.a0:
sgpsondeB1.a0:
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sgpsondeB1.a1:
sgpsondewnpnB4.a1:
sgpsondewnpnB6.a0:
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DsgpsondenogcwrpnB1.c1:
sgpsondeB5.00:
sgpsondeB6.00:
DsgpsondenogcptucalcB5.c1:
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DsgpsondeptucalcC1.c1:
DsgpsondenogcwrpnC1.c1:
sgpsondeC1.a1:
sgpsondeC1.a0:
DsgpsondeB1.a0:
sgpsondewrpnC1.00:
sgpsondeB5.a0:
sgpsondewrpnB4.00:
sgpsondeB5.a1:
DsgpsondeB1.a1:
sgpsondewrprC1.a1:
sgpsondewrprB5.a0:
sgpsondewrprB5.a1:
sgpsondewrpnC1.a0:
sgpsondewnprC1.a0:
sgpsondeB1.00:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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01/25/1999 | 1436 | 01/25/1999 | 1636 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE - Operator used wrong calibration tape |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewndcalcB4.c1, sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1, sgpsondewrpnB4.00 |
Description: | The operator used the wrong calibration tape for this sounding. The temperature and dew point data are obviously incorrect, the other thermodynamic variables are incorrect as well. The calibration tape was for sonde serial number 819351413, the operator log shows sonde serial number 819351406. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0:
sgpsondewrpnB4.00:
sgpsondewrpnB4.a1:
sgpsondewndcalcB4.c1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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01/25/1999 | 0230 | 01/25/1999 | 0230 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE - Incorrect surface pressure |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB6.a0, sgpsondewrpnB6.a1, sgpsondewrpnB6.00 |
Description: | The operator entered the TWHAPS surface pressure 980.4 hPa instead of the sonde surface pressure 978.2. As a result, the absolute altitudes for this sounding will be incorrect as will be the ascent rates during the first 30 seconds. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB6.00:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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01/26/1999 | 0230 | 01/26/1999 | 0305 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE - Operator used wrong calibration tape |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewndcalcB4.c1, sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1, sgpsondewrpnB4.00 |
Description: | It appears that the operator loaded the wrong calibration tape with this sonde. All PTU data are incorrect. Apparently, the operator noticed a problem and started a new sounding at 0305 (different file). |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0:
sgpsondewrpnB4.00:
sgpsondewrpnB4.a1:
sgpsondewndcalcB4.c1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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01/31/1999 | 0829 | 01/31/1999 | 0829 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE - Incorrect surface pressure |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB1.a0, sgpsondewrpnB1.a1, sgpsondewrpnB1.00 |
Description: | The operator entered the THWAPS surface pressure (965.6) rather than the sonde surface pressure (963.8) into the sounding file. This will result in inaccurate ascent rates during the first 30 seconds of the sounding and inaccurate absolute altitudes throughout. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB1.00:
sgpsondewrpnB1.a1:
sgpsondewrpnB1.a0:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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02/09/1999 | 0834 | 02/09/1999 | 1016 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE - Wrong cal tape |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewndcalcC1.c1, sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1, sgpsondewrpnC1.00 |
Description: | There is something wrong with this sounding, its not clear exactly what happened, however. The first values reported by the radiosonde are much different from those entered by the operator. My impression is that this is a calibration tape mixup. The raw data file shows that the sounding software was initialized twice for this sounding, the first time showing sonde 823360910, the second time showing sonde 819351814. There is no enties in the operations log that describe a problem with a sonde before launch. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewndcalcC1.c1:
sgpsondewrpnC1.00:
sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
sgpsondewrpnC1.a0:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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03/02/1999 | 0828 | 03/02/1999 | 0828 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE - Pressure jump at launch |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1, sgpsondewrpnC1.00 |
Description: | The difference between the sonde-reported pressure at the surface (969.1 hPa) and the first pressure value reported after launch (963.5) is larger than expected. This may indicate that either the pressure sensor was jarred at launch, that the system failed to correctly identify the launch start time, or some other problem. The ascent rates during the first 30 seconds of the sounding will be incorrect as will the absolute altitudes during the sounding. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.00:
sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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03/03/1999 | 0842 | 03/03/1999 | 0842 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE - Pressure jump at launch/incorrect surface values |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB1.a0, sgpsondewrpnB1.a1, sgpsondewrpnB1.00 |
Description: | There are two problems here. First, the operator entered the values of PTU obtained from the THWAPS as the surface values for this sounding instead of the sonde values. In doing so, the surface pressure was entered incorrected (OMIS log shows both sonde and THWAPS at 969.0), surface value is entered as 969.9. The second problem is that apparently the system misidentified the time of release and as a result the ascent rates are wrong for the first 30 seconds. The time of release problem was caused because the operator started a new sonde instead of resetting the system. I am assuming that the values of PTU are correct, but I have no way of knowing the relationship betweeen the time into the sounding and the actual altitude/pressures. It seems likely that the altitudes are OK but that they do not correspond to the actual times after phyical launch. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB1.00:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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03/22/1999 | 0230 | 03/22/1999 | 0230 |
Subject: | Incorrect surface RH |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1, sgpsondewrpnC1.00 |
Description: | The operator entered an incorrect value (7.5%) for the surface RH for this sounding. The correct value should have been 70%. The operator noticed the error after the sounding had been completed and reported it in his log. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.00:
sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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05/10/1999 | 1130 | 05/11/1999 | 2041 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE - RH probably biased low in several soundings |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1, sgpsondewrpnC1.00 |
Description: | In the process of moving storage facilties, site operations uncovered some old radiosondes (vintage April 1998) that were used in several soundings starting on May 10 at 0530 and continuing at least through May 11 at 2040. Because these sondes are so old and pre-date Vaisala's repackaging they are likely subject to the sensor contamination problem that results in a dry bias in RH. The sondes in question have serial numbers 816XXXXXX. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.00:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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07/16/1999 | 2031 | 07/16/1999 | 2031 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE Pressure jump at launch |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB6.a0, sgpsondewrpnB6.a1, sgpsondewrpnC1.00 |
Description: | Sonde pressure at launch recorded as 974.9 (THWAPS 975.1); first pressure after launch recorded as 969.7. This difference is slightly larger than would be expected. It may be that the pressure sensor was jarred during launch or the system failed to detect the correct time of launch. In either case, the absolute altitudes for this sounding will be incorrect as will be the ascent rates during the first 30 seconds of flight. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.00:
sgpsondewrpnB6.a0:
sgpsondewrpnB6.a1:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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07/19/1999 | 0530 | 07/19/1999 | 0530 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE Pressure jump at launch |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0, sgpsondewrpnB4.a1, sgpsondewrpnB4.00 |
Description: | Sonde pressure before launch was 947.7, first sample after launch had pressure value of 940.8. THWAPS read 946.6. Either pressure sensor was jarred or the system failed to detect launch properly. Absolute altitudes for this sounding will be incorrect as will the ascent rate during the first 30 seconds of flight. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnB4.a0:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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12/18/1999 | 0530 | 12/18/1999 | 0530 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE - Incorrect surface temperature |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.00, sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.a1 |
Description: | The operator entered 20.0 degrees rather than the true temperature of 2.0 degrees. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.00:
sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
sgpsondewrpnC1.a0:
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Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time |
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12/22/1999 | 2330 | 12/22/1999 | 2330 |
Subject: | SGP/SONDE - Incorrect surface temperature |
DataStreams: | sgpsondewrpnC1.a1, sgpsondewrpnC1.a0, sgpsondewrpnC1.00 |
Description: | The operator entered the surface temperature as 25 degC rather than the correct 2.5 deg C. This is the second time in a week this type of error has occurred. I have sent a separate e-mail to site ops. |
Measurements: | sgpsondewrpnC1.00:
sgpsondewrpnC1.a1:
sgpsondewrpnC1.a0:
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