Data Quality Reports for Session: 115103 User: wlj Completed: 10/23/2008


TABLE OF CONTENTS

DQR IDSubjectData Streams Affected
D020418.4SGP/SMOS/E7 - E7 SMOS 1-MINUTE DATA VALUES INCORRECTsgp1smosE7.a1, sgp1smosE7.b1
D020910.19SGP/SMOS/E7 - 1 minute Data Values Incorrectsgp1smosE7.a1, sgp1smosE7.b1
D020911.4SGP/SMOS/E7 - Barometric Pressure Incorrectsgp1smosE7.a1, sgp1smosE7.b1
D030131.24SGP/SMOS/E7 - Barometric Pressure Data Incorrectsgp1440smosE7.a1, sgp1smosE7.a1, sgp1smosE7.b1, sgp30smosE7.a1, sgp30smosE7.b1
D030131.4SGP/SMOS/E7 - Precip data not reportedsgp1smosE7.a1, sgp1smosE7.b1, sgp30smosE7.a1, sgp30smosE7.b1
D040317.6SGP/SMOS/E7 - 6-month Calibration Checkssgp1440smosE7.a1, sgp1smosE7.a1, sgp1smosE7.b1, sgp30smosE7.a1, sgp30smosE7.b1
D040317.7SGP/SMOS/E7 - 6-month Calibration Checkssgp1440smosE7.b1, sgp1smosE7.b1, sgp30smosE7.b1
D050209.6SGP/SMOS/E7 - Wind Data Suspectsgp1440smosE7.b1, sgp1smosE7.b1, sgp30smosE7.b1
D050422.5SGP/SMOS/E7 - Reprocess: Wind direction offsetsgp1smosE7.b1, sgp30smosE7.b1
D070222.2SGP/SMOS/E7 - Rainfall Data Suspectsgp1smosE7.b1, sgp30smosE7.b1
D070521.1SGP/SMOS/E7 - Wind sensor binding at low wind speedssgp1440smosE7.b1, sgp1smosE7.b1, sgp30smosE7.b1
D080116.9SGP/SMOS/E7 - Wind Data Suspect Due to Icingsgp1440smosE7.b1, sgp1smosE7.b1, sgp30smosE7.b1
D080222.4SGP/SMOS - Snowfall caused delayed count of precipsgp1smosE1.b1, sgp1smosE11.b1, sgp1smosE13.b1, sgp1smosE15.b1, sgp1smosE20.b1,
sgp1smosE21.b1, sgp1smosE24.b1, sgp1smosE27.b1, sgp1smosE3.b1, sgp1smosE4.b1, sgp1smosE5.b1,
sgp1smosE6.b1, sgp1smosE7.b1, sgp1smosE8.b1, sgp1smosE9.b1, sgp30smosE1.b1,
sgp30smosE11.b1, sgp30smosE13.b1, sgp30smosE15.b1, sgp30smosE20.b1, sgp30smosE21.b1, sgp30smosE24.b1,
sgp30smosE27.b1, sgp30smosE3.b1, sgp30smosE4.b1, sgp30smosE5.b1, sgp30smosE6.b1,
sgp30smosE7.b1, sgp30smosE8.b1, sgp30smosE9.b1
D080306.5SGP/SMOS/E7 - Incorrect Offset for Wind Directonsgp1smosE7.b1, sgp30smosE7.b1
D080703.11SGP/SMOS/E7 - Missing datasgp1440smosE7.a1, sgp1smosE7.b1, sgp30smosE7.b1
D080703.12SGP/SMOS/E7 - Missing datasgp1440smosE7.b1, sgp1smosE7.b1, sgp30smosE7.b1
D081010.7SGP/SMOS/E7 - RH Sensor Failing During Heavy Rainsgp1440smosE7.a1, sgp1smosE7.a1, sgp1smosE7.b1, sgp30smosE7.a1


DQRID : D020418.4
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
01/15/2002193101/15/20021932
Subject:
SGP/SMOS/E7 - E7 SMOS 1-MINUTE DATA VALUES INCORRECT
DataStreams:sgp1smosE7.a1, sgp1smosE7.b1
Description:
The 1-minute data values were all off-scale due to tower being lowered for routine 
maintenance.
Measurements:sgp1smosE7.a1:
  • Standard Deviation of wind direction(sd_deg)
  • Hourly precipitation(precip)
  • Vapor Pressure (kiloPascals)(vap_pres)
  • Mean Wind Speed(wspd)
  • Relative humidity inside the instrument enclosure(rh)
  • Unit Vector Wind Direction(wdir)
  • barometric pressure(bar_pres)
  • Beam 0 Temperature(temp)
  • Wind Speed (vector averaged)(wspd_va)

sgp1smosE7.b1:
  • Beam 0 Temperature(temp)
  • Hourly precipitation(precip)
  • Standard Deviation of wind direction(sd_deg)
  • Relative humidity inside the instrument enclosure(rh)
  • Mean Wind Speed(wspd)
  • Vapor Pressure (kiloPascals)(vap_pres)
  • Wind Speed (vector averaged)(wspd_va)
  • barometric pressure(bar_pres)
  • Unit Vector Wind Direction(wdir)


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DQRID : D020910.19
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
06/06/2002142206/06/20021438
Subject:
SGP/SMOS/E7 - 1 minute Data Values Incorrect
DataStreams:sgp1smosE7.a1, sgp1smosE7.b1
Description:
Data values incorrect due to tower being lowered for T/RH probe replacement.
Measurements:sgp1smosE7.a1:
  • Standard Deviation of wind direction(sd_deg)
  • Hourly precipitation(precip)
  • Vapor Pressure (kiloPascals)(vap_pres)
  • Mean Wind Speed(wspd)
  • Relative humidity inside the instrument enclosure(rh)
  • Unit Vector Wind Direction(wdir)
  • barometric pressure(bar_pres)
  • Beam 0 Temperature(temp)
  • Wind Speed (vector averaged)(wspd_va)

sgp1smosE7.b1:
  • Beam 0 Temperature(temp)
  • Hourly precipitation(precip)
  • Standard Deviation of wind direction(sd_deg)
  • Relative humidity inside the instrument enclosure(rh)
  • Mean Wind Speed(wspd)
  • Vapor Pressure (kiloPascals)(vap_pres)
  • Wind Speed (vector averaged)(wspd_va)
  • barometric pressure(bar_pres)
  • Unit Vector Wind Direction(wdir)


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DQRID : D020911.4
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
06/13/2002200206/13/20022003
Subject:
SGP/SMOS/E7 - Barometric Pressure Incorrect
DataStreams:sgp1smosE7.a1, sgp1smosE7.b1
Description:
The barometric pressure readings were reported as 0.00, reason unknown.
Measurements:sgp1smosE7.a1:
  • barometric pressure(bar_pres)

sgp1smosE7.b1:
  • barometric pressure(bar_pres)


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DQRID : D030131.24
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
11/17/2002000011/22/20021730
Subject:
SGP/SMOS/E7 - Barometric Pressure Data Incorrect
DataStreams:sgp1440smosE7.a1, sgp1smosE7.a1, sgp1smosE7.b1, sgp30smosE7.a1, sgp30smosE7.b1
Description:
Barometric pressure values were reported as 0.00 or -9999.  Barometer was replaced.
Measurements:sgp1440smosE7.a1:
  • Time of Maximum Barometric Pressure(time_max_bar_pres)
  • Minimum Barometric Pressure(min_bar_pres)
  • Maximum Barometric Pressure(max_bar_pres)
  • Time of Minimum Barometric Pressure(time_min_bar_pres)

sgp30smosE7.b1:
  • barometric pressure(bar_pres)

sgp1smosE7.a1:
  • barometric pressure(bar_pres)

sgp30smosE7.a1:
  • barometric pressure(bar_pres)

sgp1smosE7.b1:
  • barometric pressure(bar_pres)


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DQRID : D030131.4
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
10/02/2002000011/05/20022301
Subject:
SGP/SMOS/E7 - Precip data not reported
DataStreams:sgp1smosE7.a1, sgp1smosE7.b1, sgp30smosE7.a1, sgp30smosE7.b1
Description:
No Precip data collected during this time period.  The CR-10 wiring panel failed and was 
replaced.
Measurements:sgp30smosE7.b1:
  • Hourly precipitation(precip)

sgp30smosE7.a1:
  • Hourly precipitation(precip)

sgp1smosE7.a1:
  • Hourly precipitation(precip)

sgp1smosE7.b1:
  • Hourly precipitation(precip)


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DQRID : D040317.6
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
04/10/2001191304/10/20012000
10/25/2001144410/25/20011530
05/07/2002162405/07/20021705
11/19/2002200911/19/20022120
11/22/2002173511/22/20021750
04/22/2003165404/22/20031730
Subject:
SGP/SMOS/E7 - 6-month Calibration Checks
DataStreams:sgp1440smosE7.a1, sgp1smosE7.a1, sgp1smosE7.b1, sgp30smosE7.a1, sgp30smosE7.b1
Description:
During the time periods specified, the SMOS.E7 tower was
lowered for 6-month Calibration Checks.   During these times 
wind data are incorrect and temperature and humidity data 
may be incorrect.

Note, exact times when tower was down or maintenance was
being performed is sometimes unknown.  Users should use
the remaining data from these days with caution.
Measurements:sgp1440smosE7.a1:
  • Time of Maximum Temperature(time_max_temp)
  • Time of Maximum Wind Speed(time_max_wspd)
  • Minimum Barometric Pressure(min_bar_pres)
  • Time of Maximum Vapor Pressure(time_max_vap_pres)
  • Time of Maximum Relative Humidity(time_max_rh)
  • Time of Maximum Barometric Pressure(time_max_bar_pres)
  • Time of Minimum Barometric Pressure(time_min_bar_pres)
  • Minimum Temperature(min_temp)
  • Maximum Relative Humidity(max_rh)
  • Time of Minimum Relative Humidity(time_min_rh)
  • Minimum of Wind speed(min_wspd)
  • Minimum Relative Humidity(min_rh)
  • Time of Minimum Temperature(time_min_temp)
  • Time of Minimum Wind Speed(time_min_wspd)
  • Maximum Vapor Pressure(max_vap_pres)
  • Maximum Temperature(max_temp)
  • Time of Minimum Vapor Pressure(time_min_vap_pres)
  • Minimum Vapor Pressure(min_vap_pres)
  • Maximum Barometric Pressure(max_bar_pres)
  • maximum wind speed (gusts)(max_wspd)

sgp30smosE7.b1:
  • Unit Vector Wind Direction(wdir)
  • Standard Deviation of Relative Humidity(sd_rh)
  • Standard Deviation of Air Temperature(sd_temp)
  • Vapor Pressure (kiloPascals)(vap_pres)
  • Standard Deviation of Barometric Pressure(sd_bar_pres)
  • Relative humidity inside the instrument enclosure(rh)
  • Beam 0 Temperature(temp)
  • Wind Speed (vector averaged)(wspd_va)
  • Standard Deviation of Wind Speed(sd_wspd)
  • Mean Wind Speed(wspd)
  • barometric pressure(bar_pres)
  • Standard Deviation of Vapor Pressure(sd_vap_pres)
  • Standard Deviation of wind direction(sd_deg)

sgp1smosE7.a1:
  • Vapor Pressure (kiloPascals)(vap_pres)
  • Relative humidity inside the instrument enclosure(rh)
  • Beam 0 Temperature(temp)
  • Wind Speed (vector averaged)(wspd_va)
  • Mean Wind Speed(wspd)
  • Standard Deviation of wind direction(sd_deg)
  • Unit Vector Wind Direction(wdir)
  • barometric pressure(bar_pres)

sgp30smosE7.a1:
  • Standard Deviation of Vapor Pressure(sd_vap_pres)
  • Unit Vector Wind Direction(wdir)
  • barometric pressure(bar_pres)
  • Beam 0 Temperature(temp)
  • Standard Deviation of Wind Speed(sd_wspd)
  • Standard Deviation of Air Temperature(sd_temp)
  • Standard Deviation of Relative Humidity(sd_rh)
  • Vapor Pressure (kiloPascals)(vap_pres)
  • Relative humidity inside the instrument enclosure(rh)
  • Standard Deviation of Barometric Pressure(sd_bar_pres)
  • Standard Deviation of wind direction(sd_deg)
  • Wind Speed (vector averaged)(wspd_va)
  • Mean Wind Speed(wspd)

sgp1smosE7.b1:
  • Beam 0 Temperature(temp)
  • Unit Vector Wind Direction(wdir)
  • Mean Wind Speed(wspd)
  • Vapor Pressure (kiloPascals)(vap_pres)
  • Wind Speed (vector averaged)(wspd_va)
  • barometric pressure(bar_pres)
  • Relative humidity inside the instrument enclosure(rh)
  • Standard Deviation of wind direction(sd_deg)


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DQRID : D040317.7
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
11/04/2003214411/04/20032230
04/06/2004195804/06/20042040
10/05/2004193910/05/20042020
04/19/2005204204/19/20052135
11/01/2005212711/01/20052210
05/02/2006194505/02/20062025
10/17/2006194510/17/20062030
04/17/2007191304/17/20071941
10/30/2007194410/30/20072006
Subject:
SGP/SMOS/E7 - 6-month Calibration Checks
DataStreams:sgp1440smosE7.b1, sgp1smosE7.b1, sgp30smosE7.b1
Description:
During the time periods specified, the SMOS.E7 tower was lowered for 6-month Calibration 
Checks.   During these times wind data are incorrect and temperature and humidity data may 
be incorrect.

Note, exact times when tower was down or maintenance was being performed is sometimes 
unknown.  Users should use the remaining data from these days with caution.

Calibration results are available from the OMIS database at 
    
http://www.ops.sgp.arm.gov:591/smos6cal/default.htm 
To view all 6-month calibration reports leave the date time entry blank.
Measurements:sgp1440smosE7.b1:
  • Time of Minimum Temperature(time_min_temp)
  • Maximum Relative Humidity(max_rh)
  • Time of Maximum Wind Speed(time_max_wspd)
  • Time of Maximum Vapor Pressure(time_max_vap_pres)
  • maximum wind speed (gusts)(max_wspd)
  • Time of Maximum Temperature(time_max_temp)
  • Time of Maximum Relative Humidity(time_max_rh)
  • Maximum Barometric Pressure(max_bar_pres)
  • Time of Minimum Vapor Pressure(time_min_vap_pres)
  • Maximum Vapor Pressure(max_vap_pres)
  • Time of Minimum Relative Humidity(time_min_rh)
  • Time of Maximum Barometric Pressure(time_max_bar_pres)
  • Time of Minimum Barometric Pressure(time_min_bar_pres)
  • Minimum Temperature(min_temp)
  • Maximum Temperature(max_temp)
  • Time of Minimum Wind Speed(time_min_wspd)
  • Minimum Vapor Pressure(min_vap_pres)
  • Minimum Barometric Pressure(min_bar_pres)
  • Minimum Relative Humidity(min_rh)

sgp30smosE7.b1:
  • Unit Vector Wind Direction(wdir)
  • Standard Deviation of Relative Humidity(sd_rh)
  • Beam 0 Temperature(temp)
  • Standard Deviation of Air Temperature(sd_temp)
  • Wind Speed (vector averaged)(wspd_va)
  • Standard Deviation of Wind Speed(sd_wspd)
  • Vapor Pressure (kiloPascals)(vap_pres)
  • Mean Wind Speed(wspd)
  • barometric pressure(bar_pres)
  • Standard Deviation of Barometric Pressure(sd_bar_pres)
  • Standard Deviation of Vapor Pressure(sd_vap_pres)
  • Standard Deviation of wind direction(sd_deg)
  • Relative humidity inside the instrument enclosure(rh)

sgp1smosE7.b1:
  • Beam 0 Temperature(temp)
  • Relative humidity inside the instrument enclosure(rh)
  • Unit Vector Wind Direction(wdir)
  • Standard Deviation of wind direction(sd_deg)
  • Mean Wind Speed(wspd)
  • Vapor Pressure (kiloPascals)(vap_pres)
  • Wind Speed (vector averaged)(wspd_va)
  • barometric pressure(bar_pres)


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DQRID : D050209.6
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
01/11/2005000002/05/20052359
Subject:
SGP/SMOS/E7 - Wind Data Suspect
DataStreams:sgp1440smosE7.b1, sgp1smosE7.b1, sgp30smosE7.b1
Description:
Wind speed and direction data suspect during time period due to icing.
Measurements:sgp1440smosE7.b1:
  • Time of Maximum Wind Speed(time_max_wspd)
  • maximum wind speed (gusts)(max_wspd)
  • Time of Minimum Wind Speed(time_min_wspd)
  • Minimum of Wind speed(min_wspd)

sgp30smosE7.b1:
  • Wind Speed (vector averaged)(wspd_va)
  • Unit Vector Wind Direction(wdir)
  • Standard Deviation of Wind Speed(sd_wspd)
  • Mean Wind Speed(wspd)
  • Standard Deviation of wind direction(sd_deg)

sgp1smosE7.b1:
  • Standard Deviation of wind direction(sd_deg)
  • Mean Wind Speed(wspd)
  • Wind Speed (vector averaged)(wspd_va)
  • Unit Vector Wind Direction(wdir)


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DQRID : D050422.5
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
04/01/2001000003/08/20052015
Subject:
SGP/SMOS/E7 - Reprocess: Wind direction offset
DataStreams:sgp1smosE7.b1, sgp30smosE7.b1
Description:
When the SGP.E7 SMOS tower was installed it was not aligned
properly resulting in a 6 degree offset.  On 3/08/05, the
datalogger program was modified to correct for this offset.
Measurements:sgp30smosE7.b1:
  • Unit Vector Wind Direction(wdir)

sgp1smosE7.b1:
  • Unit Vector Wind Direction(wdir)


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DQRID : D070222.2
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
11/14/2006204011/28/20061930
Subject:
SGP/SMOS/E7 - Rainfall Data Suspect
DataStreams:sgp1smosE7.b1, sgp30smosE7.b1
Description:
Rainfall during this time period was suspect as the gauge was found plugged on 11/28/2006. 
 Last check of site occurred on 11/14/2006.  Any rainfall data collected, whether the 
data is 0 or other than zero is suspect.
Measurements:sgp30smosE7.b1:
  • Hourly precipitation(precip)

sgp1smosE7.b1:
  • Hourly precipitation(precip)


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DQRID : D070521.1
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
05/21/2007000010/30/20071715
Subject:
SGP/SMOS/E7 - Wind sensor binding at low wind speeds
DataStreams:sgp1440smosE7.b1, sgp1smosE7.b1, sgp30smosE7.b1
Description:
The wind sensor bearings were failing causing the wind speed sensor to report lower than 
actual wind speeds when the winds were below 2 m/s.  The wind monitor was replaced on 
05/29/2007 but this failed to correct the problem.  Subsequently, the site was flooded and it 
took some time to re-establish normal operations.  The wind sensor was again replaced on 
10/30/2007.  After replacement the wind data from the SMOS compared more favorably to 
the co-located EBBR data.
Measurements:sgp1440smosE7.b1:
  • Time of Minimum Wind Speed(time_min_wspd)
  • Minimum of Wind speed(min_wspd)

sgp30smosE7.b1:
  • Wind Speed (vector averaged)(wspd_va)
  • Standard Deviation of Wind Speed(sd_wspd)
  • Mean Wind Speed(wspd)

sgp1smosE7.b1:
  • Mean Wind Speed(wspd)
  • Wind Speed (vector averaged)(wspd_va)


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DQRID : D080116.9
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
12/07/2007010512/09/20071610
Subject:
SGP/SMOS/E7 - Wind Data Suspect Due to Icing
DataStreams:sgp1440smosE7.b1, sgp1smosE7.b1, sgp30smosE7.b1
Description:
The wind data appear sluggish compared to nearby sites.  Cold temperatures and precip 
suggest mild icing on the sensor.
Measurements:sgp1440smosE7.b1:
  • Time of Maximum Wind Speed(time_max_wspd)
  • maximum wind speed (gusts)(max_wspd)
  • Time of Minimum Wind Speed(time_min_wspd)
  • Minimum of Wind speed(min_wspd)

sgp30smosE7.b1:
  • Wind Speed (vector averaged)(wspd_va)
  • Unit Vector Wind Direction(wdir)
  • Standard Deviation of Wind Speed(sd_wspd)
  • Mean Wind Speed(wspd)
  • Standard Deviation of wind direction(sd_deg)

sgp1smosE7.b1:
  • Standard Deviation of wind direction(sd_deg)
  • Mean Wind Speed(wspd)
  • Wind Speed (vector averaged)(wspd_va)
  • Unit Vector Wind Direction(wdir)


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DQRID : D080222.4
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
01/31/2008000002/02/20082000
Subject:
SGP/SMOS - Snowfall caused delayed count of precip
DataStreams:sgp1smosE1.b1, sgp1smosE11.b1, sgp1smosE13.b1, sgp1smosE15.b1, sgp1smosE20.b1,
sgp1smosE21.b1, sgp1smosE24.b1, sgp1smosE27.b1, sgp1smosE3.b1, sgp1smosE4.b1, sgp1smosE5.b1,
sgp1smosE6.b1, sgp1smosE7.b1, sgp1smosE8.b1, sgp1smosE9.b1, sgp30smosE1.b1,
sgp30smosE11.b1, sgp30smosE13.b1, sgp30smosE15.b1, sgp30smosE20.b1, sgp30smosE21.b1, sgp30smosE24.b1,
sgp30smosE27.b1, sgp30smosE3.b1, sgp30smosE4.b1, sgp30smosE5.b1, sgp30smosE6.b1,
sgp30smosE7.b1, sgp30smosE8.b1, sgp30smosE9.b1
Description:
A snow/ice storm moved through the SGP region on 01/31/08 bringing below-freezing 
temperatures, affecting the precip field.  Data is suspect during the date/time range specified 
due to melting ice after temperatures warmed above freezing.
Measurements:sgp1smosE24.b1:
  • Hourly precipitation(precip)

sgp1smosE21.b1:
  • Hourly precipitation(precip)

sgp30smosE7.b1:
  • Hourly precipitation(precip)

sgp1smosE27.b1:
  • Hourly precipitation(precip)

sgp1smosE7.b1:
  • Hourly precipitation(precip)

sgp30smosE15.b1:
  • Hourly precipitation(precip)

sgp30smosE20.b1:
  • Hourly precipitation(precip)

sgp1smosE9.b1:
  • Hourly precipitation(precip)

sgp1smosE4.b1:
  • Hourly precipitation(precip)

sgp30smosE3.b1:
  • Hourly precipitation(precip)

sgp1smosE11.b1:
  • Hourly precipitation(precip)

sgp30smosE27.b1:
  • Hourly precipitation(precip)

sgp1smosE3.b1:
  • Hourly precipitation(precip)

sgp30smosE4.b1:
  • Hourly precipitation(precip)

sgp30smosE8.b1:
  • Hourly precipitation(precip)

sgp1smosE8.b1:
  • Hourly precipitation(precip)

sgp30smosE9.b1:
  • Hourly precipitation(precip)

sgp1smosE13.b1:
  • Hourly precipitation(precip)

sgp30smosE11.b1:
  • Hourly precipitation(precip)

sgp1smosE1.b1:
  • Hourly precipitation(precip)

sgp30smosE5.b1:
  • Hourly precipitation(precip)

sgp1smosE20.b1:
  • Hourly precipitation(precip)

sgp30smosE24.b1:
  • Hourly precipitation(precip)

sgp30smosE13.b1:
  • Hourly precipitation(precip)

sgp30smosE1.b1:
  • Hourly precipitation(precip)

sgp1smosE6.b1:
  • Hourly precipitation(precip)

sgp30smosE6.b1:
  • Hourly precipitation(precip)

sgp1smosE15.b1:
  • Hourly precipitation(precip)

sgp30smosE21.b1:
  • Hourly precipitation(precip)

sgp1smosE5.b1:
  • Hourly precipitation(precip)


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DQRID : D080306.5
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
03/08/2005201502/06/20071745
Subject:
SGP/SMOS/E7 - Incorrect Offset for Wind Directon
DataStreams:sgp1smosE7.b1, sgp30smosE7.b1
Description:
An incorrect offset of 6 degrees was subtracted from the wind direction to correct for 
misalignment of the towers to true north. The wind direction data may be corrected but the 
vector averaged wind speed cannot. Subsequent audits have highlighted problems with past 
measurements of tower alignments.  All corrections to wind direction are being removed and 
Users are directed to view the Instrument Handbook for a table listing all tower 
alignment deviations from true north.  Users can adjust the data at their discretion.
Measurements:sgp30smosE7.b1:
  • Wind Speed (vector averaged)(wspd_va)
  • Unit Vector Wind Direction(wdir)

sgp1smosE7.b1:
  • Wind Speed (vector averaged)(wspd_va)
  • Unit Vector Wind Direction(wdir)


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DQRID : D080703.11
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
01/30/2002150002/12/20020330
05/08/2002080005/21/20021730
07/19/2002210007/22/20021600
08/02/2002100008/05/20020500
10/02/2002200010/09/20021530
02/06/2003120002/11/20031930
02/28/2003160003/07/20031800
04/19/2003130004/22/20031730
05/07/2003170005/09/20031730
08/29/2003060009/05/20031630
Subject:
SGP/SMOS/E7 - Missing data
DataStreams:sgp1440smosE7.a1, sgp1smosE7.b1, sgp30smosE7.b1
Description:
Data are missing and unrecoverable
Measurements:sgp1440smosE7.a1:
  • Time of Maximum Temperature(time_max_temp)
  • Time of Maximum Wind Speed(time_max_wspd)
  • Minimum Barometric Pressure(min_bar_pres)
  • Time of Maximum Vapor Pressure(time_max_vap_pres)
  • Time of Maximum Relative Humidity(time_max_rh)
  • lat(lat)
  • base time(base_time)
  • Time of Minimum Snow Depth(time_min_snow)
  • Time offset of tweaks from base_time(time_offset)
  • Time of Maximum Barometric Pressure(time_max_bar_pres)
  • Time of Minimum Barometric Pressure(time_min_bar_pres)
  • Minimum Snow Depth(min_snow_depth)
  • Minimum Temperature(min_temp)
  • lon(lon)
  • Maximum Relative Humidity(max_rh)
  • Time of Minimum Relative Humidity(time_min_rh)
  • Minimum of Wind speed(min_wspd)
  • Maximum Snow Depth(max_snow)
  • Minimum Relative Humidity(min_rh)
  • Time of Minimum Temperature(time_min_temp)
  • Time of Minimum Wind Speed(time_min_wspd)
  • Dummy altitude for Zeb(alt)
  • Maximum Vapor Pressure(max_vap_pres)
  • Maximum Temperature(max_temp)
  • Time of Maximum Snow Depth(time_max_snow)
  • Time of Minimum Vapor Pressure(time_min_vap_pres)
  • Minimum Vapor Pressure(min_vap_pres)
  • Maximum Barometric Pressure(max_bar_pres)
  • maximum wind speed (gusts)(max_wspd)

sgp30smosE7.b1:
  • Unit Vector Wind Direction(wdir)
  • Standard Deviation of Relative Humidity(sd_rh)
  • Batter Voltage(vbat)
  • Standard Deviation of Air Temperature(sd_temp)
  • Vapor Pressure (kiloPascals)(vap_pres)
  • lon(lon)
  • Standard Deviation of Barometric Pressure(sd_bar_pres)
  • base time(base_time)
  • Relative humidity inside the instrument enclosure(rh)
  • Hourly precipitation(precip)
  • Snow Depth Sensor(snow_sen)
  • lat(lat)
  • Beam 0 Temperature(temp)
  • Time offset of tweaks from base_time(time_offset)
  • Wind Speed (vector averaged)(wspd_va)
  • Standard Deviation of Wind Speed(sd_wspd)
  • Dummy altitude for Zeb(alt)
  • Snow Depth(snow)
  • Mean Wind Speed(wspd)
  • barometric pressure(bar_pres)
  • Standard Deviation of Vapor Pressure(sd_vap_pres)
  • Standard Deviation of wind direction(sd_deg)

sgp1smosE7.b1:
  • Dummy altitude for Zeb(alt)
  • Beam 0 Temperature(temp)
  • Hourly precipitation(precip)
  • lat(lat)
  • Unit Vector Wind Direction(wdir)
  • Time offset of tweaks from base_time(time_offset)
  • Mean Wind Speed(wspd)
  • Vapor Pressure (kiloPascals)(vap_pres)
  • Wind Speed (vector averaged)(wspd_va)
  • barometric pressure(bar_pres)
  • Relative humidity inside the instrument enclosure(rh)
  • Standard Deviation of wind direction(sd_deg)
  • base time(base_time)
  • lon(lon)


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DQRID : D080703.12
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
11/20/2003210012/02/20032000
04/24/2004043004/30/20041600
07/04/2004133007/09/20041730
10/31/2004223011/02/20042000
01/05/2005013001/11/20052000
06/16/2005000006/28/20051930
03/30/2006220004/04/20061930
08/28/2006030009/02/20062300
06/30/2007080008/10/20071930
08/21/2007200009/04/20071900
Subject:
SGP/SMOS/E7 - Missing data
DataStreams:sgp1440smosE7.b1, sgp1smosE7.b1, sgp30smosE7.b1
Description:
Data are missing and unrecoverable
Measurements:sgp1440smosE7.b1:
  • Maximum Relative Humidity(max_rh)
  • Time of Maximum Wind Speed(time_max_wspd)
  • Time of Maximum Vapor Pressure(time_max_vap_pres)
  • Time of Maximum Temperature(time_max_temp)
  • Time of Maximum Relative Humidity(time_max_rh)
  • Maximum Barometric Pressure(max_bar_pres)
  • Maximum Vapor Pressure(max_vap_pres)
  • Time of Minimum Relative Humidity(time_min_rh)
  • Minimum Snow Depth(min_snow_depth)
  • Time of Maximum Barometric Pressure(time_max_bar_pres)
  • Time of Minimum Barometric Pressure(time_min_bar_pres)
  • Maximum Snow Depth(max_snow)
  • Minimum Temperature(min_temp)
  • lat(lat)
  • Maximum Temperature(max_temp)
  • Time of Minimum Snow Depth(time_min_snow)
  • Dummy altitude for Zeb(alt)
  • Minimum Relative Humidity(min_rh)
  • Time of Maximum Snow Depth(time_max_snow)
  • Time of Minimum Temperature(time_min_temp)
  • maximum wind speed (gusts)(max_wspd)
  • Time of Minimum Vapor Pressure(time_min_vap_pres)
  • time(time)
  • base time(base_time)
  • lon(lon)
  • Time of Minimum Wind Speed(time_min_wspd)
  • Time offset of tweaks from base_time(time_offset)
  • Minimum Vapor Pressure(min_vap_pres)
  • Minimum Barometric Pressure(min_bar_pres)
  • Minimum of Wind speed(min_wspd)

sgp30smosE7.b1:
  • Unit Vector Wind Direction(wdir)
  • Standard Deviation of Relative Humidity(sd_rh)
  • Batter Voltage(vbat)
  • Standard Deviation of Air Temperature(sd_temp)
  • Vapor Pressure (kiloPascals)(vap_pres)
  • lon(lon)
  • Standard Deviation of Barometric Pressure(sd_bar_pres)
  • base time(base_time)
  • Relative humidity inside the instrument enclosure(rh)
  • Hourly precipitation(precip)
  • Snow Depth Sensor(snow_sen)
  • lat(lat)
  • Beam 0 Temperature(temp)
  • Time offset of tweaks from base_time(time_offset)
  • Wind Speed (vector averaged)(wspd_va)
  • Standard Deviation of Wind Speed(sd_wspd)
  • Dummy altitude for Zeb(alt)
  • Snow Depth(snow)
  • Mean Wind Speed(wspd)
  • barometric pressure(bar_pres)
  • Standard Deviation of Vapor Pressure(sd_vap_pres)
  • Standard Deviation of wind direction(sd_deg)

sgp1smosE7.b1:
  • Dummy altitude for Zeb(alt)
  • Beam 0 Temperature(temp)
  • Hourly precipitation(precip)
  • lat(lat)
  • Unit Vector Wind Direction(wdir)
  • Time offset of tweaks from base_time(time_offset)
  • Mean Wind Speed(wspd)
  • Vapor Pressure (kiloPascals)(vap_pres)
  • Wind Speed (vector averaged)(wspd_va)
  • barometric pressure(bar_pres)
  • Relative humidity inside the instrument enclosure(rh)
  • Standard Deviation of wind direction(sd_deg)
  • base time(base_time)
  • lon(lon)


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DQRID : D081010.7
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
06/21/2001070006/21/20011300
Subject:
SGP/SMOS/E7 - RH Sensor Failing During Heavy Rain
DataStreams:sgp1440smosE7.a1, sgp1smosE7.a1, sgp1smosE7.b1, sgp30smosE7.a1
Description:
RH values dropping out during heavy rain events.
Measurements:sgp1440smosE7.a1:
  • Maximum Relative Humidity(max_rh)
  • Time of Minimum Relative Humidity(time_min_rh)
  • Time of Maximum Vapor Pressure(time_max_vap_pres)
  • Time of Minimum Vapor Pressure(time_min_vap_pres)
  • Minimum Relative Humidity(min_rh)
  • Minimum Vapor Pressure(min_vap_pres)
  • Time of Maximum Relative Humidity(time_max_rh)
  • Maximum Vapor Pressure(max_vap_pres)

sgp1smosE7.a1:
  • Vapor Pressure (kiloPascals)(vap_pres)
  • Relative humidity inside the instrument enclosure(rh)

sgp30smosE7.a1:
  • Standard Deviation of Vapor Pressure(sd_vap_pres)
  • Vapor Pressure (kiloPascals)(vap_pres)
  • Relative humidity inside the instrument enclosure(rh)
  • Standard Deviation of Relative Humidity(sd_rh)

sgp1smosE7.b1:
  • Relative humidity inside the instrument enclosure(rh)
  • Vapor Pressure (kiloPascals)(vap_pres)


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