Data Quality Reports for Session: 115568 User: sherman Completed: 11/07/2008

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DQR IDSubjectData Streams Affected
D031020.3SGP/SIRS/E18 - Instrument noise problemsgpsirs20sE18.a0, sgpsirsE18.00, sgpsirsE18.b1
D060508.1SGP/SIRS/E16 - NIP Instrument Failuresgpsirs20sE16.a0, sgpsirsE16.b1
D060630.23SGP/SIRS/E16 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration errorsgpsirsE16.b1
D060630.24SGP/SIRS/E18 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration errorsgpsirsE18.b1


DQRID : D031020.3
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
10/09/2003100010/20/20030000
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E18 - Instrument noise problem
DataStreams:sgpsirs20sE18.a0, sgpsirsE18.00, sgpsirsE18.b1
Description:
Upwelling longwave data was somewhat noisy during this period. There
               was a direct relation to the case and dome thermistor measurements for 
               the upwelling longwave PIR (UIR). Data quality does not appear to be 
               greatly affected overall, though instantaneous values had greater 
               than usual variability. The noise disappeared on 10/19.
Measurements:sgpsirs20sE18.a0:
  • Instantaneous Upwelling Pyrgeometer Case Thermistor Resistance, Pyrgeometer(inst_up_long_case_resist)
  • Instantaneous Upwelling Pyrgeometer Dome Thermistor Resistance, Pyrgeometer(inst_up_long_dome_resist)
sgpsirsE18.b1:
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(up_long_hemisp_min)
  • Instantaneous Case Temperature(inst_up_long_case_temp)
  • Instantaneous Dome Temperature(inst_up_long_dome_temp)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard
    Deviation(up_long_hemisp_std)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(up_long_hemisp)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(up_long_hemisp_max)
sgpsirsE18.00:
  • null(Raw data stream - documentation not supported)

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DQRID : D060508.1
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
04/28/2006154305/12/20061608
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E16 - NIP Instrument Failure
DataStreams:sgpsirs20sE16.a0, sgpsirsE16.b1
Description:
The short_direct_normal dropped below MIN value on 4/28/06 resulting in failure of the 
up_long_hemisp started 3-component test.  No data are available from 20060428.1900 through 
20060503.21:39.  When the data returned, the short_direct normal fluctuated wildly 
throughout the day, and down_long_hemisp & up_long_hemisp failed the 3-component test.  
Technicians determined the NIP had failed and replaced it 5/12.

Use component method ((global - diffuse)/cos(ZA)) to calculate direct normal. For more 
information on this summation method please see section 7.2 (Theory of Operation) of the 
SIRS Handbook:
http://www.arm.gov/publications/tech_reports/handbooks/sirs_handbook.pdf
Measurements:sgpsirsE16.b1:
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(short_direct_normal)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard Deviation(short_direct_normal_std)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(short_direct_normal_max)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(short_direct_normal_min)
sgpsirs20sE16.a0:
  • Instantaneous Direct Normal Shortwave Irradiance, Pyheliometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_direct_normal)

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DQRID : D060630.23
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
07/23/2003160502/15/20061533
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E16 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error
DataStreams:sgpsirsE16.b1
Description:
Modified pyrgeometer calibration procedures were implemented beginning in July 2003. These 
modified procedures introduced a calibration bias in the longwave data. The previous 
procedures were re-implemented at all sites between December 2005 and February 2006 to 
restore proper calibrations. 

The data collected while the incorrect procedures were in place have been reprocessed to 
remove the calibration bias.  The reprocessed 60 second averaged data are based on 3 
instantaneous 20 second data records rather than on 60 1 second instantaneous data records. 
Still, these data are considered far superior to the originally processed data. The 
reprocessed data were archived in October 2006.
Measurements:sgpsirsE16.b1:
  • Upwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(up_long_netir)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(down_long_netir)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(up_long_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer(down_long_hemisp_shaded)

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DQRID : D060630.24
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
07/22/2003220002/14/20062100
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E18 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error
DataStreams:sgpsirsE18.b1
Description:
Modified pyrgeometer calibration procedures were implemented beginning in July 2003. These 
modified procedures introduced a calibration bias in the longwave data. The previous 
procedures were re-implemented at all sites between December 2005 and February 2006 to 
restore proper calibrations. 

The data collected while the incorrect procedures were in place have been reprocessed to 
remove the calibration bias.  The reprocessed 60 second averaged data are based on 3 
instantaneous 20 second data records rather than on 60 1 second instantaneous data records. 
Still, these data are considered far superior to the originally processed data. The 
reprocessed data were archived in October 2006.
Measurements:sgpsirsE18.b1:
  • Upwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(up_long_netir)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer(down_long_hemisp_shaded)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(down_long_netir)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(up_long_hemisp)

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