Data Quality Reports for Session: 123449 User: anderberg Completed: 10/07/2009


TABLE OF CONTENTS

DQR IDSubjectData Streams Affected
D000919.1SGP/SIRS/C1 - Reprocess: 4/24 - 5/9 Data at C1sgpsirsC1.a1
D010423.1SGP/SIRS/C1 - Diffuse Pyranometer Thermal OffsetssgpsirsC1.a0, sgpsirsC1.a1
D010423.10SGP/SIRS/E9 - Diffuse Pyranometer Thermal OffsetssgpsirsE9.a0, sgpsirsE9.a1
D010423.4SGP/SIRS/E3 - Diffuse Pyranometer Thermal OffsetssgpsirsE3.a0, sgpsirsE3.a1
D010423.5SGP/SIRS/E4 - Diffuse Pyranometer Thermal OffsetssgpsirsE4.a0, sgpsirsE4.a1
D010423.6SGP/SIRS/E5 - Diffuse Pyranometer Thermal OffsetssgpsirsE5.a0, sgpsirsE5.a1
D010423.7SGP/SIRS/E6 - Diffuse Pyranometer Thermal OffsetssgpsirsE6.a0, sgpsirsE6.a1
D010423.8SGP/SIRS/E7 - Diffuse Pyranometer Thermal OffsetssgpsirsE7.a0, sgpsirsE7.a1
D010423.9SGP/SIRS/E8 - Diffuse Pyranometer Thermal OffsetssgpsirsE8.a0, sgpsirsE8.a1
D010430.11SGP/SIRS/E7 - Tracking ProblemssgpsirsE7.a1
D011211.1SGP/SIRS/C1 - Reprocess: Wire are switchedsgpsirsC1.a1
D020909.3SGP/SIRS/E8 - Solar Tracker FailuresgpsirsE8.a1
D030715.1SGP/SIRS/E3 - Degraded upwelling longwave datasgpsirs20sE3.a0, sgpsirsE3.00, sgpsirsE3.b1
D030715.2SGP/SIRS/E5 - Downwelling direct normal (NIP) reporting lowsgpsirs20sE5.a0, sgpsirsE5.00, sgpsirsE5.b1
D030917.16SGP/SIRS/C1 - Missing data due to Ice storm and clock problemssgp15swfanalsirs1longC1.c1, sgp1swfanalsirs1longC1.c1, sgpsirs20sC1.a0, sgpsirs60sC1.a1,
sgpsirsC1.00, sgpsirsC1.a2, sgpsirsC1.b1
D031020.2SGP/SIRS/E9 - Possible instrument driftsgpsirs20sE9.a0, sgpsirsE9.00, sgpsirsE9.b1
D031124.8SGP/SIRS/E7 - Unknown problem with downwelling shortwave instrument (Eppley PSP)sgpsirs20sE7.a0, sgpsirsE7.00, sgpsirsE7.b1
D031208.6SGP/SIRS/E4 - Shadowband Misalignmentsgpsirs20sE4.a0, sgpsirsE4.00, sgpsirsE4.b1
D040205.1SGP/SIRS/E1/E2/E3/E5/E8 - Snow on Radiometerssgpsirs20sE1.a0, sgpsirs20sE2.a0, sgpsirs20sE3.a0, sgpsirs20sE5.a0, sgpsirs20sE8.a0,
sgpsirsE1.00, sgpsirsE1.b1, sgpsirsE2.00, sgpsirsE2.b1, sgpsirsE3.00, sgpsirsE3.b1,
sgpsirsE5.00, sgpsirsE5.b1, sgpsirsE8.00, sgpsirsE8.b1
D040226.1SGP/SIRS/E9 - PSP dome contaminationsgpsirs20sE9.a0, sgpsirsE9.00, sgpsirsE9.b1
D040320.1SGP/SIRS/E5 - anomalously low NIP readingssgpsirs20sE5.a0, sgpsirsE5.00, sgpsirsE5.b1
D040320.2SGP/SIRS/E8 - Possible Contamination of DS PSP instrumentsgpsirs20sE8.a0, sgpsirsE8.00, sgpsirsE8.b1
D040322.1SGP/SIRS/C1 - Discrepancy between measured and derived downwelling shortwave hemisphericsgpsirs20sC1.a0, sgpsirsC1.b1
D040405.2SGP/SIRS/E7 - PSP dome contaminationsgpsirs20sE7.a0, sgpsirsE7.b1
D040420.2SGP/SIRS/E5 - Dirt on PSP Domesgpsirs20sE5.a0, sgpsirsE5.00, sgpsirsE5.b1
D040621.3SGP/SIRS/E7 - Reprocessed: Corrected downwelling longwave calibrationssgpsirsE7.b1
D040831.2SGP/SIRS/E7 - Reprocess: Incorrect shortwave radiometer calibration coefficientssgpsirsE7.00, sgpsirsE7.b1
D040831.3SGP/SIRS/E8 - Reprocess: Incorrect shortwave radiometer calibration coefficientssgpsirsE8.00, sgpsirsE8.b1
D040907.1SGP/SIRS/C1/E13 - Incorrect calibration coefficientssgpsirs20sC1.a0, sgpsirs20sE13.a0, sgpsirsC1.00, sgpsirsC1.b1, sgpsirsE13.00,
sgpsirsE13.b1
D050106.4SGP/SIRS/C1 - Reprocess: UIR/DIR Incorrect calibration coefficientssgpsirsC1.00, sgpsirsC1.b1
D050117.1SGP/SIRS/E9 - Unknown -failed PSP ventilator fansgpsirs20sE9.a0, sgpsirsE9.00, sgpsirsE9.b1
D050131.26SGP/SIRS/E5 - Ice stormsgpsirs20sE5.a0, sgpsirsE5.b1
D050131.27SGP/SIRS/E6 - Ice stormsgpsirs20sE6.a0, sgpsirsE6.b1
D050131.28SGP/SIRS/E8 - Ice stormsgpsirs20sE8.a0, sgpsirsE8.b1
D050131.29SGP/SIRS/E9 - Ice stormsgpsirs20sE9.a0, sgpsirsE9.b1
D050205.2SGP/SIRS/E6 - Questionable data due to Ice Storm damagesgpsirs20sE6.a0, sgpsirsE6.00, sgpsirsE6.b1
D050206.2SGP/SIRS/C1 - Monthly SummarysgpsirsC1.b1
D050218.1SGP/SIRS/E7 - Reprocessed: Corrected Downwelling Longwave calibrationssgpsirsE7.b1
D050307.3SGP/SIRS/E7 - Downwelling Shortwave incorrectsgpsirsE7.00, sgpsirsE7.b1
D050414.2SGP/SIRS/E9 - Downwelling Shortwave values lowsgpsirs20sE9.a0, sgpsirsE9.00, sgpsirsE9.b1
D050606.1SGP/SIRS/E7 - Downwelling longwave incorrectsgpsirs20sE7.a0, sgpsirsE7.00, sgpsirsE7.b1
D050621.1SGP/SIRS/E9 - Sensor cable failuresgpsirs20sE9.a0, sgpsirsE9.00, sgpsirsE9.b1
D060630.11SGP/SIRS/E3 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration errorsgpsirsE3.b1
D060630.12SGP/SIRS/E4 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration errorsgpsirsE4.b1
D060630.13SGP/SIRS/E5 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration errorsgpsirsE5.b1
D060630.14SGP/SIRS/E6 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration errorsgpsirsE6.b1
D060630.15SGP/SIRS/E7 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration errorsgpsirsE7.b1
D060630.16SGP/SIRS/E8 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration errorsgpsirsE8.b1
D060630.17SGP/SIRS/E9 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration errorsgpsirsE9.b1
D060630.8SGP/SIRS/C1 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration errorsgpsirsC1.b1
D990716.11SGP/SIRS - SIRS E7 April 1999 (part 2 of 3)sgpsirsE7.a0, sgpsirsE7.a1


DQRID : D000919.1
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
04/24/2000190005/08/20002359
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/C1 - Reprocess: 4/24 - 5/9 Data at C1
DataStreams:sgpsirsC1.a1
Description:
Magnitude of data is correct, however, 2 wires were crossed producing negative values for 
SW Global Down, SW Global Up, SW Direct Normal, and SW Diffuse Down.
Problem has been fixed at site.
Measurements:sgpsirsC1.a1:
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer(down_short_diffuse_hemisp)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(short_direct_normal)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer(up_short_hemisp)
  • Down-welling unshaded pyranometer voltage(down_short_hemisp)


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DQRID : D010423.1
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
03/21/1997164802/22/20012050
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/C1 - Diffuse Pyranometer Thermal Offsets
DataStreams:sgpsirsC1.a0, sgpsirsC1.a1
Description:
Broadband downwelling shortwave diffuse (sky) irradiance measurements available from SIRS
during the period of this Data Quality Report (DQR), require adjustment for thermal
offsets.  These thermal, or ?zero? offsets refer to the generally reduced output signals
from a shaded pyranometer due to the exchange of longwave (infrared) irradiance between
the single black thermopile detector, the protective glass domes surrounding the
detector, and the atmosphere. Originally considered an acceptable nighttime response of
thermopile-type pyranometers, the generally negative bias is now recognized to
significantly effect the accuracy of SIRS diffuse irradiance data during daylight
periods.

Studies of the Eppley Laboratory, Inc. Model PSP (Precision Spectral Pyranometer), used
for the SIRS   measurements of diffuse irradiance, suggest the thermal offset correction
can range from near 0 to as much as 30 Watts per square meter, depending on the
coincident net longwave, or infrared irradiance [1, 2].  Under very clear-sky conditions,
the diffuse irradiance from a shaded PSP can be less than the minimum physical limit
defined by radiative transfer model estimates based only on Rayleigh scattering effects.

A correction method has been developed for adjusting SIRS diffuse irradiance data [3]. 
The resulting Value Added Product (VAP) will be applied to SIRS data for the period of
this DQR.  The VAP will not be applied to SIROS data collected before the instrument
platform was converted to SIRS.

Additionally, the Model PSP radiometer has been replaced by a Model 8-48 which uses a
black and white thermopile detector known to reduce the thermal offset errors to less
than 2 Watts per square meter [3].  The radiometer replacement at this SIRS location was
completed on the ending date of this DQR.

References:
1. Gulbrandsen, A., 1978:  On the use of pyranometers in the study of spectral solar
radiation and atmospheric aerosols.  J. Appl. Meteorol., 17, 899-904.
2. Cess, R. D., X. Jing, T. Qian, and M. Sun, 1999:  Validation strategies applied to the
measurement of total, direct and diffuse shortwave radiation at the surface.  J. Geophys.
Res.
3. Dutton, E.G., J. Michalsky, T. Stoffel, B. Forgan, J. Hickey, D. Nelson, T. Alberta,
and I. Reda, 2001:  Measurement of Broadband Diffuse Solar Irradiance Using Current
Commercial Instrumentation With a Correction for Thermal Offset Errors. J. Atmos. Oceanic
Tech.   Vol 18, No. 3, 297-314.   (March 2001)
Measurements:sgpsirsC1.a0:
  • Shaded pyranometer voltage(short_diffuse)

sgpsirsC1.a1:
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer(down_short_diffuse_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard Deviation(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_std)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Maxima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_max)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Minima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_min)


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DQRID : D010423.10
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
02/07/1998021502/13/20011540
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E9 - Diffuse Pyranometer Thermal Offsets
DataStreams:sgpsirsE9.a0, sgpsirsE9.a1
Description:
Broadband downwelling shortwave diffuse (sky) irradiance measurements available from SIRS
during the period of this Data Quality Report (DQR), require adjustment for thermal
offsets.  These thermal, or ?zero? offsets refer to the generally reduced output signals
from a shaded pyranometer due to the exchange of longwave (infrared) irradiance between
the single black thermopile detector, the protective glass domes surrounding the
detector, and the atmosphere. Originally considered an acceptable nighttime response of
thermopile-type pyranometers, the generally negative bias is now recognized to
significantly effect the accuracy of SIRS diffuse irradiance data during daylight
periods.

Studies of the Eppley Laboratory, Inc. Model PSP (Precision Spectral Pyranometer), used
for the SIRS   measurements of diffuse irradiance, suggest the thermal offset correction
can range from near 0 to as much as 30 Watts per square meter, depending on the
coincident net longwave, or infrared irradiance [1, 2].  Under very clear-sky conditions,
the diffuse irradiance from a shaded PSP can be less than the minimum physical limit
defined by radiative transfer model estimates based only on Rayleigh scattering effects.

A correction method has been developed for adjusting SIRS diffuse irradiance data [3]. 
The resulting Value Added Product (VAP) will be applied to SIRS data for the period of
this DQR.  The VAP will not be applied to SIROS data collected before the instrument
platform was converted to SIRS.

Additionally, the Model PSP radiometer has been replaced by a Model 8-48 which uses a
black and white thermopile detector known to reduce the thermal offset errors to less
than 2 Watts per square meter [3].  The radiometer replacement at this SIRS location was
completed on the ending date of this DQR.

References:
1. Gulbrandsen, A., 1978:  On the use of pyranometers in the study of spectral solar
radiation and atmospheric aerosols.  J. Appl. Meteorol., 17, 899-904.
2. Cess, R. D., X. Jing, T. Qian, and M. Sun, 1999:  Validation strategies applied to the
measurement of total, direct and diffuse shortwave radiation at the surface.  J. Geophys.
Res.
3. Dutton, E.G., J. Michalsky, T. Stoffel, B. Forgan, J. Hickey, D. Nelson, T. Alberta,
and I. Reda, 2001:  Measurement of Broadband Diffuse Solar Irradiance Using Current
Commercial Instrumentation With a Correction for Thermal Offset Errors. J. Atmos. Oceanic
Tech.   Vol 18, No. 3, 297-314.   (March 2001)
Measurements:sgpsirsE9.a0:
  • Shaded pyranometer voltage(short_diffuse)

sgpsirsE9.a1:
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard Deviation(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_std)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Maxima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_max)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer(down_short_diffuse_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Minima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_min)


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DQRID : D010423.4
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
11/04/1997000002/14/20011930
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E3 - Diffuse Pyranometer Thermal Offsets
DataStreams:sgpsirsE3.a0, sgpsirsE3.a1
Description:
Broadband downwelling shortwave diffuse (sky) irradiance measurements available from SIRS
during the period of this Data Quality Report (DQR), require adjustment for thermal
offsets.  These thermal, or ?zero? offsets refer to the generally reduced output signals
from a shaded pyranometer due to the exchange of longwave (infrared) irradiance between
the single black thermopile detector, the protective glass domes surrounding the
detector, and the atmosphere. Originally considered an acceptable nighttime response of
thermopile-type pyranometers, the generally negative bias is now recognized to
significantly effect the accuracy of SIRS diffuse irradiance data during daylight
periods.

Studies of the Eppley Laboratory, Inc. Model PSP (Precision Spectral Pyranometer), used
for the SIRS   measurements of diffuse irradiance, suggest the thermal offset correction
can range from near 0 to as much as 30 Watts per square meter, depending on the
coincident net longwave, or infrared irradiance [1, 2].  Under very clear-sky conditions,
the diffuse irradiance from a shaded PSP can be less than the minimum physical limit
defined by radiative transfer model estimates based only on Rayleigh scattering effects.

A correction method has been developed for adjusting SIRS diffuse irradiance data [3]. 
The resulting Value Added Product (VAP) will be applied to SIRS data for the period of
this DQR.  The VAP will not be applied to SIROS data collected before the instrument
platform was converted to SIRS.

Additionally, the Model PSP radiometer has been replaced by a Model 8-48 which uses a
black and white thermopile detector known to reduce the thermal offset errors to less
than 2 Watts per square meter [3].  The radiometer replacement at this SIRS location was
completed on the ending date of this DQR.

References:
1. Gulbrandsen, A., 1978:  On the use of pyranometers in the study of spectral solar
radiation and atmospheric aerosols.  J. Appl. Meteorol., 17, 899-904.
2. Cess, R. D., X. Jing, T. Qian, and M. Sun, 1999:  Validation strategies applied to the
measurement of total, direct and diffuse shortwave radiation at the surface.  J. Geophys.
Res.
3. Dutton, E.G., J. Michalsky, T. Stoffel, B. Forgan, J. Hickey, D. Nelson, T. Alberta,
and I. Reda, 2001:  Measurement of Broadband Diffuse Solar Irradiance Using Current
Commercial Instrumentation With a Correction for Thermal Offset Errors. J. Atmos. Oceanic
Tech.   Vol 18, No. 3, 297-314.   (March 2001)
Measurements:sgpsirsE3.a1:
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Minima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_min)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard Deviation(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_std)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Maxima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_max)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer(down_short_diffuse_hemisp)

sgpsirsE3.a0:
  • Shaded pyranometer voltage(short_diffuse)


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DQRID : D010423.5
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
11/10/1997120202/14/20011510
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E4 - Diffuse Pyranometer Thermal Offsets
DataStreams:sgpsirsE4.a0, sgpsirsE4.a1
Description:
Broadband downwelling shortwave diffuse (sky) irradiance measurements available from SIRS
during the period of this Data Quality Report (DQR), require adjustment for thermal
offsets.  These thermal, or ?zero? offsets refer to the generally reduced output signals
from a shaded pyranometer due to the exchange of longwave (infrared) irradiance between
the single black thermopile detector, the protective glass domes surrounding the
detector, and the atmosphere. Originally considered an acceptable nighttime response of
thermopile-type pyranometers, the generally negative bias is now recognized to
significantly effect the accuracy of SIRS diffuse irradiance data during daylight
periods.

Studies of the Eppley Laboratory, Inc. Model PSP (Precision Spectral Pyranometer), used
for the SIRS   measurements of diffuse irradiance, suggest the thermal offset correction
can range from near 0 to as much as 30 Watts per square meter, depending on the
coincident net longwave, or infrared irradiance [1, 2].  Under very clear-sky conditions,
the diffuse irradiance from a shaded PSP can be less than the minimum physical limit
defined by radiative transfer model estimates based only on Rayleigh scattering effects.

A correction method has been developed for adjusting SIRS diffuse irradiance data [3]. 
The resulting Value Added Product (VAP) will be applied to SIRS data for the period of
this DQR.  The VAP will not be applied to SIROS data collected before the instrument
platform was converted to SIRS.

Additionally, the Model PSP radiometer has been replaced by a Model 8-48 which uses a
black and white thermopile detector known to reduce the thermal offset errors to less
than 2 Watts per square meter [3].  The radiometer replacement at this SIRS location was
completed on the ending date of this DQR.

References:
1. Gulbrandsen, A., 1978:  On the use of pyranometers in the study of spectral solar
radiation and atmospheric aerosols.  J. Appl. Meteorol., 17, 899-904.
2. Cess, R. D., X. Jing, T. Qian, and M. Sun, 1999:  Validation strategies applied to the
measurement of total, direct and diffuse shortwave radiation at the surface.  J. Geophys.
Res.
3. Dutton, E.G., J. Michalsky, T. Stoffel, B. Forgan, J. Hickey, D. Nelson, T. Alberta,
and I. Reda, 2001:  Measurement of Broadband Diffuse Solar Irradiance Using Current
Commercial Instrumentation With a Correction for Thermal Offset Errors. J. Atmos. Oceanic
Tech.   Vol 18, No. 3, 297-314.   (March 2001)
Measurements:sgpsirsE4.a0:
  • Shaded pyranometer voltage(short_diffuse)

sgpsirsE4.a1:
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer(down_short_diffuse_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard Deviation(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_std)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Maxima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_max)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Minima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_min)


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DQRID : D010423.6
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
12/18/1997014202/14/20011945
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E5 - Diffuse Pyranometer Thermal Offsets
DataStreams:sgpsirsE5.a0, sgpsirsE5.a1
Description:
Broadband downwelling shortwave diffuse (sky) irradiance measurements available from SIRS
during the period of this Data Quality Report (DQR), require adjustment for thermal
offsets.  These thermal, or ?zero? offsets refer to the generally reduced output signals
from a shaded pyranometer due to the exchange of longwave (infrared) irradiance between
the single black thermopile detector, the protective glass domes surrounding the
detector, and the atmosphere. Originally considered an acceptable nighttime response of
thermopile-type pyranometers, the generally negative bias is now recognized to
significantly effect the accuracy of SIRS diffuse irradiance data during daylight
periods.

Studies of the Eppley Laboratory, Inc. Model PSP (Precision Spectral Pyranometer), used
for the SIRS   measurements of diffuse irradiance, suggest the thermal offset correction
can range from near 0 to as much as 30 Watts per square meter, depending on the
coincident net longwave, or infrared irradiance [1, 2].  Under very clear-sky conditions,
the diffuse irradiance from a shaded PSP can be less than the minimum physical limit
defined by radiative transfer model estimates based only on Rayleigh scattering effects.

A correction method has been developed for adjusting SIRS diffuse irradiance data [3]. 
The resulting Value Added Product (VAP) will be applied to SIRS data for the period of
this DQR.  The VAP will not be applied to SIROS data collected before the instrument
platform was converted to SIRS.

Additionally, the Model PSP radiometer has been replaced by a Model 8-48 which uses a
black and white thermopile detector known to reduce the thermal offset errors to less
than 2 Watts per square meter [3].  The radiometer replacement at this SIRS location was
completed on the ending date of this DQR.

References:
1. Gulbrandsen, A., 1978:  On the use of pyranometers in the study of spectral solar
radiation and atmospheric aerosols.  J. Appl. Meteorol., 17, 899-904.
2. Cess, R. D., X. Jing, T. Qian, and M. Sun, 1999:  Validation strategies applied to the
measurement of total, direct and diffuse shortwave radiation at the surface.  J. Geophys.
Res.
3. Dutton, E.G., J. Michalsky, T. Stoffel, B. Forgan, J. Hickey, D. Nelson, T. Alberta,
and I. Reda, 2001:  Measurement of Broadband Diffuse Solar Irradiance Using Current
Commercial Instrumentation With a Correction for Thermal Offset Errors. J. Atmos. Oceanic
Tech.   Vol 18, No. 3, 297-314.   (March 2001)
Measurements:sgpsirsE5.a1:
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Maxima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_max)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard Deviation(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_std)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer(down_short_diffuse_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Minima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_min)

sgpsirsE5.a0:
  • Shaded pyranometer voltage(short_diffuse)


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DQRID : D010423.7
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
11/05/1997000002/15/20011530
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E6 - Diffuse Pyranometer Thermal Offsets
DataStreams:sgpsirsE6.a0, sgpsirsE6.a1
Description:
Broadband downwelling shortwave diffuse (sky) irradiance measurements available from SIRS
during the period of this Data Quality Report (DQR), require adjustment for thermal
offsets.  These thermal, or ?zero? offsets refer to the generally reduced output signals
from a shaded pyranometer due to the exchange of longwave (infrared) irradiance between
the single black thermopile detector, the protective glass domes surrounding the
detector, and the atmosphere. Originally considered an acceptable nighttime response of
thermopile-type pyranometers, the generally negative bias is now recognized to
significantly effect the accuracy of SIRS diffuse irradiance data during daylight
periods.

Studies of the Eppley Laboratory, Inc. Model PSP (Precision Spectral Pyranometer), used
for the SIRS   measurements of diffuse irradiance, suggest the thermal offset correction
can range from near 0 to as much as 30 Watts per square meter, depending on the
coincident net longwave, or infrared irradiance [1, 2].  Under very clear-sky conditions,
the diffuse irradiance from a shaded PSP can be less than the minimum physical limit
defined by radiative transfer model estimates based only on Rayleigh scattering effects.

A correction method has been developed for adjusting SIRS diffuse irradiance data [3]. 
The resulting Value Added Product (VAP) will be applied to SIRS data for the period of
this DQR.  The VAP will not be applied to SIROS data collected before the instrument
platform was converted to SIRS.

Additionally, the Model PSP radiometer has been replaced by a Model 8-48 which uses a
black and white thermopile detector known to reduce the thermal offset errors to less
than 2 Watts per square meter [3].  The radiometer replacement at this SIRS location was
completed on the ending date of this DQR.

References:
1. Gulbrandsen, A., 1978:  On the use of pyranometers in the study of spectral solar
radiation and atmospheric aerosols.  J. Appl. Meteorol., 17, 899-904.
2. Cess, R. D., X. Jing, T. Qian, and M. Sun, 1999:  Validation strategies applied to the
measurement of total, direct and diffuse shortwave radiation at the surface.  J. Geophys.
Res.
3. Dutton, E.G., J. Michalsky, T. Stoffel, B. Forgan, J. Hickey, D. Nelson, T. Alberta,
and I. Reda, 2001:  Measurement of Broadband Diffuse Solar Irradiance Using Current
Commercial Instrumentation With a Correction for Thermal Offset Errors. J. Atmos. Oceanic
Tech.   Vol 18, No. 3, 297-314.   (March 2001)
Measurements:sgpsirsE6.a0:
  • Shaded pyranometer voltage(short_diffuse)

sgpsirsE6.a1:
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard Deviation(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_std)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Maxima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_max)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer(down_short_diffuse_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Minima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_min)


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DQRID : D010423.8
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
10/31/1997022702/13/20011925
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E7 - Diffuse Pyranometer Thermal Offsets
DataStreams:sgpsirsE7.a0, sgpsirsE7.a1
Description:
Broadband downwelling shortwave diffuse (sky) irradiance measurements available from SIRS
during the period of this Data Quality Report (DQR), require adjustment for thermal
offsets.  These thermal, or ?zero? offsets refer to the generally reduced output signals
from a shaded pyranometer due to the exchange of longwave (infrared) irradiance between
the single black thermopile detector, the protective glass domes surrounding the
detector, and the atmosphere. Originally considered an acceptable nighttime response of
thermopile-type pyranometers, the generally negative bias is now recognized to
significantly effect the accuracy of SIRS diffuse irradiance data during daylight
periods.

Studies of the Eppley Laboratory, Inc. Model PSP (Precision Spectral Pyranometer), used
for the SIRS   measurements of diffuse irradiance, suggest the thermal offset correction
can range from near 0 to as much as 30 Watts per square meter, depending on the
coincident net longwave, or infrared irradiance [1, 2].  Under very clear-sky conditions,
the diffuse irradiance from a shaded PSP can be less than the minimum physical limit
defined by radiative transfer model estimates based only on Rayleigh scattering effects.

A correction method has been developed for adjusting SIRS diffuse irradiance data [3]. 
The resulting Value Added Product (VAP) will be applied to SIRS data for the period of
this DQR.  The VAP will not be applied to SIROS data collected before the instrument
platform was converted to SIRS.

Additionally, the Model PSP radiometer has been replaced by a Model 8-48 which uses a
black and white thermopile detector known to reduce the thermal offset errors to less
than 2 Watts per square meter [3].  The radiometer replacement at this SIRS location was
completed on the ending date of this DQR.

References:
1. Gulbrandsen, A., 1978:  On the use of pyranometers in the study of spectral solar
radiation and atmospheric aerosols.  J. Appl. Meteorol., 17, 899-904.
2. Cess, R. D., X. Jing, T. Qian, and M. Sun, 1999:  Validation strategies applied to the
measurement of total, direct and diffuse shortwave radiation at the surface.  J. Geophys.
Res.
3. Dutton, E.G., J. Michalsky, T. Stoffel, B. Forgan, J. Hickey, D. Nelson, T. Alberta,
and I. Reda, 2001:  Measurement of Broadband Diffuse Solar Irradiance Using Current
Commercial Instrumentation With a Correction for Thermal Offset Errors. J. Atmos. Oceanic
Tech.   Vol 18, No. 3, 297-314.   (March 2001)
Measurements:sgpsirsE7.a0:
  • Shaded pyranometer voltage(short_diffuse)

sgpsirsE7.a1:
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Minima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_min)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer(down_short_diffuse_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Maxima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_max)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard Deviation(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_std)


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DQRID : D010423.9
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
08/21/1997070002/13/20011815
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E8 - Diffuse Pyranometer Thermal Offsets
DataStreams:sgpsirsE8.a0, sgpsirsE8.a1
Description:
Broadband downwelling shortwave diffuse (sky) irradiance measurements available from SIRS
during the period of this Data Quality Report (DQR), require adjustment for thermal
offsets.  These thermal, or ?zero? offsets refer to the generally reduced output signals
from a shaded pyranometer due to the exchange of longwave (infrared) irradiance between
the single black thermopile detector, the protective glass domes surrounding the
detector, and the atmosphere. Originally considered an acceptable nighttime response of
thermopile-type pyranometers, the generally negative bias is now recognized to
significantly effect the accuracy of SIRS diffuse irradiance data during daylight
periods.

Studies of the Eppley Laboratory, Inc. Model PSP (Precision Spectral Pyranometer), used
for the SIRS   measurements of diffuse irradiance, suggest the thermal offset correction
can range from near 0 to as much as 30 Watts per square meter, depending on the
coincident net longwave, or infrared irradiance [1, 2].  Under very clear-sky conditions,
the diffuse irradiance from a shaded PSP can be less than the minimum physical limit
defined by radiative transfer model estimates based only on Rayleigh scattering effects.

A correction method has been developed for adjusting SIRS diffuse irradiance data [3]. 
The resulting Value Added Product (VAP) will be applied to SIRS data for the period of
this DQR.  The VAP will not be applied to SIROS data collected before the instrument
platform was converted to SIRS.

Additionally, the Model PSP radiometer has been replaced by a Model 8-48 which uses a
black and white thermopile detector known to reduce the thermal offset errors to less
than 2 Watts per square meter [3].  The radiometer replacement at this SIRS location was
completed on the ending date of this DQR.

References:
1. Gulbrandsen, A., 1978:  On the use of pyranometers in the study of spectral solar
radiation and atmospheric aerosols.  J. Appl. Meteorol., 17, 899-904.
2. Cess, R. D., X. Jing, T. Qian, and M. Sun, 1999:  Validation strategies applied to the
measurement of total, direct and diffuse shortwave radiation at the surface.  J. Geophys.
Res.
3. Dutton, E.G., J. Michalsky, T. Stoffel, B. Forgan, J. Hickey, D. Nelson, T. Alberta,
and I. Reda, 2001:  Measurement of Broadband Diffuse Solar Irradiance Using Current
Commercial Instrumentation With a Correction for Thermal Offset Errors. J. Atmos. Oceanic
Tech.   Vol 18, No. 3, 297-314.   (March 2001)
Measurements:sgpsirsE8.a1:
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard Deviation(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_std)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer(down_short_diffuse_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Maxima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_max)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Minima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_min)

sgpsirsE8.a0:
  • Shaded pyranometer voltage(short_diffuse)


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DQRID : D010430.11
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
09/10/2000000010/10/20002359
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E7 - Tracking Problems
DataStreams:sgpsirsE7.a1
Description:
Nip off the solar disk, diffuse has become completely unshaded, per Karen Sonntag.
Measurements:sgpsirsE7.a1:
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_short_hemisp_std)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(up_long_hemisp_max)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer(down_short_diffuse_hemisp)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Minima(up_short_hemisp_min)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(short_direct_normal_max)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard
    Deviation(up_long_hemisp_std)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(short_direct_normal_min)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(up_long_hemisp_min)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyrgeometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_long_hemisp_std)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Minima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_min)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer(up_short_hemisp)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(short_direct_normal)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Maxima(up_short_hemisp_max)
  • Down-welling pyrgeometer thermopile voltage(down_long_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Maxima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_max)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyrgeometer, Maxima(down_long_hemisp_max)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard Deviation(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_std)
  • Down-welling unshaded pyranometer voltage(down_short_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyrgeometer, Minima(down_long_hemisp_min)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Maxima(down_short_hemisp_max)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(up_long_hemisp)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard Deviation(short_direct_normal_std)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Minima(down_short_hemisp_min)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(up_short_hemisp_std)


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DQRID : D011211.1
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
05/10/2000000006/30/20002359
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/C1 - Reprocess: Wire are switched
DataStreams:sgpsirsC1.a1
Description:
Upwelling longwave and downwelling longwave values are switched.  Instrument Engineering 
logs (OMIS) indicate the following:  "T/S indicated that the readings may be caused by the 
sensor wires being switched around.  Switched the wires labeled 5H with the wire labeled 
5L on the data logger.  The readings on the DIR went from minus readings to positive 
readings.  Will await further instruction from site scientist to perform any other PM".
Measurements:sgpsirsC1.a1:
  • Down-welling pyrgeometer thermopile voltage(down_long_hemisp)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(up_long_hemisp)


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DQRID : D020909.3
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
03/18/2000000006/20/20001700
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E8 - Solar Tracker Failure
DataStreams:sgpsirsE8.a1
Description:
Downwelling Diffuse values too high and Direct Normal 
values too low.  Diffuse pyranometer not shaded due to tracker
failure.  Direct Normal pyrheliometer not properly aligned with the 
solar disc due to tracker failure.  (These radiometers are mounted on 
the same solar tracker.)
Measurements:sgpsirsE8.a1:
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard Deviation(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_std)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(short_direct_normal_max)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer(down_short_diffuse_hemisp)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(short_direct_normal)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Maxima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_max)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard Deviation(short_direct_normal_std)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Minima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_min)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(short_direct_normal_min)


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DQRID : D030715.1
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
07/05/2003040007/30/20031600
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E3 - Degraded upwelling longwave data
DataStreams:sgpsirs20sE3.a0, sgpsirsE3.00, sgpsirsE3.b1
Description:
Upwelling longwave values had been showing spikes in the late evening beginning around 
7/5. On 7/16/03 technicians found a rodent nest and cables chewed at pivot point of 
upwelling instrument tower.  Only the upwelling longwave (UIR) instrument case temperature was 
affected but this degrades all of the UIR longwave irradiance measurement. Both UIR and US 
cables replaced on 7/30/03 1600 GMT which fixed the problem.
Measurements:sgpsirsE3.00:
  • null(Raw data stream - documentation not supported)

sgpsirs20sE3.a0:
  • Instantaneous Upwelling Pyrgeometer Case Thermistor Resistance, Pyrgeometer(inst_up_long_case_resist)

sgpsirsE3.b1:
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(up_long_hemisp_min)
  • Instantaneous Case Temperature(inst_up_long_case_temp)
  • Upwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(up_long_netir)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(up_long_hemisp)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard
    Deviation(up_long_hemisp_std)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(up_long_hemisp_max)


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DQRID : D030715.2
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
07/11/2003163007/16/20031840
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E5 - Downwelling direct normal (NIP) reporting low
DataStreams:sgpsirs20sE5.a0, sgpsirsE5.00, sgpsirsE5.b1
Description:
There were large differences between the measured downwelling 
              shortwave (DS) and the downwelling shortwave calculated from direct 
              (NIP) and diffuse (DD) readings.  It appears that the direct normal 
              shortwave readings were much too low, particularly on 7/14 and 7/15. 
              It appears that the diffuse instrument was being shaded properly, but 
              the NIP was not tracking the sun. 

              The problem was corrected during the preventative maintenance visit on 
              7/16/03 at 1840GMT.  The technician reported doing the quarterly 
              connection corrosion checks and ventilator fan cleaning, the NIP was 
              described as having "dry-light dust" on the window, no mention of 
              tracker alignment was made.  Although uncertain, a bad connection at 
              some point in the instrument wiring was likely to blame and was 
              eliminated during the corrosion inspection process.
Measurements:sgpsirsE5.b1:
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(short_direct_normal)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(short_direct_normal_min)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(short_direct_normal_max)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard Deviation(short_direct_normal_std)

sgpsirs20sE5.a0:
  • Instantaneous Direct Normal Shortwave Irradiance, Pyheliometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_direct_normal)

sgpsirsE5.00:
  • null(Raw data stream - documentation not supported)


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DQRID : D030917.16
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
03/09/2002210103/10/20022125
03/13/2002180103/14/20021602
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/C1 - Missing data due to Ice storm and clock problems
DataStreams:sgp15swfanalsirs1longC1.c1, sgp1swfanalsirs1longC1.c1, sgpsirs20sC1.a0, sgpsirs60sC1.a1,
sgpsirsC1.00, sgpsirsC1.a2, sgpsirsC1.b1
Description:
Data are missing due to power failures caused by an ice storm
and resulting system/instrument clock problems.
Measurements:sgp1swfanalsirs1longC1.c1:
  • Clear-sky Fit Estimated Downwelling Direct Shortwave Irradiance (cdir)(dirfluxdn_clearskyfit)
  • Clear-sky Fit Coefficient a to Albedo (Alba)(coef_clearsky_albedo_a)
  • Measured Downwelling Global Shortwave Irradiance (gsw)(gswfluxdn_measured)
  • Clear-sky Fit Estimated Downwelling Global UVB Irradiance (cguvb)(guvbdn_clearskyfit)
  • Arithmetic Average Cosine of the Solar Zenith Angle Z (CosZ)(solar_cos_z)
  • Site Identification(site)
  • Clear-sky Fit Coefficient b to Global UVB Irradiance (UVBb)(coef_clearsky_guvb_b)
  • Measured Downwelling Diffuse Shortwave Irradiance (dif)(difswfluxdn_measured)
  • Clear-sky Fit Estimated Downwelling Summed Shortwave Irradiance
    (dirfluxdn_clearskyfit+diffluxdn_clearskyfit) (cssw)(sswfluxdn_clearskyfit)
  • Clear-sky Fit Coefficient b to Albedo (Albb)(coef_clearsky_albedo_b)
  • Clear-sky Detection Flag (clrf)(flag_clearsky_detection)
  • Clear-sky Fit Coefficient b to Global Shortwave Irradiance (CSWb)(coef_clearsky_gsw_b)
  • Daily Averaged Distance from the Earth to the Sun (auavg)(sun_earth_distance_dailyaverage)
  • Measured Downwelling Summed Shortwave Irradiance
    (dirfluxdn_measured+diffluxdn_measured) (ssw)(sswfluxdn_measured)
  • Clear-sky Fit Coefficient b to Summed Shortwave Irradiance (CSWb)(coef_clearsky_ssw_b)
  • Time Offset from base_time_LST(time_offset_LST)
  • Clear-sky Fit Coefficient a to Summed Shortwave Irradiance (CSWa)(coef_clearsky_ssw_a)
  • lon(lon)
  • Difference: sswfluxdn_measured - sswfluxdn_clearskyfit (sswfcg)(sswfluxdn_cloudeffect)
  • Clear-sky Fit Coefficient a to Global Shortwave Irradiance (CSWa)(coef_clearsky_gsw_a)
  • Clear-sky Fit Coefficient b to Diffuse Irradiance to Total Irradiance Ratio
    (DFRb)(coef_clearsky_difratio_b)
  • Time offset of tweaks from base_time(time_offset)
  • Arithmetic Average Distance from the Earth to the Sun (au)(sun_earth_distance)
  • Dummy altitude for Zeb(alt)
  • Clear-sky Fit Estimated Surface Albedo from Shortwave Irradiance Measurements
    (calb)(albedosw_clearskyfit)
  • Date (YYMMDD LST) for which the Coefficients are Applicable(coef_date)
  • Clear-sky Fit Coefficient a to Global UVB Irradiance (UVBa)(coef_clearsky_guvb_a)
  • Measured Downwelling Global UVB Irradiance (guvb)(guvbdn_measured)
  • Difference: gswfluxdn_measured - gswfluxdn_clearskyfit (gswfcg)(gswfluxdn_cloudeffect)
  • Clear-sky Fit Coefficient b to Global minus Summed Shortwave Irradiance
    Difference (SCORb)(coef_clearsky_dsw_b)
  • Clear-sky Offset Coefficient c for Global minus Summed Shortwave Irradiance
    Difference (SCORc)(coef_clearsky_dsw_c)
  • Measured Surface Albedo from Shortwave Irradiance Measurements (alb)(albedosw_measured)
  • Beginning Time of File (LST)(base_time_LST)
  • lat(lat)
  • Clear-sky Fit Estimated Downwelling Global Shortwave Irradiance (cgsw)(gswfluxdn_clearskyfit)
  • Difference: difswfluxdn_measured - difswfluxdn_clearskyfit (diffcg)(difswfluxdn_cloudeffect)
  • base time(base_time)
  • Ratio of Clear-sky Fit Estimated Downwelling Diffuse Shortwave Irradiance to
    Clear-sky Fit Estimated Downwelling Global Shortwave Irradiance (cdifr)(difratiodn_clearskyfit)
  • Clear-sky Fit Coefficient a to Diffuse Irradiance to Total Irradiance Ratio
    (DFRa)(coef_clearsky_difratio_a)
  • Clear-sky Fit Coefficient a to Global minus Summed Shortwave Irradiance
    Difference (SCORa)(coef_clearsky_dsw_a)
  • Ratio of Measured Downwelling Diffuse Shortwave Irradiance to Measured
    Downwelling Global Shortwave Irradiance (difr)(difratiodn_measured)
  • Clear-sky Fit Estimated Downwelling Diffuse Field Shortwave Irradiance (cdif)(difswfluxdn_clearskyfit)
  • Measured Downwelling Direct Shortwave Irradiance (dir)(dirfluxdn_measured)

sgpsirsC1.b1:
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(short_direct_normal)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(short_direct_normal_min)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Maxima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_max)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Minima(down_long_hemisp_shaded_min)
  • Instantaneous Dome Temperature(inst_up_long_dome_temp)
  • Upwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(up_long_netir)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer(down_long_hemisp_shaded)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Minima(down_short_hemisp_min)
  • Down-welling unshaded pyranometer voltage(down_short_hemisp)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(up_short_hemisp_std)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(down_long_netir)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard
    Deviation(up_long_hemisp_std)
  • Dummy altitude for Zeb(alt)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Minima(up_short_hemisp_min)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(up_long_hemisp)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard Deviation(short_direct_normal_std)
  • base time(base_time)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Dome Thermistor Temperature, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_dome_temp)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(up_long_hemisp_max)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Maxima(down_short_hemisp_max)
  • Instantaneous Case Temperature(inst_up_long_case_temp)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Case Thermistor Temperature, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_case_temp)
  • lon(lon)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_short_hemisp_std)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard Deviation(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_std)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer(down_short_diffuse_hemisp)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer(up_short_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_long_hemisp_shaded_std)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Maxima(up_short_hemisp_max)
  • lat(lat)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Minima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_min)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(short_direct_normal_max)
  • Battery Voltage(vBatt)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(up_long_hemisp_min)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Maxima(down_long_hemisp_shaded_max)
  • Time offset of tweaks from base_time(time_offset)

sgpsirsC1.00:
  • null(Raw data stream - documentation not supported)

sgpsirs60sC1.a1:
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(up_short_hemisp_std)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(short_direct_normal_min)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Maxima(up_short_hemisp_max)
  • base time(base_time)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_long_hemisp_shaded_std)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Minima(up_short_hemisp_min)
  • lon(lon)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard Deviation(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_std)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Minima(down_long_hemisp_shaded_min)
  • Down-welling unshaded pyranometer voltage(down_short_hemisp)
  • lat(lat)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer(down_long_hemisp_shaded)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard Deviation(short_direct_normal_std)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Maxima(down_long_hemisp_shaded_max)
  • Dummy altitude for Zeb(alt)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(short_direct_normal)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer(up_short_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer(down_short_diffuse_hemisp)
  • Time offset of tweaks from base_time(time_offset)
  • Battery Voltage(vBatt)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Minima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_min)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(up_long_hemisp_min)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_short_hemisp_std)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Minima(down_short_hemisp_min)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard
    Deviation(up_long_hemisp_std)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Maxima(down_short_hemisp_max)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(up_long_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Maxima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_max)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(up_long_hemisp_max)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(short_direct_normal_max)

sgp15swfanalsirs1longC1.c1:
  • Beginning Time of File (LST)(base_time_LST)
  • Clear-sky Fit Estimated Downwelling Global UVB Irradiance (cguvb)(guvbdn_clearskyfit)
  • Average over the interval of the standard deviation of difratiodn_measured
    computed using a 3-5 sample window centered at each 1-min sample(difratiodn_measured_stdev)
  • lon(lon)
  • Clear-sky Fit Estimated Downwelling Global Shortwave Irradiance (cgsw)(gswfluxdn_clearskyfit)
  • Ratio of Clear-sky Fit Estimated Downwelling Diffuse Shortwave Irradiance to
    Clear-sky Fit Estimated Downwelling Global Shortwave Irradiance (cdifr)(difratiodn_clearskyfit)
  • Time offset of tweaks from base_time(time_offset)
  • Clear-sky Fit Estimated Downwelling Direct Shortwave Irradiance (cdir)(dirfluxdn_clearskyfit)
  • Number of 1-minute Measured Downwelling Summed Shortwave Irradiances in the
    15-minute Interval (Nssw)(nsamples_sswfluxdn_measured)
  • Fractional Sky Cover(cloudfraction)
  • Measured Downwelling Diffuse Shortwave Irradiance (dif)(difswfluxdn_measured)
  • lat(lat)
  • Ratio of Measured minus Clear-sky Fit Estimated Downwelling Diffuse Shortwave
    Irradiance to Clear-sky Fit Estimated Downwelling Global Shortwave Irradiance
    (di(difcloudeffect_normalized)
  • Arithmetic Average Distance from the Earth to the Sun (au)(sun_earth_distance)
  • base time(base_time)
  • Time Offset from base_time_LST(time_offset_LST)
  • Clear-sky Fit Estimated Downwelling Summed Shortwave Irradiance
    (dirfluxdn_clearskyfit+diffluxdn_clearskyfit) (cssw)(sswfluxdn_clearskyfit)
  • Measured Downwelling Summed Shortwave Irradiance
    (dirfluxdn_measured+diffluxdn_measured) (ssw)(sswfluxdn_measured)
  • Number of 1-minute Clear-sky Fit Downwelling Global Shortwave Irradiance
    Estimates in the 15-minute Interval (Ncsw)(nsamples_gswfluxdn_clearskyfit)
  • Arithmetic Average Cosine of the Solar Zenith Angle Z (CosZ)(solar_cos_z)
  • Site Identification(site)
  • Clear-sky Fit Estimated Downwelling Diffuse Field Shortwave Irradiance (cdif)(difswfluxdn_clearskyfit)
  • Difference: gswfluxdn_measured - gswfluxdn_clearskyfit (gswfcg)(gswfluxdn_cloudeffect)
  • Difference: sswfluxdn_measured - sswfluxdn_clearskyfit (sswfcg)(sswfluxdn_cloudeffect)
  • Measured Downwelling Global UVB Irradiance (guvb)(guvbdn_measured)
  • Number of 1-minute Clear-sky Detections in the 15-minute Interval (Nclr)(nsamples_clearsky_detection)
  • Ratio of Measured Downwelling Diffuse Shortwave Irradiance to Measured
    Downwelling Global Shortwave Irradiance (difr)(difratiodn_measured)
  • Measured Downwelling Direct Shortwave Irradiance (dir)(dirfluxdn_measured)
  • Difference: difswfluxdn_measured - difswfluxdn_clearskyfit (diffcg)(difswfluxdn_cloudeffect)
  • Measured Surface Albedo from Shortwave Irradiance Measurements (alb)(albedosw_measured)
  • Clear-sky Fit Estimated Surface Albedo from Shortwave Irradiance Measurements
    (calb)(albedosw_clearskyfit)
  • Measured Downwelling Global Shortwave Irradiance (gsw)(gswfluxdn_measured)
  • Number of 1-minute Cloud Fraction Estimates in the 15-minute Interval (Ncf)(nsamples_cloudfraction)
  • Dummy altitude for Zeb(alt)

sgpsirs20sC1.a0:
  • lat(lat)
  • Instantaneous Upwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer(inst_up_short_hemisp)
  • Time offset of tweaks from base_time(time_offset)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Case Thermistor Resistance, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_case_resist)
  • Instantaneous Direct Normal Shortwave Irradiance, Pyheliometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_direct_normal)
  • Instantaneous Upwelling Pyrgeometer Dome Thermistor Resistance, Pyrgeometer(inst_up_long_dome_resist)
  • Instantaneous Upwelling Pyrgeometer Case Thermistor Resistance, Pyrgeometer(inst_up_long_case_resist)
  • lon(lon)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Dome Thermistor Resistance, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_dome_resist)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Thermopile Voltage, Shaded Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_hemisp_shaded_tp)
  • Instantaneous Upwelling Pyrgeometer Thermopile(inst_up_long_hemisp_tp)
  • base time(base_time)
  • Dummy altitude for Zeb(alt)
  • Instantaneous Uncorrected Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse, Shaded Pyranometer
    Thermopile Voltage(inst_diffuse)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Hemispheric Shortwave, Unshaded Pyranometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_global)

sgpsirsC1.a2:
  • base time(base_time)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Maxima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_max)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(up_long_hemisp_max)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(short_direct_normal_min)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(down_long_netir)
  • Instantaneous Dome Temperature(inst_up_long_dome_temp)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Minima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_min)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Maxima(up_short_hemisp_max)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard
    Deviation(up_long_hemisp_std)
  • Dummy altitude for Zeb(alt)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_short_hemisp_std)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Minima(down_short_hemisp_min)
  • lon(lon)
  • Time offset of tweaks from base_time(time_offset)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(up_short_hemisp_std)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Maxima(down_short_hemisp_max)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(up_long_hemisp)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(up_long_hemisp_min)
  • Upwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(up_long_netir)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Dome Thermistor Temperature, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_dome_temp)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Minima(down_long_hemisp_shaded_min)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer(down_long_hemisp_shaded)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(short_direct_normal_max)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Case Thermistor Temperature, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_case_temp)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer(up_short_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard Deviation(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_std)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer(down_short_diffuse_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Maxima(down_long_hemisp_shaded_max)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard Deviation(short_direct_normal_std)
  • Battery Voltage(vBatt)
  • lat(lat)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(short_direct_normal)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Minima(up_short_hemisp_min)
  • Down-welling unshaded pyranometer voltage(down_short_hemisp)
  • Instantaneous Case Temperature(inst_up_long_case_temp)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_long_hemisp_shaded_std)


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DQRID : D031020.2
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
10/14/2003000010/21/20031600
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E9 - Possible instrument drift
DataStreams:sgpsirs20sE9.a0, sgpsirsE9.00, sgpsirsE9.b1
Description:
Downwelling shortwave values were too low, dropping below -10 W/m^2 
                 at night and reading 30-50 W/m^2 lower than DS calculated from 
                 direct and diffuse measurements during the day. This problem became 
                 more noticeable beginning on 10/14, when nighttime values began to 
                 drop below -10 W/m^2 consistently. The problem was corrected with 
                 the annual instrument changout on 10/23/03.  

                   Although the downwelling shortwave instrument (DS) appears to be the 
                 problem a more likely scenario is that the cable connections became 

                 thermopile.  The instrument changeout possibly reseated and corrected 
                 any poor connections.
Measurements:sgpsirs20sE9.a0:
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Hemispheric Shortwave, Unshaded Pyranometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_global)

sgpsirsE9.b1:
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_short_hemisp_std)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Minima(down_short_hemisp_min)
  • Down-welling unshaded pyranometer voltage(down_short_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Maxima(down_short_hemisp_max)

sgpsirsE9.00:
  • null(Raw data stream - documentation not supported)


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DQRID : D031124.8
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
11/21/2003031712/03/20030000
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E7 - Unknown problem with downwelling shortwave instrument (Eppley PSP)
DataStreams:sgpsirs20sE7.a0, sgpsirsE7.00, sgpsirsE7.b1
Description:
Beginning around 0317 UTC, 11/21, downwelling shortwave values became anamolously high 
during the night, when they should have been around zero. Values returned to normal after 
SGP technicians reseated this instruments connections at 1215UTC 12/02/2003.  The following 
day's data appeared normal.  Appears that a poor connection was the culprit this time.
Measurements:sgpsirs20sE7.a0:
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Hemispheric Shortwave, Unshaded Pyranometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_global)

sgpsirsE7.b1:
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Maxima(down_short_hemisp_max)
  • Down-welling unshaded pyranometer voltage(down_short_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_short_hemisp_std)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Minima(down_short_hemisp_min)

sgpsirsE7.00:
  • null(Raw data stream - documentation not supported)


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DQRID : D031208.6
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
12/04/2003170012/08/20031200
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E4 - Shadowband Misalignment
DataStreams:sgpsirs20sE4.a0, sgpsirsE4.00, sgpsirsE4.b1
Description:
The solar tracker failed on 12/4, resulting in bad direct and 
               diffuse measurements. The tracker started working again on 12/8 
               without Ops intervention.  Technician maintenance checks on 12/3
               and 12/17 reported correct tracker operation.
Measurements:sgpsirsE4.00:
  • null(Raw data stream - documentation not supported)

sgpsirsE4.b1:
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer(down_short_diffuse_hemisp)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(short_direct_normal_min)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(short_direct_normal)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard Deviation(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_std)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(short_direct_normal_max)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard Deviation(short_direct_normal_std)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Minima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_min)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Maxima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_max)

sgpsirs20sE4.a0:
  • Instantaneous Direct Normal Shortwave Irradiance, Pyheliometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_direct_normal)
  • Instantaneous Uncorrected Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse, Shaded Pyranometer
    Thermopile Voltage(inst_diffuse)


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DQRID : D040205.1
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
02/02/2004120002/02/20042000
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E1/E2/E3/E5/E8 - Snow on Radiometers
DataStreams:sgpsirs20sE1.a0, sgpsirs20sE2.a0, sgpsirs20sE3.a0, sgpsirs20sE5.a0, sgpsirs20sE8.a0,
sgpsirsE1.00, sgpsirsE1.b1, sgpsirsE2.00, sgpsirsE2.b1, sgpsirsE3.00, sgpsirsE3.b1,
sgpsirsE5.00, sgpsirsE5.b1, sgpsirsE8.00, sgpsirsE8.b1
Description:
A large discrepancy between the measured values of downwelling hemispheric shortwave 
radiation and the derived values occurred on 2/02 at the listed sites.  The difference is on 
the order of 200 Wm^(-2) at E2 and to a lesser extent at the other affected stations.  
This problem most likely resulted from a previous day or night snow/ice accumulation on 
the Direct(NIP), Downwelling Sortwave(PSP) and/or  Downwelling Diffuse(8-48) instruments.  
During the morning hours of 02/02, Approx 1300-2000GMT, snow/ice was covering one or more 
of these three instruments resulting in faulty readings and incorrect derived 
downwelling shortwave values as well.  Instrument readings indicate the problem resolved itself 
later in the day through normal meltoff.
Measurements:sgpsirs20sE5.a0:
  • Instantaneous Direct Normal Shortwave Irradiance, Pyheliometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_direct_normal)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Hemispheric Shortwave, Unshaded Pyranometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_global)
  • Instantaneous Uncorrected Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse, Shaded Pyranometer
    Thermopile Voltage(inst_diffuse)

sgpsirsE2.b1:
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Maxima(down_short_hemisp_max)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer(down_short_diffuse_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Maxima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_max)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard Deviation(short_direct_normal_std)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_short_hemisp_std)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(short_direct_normal)
  • Down-welling unshaded pyranometer voltage(down_short_hemisp)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(short_direct_normal_max)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard Deviation(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_std)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(short_direct_normal_min)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Minima(down_short_hemisp_min)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Minima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_min)

sgpsirsE1.00:
  • null(Raw data stream - documentation not supported)

sgpsirsE2.00:
  • null(Raw data stream - documentation not supported)

sgpsirs20sE3.a0:
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Hemispheric Shortwave, Unshaded Pyranometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_global)
  • Instantaneous Direct Normal Shortwave Irradiance, Pyheliometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_direct_normal)
  • Instantaneous Uncorrected Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse, Shaded Pyranometer
    Thermopile Voltage(inst_diffuse)

sgpsirsE3.b1:
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(short_direct_normal_min)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Maxima(down_short_hemisp_max)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Minima(down_short_hemisp_min)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer(down_short_diffuse_hemisp)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard Deviation(short_direct_normal_std)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(short_direct_normal_max)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Minima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_min)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(short_direct_normal)
  • Down-welling unshaded pyranometer voltage(down_short_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_short_hemisp_std)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard Deviation(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_std)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Maxima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_max)

sgpsirs20sE1.a0:
  • Instantaneous Uncorrected Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse, Shaded Pyranometer
    Thermopile Voltage(inst_diffuse)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Hemispheric Shortwave, Unshaded Pyranometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_global)
  • Instantaneous Direct Normal Shortwave Irradiance, Pyheliometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_direct_normal)

sgpsirsE8.00:
  • null(Raw data stream - documentation not supported)

sgpsirsE3.00:
  • null(Raw data stream - documentation not supported)

sgpsirsE5.b1:
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(short_direct_normal_min)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(short_direct_normal)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Minima(down_short_hemisp_min)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Maxima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_max)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Minima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_min)
  • Down-welling unshaded pyranometer voltage(down_short_hemisp)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard Deviation(short_direct_normal_std)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer(down_short_diffuse_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard Deviation(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_std)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Maxima(down_short_hemisp_max)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(short_direct_normal_max)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_short_hemisp_std)

sgpsirsE1.b1:
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(short_direct_normal)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Maxima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_max)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(short_direct_normal_max)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(short_direct_normal_min)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Minima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_min)
  • Down-welling unshaded pyranometer voltage(down_short_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Maxima(down_short_hemisp_max)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard Deviation(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_std)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_short_hemisp_std)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Minima(down_short_hemisp_min)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard Deviation(short_direct_normal_std)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer(down_short_diffuse_hemisp)

sgpsirsE5.00:
  • null(Raw data stream - documentation not supported)

sgpsirs20sE2.a0:
  • Instantaneous Direct Normal Shortwave Irradiance, Pyheliometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_direct_normal)
  • Instantaneous Uncorrected Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse, Shaded Pyranometer
    Thermopile Voltage(inst_diffuse)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Hemispheric Shortwave, Unshaded Pyranometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_global)

sgpsirs20sE8.a0:
  • Instantaneous Uncorrected Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse, Shaded Pyranometer
    Thermopile Voltage(inst_diffuse)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Hemispheric Shortwave, Unshaded Pyranometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_global)
  • Instantaneous Direct Normal Shortwave Irradiance, Pyheliometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_direct_normal)

sgpsirsE8.b1:
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Minima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_min)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Maxima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_max)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer(down_short_diffuse_hemisp)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(short_direct_normal_min)
  • Down-welling unshaded pyranometer voltage(down_short_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Minima(down_short_hemisp_min)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Maxima(down_short_hemisp_max)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard Deviation(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_std)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(short_direct_normal_max)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(short_direct_normal)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_short_hemisp_std)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard Deviation(short_direct_normal_std)


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DQRID : D040226.1
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
02/20/2004160002/23/20040500
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E9 - PSP dome contamination
DataStreams:sgpsirs20sE9.a0, sgpsirsE9.00, sgpsirsE9.b1
Description:
Measured values of diffuse shortwave downwelling radiation fluctuated below derived values 
of downwelling shortwave radiation by 50 W/m^2 during the afternoon hours under clear 
conditions. 

SMOS precipitation and wind speed data reveals rain and wind the night before on 02/20/03 
0100 GMT probably contaminated the PSP dome with dirt.

Precipitation of .25mm on 02/23/04 0300 seems to have effectively cleared the PSP dome 
since PSP data on 02/24/04 compares correctly to direct and diffuse components.
Measurements:sgpsirs20sE9.a0:
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Hemispheric Shortwave, Unshaded Pyranometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_global)

sgpsirsE9.b1:
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_short_hemisp_std)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Minima(down_short_hemisp_min)
  • Down-welling unshaded pyranometer voltage(down_short_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Maxima(down_short_hemisp_max)

sgpsirsE9.00:
  • null(Raw data stream - documentation not supported)


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DQRID : D040320.1
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
03/17/2004184303/28/20040300
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E5 - anomalously low NIP readings
DataStreams:sgpsirs20sE5.a0, sgpsirsE5.00, sgpsirsE5.b1
Description:
Direct normal (NIP instrument) irradiance readings fall anomalously on 3/17 18:43GMT to 
less than half the expected values during clear sky conditions.  NIP readings returned to 
normal on 3/28/04 12:00. Maintenance on 3/29/04 19:48 revealed no unusual contaminents. 
Precipitation on 3/27 (measured by the SMOS system) probably cleared the NIP window of 
contaminents before scheduled maintenance.
Measurements:sgpsirsE5.b1:
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(short_direct_normal)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(short_direct_normal_min)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(short_direct_normal_max)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard Deviation(short_direct_normal_std)

sgpsirs20sE5.a0:
  • Instantaneous Direct Normal Shortwave Irradiance, Pyheliometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_direct_normal)

sgpsirsE5.00:
  • null(Raw data stream - documentation not supported)


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DQRID : D040320.2
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
03/15/2004150003/31/20041200
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E8 - Possible Contamination of DS PSP instrument
DataStreams:sgpsirs20sE8.a0, sgpsirsE8.00, sgpsirsE8.b1
Description:
Downwelling hemispheric shortwave values drop at about 1500 GMT under clear sky 
conditions, typically from about 14:00GMT to 16:00GMT.  This may be due to a dirty PSP but 
maintenance on 03/23/04 18:11 GMT revealed no more than typical light dust.  The problem was 
essentially undetectable by  03/31/04 12:00. The time of day that the problem exists appears 
to be an exagerated PSP cosine response.  No obvious reason presents why the problem 
appeared and then disappeared within this two week period.
Measurements:sgpsirsE8.00:
  • null(Raw data stream - documentation not supported)

sgpsirs20sE8.a0:
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Hemispheric Shortwave, Unshaded Pyranometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_global)

sgpsirsE8.b1:
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Maxima(down_short_hemisp_max)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Minima(down_short_hemisp_min)
  • Down-welling unshaded pyranometer voltage(down_short_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_short_hemisp_std)


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DQRID : D040322.1
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
03/18/2004150006/10/20042000
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/C1 - Discrepancy between measured and derived downwelling shortwave hemispheric
DataStreams:sgpsirs20sC1.a0, sgpsirsC1.b1
Description:
Measured values of downwelling hemispheric shortwave radiation were up to 40 W/m^2 higher 
than derived values during the afternoon hours.

Analysis reveals that this is likely an artifact of the cosine response of the particular 
installed PSP coupled with typical uncertainties of this set of installed radiometers.   
That is, this particular instrument cluster seems to be producing cumulative errors on 
the high side of accepted values.

The PSP contains the most uncertainty in measurement at this station. Users should use a 
derived value for the downwelling shortwave hemispheric irradiance (DS). Where DS = 
diffuse component + direct normal * cos(SZA) component described in the SIRS handbook Sec 7.2 
available at: http://www.arm.gov/publications/tech_reports/handbooks/sirs_handbook.pdf
Measurements:sgpsirsC1.b1:
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(short_direct_normal)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard Deviation(short_direct_normal_std)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_short_hemisp_std)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Minima(down_short_hemisp_min)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Maxima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_max)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Minima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_min)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard Deviation(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_std)
  • Down-welling unshaded pyranometer voltage(down_short_hemisp)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(short_direct_normal_max)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(short_direct_normal_min)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Maxima(down_short_hemisp_max)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer(down_short_diffuse_hemisp)

sgpsirs20sC1.a0:
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Hemispheric Shortwave, Unshaded Pyranometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_global)
  • Instantaneous Uncorrected Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse, Shaded Pyranometer
    Thermopile Voltage(inst_diffuse)
  • Instantaneous Direct Normal Shortwave Irradiance, Pyheliometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_direct_normal)


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DQRID : D040405.2
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
03/30/2004143004/06/20042100
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E7 - PSP dome contamination
DataStreams:sgpsirs20sE7.a0, sgpsirsE7.b1
Description:
Values of hemispheric downwelling shortwave radiation differed from derived values by 45 
W/m^2 on 03/30 around 1430 GMT under clear sky conditions due to dirt on the dome.

Maintenance reported cleaning heavy dust from dome on 04/06 2030 GMT.
Measurements:sgpsirs20sE7.a0:
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Hemispheric Shortwave, Unshaded Pyranometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_global)

sgpsirsE7.b1:
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Maxima(down_short_hemisp_max)
  • Down-welling unshaded pyranometer voltage(down_short_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_short_hemisp_std)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Minima(down_short_hemisp_min)


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DQRID : D040420.2
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
04/11/2004120005/05/20041645
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E5 - Dirt on PSP Dome
DataStreams:sgpsirs20sE5.a0, sgpsirsE5.00, sgpsirsE5.b1
Description:
The PSP dome was dirty.  The magnitude of differences from derived 
             vs. measured values of downwelling shortwave were about 75 W/m^2. 
             Preventative maintenance on 4/21 cleaned instruments but they 
             became dirty again immediately afterward and continued to be
             so until the next PM on 5/5.
Measurements:sgpsirsE5.b1:
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Minima(down_short_hemisp_min)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(short_direct_normal)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(short_direct_normal_min)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(short_direct_normal_max)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_short_hemisp_std)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Maxima(down_short_hemisp_max)
  • Down-welling unshaded pyranometer voltage(down_short_hemisp)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard Deviation(short_direct_normal_std)

sgpsirs20sE5.a0:
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Hemispheric Shortwave, Unshaded Pyranometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_global)
  • Instantaneous Direct Normal Shortwave Irradiance, Pyheliometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_direct_normal)

sgpsirsE5.00:
  • null(Raw data stream - documentation not supported)


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DQRID : D040621.3
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
04/20/2004182506/29/20041915
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E7 - Reprocessed: Corrected downwelling longwave calibrations
DataStreams:sgpsirsE7.b1
Description:
While attempting to correct calibration coefficients (see D040831.2) a new datalogger 
program was loaded which applied the wrong serial number and calibration coefficients to the 
downwelling longwave measurement.

The data were reprocessed in September 2006 with the correct downwelling longwave 
calibrations and archived on 20061003.
Measurements:sgpsirsE7.b1:
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_long_hemisp_shaded_std)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Minima(down_long_hemisp_shaded_min)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(down_long_netir)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer(down_long_hemisp_shaded)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Maxima(down_long_hemisp_shaded_max)


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DQRID : D040831.2
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
02/20/2004184504/20/20041825
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E7  - Reprocess: Incorrect shortwave radiometer calibration coefficients
DataStreams:sgpsirsE7.00, sgpsirsE7.b1
Description:
During the pyrgeometer instrument (PIR) changout a datalogger program was loaded with 
incorrect calibration coefficients for the shortwave instruments.  The affected measurements 
(instruments) were : downwelling diffuse (8-48), upwelling shortwave(PSP), direct normal 
(NIP) and downwelling shortwave (PSP)

Recalculate irradiances by determining original mV signal and reapplying the correct 
calibration coefficients.  For each one minute irradiance value perform the following 
calculations by instrument:
DD(corrected) = (DD/107.24)*108.50
US(corrected) = (US/113.19)*110.10
NIP(corrected)= (NIP/120.17)*122.26
DS(corrected) = (DS/118.46)*122.56
Measurements:sgpsirsE7.b1:
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(short_direct_normal)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Maxima(down_short_hemisp_max)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer(down_short_diffuse_hemisp)
  • Down-welling unshaded pyranometer voltage(down_short_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_short_hemisp_std)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(up_short_hemisp_std)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer(up_short_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Minima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_min)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Maxima(up_short_hemisp_max)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard Deviation(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_std)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Minima(up_short_hemisp_min)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Maxima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_max)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(short_direct_normal_min)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard Deviation(short_direct_normal_std)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(short_direct_normal_max)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Minima(down_short_hemisp_min)

sgpsirsE7.00:
  • null(Raw data stream - documentation not supported)


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DQRID : D040831.3
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
02/10/2004182504/20/20041825
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E8  - Reprocess: Incorrect shortwave radiometer calibration coefficients
DataStreams:sgpsirsE8.00, sgpsirsE8.b1
Description:
During the pyrgeometer instrument (PIR) changeout a datalogger program was loaded with 
incorrect calibration coefficients for the shortwave instruments.  The affected measurements 
(instruments) were: downwelling diffuse (8-48), upwelling shortwave (PSP), direct normal 
(NIP) and downwelling shortwave (PSP)

Recalculate irradiances by determining original mV signal and reapplying the correct 
calibration coefficients.  For each one minute irradiance value perform the following 
calculations by instrument:
DD(corrected) = (DD/107.24)*116.37
US(corrected) = (US/113.19)*121.78
NIP(corrected)= (NIP/120.17)*122.47
DS(corrected) = (DS/118.46)*122.34
Measurements:sgpsirsE8.00:
  • null(Raw data stream - documentation not supported)

sgpsirsE8.b1:
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(up_short_hemisp_std)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(short_direct_normal_max)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(short_direct_normal_min)
  • Down-welling unshaded pyranometer voltage(down_short_hemisp)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Maxima(up_short_hemisp_max)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Minima(up_short_hemisp_min)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Maxima(down_short_hemisp_max)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Minima(down_short_hemisp_min)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard Deviation(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_std)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Minima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_min)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Maxima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_max)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(short_direct_normal)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer(up_short_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_short_hemisp_std)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer(down_short_diffuse_hemisp)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard Deviation(short_direct_normal_std)


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DQRID : D040907.1
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
08/27/2004183009/07/20042130
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/C1/E13 - Incorrect calibration coefficients
DataStreams:sgpsirs20sC1.a0, sgpsirs20sE13.a0, sgpsirsC1.00, sgpsirsC1.b1, sgpsirsE13.00,
sgpsirsE13.b1
Description:
After the DIR changeout on 8/27, the DLH measurements at the central facility vary 
significantly between pyrgeometers by as much as 65 Wm^(-2).  It was discovered that the two 
downwelling pyrgeometers destined for C1 and E13 may have been swapped during installation.  
The instrument mentor is unsure of applied calibration coefficients during this DQR's 
time period.  Backing out new downwelling longwave irradiances would be difficult in this 
case. Fortunately, the problem period is less than a fortnight.
Measurements:sgpsirsE13.b1:
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_long_hemisp_shaded_std)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Maxima(down_long_hemisp_shaded_max)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Case Thermistor Temperature, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_case_temp)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(down_long_netir)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Dome Thermistor Temperature, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_dome_temp)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer(down_long_hemisp_shaded)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Minima(down_long_hemisp_shaded_min)

sgpsirsC1.b1:
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_long_hemisp_shaded_std)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(down_long_netir)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Dome Thermistor Temperature, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_dome_temp)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Maxima(down_long_hemisp_shaded_max)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer(down_long_hemisp_shaded)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Case Thermistor Temperature, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_case_temp)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Minima(down_long_hemisp_shaded_min)

sgpsirsC1.00:
  • null(Raw data stream - documentation not supported)

sgpsirs20sE13.a0:
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Thermopile Voltage, Shaded Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_hemisp_shaded_tp)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Case Thermistor Resistance, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_case_resist)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Dome Thermistor Resistance, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_dome_resist)

sgpsirs20sC1.a0:
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Case Thermistor Resistance, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_case_resist)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Dome Thermistor Resistance, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_dome_resist)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Thermopile Voltage, Shaded Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_hemisp_shaded_tp)

sgpsirsE13.00:
  • null(Raw data stream - documentation not supported)


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DQRID : D050106.4
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
09/27/2004142901/07/20051623
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/C1 - Reprocess: UIR/DIR Incorrect calibration coefficients
DataStreams:sgpsirsC1.00, sgpsirsC1.b1
Description:
It appears the datalogger program at SIRS/C1 was automatically updated, unbeknownst to 
anyone, on 9/27/20041423GMT with an older program with incorrect UIR and DIR calibration 
coefficients. The correct and incorrect cal coeffs for the UIR and DIR pyrgeometers during 
this DQR period were:
  incorrectUIR   correctUIR
K0  -12.84       -13.00
K1  .2250        0.2573
K2  1.024        1.024
K3  -1.9280      -1.8050

 incorrectDIR   correctDIR
K0  -13.15       -26.89
K1  0.2374       0.2967
K2  1.0260       1.0560
K3  -2.478       -3.3080
Measurements:sgpsirsC1.b1:
  • Instantaneous Case Temperature(inst_up_long_case_temp)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_long_hemisp_shaded_std)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(down_long_netir)
  • Instantaneous Dome Temperature(inst_up_long_dome_temp)
  • Upwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(up_long_netir)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard
    Deviation(up_long_hemisp_std)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Dome Thermistor Temperature, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_dome_temp)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(up_long_hemisp_min)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Maxima(down_long_hemisp_shaded_max)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(up_long_hemisp_max)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer(down_long_hemisp_shaded)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Case Thermistor Temperature, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_case_temp)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(up_long_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Minima(down_long_hemisp_shaded_min)

sgpsirsC1.00:
  • null(Raw data stream - documentation not supported)


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DQRID : D050117.1
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
12/23/2004231501/25/20051800
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E9 - Unknown -failed PSP ventilator fan
DataStreams:sgpsirs20sE9.a0, sgpsirsE9.00, sgpsirsE9.b1
Description:
Downwelling shortwave hemispheric (DSH) readings appear to have a slight to moderate 
negative offset from derived DSH values.  At night, this negative offset causes qc flags 
(since values are below the minimum threshold of -10 W/m^2).  Differences between derived and 
actual DSH values are sometimes on the order of 50 W/m^2 due to this offset. 
The offset was discovered to be due to a failed ventilator fan which is used to clear the 
dome of the PSP, the instrument which measures the DSH.  The ventilator likely seized or 
was intermittent and heated the PSP base giving an erroneous DSH reading.  Field techs 
replaced the fan on 01/25/2005 1745GMT.  The DSH has been reading normally since that time.
Measurements:sgpsirs20sE9.a0:
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Hemispheric Shortwave, Unshaded Pyranometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_global)

sgpsirsE9.b1:
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_short_hemisp_std)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Minima(down_short_hemisp_min)
  • Down-welling unshaded pyranometer voltage(down_short_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Maxima(down_short_hemisp_max)

sgpsirsE9.00:
  • null(Raw data stream - documentation not supported)


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DQRID : D050131.26
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
01/04/2005220201/12/20052002
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E5 - Ice storm
DataStreams:sgpsirs20sE5.a0, sgpsirsE5.b1
Description:
Data missing due to ice storm.
Measurements:sgpsirsE5.b1:
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(short_direct_normal_min)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Dome Thermistor Temperature, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_dome_temp)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(short_direct_normal)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Minima(down_short_hemisp_min)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Maxima(down_long_hemisp_shaded_max)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer(down_long_hemisp_shaded)
  • lon(lon)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(down_long_netir)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Maxima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_max)
  • Dummy altitude for Zeb(alt)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard
    Deviation(up_long_hemisp_std)
  • Down-welling unshaded pyranometer voltage(down_short_hemisp)
  • base time(base_time)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Minima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_min)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Minima(down_long_hemisp_shaded_min)
  • Time offset of tweaks from base_time(time_offset)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Minima(up_short_hemisp_min)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Maxima(up_short_hemisp_max)
  • lat(lat)
  • Upwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(up_long_netir)
  • Instantaneous Dome Temperature(inst_up_long_dome_temp)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard Deviation(short_direct_normal_std)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(up_long_hemisp_max)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer(down_short_diffuse_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard Deviation(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_std)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer(up_short_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Maxima(down_short_hemisp_max)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(up_short_hemisp_std)
  • Instantaneous Case Temperature(inst_up_long_case_temp)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(up_long_hemisp_min)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(short_direct_normal_max)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_short_hemisp_std)
  • Battery Voltage(vBatt)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Case Thermistor Temperature, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_case_temp)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(up_long_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_long_hemisp_shaded_std)

sgpsirs20sE5.a0:
  • Instantaneous Direct Normal Shortwave Irradiance, Pyheliometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_direct_normal)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Hemispheric Shortwave, Unshaded Pyranometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_global)
  • Instantaneous Upwelling Pyrgeometer Case Thermistor Resistance, Pyrgeometer(inst_up_long_case_resist)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Dome Thermistor Resistance, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_dome_resist)
  • lat(lat)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Thermopile Voltage, Shaded Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_hemisp_shaded_tp)
  • Instantaneous Upwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer(inst_up_short_hemisp)
  • Instantaneous Upwelling Pyrgeometer Thermopile(inst_up_long_hemisp_tp)
  • Dummy altitude for Zeb(alt)
  • base time(base_time)
  • Instantaneous Upwelling Pyrgeometer Dome Thermistor Resistance, Pyrgeometer(inst_up_long_dome_resist)
  • lon(lon)
  • Time offset of tweaks from base_time(time_offset)
  • Instantaneous Uncorrected Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse, Shaded Pyranometer
    Thermopile Voltage(inst_diffuse)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Case Thermistor Resistance, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_case_resist)


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DQRID : D050131.27
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
01/05/2005020201/09/20051630
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E6 - Ice storm
DataStreams:sgpsirs20sE6.a0, sgpsirsE6.b1
Description:
Data missing due to ice storm.
Measurements:sgpsirs20sE6.a0:
  • Instantaneous Upwelling Pyrgeometer Thermopile(inst_up_long_hemisp_tp)
  • lon(lon)
  • Instantaneous Upwelling Pyrgeometer Dome Thermistor Resistance, Pyrgeometer(inst_up_long_dome_resist)
  • Instantaneous Uncorrected Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse, Shaded Pyranometer
    Thermopile Voltage(inst_diffuse)
  • Instantaneous Upwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer(inst_up_short_hemisp)
  • Instantaneous Upwelling Pyrgeometer Case Thermistor Resistance, Pyrgeometer(inst_up_long_case_resist)
  • lat(lat)
  • Time offset of tweaks from base_time(time_offset)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Thermopile Voltage, Shaded Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_hemisp_shaded_tp)
  • Instantaneous Direct Normal Shortwave Irradiance, Pyheliometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_direct_normal)
  • Dummy altitude for Zeb(alt)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Hemispheric Shortwave, Unshaded Pyranometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_global)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Dome Thermistor Resistance, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_dome_resist)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Case Thermistor Resistance, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_case_resist)
  • base time(base_time)

sgpsirsE6.b1:
  • lon(lon)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(short_direct_normal)
  • lat(lat)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(up_long_hemisp)
  • Down-welling unshaded pyranometer voltage(down_short_hemisp)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Case Thermistor Temperature, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_case_temp)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Maxima(up_short_hemisp_max)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Minima(down_long_hemisp_shaded_min)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Maxima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_max)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Dome Thermistor Temperature, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_dome_temp)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(down_long_netir)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_long_hemisp_shaded_std)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(up_long_hemisp_min)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Minima(up_short_hemisp_min)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(up_short_hemisp_std)
  • Time offset of tweaks from base_time(time_offset)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(short_direct_normal_max)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard Deviation(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_std)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer(down_short_diffuse_hemisp)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(up_long_hemisp_max)
  • base time(base_time)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard Deviation(short_direct_normal_std)
  • Battery Voltage(vBatt)
  • Dummy altitude for Zeb(alt)
  • Instantaneous Dome Temperature(inst_up_long_dome_temp)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Maxima(down_short_hemisp_max)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Maxima(down_long_hemisp_shaded_max)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard
    Deviation(up_long_hemisp_std)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer(up_short_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer(down_long_hemisp_shaded)
  • Instantaneous Case Temperature(inst_up_long_case_temp)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Minima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_min)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(short_direct_normal_min)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_short_hemisp_std)
  • Upwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(up_long_netir)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Minima(down_short_hemisp_min)


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DQRID : D050131.28
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
01/04/2005210201/11/20051943
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E8 - Ice storm
DataStreams:sgpsirs20sE8.a0, sgpsirsE8.b1
Description:
Data missing due to ice storm.
Measurements:sgpsirs20sE8.a0:
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Dome Thermistor Resistance, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_dome_resist)
  • lat(lat)
  • Dummy altitude for Zeb(alt)
  • Instantaneous Upwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer(inst_up_short_hemisp)
  • Instantaneous Upwelling Pyrgeometer Thermopile(inst_up_long_hemisp_tp)
  • Instantaneous Upwelling Pyrgeometer Case Thermistor Resistance, Pyrgeometer(inst_up_long_case_resist)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Thermopile Voltage, Shaded Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_hemisp_shaded_tp)
  • Time offset of tweaks from base_time(time_offset)
  • base time(base_time)
  • lon(lon)
  • Instantaneous Upwelling Pyrgeometer Dome Thermistor Resistance, Pyrgeometer(inst_up_long_dome_resist)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Case Thermistor Resistance, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_case_resist)
  • Instantaneous Uncorrected Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse, Shaded Pyranometer
    Thermopile Voltage(inst_diffuse)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Hemispheric Shortwave, Unshaded Pyranometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_global)
  • Instantaneous Direct Normal Shortwave Irradiance, Pyheliometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_direct_normal)

sgpsirsE8.b1:
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Minima(down_long_hemisp_shaded_min)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(up_short_hemisp_std)
  • Instantaneous Case Temperature(inst_up_long_case_temp)
  • base time(base_time)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Maxima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_max)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Minima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_min)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer(down_long_hemisp_shaded)
  • lon(lon)
  • Instantaneous Dome Temperature(inst_up_long_dome_temp)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer(down_short_diffuse_hemisp)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(up_long_hemisp_min)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(short_direct_normal_min)
  • Down-welling unshaded pyranometer voltage(down_short_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Maxima(down_long_hemisp_shaded_max)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Minima(down_short_hemisp_min)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(up_long_hemisp_max)
  • lat(lat)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Dome Thermistor Temperature, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_dome_temp)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Case Thermistor Temperature, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_case_temp)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Maxima(down_short_hemisp_max)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard Deviation(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_std)
  • Dummy altitude for Zeb(alt)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer(up_short_hemisp)
  • Upwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(up_long_netir)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(short_direct_normal_max)
  • Battery Voltage(vBatt)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Maxima(up_short_hemisp_max)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Minima(up_short_hemisp_min)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(up_long_hemisp)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(short_direct_normal)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(down_long_netir)
  • Time offset of tweaks from base_time(time_offset)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_short_hemisp_std)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_long_hemisp_shaded_std)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard
    Deviation(up_long_hemisp_std)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard Deviation(short_direct_normal_std)


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DQRID : D050131.29
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
01/05/2005070201/09/20051448
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E9 - Ice storm
DataStreams:sgpsirs20sE9.a0, sgpsirsE9.b1
Description:
Data missing due to ice storm.
Measurements:sgpsirs20sE9.a0:
  • lat(lat)
  • Instantaneous Upwelling Pyrgeometer Dome Thermistor Resistance, Pyrgeometer(inst_up_long_dome_resist)
  • base time(base_time)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Hemispheric Shortwave, Unshaded Pyranometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_global)
  • Instantaneous Direct Normal Shortwave Irradiance, Pyheliometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_direct_normal)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Dome Thermistor Resistance, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_dome_resist)
  • Instantaneous Uncorrected Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse, Shaded Pyranometer
    Thermopile Voltage(inst_diffuse)
  • Dummy altitude for Zeb(alt)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Case Thermistor Resistance, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_case_resist)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Thermopile Voltage, Shaded Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_hemisp_shaded_tp)
  • Instantaneous Upwelling Pyrgeometer Thermopile(inst_up_long_hemisp_tp)
  • Time offset of tweaks from base_time(time_offset)
  • Instantaneous Upwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer(inst_up_short_hemisp)
  • Instantaneous Upwelling Pyrgeometer Case Thermistor Resistance, Pyrgeometer(inst_up_long_case_resist)
  • lon(lon)

sgpsirsE9.b1:
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_short_hemisp_std)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_long_hemisp_shaded_std)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Case Thermistor Temperature, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_case_temp)
  • Time offset of tweaks from base_time(time_offset)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Minima(down_long_hemisp_shaded_min)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard
    Deviation(up_long_hemisp_std)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(down_long_netir)
  • lat(lat)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(up_long_hemisp_min)
  • base time(base_time)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Dome Thermistor Temperature, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_dome_temp)
  • Down-welling unshaded pyranometer voltage(down_short_hemisp)
  • Instantaneous Dome Temperature(inst_up_long_dome_temp)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer(down_long_hemisp_shaded)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(short_direct_normal)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Minima(down_short_hemisp_min)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(up_short_hemisp_std)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Minima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_min)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Maxima(down_short_hemisp_max)
  • Dummy altitude for Zeb(alt)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer(up_short_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard Deviation(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_std)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Maxima(up_short_hemisp_max)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Maxima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_max)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(up_long_hemisp_max)
  • Upwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(up_long_netir)
  • Instantaneous Case Temperature(inst_up_long_case_temp)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(short_direct_normal_max)
  • lon(lon)
  • Battery Voltage(vBatt)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Maxima(down_long_hemisp_shaded_max)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer(down_short_diffuse_hemisp)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(up_long_hemisp)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(short_direct_normal_min)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard Deviation(short_direct_normal_std)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Minima(up_short_hemisp_min)


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DQRID : D050205.2
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
01/13/2005120002/10/20051700
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E6 - Questionable data due to Ice Storm damage
DataStreams:sgpsirs20sE6.a0, sgpsirsE6.00, sgpsirsE6.b1
Description:
Several SIRS readings at E6 readings have appeared questionable since the ice storm in 
early January.  Starting on 01/13 maintenance found the E6 tracker inoperative. It was reset 
and put back into serivice.  Shortly after, on 01/16 data from the DSH instrument (PSP) 
became questionable possibly due to obstructed or failed ventilator fan.  On 02/10 1645 
GMT maintenance found the DSH instrument ventilator fan failed - the fan was replaced,  
the E6 tracker was also realigned.  Due to early january ice storms, the tracker alignment 
issues and a failed ventilator fan - All tracker mounted and global DS instrument 
measurements are suspect for this time frame.
Measurements:sgpsirs20sE6.a0:
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Thermopile Voltage, Shaded Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_hemisp_shaded_tp)
  • Instantaneous Direct Normal Shortwave Irradiance, Pyheliometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_direct_normal)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Hemispheric Shortwave, Unshaded Pyranometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_global)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Dome Thermistor Resistance, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_dome_resist)
  • Instantaneous Uncorrected Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse, Shaded Pyranometer
    Thermopile Voltage(inst_diffuse)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Case Thermistor Resistance, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_case_resist)

sgpsirsE6.00:
  • null(Raw data stream - documentation not supported)

sgpsirsE6.b1:
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer(down_short_diffuse_hemisp)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(short_direct_normal)
  • Down-welling unshaded pyranometer voltage(down_short_hemisp)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard Deviation(short_direct_normal_std)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Case Thermistor Temperature, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_case_temp)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Minima(down_long_hemisp_shaded_min)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Maxima(down_short_hemisp_max)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Maxima(down_long_hemisp_shaded_max)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Maxima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_max)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Dome Thermistor Temperature, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_dome_temp)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer(down_long_hemisp_shaded)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(down_long_netir)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Minima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_min)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(short_direct_normal_min)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_long_hemisp_shaded_std)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_short_hemisp_std)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(short_direct_normal_max)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard Deviation(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_std)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Minima(down_short_hemisp_min)


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DQRID : D050206.2
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
12/01/2004000001/01/20050000
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/C1 - Monthly Summary
DataStreams:sgpsirsC1.b1
Description:
dominant problem here is the daytime 3 component problem. Direct and Diffuse are
always too high and Global is too low. The problem occurs around the time that the
testing regime switches from twilight to daytime testing regimes or from daytime to
twilight. The flags occur in significant numbers on the 1st - 5th, 8th - 20th, 24th - 
28th,
30th, and 31st. The failures vary in magnitude and duration. The worst flags for a 
particular
day is typically high level yellow, with respect to this problem. Global goes below
daytime empirical limits on both the 5th and 6th for substantial periods of time. Diffuse
also goes below daytime empirical limits on the 6th in the evening. Upwelling Longwave is
below empirical limits on the 24th. This may not be a problem, as many sites exhibited
the same problem on the same night. Exceptionally cold temperatures may be the cause.
Direct also exceeds its daytime empirical limit on the 1st, 4th, 10th, 13th, 14th, and 
20th. This occurs
at the changeover from medium to high air mass and does not last for longer than 30 
minutes.
Measurements:sgpsirsC1.b1:
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(short_direct_normal)
  • Down-welling unshaded pyranometer voltage(down_short_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer(down_long_hemisp_shaded)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer(down_short_diffuse_hemisp)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(up_long_hemisp)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer(up_short_hemisp)


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DQRID : D050218.1
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
11/02/2004204502/22/20052050
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E7 - Reprocessed: Corrected Downwelling Longwave calibrations
DataStreams:sgpsirsE7.b1
Description:
Incorrect DIR calibration coeffs and serial numbers were applied to the data from 
11/02/2004 when the shortwave instruments were changed out.  Field techs corrected the program 
during longwave instrument replacement on 2/22/2005.

The data were reprocessed in September 2006 to apply the correct calibrations.  The 
reprocessed data were archived in October 2006.
Measurements:sgpsirsE7.b1:
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_long_hemisp_shaded_std)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Minima(down_long_hemisp_shaded_min)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(down_long_netir)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Dome Thermistor Temperature, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_dome_temp)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer(down_long_hemisp_shaded)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Maxima(down_long_hemisp_shaded_max)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Case Thermistor Temperature, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_case_temp)


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DQRID : D050307.3
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
03/03/2005220004/05/20051950
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E7 - Downwelling Shortwave incorrect
DataStreams:sgpsirsE7.00, sgpsirsE7.b1
Description:
Downwelling shortwave values dropped off to unrealistic values frequently 
at this site (usually between 1600 GMT and 0000 GMT).  SGP techs found this was due to a 
bad multiplexer and it was replaced 04/05/2005 1950GMT along with the downwelling 
shortwave cable.
Measurements:sgpsirsE7.b1:
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Maxima(down_short_hemisp_max)
  • Down-welling unshaded pyranometer voltage(down_short_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_short_hemisp_std)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Minima(down_short_hemisp_min)

sgpsirsE7.00:
  • null(Raw data stream - documentation not supported)


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DQRID : D050414.2
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
03/30/2005010304/19/20051720
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E9 - Downwelling Shortwave values low
DataStreams:sgpsirs20sE9.a0, sgpsirsE9.00, sgpsirsE9.b1
Description:
Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric (DSH) irradiance values from the pyranometer instrument 
were frequently below the MIN value of -10 W/m^2 at night.  DSH values also frequently 
disagreed with derived readings (at times well over 50 W/m^2 difference) during the 
daylight hours, especially in the morning. Field techs performed maintenance but could not find 
obvious instrument or connection problems.  

The low DSH values during nighttime were on the threshold of acceptable. Largest offsets 
acceptable with these pyranometers is typically -10 W/m2.  The large derived vs. actual 
DSH differences during the daylight hours are the subject of ongoing ARM investigation. No 
instrument problems could be identified.
Measurements:sgpsirs20sE9.a0:
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Hemispheric Shortwave, Unshaded Pyranometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_global)

sgpsirsE9.b1:
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_short_hemisp_std)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Minima(down_short_hemisp_min)
  • Down-welling unshaded pyranometer voltage(down_short_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Maxima(down_short_hemisp_max)

sgpsirsE9.00:
  • null(Raw data stream - documentation not supported)


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DQRID : D050606.1
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
04/05/2005195004/19/20052100
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E7 - Downwelling longwave incorrect
DataStreams:sgpsirs20sE7.a0, sgpsirsE7.00, sgpsirsE7.b1
Description:
During maintenance to correct a problem with the downwelling shortwave data, the 
downwelling longwave instrument wiring was not properly fastened resulting in incorrect 
downwelling longwave hemispheric data.
Measurements:sgpsirs20sE7.a0:
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Dome Thermistor Resistance, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_dome_resist)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Case Thermistor Resistance, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_case_resist)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Thermopile Voltage, Shaded Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_hemisp_shaded_tp)

sgpsirsE7.b1:
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_long_hemisp_shaded_std)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Minima(down_long_hemisp_shaded_min)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(down_long_netir)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Dome Thermistor Temperature, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_dome_temp)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer(down_long_hemisp_shaded)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Maxima(down_long_hemisp_shaded_max)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Case Thermistor Temperature, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_case_temp)

sgpsirsE7.00:
  • null(Raw data stream - documentation not supported)


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DQRID : D050621.1
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
06/13/2005211506/20/20052200
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E9 - Sensor cable failure
DataStreams:sgpsirs20sE9.a0, sgpsirsE9.00, sgpsirsE9.b1
Description:
The short_direct_normal measurements from the normal incident pyrheliometer (NIP) 
instrument were missing beginning 6/13/2005 2115GMT.  On 6/20/2005 technicians found the NIP 
instrument cable broken, replaced it, and returned the instrument to service at 2200GMT.
Measurements:sgpsirs20sE9.a0:
  • Instantaneous Direct Normal Shortwave Irradiance, Pyheliometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_direct_normal)

sgpsirsE9.b1:
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(short_direct_normal_min)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(short_direct_normal)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(short_direct_normal_max)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard Deviation(short_direct_normal_std)

sgpsirsE9.00:
  • null(Raw data stream - documentation not supported)


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DQRID : D060630.11
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
03/10/2004171502/08/20061730
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E3 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error
DataStreams:sgpsirsE3.b1
Description:
Modified pyrgeometer calibration procedures were implemented beginning in March 2004. 
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 August 2006.
Measurements:sgpsirsE3.b1:
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(down_long_netir)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer(down_long_hemisp_shaded)
  • Upwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(up_long_netir)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(up_long_hemisp)


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DQRID : D060630.12
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
03/10/2004172002/22/20061615
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E4 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error
DataStreams:sgpsirsE4.b1
Description:
Modified pyrgeometer calibration procedures were implemented beginning in March 2004. 
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:sgpsirsE4.b1:
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(up_long_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer(down_long_hemisp_shaded)
  • Upwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(up_long_netir)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(down_long_netir)


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DQRID : D060630.13
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
03/10/2004203002/22/20061817
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E5 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error
DataStreams:sgpsirsE5.b1
Description:
Modified pyrgeometer calibration procedures were implemented beginning in March 2004. 
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:sgpsirsE5.b1:
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer(down_long_hemisp_shaded)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(up_long_hemisp)
  • Upwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(up_long_netir)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(down_long_netir)


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DQRID : D060630.14
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
03/11/2004161002/09/20061553
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E6 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error
DataStreams:sgpsirsE6.b1
Description:
Modified pyrgeometer calibration procedures were implemented beginning in March 2004. 
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:sgpsirsE6.b1:
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(up_long_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer(down_long_hemisp_shaded)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(down_long_netir)
  • Upwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(up_long_netir)


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DQRID : D060630.15
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
02/20/2004200002/07/20062005
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E7 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error
DataStreams:sgpsirsE7.b1
Description:
Modified pyrgeometer calibration procedures were implemented beginning in February 2004. 
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:sgpsirsE7.b1:
  • 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)
  • Upwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(up_long_netir)


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DQRID : D060630.16
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
02/10/2004184502/21/20061840
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E8 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error
DataStreams:sgpsirsE8.b1
Description:
Modified pyrgeometer calibration procedures were implemented beginning in February 2004.  
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 instanteous data records. 
Still, these data are considered far superior to the originally processed data. The 
reprocessed data were archived in September 2006.
Measurements:sgpsirsE8.b1:
  • Upwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(up_long_netir)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(up_long_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer(down_long_hemisp_shaded)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(down_long_netir)


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DQRID : D060630.17
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
12/17/2003164002/07/20061730
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E9 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error
DataStreams:sgpsirsE9.b1
Description:
Modified pyrgeometer calibration procedures were implemented beginning in December 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 instanteous data records. 
Still, these data are considered far superior to the originally processed data. The 
reprocessed data were archived in October 2006.
Measurements:sgpsirsE9.b1:
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(up_long_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer(down_long_hemisp_shaded)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(down_long_netir)
  • Upwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(up_long_netir)


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DQRID : D060630.8
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
12/11/2003195002/16/20061901
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/C1 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error
DataStreams:sgpsirsC1.b1
Description:
Modified pyrgeometer calibration procedures were implemented beginning in December 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:sgpsirsC1.b1:
  • 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)
  • Upwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(up_long_netir)


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DQRID : D990716.11
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
04/08/1999150104/09/19991800
Subject:
SGP/SIRS - SIRS E7 April 1999 (part 2 of 3)
DataStreams:sgpsirsE7.a0, sgpsirsE7.a1
Description:
**Times are Local Standard**
Data are missing during this period.
Measurements:sgpsirsE7.a0:
  • Time offset of tweaks from base_time(time_offset)
  • Up-welling pyrgeometer case thermistor resistance(up_long_case_resist)
  • lat(lat)
  • lon(lon)
  • Down-welling pyrgeometer dome thermistor resistance(down_long_dome_resist)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(up_long_hemisp)
  • Pyrheliometer voltage(nip)
  • Up-welling pyrgeometer dome thermistor resistance(up_long_dome_resist)
  • Down-welling unshaded pyranometer voltage(down_short_hemisp)
  • Shaded pyranometer voltage(short_diffuse)
  • Down-welling pyrgeometer case thermistor resistance(down_long_case_resist)
  • base time(base_time)
  • Down-welling pyrgeometer thermopile voltage(down_long_hemisp)
  • Dummy altitude for Zeb(alt)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer(up_short_hemisp)

sgpsirsE7.a1:
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_short_hemisp_std)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(up_long_hemisp_max)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer(down_short_diffuse_hemisp)
  • Battery Voltage(vBatt)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Minima(up_short_hemisp_min)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(short_direct_normal_max)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard
    Deviation(up_long_hemisp_std)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(short_direct_normal_min)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyrgeometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_long_hemisp_std)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer(up_short_hemisp)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Maxima(up_short_hemisp_max)
  • Down-welling pyrgeometer thermopile voltage(down_long_hemisp)
  • lat(lat)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyrgeometer, Maxima(down_long_hemisp_max)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard Deviation(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_std)
  • Down-welling unshaded pyranometer voltage(down_short_hemisp)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard Deviation(short_direct_normal_std)
  • Time offset of tweaks from base_time(time_offset)
  • Dummy altitude for Zeb(alt)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(up_long_hemisp_min)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Minima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_min)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(short_direct_normal)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Maxima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_max)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyrgeometer, Minima(down_long_hemisp_min)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Maxima(down_short_hemisp_max)
  • lon(lon)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(up_long_hemisp)
  • base time(base_time)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Minima(down_short_hemisp_min)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(up_short_hemisp_std)


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