Data Quality Reports for Session: 123451 User: anderberg Completed: 10/09/2009


TABLE OF CONTENTS

DQR IDSubjectData Streams Affected
D000907.1SGP/SIRS/E24 - SIRS Signal Cable Damage at E24sgpsirsE24.00, sgpsirsE24.01, sgpsirsE24.a0, sgpsirsE24.a1
D010202.1SGP/SIRS/E21- Broken CablesgpsirsE21.a1
D010423.19SGP/SIRS/E20 - Diffuse Pyranometer Thermal OffsetssgpsirsE20.a0, sgpsirsE20.a1
D010423.20SGP/SIRS/E21 - Diffuse Pyranometer Thermal OffsetssgpsirsE21.a0, sgpsirsE21.a1
D010423.21SGP/SIRS/E22 - Diffuse Pyranometer Thermal OffsetssgpsirsE22.a0, sgpsirsE22.a1
D010423.22SGP/SIRS/E24 - Diffuse Pyranometer Thermal OffsetssgpsirsE24.a0, sgpsirsE24.a1
D030527.2SGP/SIRS/E27 - Instrument problem, Shadowband Misalignmentsgpsirs20sE27.a0, sgpsirsE27.00, sgpsirsE27.b1
D030529.3SGP/SIRS/E21 - Shadowband Misalignment/Tracker Failuresgpsirs20sE21.a0, sgpsirsE21.00, sgpsirsE21.b1
D030612.1SGP/SIRS/E21 - Shadowband Misalignment/Tracker Failuresgpsirs20sE21.a0, sgpsirsE21.00, sgpsirsE21.b1
D030722.2SGP/SIRS/E21 - Shadowband Misalignmentsgpsirs20sE21.a0, sgpsirsE21.00, sgpsirsE21.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
D030917.19SGP/SIRS/E2 - Missing data due to Ice storm and clock problemssgp15swfanalsirs1longE2.c1, sgp1swfanalsirs1longE2.c1, sgpsirs20sE2.a0, sgpsirs60sE2.a1,
sgpsirsE2.00, sgpsirsE2.a2, sgpsirsE2.b1
D030922.4SGP/SIRS/E27 - Tracker Misalignmentsgpsirs20sE27.a0, sgpsirsE27.00, sgpsirsE27.b1
D031009.2SGP/SIRS/E21 - Reprocess: Incorrect PIR/UIR Calibration CoefficientsgpsirsE21.00, sgpsirsE21.b1
D031020.4SGP/SIRS/E21 - Bird Poop Contaminationsgpsirs20sE21.a0, sgpsirsE21.00, sgpsirsE21.b1
D040126.3SGP/SIRS/E21 - False signalsgpsirs20sE21.a0, sgpsirsE21.00, sgpsirsE21.b1
D040229.2SGP/SIRS/E21 - Shadowband Misalignmentsgpsirs20sE21.a0, sgpsirsE21.00, sgpsirsE21.b1
D040329.1SGP/SIRS/E21 - Instrument logger time problem, Unknownsgpsirs20sE21.a0, sgpsirsE21.00, sgpsirsE21.b1
D040420.4SGP/SIRS/E27 - incorrect trackingsgpsirs20sE27.a0, sgpsirsE27.00, sgpsirsE27.b1
D040601.1SGP/SIRS/E21 - Dirt on domesgpsirs20sE21.a0, sgpsirsE21.00, sgpsirsE21.b1
D040706.1SGP/SIRS/E22 - Failed NIP sensor cablesgpsirs20sE22.a0, sgpsirsE22.00, sgpsirsE22.b1
D040712.2SGP/SIRS/E24 - NIP shaded near sunrisesgpsirs20sE24.a0, sgpsirs60sE24.a1, sgpsirsE24.a2, sgpsirsE24.b1
D040712.3SGP/SIRS/E24 - NIP shaded near sunrisesgpsirs20sE24.a0, sgpsirsE24.b1
D050227.1SGP/SIRS/E24 - Erratic downwelling shortwave datasgpsirs20sE24.a0, sgpsirsE24.00, sgpsirsE24.b1
D050412.3SGP/SIRS/E24 - Dirt on domesgpsirs20sE24.a0, sgpsirsE24.00, sgpsirsE24.b1
D050520.1SGP/SIRS/E22 - Intermittent upwelling longwave data losssgpsirs20sE22.a0, sgpsirsE22.00, sgpsirsE22.b1
D060630.26SGP/SIRS/E20 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration errorsgpsirsE20.b1
D060630.27SGP/SIRS/E21 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration errorsgpsirsE21.b1
D060630.28SGP/SIRS/E22 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration errorsgpsirsE22.b1
D060630.29SGP/SIRS/E24 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration errorsgpsirsE24.b1
D060630.30SGP/SIRS/E27 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration errorsgpsirsE27.b1
D080610.1SGP/SIRS/E20 - Missing datasgpsirs20sE20.a0, sgpsirsE20.b1


DQRID : D000907.1
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
02/08/2000051002/10/20001700
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E24 - SIRS Signal Cable Damage at E24
DataStreams:sgpsirsE24.00, sgpsirsE24.01, sgpsirsE24.a0, sgpsirsE24.a1
Description:
Cattle from adjoining field had broken the electric fence wire around the equipment and
chewed radiometer cables in half adn damaged the shading arm(s) on the SciTec tracker.

The NIP and DD shortwave data collected during this time were recorded  by the
logger as 'over-range' or 'open-channel' (with corresponding data values stored as
'-99999') or a numeric value not representative of the real irradiance conditions
due to faulty connections.  Data for this period are to be considered MISSING.
Measurements:sgpsirsE24.00:
  • null(Raw data stream - documentation not supported)

sgpsirsE24.a1:
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(short_direct_normal)
  • 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)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard Deviation(short_direct_normal_std)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(short_direct_normal_min)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(short_direct_normal_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)

sgpsirsE24.01:
  • null(Raw data stream - documentation not supported)

sgpsirsE24.a0:
  • Pyrheliometer voltage(nip)
  • Shaded pyranometer voltage(short_diffuse)


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DQRID : D010202.1
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
01/17/2001000001/24/20012359
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E21- Broken Cable
DataStreams:sgpsirsE21.a1
Description:
Short direct normal reported -99999 in netcdf file due to broken cable.
Measurements:sgpsirsE21.a1:
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(short_direct_normal)


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DQRID : D010423.19
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
02/13/1998053202/20/20011850
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E20 - Diffuse Pyranometer Thermal Offsets
DataStreams:sgpsirsE20.a0, sgpsirsE20.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:sgpsirsE20.a1:
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer(down_short_diffuse_hemisp)
  • 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)

sgpsirsE20.a0:
  • Shaded pyranometer voltage(short_diffuse)


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DQRID : D010423.20
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
09/11/1999030402/20/20012100
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E21 - Diffuse Pyranometer Thermal Offsets
DataStreams:sgpsirsE21.a0, sgpsirsE21.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:sgpsirsE21.a1:
  • 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)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard Deviation(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_std)

sgpsirsE21.a0:
  • Shaded pyranometer voltage(short_diffuse)


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DQRID : D010423.21
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
11/25/1997063002/21/20012000
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E22 - Diffuse Pyranometer Thermal Offsets
DataStreams:sgpsirsE22.a0, sgpsirsE22.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:sgpsirsE22.a0:
  • Shaded pyranometer voltage(short_diffuse)

sgpsirsE22.a1:
  • 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 Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard Deviation(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_std)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer(down_short_diffuse_hemisp)


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DQRID : D010423.22
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
12/03/1997073002/22/20011615
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E24 - Diffuse Pyranometer Thermal Offsets
DataStreams:sgpsirsE24.a0, sgpsirsE24.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:sgpsirsE24.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)

sgpsirsE24.a0:
  • Shaded pyranometer voltage(short_diffuse)


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DQRID : D030527.2
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
05/16/2003000006/18/20031845
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E27 - Instrument problem, Shadowband Misalignment
DataStreams:sgpsirs20sE27.a0, sgpsirsE27.00, sgpsirsE27.b1
Description:
Downwelling and Upwelling longwave values are somewhat noisy due to noisy PIR (pygeometer) 
case and dome thermistor measurements on both the upwelling and downwelling PIRs. This 
problem dates back to the beginning of the SIRS E27 data stream.
Measurements:sgpsirsE27.00:
  • null(Raw data stream - documentation not supported)

sgpsirsE27.b1:
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(up_long_hemisp_max)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(up_long_hemisp)
  • Instantaneous Case Temperature(inst_up_long_case_temp)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Maxima(down_long_hemisp_shaded_max)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_long_hemisp_shaded_std)
  • Instantaneous Dome Temperature(inst_up_long_dome_temp)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Case Thermistor Temperature, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_case_temp)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer(down_long_hemisp_shaded)
  • 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, Minima(down_long_hemisp_shaded_min)

sgpsirs20sE27.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 Upwelling Pyrgeometer Case Thermistor Resistance, Pyrgeometer(inst_up_long_case_resist)
  • Instantaneous Upwelling Pyrgeometer Dome Thermistor Resistance, Pyrgeometer(inst_up_long_dome_resist)


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DQRID : D030529.3
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
05/19/2003100005/28/20031430
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E21 - Shadowband Misalignment/Tracker Failure
DataStreams:sgpsirs20sE21.a0, sgpsirsE21.00, sgpsirsE21.b1
Description:
The solar tracker failed beginning around sunrise on 05/19/03 most likely during the 
previous nights reset. Failure time was approximate time of sunrise at 1000 on 05/19/03.  The 
tracker was power cycled and RTS at 1415 GMT on 05/28/03.
Measurements:sgpsirsE21.00:
  • null(Raw data stream - documentation not supported)

sgpsirs20sE21.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 Direct Normal Shortwave Irradiance, Pyheliometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_direct_normal)
  • Instantaneous Uncorrected Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse, Shaded Pyranometer
    Thermopile Voltage(inst_diffuse)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Thermopile Voltage, Shaded Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_hemisp_shaded_tp)

sgpsirsE21.b1:
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard Deviation(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_std)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Minima(down_long_hemisp_shaded_min)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(short_direct_normal_max)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Maxima(down_long_hemisp_shaded_max)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer(down_short_diffuse_hemisp)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Case Thermistor Temperature, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_case_temp)
  • 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)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Maxima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_max)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(short_direct_normal)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer(down_long_hemisp_shaded)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Minima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_min)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard Deviation(short_direct_normal_std)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(short_direct_normal_min)


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DQRID : D030612.1
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
06/03/2003100006/16/20031835
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E21 - Shadowband Misalignment/Tracker Failure
DataStreams:sgpsirs20sE21.a0, sgpsirsE21.00, sgpsirsE21.b1
Description:
Suntracker appears to have failed beginning on 6/3/03, most likely during previous night 
reset. Start time listed is approximate time of sunrise.
Measurements:sgpsirsE21.00:
  • null(Raw data stream - documentation not supported)

sgpsirs20sE21.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 Direct Normal Shortwave Irradiance, Pyheliometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_direct_normal)
  • Instantaneous Uncorrected Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse, Shaded Pyranometer
    Thermopile Voltage(inst_diffuse)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Thermopile Voltage, Shaded Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_hemisp_shaded_tp)

sgpsirsE21.b1:
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard Deviation(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_std)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Minima(down_long_hemisp_shaded_min)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(short_direct_normal_max)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Maxima(down_long_hemisp_shaded_max)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer(down_short_diffuse_hemisp)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Case Thermistor Temperature, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_case_temp)
  • 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)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Maxima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_max)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(short_direct_normal)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer(down_long_hemisp_shaded)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Minima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_min)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard Deviation(short_direct_normal_std)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(short_direct_normal_min)


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DQRID : D030722.2
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
07/17/2003100008/06/20031350
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E21 - Shadowband Misalignment
DataStreams:sgpsirs20sE21.a0, sgpsirsE21.00, sgpsirsE21.b1
Description:
Solar tracker stopped functioning on 7/17. Tracker power cycled on 
              07/24 and returned to normal tracking but failed again 7/25.  Power
              was cycled again 8/6 and tracker performance was sustained thereafter.
Measurements:sgpsirsE21.00:
  • null(Raw data stream - documentation not supported)

sgpsirs20sE21.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 Pyrgeometer Thermopile Voltage, Shaded Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_hemisp_shaded_tp)

sgpsirsE21.b1:
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard Deviation(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_std)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Minima(down_long_hemisp_shaded_min)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(short_direct_normal_max)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Maxima(down_long_hemisp_shaded_max)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer(down_short_diffuse_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(down_long_netir)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_long_hemisp_shaded_std)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Maxima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_max)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(short_direct_normal)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer(down_long_hemisp_shaded)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Minima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_min)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard Deviation(short_direct_normal_std)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(short_direct_normal_min)


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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 : D030917.19
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
03/09/2002210403/10/20022004
03/13/2002180503/14/20021605
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E2 - Missing data due to Ice storm and clock problems
DataStreams:sgp15swfanalsirs1longE2.c1, sgp1swfanalsirs1longE2.c1, sgpsirs20sE2.a0, sgpsirs60sE2.a1,
sgpsirsE2.00, sgpsirsE2.a2, sgpsirsE2.b1
Description:
Data are missing due to power failures caused by an ice storm
and resulting system/instrument clock problems.
Measurements:sgp15swfanalsirs1longE2.c1:
  • Arithmetic Average Cosine of the Solar Zenith Angle Z (CosZ)(solar_cos_z)
  • Measured Downwelling Direct Shortwave Irradiance (dir)(dirfluxdn_measured)
  • Measured Downwelling Summed Shortwave Irradiance
    (dirfluxdn_measured+diffluxdn_measured) (ssw)(sswfluxdn_measured)
  • 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 Estimated Downwelling Global Shortwave Irradiance (cgsw)(gswfluxdn_clearskyfit)
  • Fractional Sky Cover(cloudfraction)
  • Dummy altitude for Zeb(alt)
  • Measured Surface Albedo from Shortwave Irradiance Measurements (alb)(albedosw_measured)
  • Ratio of Measured Downwelling Diffuse Shortwave Irradiance to Measured
    Downwelling Global Shortwave Irradiance (difr)(difratiodn_measured)
  • Measured Downwelling Global Shortwave Irradiance (gsw)(gswfluxdn_measured)
  • lat(lat)
  • Time offset of tweaks from base_time(time_offset)
  • Clear-sky Fit Estimated Downwelling Direct Shortwave Irradiance (cdir)(dirfluxdn_clearskyfit)
  • Number of 1-minute Cloud Fraction Estimates in the 15-minute Interval (Ncf)(nsamples_cloudfraction)
  • Measured Downwelling Diffuse Shortwave Irradiance (dif)(difswfluxdn_measured)
  • Difference: sswfluxdn_measured - sswfluxdn_clearskyfit (sswfcg)(sswfluxdn_cloudeffect)
  • Clear-sky Fit Estimated Downwelling Diffuse Field Shortwave Irradiance (cdif)(difswfluxdn_clearskyfit)
  • Measured Downwelling Global UVB Irradiance (guvb)(guvbdn_measured)
  • Difference: gswfluxdn_measured - gswfluxdn_clearskyfit (gswfcg)(gswfluxdn_cloudeffect)
  • base time(base_time)
  • Time Offset from base_time_LST(time_offset_LST)
  • Arithmetic Average Distance from the Earth to the Sun (au)(sun_earth_distance)
  • Number of 1-minute Clear-sky Detections in the 15-minute Interval (Nclr)(nsamples_clearsky_detection)
  • Site Identification(site)
  • Clear-sky Fit Estimated Downwelling Summed Shortwave Irradiance
    (dirfluxdn_clearskyfit+diffluxdn_clearskyfit) (cssw)(sswfluxdn_clearskyfit)
  • Clear-sky Fit Estimated Downwelling Global UVB Irradiance (cguvb)(guvbdn_clearskyfit)
  • Number of 1-minute Measured Downwelling Summed Shortwave Irradiances in the
    15-minute Interval (Nssw)(nsamples_sswfluxdn_measured)
  • Ratio of Measured minus Clear-sky Fit Estimated Downwelling Diffuse Shortwave
    Irradiance to Clear-sky Fit Estimated Downwelling Global Shortwave Irradiance
    (di(difcloudeffect_normalized)
  • Clear-sky Fit Estimated Surface Albedo from Shortwave Irradiance Measurements
    (calb)(albedosw_clearskyfit)
  • lon(lon)
  • Number of 1-minute Clear-sky Fit Downwelling Global Shortwave Irradiance
    Estimates in the 15-minute Interval (Ncsw)(nsamples_gswfluxdn_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)
  • Beginning Time of File (LST)(base_time_LST)
  • Difference: difswfluxdn_measured - difswfluxdn_clearskyfit (diffcg)(difswfluxdn_cloudeffect)

sgpsirs60sE2.a1:
  • Battery Voltage(vBatt)
  • Down-welling unshaded pyranometer voltage(down_short_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Minima(down_short_hemisp_min)
  • 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)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(short_direct_normal)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Maxima(down_long_hemisp_shaded_max)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Minima(down_long_hemisp_shaded_min)
  • Time offset of tweaks from base_time(time_offset)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard
    Deviation(up_long_hemisp_std)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_long_hemisp_shaded_std)
  • 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) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(up_long_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer(down_long_hemisp_shaded)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(short_direct_normal_min)
  • base time(base_time)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(short_direct_normal_max)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(up_long_hemisp_max)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Minima(up_short_hemisp_min)
  • Dummy altitude for Zeb(alt)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Maxima(down_short_hemisp_max)
  • 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, Ventilated Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_short_hemisp_std)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(up_long_hemisp_min)
  • lat(lat)
  • lon(lon)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Maxima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_max)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(up_short_hemisp_std)

sgpsirsE2.b1:
  • Battery Voltage(vBatt)
  • lon(lon)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_short_hemisp_std)
  • Down-welling unshaded pyranometer voltage(down_short_hemisp)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(short_direct_normal_max)
  • Dummy altitude for Zeb(alt)
  • 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, Maxima(up_long_hemisp_max)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Maxima(up_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)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Maxima(down_long_hemisp_shaded_max)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(short_direct_normal)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(down_long_netir)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Maxima(down_short_hemisp_max)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(up_short_hemisp_std)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard
    Deviation(up_long_hemisp_std)
  • Instantaneous Dome Temperature(inst_up_long_dome_temp)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(up_long_hemisp)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Case Thermistor Temperature, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_case_temp)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(up_long_hemisp_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)
  • base time(base_time)
  • Upwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(up_long_netir)
  • 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, Standard
    Deviation(down_long_hemisp_shaded_std)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer(up_short_hemisp)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Minima(up_short_hemisp_min)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Dome Thermistor Temperature, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_dome_temp)
  • Instantaneous Case Temperature(inst_up_long_case_temp)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard Deviation(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_std)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(short_direct_normal_min)
  • lat(lat)

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

sgpsirs20sE2.a0:
  • base time(base_time)
  • lon(lon)
  • Instantaneous Direct Normal Shortwave Irradiance, Pyheliometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_direct_normal)
  • Instantaneous Upwelling Pyrgeometer Case Thermistor Resistance, Pyrgeometer(inst_up_long_case_resist)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Hemispheric Shortwave, Unshaded Pyranometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_global)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Case Thermistor Resistance, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_case_resist)
  • Time offset of tweaks from base_time(time_offset)
  • Instantaneous Upwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer(inst_up_short_hemisp)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Thermopile Voltage, Shaded Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_hemisp_shaded_tp)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Dome Thermistor Resistance, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_dome_resist)
  • Dummy altitude for Zeb(alt)
  • 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 Pyrgeometer Thermopile(inst_up_long_hemisp_tp)
  • lat(lat)

sgp1swfanalsirs1longE2.c1:
  • Measured Surface Albedo from Shortwave Irradiance Measurements (alb)(albedosw_measured)
  • Difference: sswfluxdn_measured - sswfluxdn_clearskyfit (sswfcg)(sswfluxdn_cloudeffect)
  • Difference: gswfluxdn_measured - gswfluxdn_clearskyfit (gswfcg)(gswfluxdn_cloudeffect)
  • Ratio of Clear-sky Fit Estimated Downwelling Diffuse Shortwave Irradiance to
    Clear-sky Fit Estimated Downwelling Global Shortwave Irradiance (cdifr)(difratiodn_clearskyfit)
  • lat(lat)
  • Clear-sky Offset Coefficient c for Global minus Summed Shortwave Irradiance
    Difference (SCORc)(coef_clearsky_dsw_c)
  • Clear-sky Fit Estimated Downwelling Summed Shortwave Irradiance
    (dirfluxdn_clearskyfit+diffluxdn_clearskyfit) (cssw)(sswfluxdn_clearskyfit)
  • Clear-sky Fit Coefficient b to Summed Shortwave Irradiance (CSWb)(coef_clearsky_ssw_b)
  • Measured Downwelling Global UVB Irradiance (guvb)(guvbdn_measured)
  • Dummy altitude for Zeb(alt)
  • Clear-sky Fit Estimated Downwelling Global Shortwave Irradiance (cgsw)(gswfluxdn_clearskyfit)
  • Measured Downwelling Global Shortwave Irradiance (gsw)(gswfluxdn_measured)
  • Clear-sky Fit Coefficient b to Global UVB Irradiance (UVBb)(coef_clearsky_guvb_b)
  • Arithmetic Average Distance from the Earth to the Sun (au)(sun_earth_distance)
  • Clear-sky Fit Coefficient a to Global UVB Irradiance (UVBa)(coef_clearsky_guvb_a)
  • Time Offset from base_time_LST(time_offset_LST)
  • Clear-sky Fit Coefficient a to Summed Shortwave Irradiance (CSWa)(coef_clearsky_ssw_a)
  • Time offset of tweaks from base_time(time_offset)
  • Clear-sky Fit Coefficient a to Albedo (Alba)(coef_clearsky_albedo_a)
  • Measured Downwelling Summed Shortwave Irradiance
    (dirfluxdn_measured+diffluxdn_measured) (ssw)(sswfluxdn_measured)
  • Clear-sky Fit Coefficient b to Global Shortwave Irradiance (CSWb)(coef_clearsky_gsw_b)
  • Clear-sky Fit Coefficient b to Diffuse Irradiance to Total Irradiance Ratio
    (DFRb)(coef_clearsky_difratio_b)
  • Clear-sky Fit Coefficient a to Diffuse Irradiance to Total Irradiance Ratio
    (DFRa)(coef_clearsky_difratio_a)
  • Clear-sky Fit Estimated Downwelling Diffuse Field Shortwave Irradiance (cdif)(difswfluxdn_clearskyfit)
  • Arithmetic Average Cosine of the Solar Zenith Angle Z (CosZ)(solar_cos_z)
  • Clear-sky Detection Flag (clrf)(flag_clearsky_detection)
  • Clear-sky Fit Coefficient b to Albedo (Albb)(coef_clearsky_albedo_b)
  • Beginning Time of File (LST)(base_time_LST)
  • Clear-sky Fit Estimated Downwelling Direct Shortwave Irradiance (cdir)(dirfluxdn_clearskyfit)
  • Clear-sky Fit Coefficient a to Global Shortwave Irradiance (CSWa)(coef_clearsky_gsw_a)
  • Difference: difswfluxdn_measured - difswfluxdn_clearskyfit (diffcg)(difswfluxdn_cloudeffect)
  • Clear-sky Fit Coefficient a to Global minus Summed Shortwave Irradiance
    Difference (SCORa)(coef_clearsky_dsw_a)
  • Measured Downwelling Diffuse Shortwave Irradiance (dif)(difswfluxdn_measured)
  • Clear-sky Fit Estimated Downwelling Global UVB Irradiance (cguvb)(guvbdn_clearskyfit)
  • Clear-sky Fit Coefficient b to Global minus Summed Shortwave Irradiance
    Difference (SCORb)(coef_clearsky_dsw_b)
  • Ratio of Measured Downwelling Diffuse Shortwave Irradiance to Measured
    Downwelling Global Shortwave Irradiance (difr)(difratiodn_measured)
  • Site Identification(site)
  • lon(lon)
  • Date (YYMMDD LST) for which the Coefficients are Applicable(coef_date)
  • Measured Downwelling Direct Shortwave Irradiance (dir)(dirfluxdn_measured)
  • base time(base_time)
  • Daily Averaged Distance from the Earth to the Sun (auavg)(sun_earth_distance_dailyaverage)
  • Clear-sky Fit Estimated Surface Albedo from Shortwave Irradiance Measurements
    (calb)(albedosw_clearskyfit)

sgpsirsE2.a2:
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Maxima(down_long_hemisp_shaded_max)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(short_direct_normal_max)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Minima(down_long_hemisp_shaded_min)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer(down_short_diffuse_hemisp)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Minima(up_short_hemisp_min)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_long_hemisp_shaded_std)
  • lat(lat)
  • Time offset of tweaks from base_time(time_offset)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(up_long_hemisp_max)
  • Instantaneous Case Temperature(inst_up_long_case_temp)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(down_long_netir)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_short_hemisp_std)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Dome Thermistor Temperature, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_dome_temp)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer(up_short_hemisp)
  • 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, Minima(up_long_hemisp_min)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard
    Deviation(up_long_hemisp_std)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Minima(down_short_hemisp_min)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Case Thermistor Temperature, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_case_temp)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(up_long_hemisp)
  • base time(base_time)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Maxima(down_short_hemisp_max)
  • Instantaneous Dome Temperature(inst_up_long_dome_temp)
  • Battery Voltage(vBatt)
  • 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)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(up_short_hemisp_std)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(short_direct_normal_min)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard Deviation(short_direct_normal_std)
  • Dummy altitude for Zeb(alt)
  • lon(lon)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer(down_long_hemisp_shaded)
  • Down-welling unshaded pyranometer voltage(down_short_hemisp)
  • Upwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(up_long_netir)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(short_direct_normal)


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DQRID : D030922.4
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
09/14/2003120010/15/20031730
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E27 - Tracker Misalignment
DataStreams:sgpsirs20sE27.a0, sgpsirsE27.00, sgpsirsE27.b1
Description:
Suntracker failed at this facility. The suntracker was reset on
                  9/17, but this only temporarily fixed the problem and the tracker 
                  began failing again 9/18.  Tracker was reset and realigned on 
                  10/15/03 17:30GMT and has been operating properly since.
Measurements:sgpsirsE27.00:
  • null(Raw data stream - documentation not supported)

sgpsirsE27.b1:
  • 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)
  • 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, Standard Deviation(short_direct_normal_std)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(short_direct_normal)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard Deviation(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_std)

sgpsirs20sE27.a0:
  • 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 : D031009.2
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
07/23/2003133008/08/20031650
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E21 - Reprocess: Incorrect PIR/UIR Calibration Coefficient
DataStreams:sgpsirsE21.00, sgpsirsE21.b1
Description:
Incorrect coefficients were applied to the upwelling longwave radiation
measurement instrument (i.e. pyrgeometer, SIRS acroynm "UIR") during
this time period.

For a PIR mounted in an upwelling measurement orientation (UIR), the
thermopile output is extremely low compared to a downwelling PIR (DIR).
In addition, the UIR case and dome temperature differences are much
smaller than a DIR.  This results in the pyrgeometer receiver radiation 
term, Wr (NREL/Hickey equation) or Wc (Albrecht/Cox equation), dominating
all other terms of the infrared radiant flux equation.

Since the receiver radiation term uses coefficients in both forms of
the pyrgeometer equations nearly equal to 1.0 +- <1% the result is a
measurement of incoming longwave radiant flux relatively insensitive 
to the installed instrument - so long as it is an Eppley PIR.
                
Evaluation of the problem data shows the expected error of the data
(before correction) will be within 1% - less than the uncertainty of 
the instrument (Eppley PIR greater of 5% or 5 W/m2)
                
To correct the one minute data found in the a1 or b1 datastream follow
this procedure:
1) Obtain the following variables from the b1 datafile:
         inst_up_long_dome_temp
         inst_up_long_case_temp
         up_long_netir

2) For each one minute data entry in b1
     tpUIR[uV] = up_long_netir[uV]/0.2523876[W/m2/uV]

3) Apply for each one minute data entry:

WinUIR(W/m2)=k*V+ Sigma*Tc^4 -4*Sigma*(Td^4 - Tc^4)
            =[0.28902*tpUIR]+[Sigma*inst_up_long_case_temp^4]
              -[4*Sigma*(inst_up_long_dome_temp^4-inst_up_long_case^4)]

where, Sigma =  5.6697E-8 (Stefan-Boltzman Const)
                
Other datastream corrections that use the UIR measurements will require
similar corrections.


See the following web site for additional information on the pyrgeometer
equations, specifically sections 2.1(Single Calibration Factor Approach)
and 2.2 (Four Coefficient Calibration Approach)

      http://www.arm.gov/docs/instruments/static/pyrg.html
Measurements:sgpsirsE21.00:
  • null(Raw data stream - documentation not supported)

sgpsirsE21.b1:
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(up_long_hemisp)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(up_long_hemisp_min)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(up_long_hemisp_max)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard
    Deviation(up_long_hemisp_std)
  • Upwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(up_long_netir)


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DQRID : D031020.4
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
10/18/2003160010/29/20031630
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E21 - Bird Poop Contamination
DataStreams:sgpsirs20sE21.a0, sgpsirsE21.00, sgpsirsE21.b1
Description:
Downwelling shortwave values were erratic during the day on 10/18 and in very poor 
agreement at times with downwelling shortwave values calculated from direct and diffuse 
measurements. Bi-weekly preventative maintenace records indicate bird poop was cleaned from the 
downwelling shortwave instrument on 10/29 at 16:30.  Review of maintenance records and 
instrument data indicate no bird contamination since 10/29.

Turkey vultures are the usual suspects in data quality problems at this facility. The 
RBD(rotating bird deterrent) had failed the week of 10/13 and is awaiting parts.  However, 
beginning in late October the birds had left the site.
Measurements:sgpsirsE21.00:
  • null(Raw data stream - documentation not supported)

sgpsirs20sE21.a0:
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Hemispheric Shortwave, Unshaded Pyranometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_global)

sgpsirsE21.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 : D040126.3
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
10/19/2003000002/26/20042359
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E21 - False signal
DataStreams:sgpsirs20sE21.a0, sgpsirsE21.00, sgpsirsE21.b1
Description:
During clear-sky conditions, downwelling shortwave values spike downward approximately 50 
to 200 W/m^2 around 22:15 UTC for about 15 minutes. This problem occurs at about the same 
time for the same duration each day during the indicated period of the year.  This 
effect is due to a shadow from the Rotating Bird Deterrent (RBD) installed earlier in the year 
to prevent extensive bird droppings at the site.  The RBD is installed at such a 
location that it will partially shade the downwelling shortwave PSP from 19 October to 23 
February of the year.
Measurements:sgpsirsE21.00:
  • null(Raw data stream - documentation not supported)

sgpsirs20sE21.a0:
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Hemispheric Shortwave, Unshaded Pyranometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_global)

sgpsirsE21.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 : D040229.2
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
02/20/2004130003/03/20041300
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E21 - Shadowband Misalignment
DataStreams:sgpsirs20sE21.a0, sgpsirsE21.00, sgpsirsE21.b1
Description:
The NIP reported values close to zero and downwelling shortwave global and diffuse were 
equivalent due to tracker failure.  

Maintenance replaced tracker 2/27, but couldn't replace instruments until 03/02 2000 GMT 
due to bird poop contamination.
Measurements:sgpsirsE21.00:
  • null(Raw data stream - documentation not supported)

sgpsirs20sE21.a0:
  • Instantaneous Uncorrected Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse, Shaded Pyranometer
    Thermopile Voltage(inst_diffuse)
  • Instantaneous Direct Normal Shortwave Irradiance, Pyheliometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_direct_normal)

sgpsirsE21.b1:
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Maxima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_max)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(short_direct_normal)
  • 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)
  • 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(down_short_diffuse_hemisp)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(short_direct_normal_min)


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DQRID : D040329.1
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
03/21/2004120003/24/20040200
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E21 - Instrument logger time problem, Unknown
DataStreams:sgpsirs20sE21.a0, sgpsirsE21.00, sgpsirsE21.b1
Description:
Values of diffuse hemispheric shortwave radiation differ from derived values by at most 70 
Wm^(-2).  The incident appears to be isolated to 3/21, 3/22, and 3/23. An estimation of 
solar noon using downwelling shortwave hemispheric irradiance from the PSP shows solar 
noon to oocur at around 1845GMT on 3/21. Calculated solar noon occurs at E21 at 1831GMT for 
3/21/2004.  There appears to be a time discrepancy in the datalogger for these dates.  
04/01 is the next date with enough sun to determine solar noon and compare to calculated.  
The data from this date appears correct.  Ronald Reed [rreed@ops.sgp.arm.gov] reports 
the logger did not receive any reportable time updates during the late March time period.  
We don't know what happened during these three dates but from 3/24 on data looks acceptable.
Measurements:sgpsirsE21.00:
  • null(Raw data stream - documentation not supported)

sgpsirs20sE21.a0:
  • Time offset of tweaks from base_time(time_offset)
  • 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 Direct Normal Shortwave Irradiance, Pyheliometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_direct_normal)
  • Instantaneous Upwelling Pyrgeometer Dome Thermistor Resistance, Pyrgeometer(inst_up_long_dome_resist)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Hemispheric Shortwave, Unshaded Pyranometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_global)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Thermopile Voltage, Shaded Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_hemisp_shaded_tp)
  • Instantaneous Upwelling Pyrgeometer Case Thermistor Resistance, Pyrgeometer(inst_up_long_case_resist)
  • Instantaneous Uncorrected Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse, Shaded Pyranometer
    Thermopile Voltage(inst_diffuse)
  • Instantaneous Upwelling Pyrgeometer Thermopile(inst_up_long_hemisp_tp)
  • Instantaneous Upwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer(inst_up_short_hemisp)

sgpsirsE21.b1:
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard Deviation(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_std)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Minima(up_short_hemisp_min)
  • Instantaneous Dome Temperature(inst_up_long_dome_temp)
  • Down-welling unshaded pyranometer voltage(down_short_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Minima(down_long_hemisp_shaded_min)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Maxima(down_long_hemisp_shaded_max)
  • Time offset of tweaks from base_time(time_offset)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Maxima(up_short_hemisp_max)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Case Thermistor Temperature, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_case_temp)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Dome Thermistor Temperature, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_dome_temp)
  • Upwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(up_long_netir)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(down_long_netir)
  • 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)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard Deviation(short_direct_normal_std)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(up_long_hemisp_max)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(short_direct_normal_min)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Maxima(down_short_hemisp_max)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer(up_short_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Minima(down_short_hemisp_min)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(up_short_hemisp_std)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(short_direct_normal_max)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer(down_short_diffuse_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_short_hemisp_std)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Maxima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_max)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_long_hemisp_shaded_std)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(up_long_hemisp)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(short_direct_normal)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer(down_long_hemisp_shaded)
  • Instantaneous Case Temperature(inst_up_long_case_temp)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard
    Deviation(up_long_hemisp_std)


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DQRID : D040420.4
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
04/14/2004170009/15/20041650
10/27/2004150011/05/20041900
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E27 - incorrect tracking
DataStreams:sgpsirs20sE27.a0, sgpsirsE27.00, sgpsirsE27.b1
Description:
The solar tracker at E27 was not functioning properly.  The problem affected tracker 
mounted instruments: downwelling diffuse 8-48 and direct normal pyrheliometer NIP.  

After tracker adjustment on 4/14/2004 1700GMT the tracker stopped tracking properly during 
afternoon hours.  Attempts to correct tracker operation throughout the failure period 
resulted in variations on incorrect tracker operation.  No replacement tracker was available.

After adjustment on 9/15/2004 the tracker problem was resolved.  It is unclear what, other 
than typical az and zen tracker software changes by field techs, corrected the problem.  
This problem period corresponds to the first time range specified (4/14 to 9/15). 

On 10/27/2004 a replacement tracker was installed at E27.  Technical difficulties kept 
tracker out of service until 11/05/2004. The replacement tracker at E27 was put into serice 
by the field techs on 11/05/2004 1830GMT.  The tracker has been tracking correctly since 
this time.  This problem period corresponds to the second time range (10/27 to 11/05).
Measurements:sgpsirsE27.00:
  • null(Raw data stream - documentation not supported)

sgpsirsE27.b1:
  • 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)
  • 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, Standard Deviation(short_direct_normal_std)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(short_direct_normal)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard Deviation(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_std)

sgpsirs20sE27.a0:
  • 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 : D040601.1
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
05/28/2004150006/09/20041342
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E21 - Dirt on dome
DataStreams:sgpsirs20sE21.a0, sgpsirsE21.00, sgpsirsE21.b1
Description:
Measured downwelling shortwave values differed from calculated 
              (direct + diffuse) by +/-100 W/m^2 in the afternoon.  Pattern of
              differences is indicative of a dirty downwelling shortwave dome.
              Maintenance on 6/9 cleaned water spots on the dome.  Other 
              downwelling instruments may have also been dirty during this 
              period.
Measurements:sgpsirsE21.00:
  • null(Raw data stream - documentation not supported)

sgpsirs20sE21.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)

sgpsirsE21.b1:
  • 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, Minima(down_short_hemisp_min)
  • Down-welling unshaded pyranometer voltage(down_short_hemisp)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(short_direct_normal_max)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_short_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)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(short_direct_normal)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer,
    Minima(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_min)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard Deviation(short_direct_normal_std)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(short_direct_normal_min)


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DQRID : D040706.1
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
06/30/2004015607/07/20041800
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E22 - Failed NIP sensor cable
DataStreams:sgpsirs20sE22.a0, sgpsirsE22.00, sgpsirsE22.b1
Description:
The suntracker was driven past it optical limit switch and pulled the direct normal (NIP) 
instrument cable from its connector.
Measurements:sgpsirs20sE22.a0:
  • Instantaneous Direct Normal Shortwave Irradiance, Pyheliometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_direct_normal)

sgpsirsE22.b1:
  • 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(short_direct_normal)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(short_direct_normal_max)

sgpsirsE22.00:
  • null(Raw data stream - documentation not supported)


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DQRID : D040712.2
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
04/08/2002120005/20/20021300
07/26/2002130009/06/20021200
04/08/2003120004/16/20031300
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E24 - NIP shaded near sunrise
DataStreams:sgpsirs20sE24.a0, sgpsirs60sE24.a1, sgpsirsE24.a2, sgpsirsE24.b1
Description:
The NIP is shaded by the EF laptop computer enclosure near sunrise during parts of the 
Spring and Summer.  This has occurred from 04/08 to 05/20 and from 07/26 to 09/06 every year 
since 2001 and will occur during these date ranges in the future as well.  The shading 
occurs for a few minutes each day between 1200 and 1300 GMT depending on the time of the 
year.  For the early dates, shading occurs a little after 1200 GMT and by 05/20 shading 
happens nearer to 1300 GMT. In late July the shading occurs near 1300 GMT and closer to 
1200 GMT by 09/06.
Measurements:sgpsirs20sE24.a0:
  • Instantaneous Direct Normal Shortwave Irradiance, Pyheliometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_direct_normal)

sgpsirs60sE24.a1:
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard Deviation(short_direct_normal_std)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(short_direct_normal_max)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(short_direct_normal)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(short_direct_normal_min)

sgpsirsE24.b1:
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(short_direct_normal_max)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(short_direct_normal)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard Deviation(short_direct_normal_std)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(short_direct_normal_min)

sgpsirsE24.a2:
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard Deviation(short_direct_normal_std)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(short_direct_normal_max)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(short_direct_normal)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(short_direct_normal_min)


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DQRID : D040712.3
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
04/17/2003120005/20/20031300
07/26/2003130009/06/20031200
04/08/2004120005/20/20041300
07/26/2004130009/06/20041200
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E24 - NIP shaded near sunrise
DataStreams:sgpsirs20sE24.a0, sgpsirsE24.b1
Description:
The NIP is shaded by the EF laptop computer enclosure near sunrise during parts of the 
Spring and Summer.  This has occurred from 04/08 to 05/20 and from 07/26 to 09/06 every year 
since 2001 and will occur during these date ranges in the future as well.  The shading 
occurs for a few minutes each day between 1200 and 1300 GMT depending on the time of the 
year.  For the early dates, shading occurs a little after 1200 GMT and by 05/20 shading 
happens nearer to 1300 GMT. In late July the shading occurs near 1300 GMT and closer to 
1200 GMT by 09/06.
Measurements:sgpsirs20sE24.a0:
  • Instantaneous Direct Normal Shortwave Irradiance, Pyheliometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_direct_normal)

sgpsirsE24.b1:
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(short_direct_normal_max)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard Deviation(short_direct_normal_std)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(short_direct_normal_min)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(short_direct_normal)


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DQRID : D050227.1
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
02/13/2005194503/17/20051745
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E24 - Erratic downwelling shortwave data
DataStreams:sgpsirs20sE24.a0, sgpsirsE24.00, sgpsirsE24.b1
Description:
Downwelling shortwave hemispheric readings are occasionally erratic, jumping to very high 
or very low values for short periods of time. SGP PM techs reseated all Downwelling 
Shortwave PSP instrument connections on 3/17/2005 approx 1945GMT.  The problem did not reoccur 
after that time but the DS cable was replaced on 3/31/2005 approx 1815 GMT to ensure the 
problem did not reappear.
Measurements:sgpsirsE24.00:
  • null(Raw data stream - documentation not supported)

sgpsirs20sE24.a0:
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Hemispheric Shortwave, Unshaded Pyranometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_global)

sgpsirsE24.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, Minima(down_short_hemisp_min)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_short_hemisp_std)


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DQRID : D050412.3
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
04/07/2005000004/14/20051610
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E24 - Dirt on dome
DataStreams:sgpsirs20sE24.a0, sgpsirsE24.00, sgpsirsE24.b1
Description:
The Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric (DSH) Irradiance data were erratic. The Pyranometer 
instrument dome at this site was likely dirty given the relatively large spread between 
the measured DSH and derived DSH readings during the middle part of the day (up to 50 
W/m^2). Rain on 04/06 most likely contributed to this problem.  Preventative maintenance on 
4/14 effectively cleaned the pyranometer dome.  Preventative maintenance reports indicate 
dry-water spots on dome when it was cleaned on 4/14.
Measurements:sgpsirsE24.00:
  • null(Raw data stream - documentation not supported)

sgpsirs20sE24.a0:
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Hemispheric Shortwave, Unshaded Pyranometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_global)

sgpsirsE24.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, Minima(down_short_hemisp_min)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_short_hemisp_std)


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DQRID : D050520.1
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
05/07/2005000007/20/20052000
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E22 - Intermittent upwelling longwave data loss
DataStreams:sgpsirs20sE22.a0, sgpsirsE22.00, sgpsirsE22.b1
Description:
Upwelling longwave hemispheric data drops out occasionally during the afternoon hours.  
Maintenance determined that the Upwelling LW Hemispheric irradiance instrument, the PIR, 
had a failed cable affecting only the thermopile measurement of this instrument.  Cable was 
replaced 7/20/05 2000GMT.
Measurements:sgpsirs20sE22.a0:
  • Instantaneous Upwelling Pyrgeometer Dome Thermistor Resistance, Pyrgeometer(inst_up_long_dome_resist)
  • Instantaneous Upwelling Pyrgeometer Case Thermistor Resistance, Pyrgeometer(inst_up_long_case_resist)
  • Instantaneous Upwelling Pyrgeometer Thermopile(inst_up_long_hemisp_tp)

sgpsirsE22.b1:
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(up_long_hemisp_min)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard
    Deviation(up_long_hemisp_std)
  • 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, Maxima(up_long_hemisp_max)

sgpsirsE22.00:
  • null(Raw data stream - documentation not supported)


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DQRID : D060630.26
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
07/23/2003210002/15/20062030
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E20 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error
DataStreams:sgpsirsE20.b1
Description:
Modified pyrgeometer calibration procedures were implemented beginning in July 2003. These 
modified procedures introduced a calibration bias in the longwave data. The previous 
procedures were re-implemented at all sites between December 2005 and February 2006 to 
restore proper calibrations. 

The data collected while the incorrect procedures were in place have been reprocessed to 
remove the calibration bias.  The reprocessed 60 second averaged data are based on 3 
instantaneous 20 second data records rather than on 60 1 second instantaneous data records. 
Still, these data are considered far superior to the originally processed data. The 
reprocessed data were archived in November 2006.
Measurements:sgpsirsE20.b1:
  • Upwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(up_long_netir)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer(down_long_hemisp_shaded)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(up_long_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(down_long_netir)


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DQRID : D060630.27
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
07/23/2003152002/15/20061515
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E21 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error
DataStreams:sgpsirsE21.b1
Description:
Modified pyrgeometer calibration procedures were implemented beginning in July 2003. These 
modified procedures introduced a calibration bias in the longwave data. The previous 
procedures were re-implemented at all sites between December 2005 and February 2006 to 
restore proper calibrations. 

The data collected while the incorrect procedures were in place have been reprocessed to 
remove the calibration bias.  The reprocessed 60 second averaged data are based on 3 
instantaneous 20 second data records rather than on 60 1 second instantaneous data records. 
Still, these data are considered far superior to the originally processed data. The 
reprocessed data were archived in November 2006.
Measurements:sgpsirsE21.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 : D060630.28
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
07/23/2003183002/15/20061741
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E22 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error
DataStreams:sgpsirsE22.b1
Description:
Modified pyrgeometer calibration procedures were implemented beginning in July 2003.  
These modified procedures introduced a calibration bias in the longwave data.  The previous 
procedures were re-implemented at all sites between December 2005 and February 2006 to 
restore proper calibrations.    
                                                                         
The data collected while the incorrect procedures were in place have been reprocessed to 
remove the calibration bias.  The reprocessed 60 second averaged data are based on 3 
instantaneous 20 second data records rather than on 60 1 second instantaneous data records. 
Still, these data are considered far superior to the originally processed data. The 
reprocessed data were archived in August 2006.
Measurements:sgpsirsE22.b1:
  • Upwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(up_long_netir)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(down_long_netir)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(up_long_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer(down_long_hemisp_shaded)


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DQRID : D060630.29
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
07/24/2003164002/16/20061705
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E24 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error
DataStreams:sgpsirsE24.b1
Description:
Modified pyrgeometer calibration procedures were implemented beginning in July 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:sgpsirsE24.b1:
  • 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)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(up_long_hemisp)


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DQRID : D060630.30
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
05/16/2003000202/15/20061750
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E27 - Reprocessed: Longwave Calibration error
DataStreams:sgpsirsE27.b1
Description:
Modified pyrgeometer calibration procedures were implemented beginning in May 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:sgpsirsE27.b1:
  • Upwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(up_long_netir)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(up_long_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(down_long_netir)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer(down_long_hemisp_shaded)


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DQRID : D080610.1
Start DateStart TimeEnd DateEnd Time
01/24/2003130201/28/20031949
01/30/2003022602/05/20031951
07/11/2003000207/15/20032001
05/18/2005213205/26/20051827
05/27/2005000005/31/20050646
12/10/2007180312/13/20071850
04/17/2008224604/23/20081440
05/04/2008182305/17/20081447
Subject:
SGP/SIRS/E20 - Missing data
DataStreams:sgpsirs20sE20.a0, sgpsirsE20.b1
Description:
Data are missing and unrecoverable.
Measurements:sgpsirsE20.b1:
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer(up_short_hemisp)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Maxima(down_long_hemisp_shaded_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)
  • Time offset of tweaks from base_time(time_offset)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Minima(up_short_hemisp_min)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(down_long_netir)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Maxima(short_direct_normal_max)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Maxima(down_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)
  • Dummy altitude for Zeb(alt)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_short_hemisp_std)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard
    Deviation(up_long_hemisp_std)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer(down_long_hemisp_shaded)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(up_long_hemisp)
  • lon(lon)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Minima(down_long_hemisp_shaded_min)
  • Upwelling Longwave Hemispheric Net Infrared(up_long_netir)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Standard Deviation(short_direct_normal_std)
  • Instantaneous Case Temperature(inst_up_long_case_temp)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard Deviation(down_short_diffuse_hemisp_std)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(short_direct_normal_min)
  • Battery Voltage(vBatt)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Standard
    Deviation(up_short_hemisp_std)
  • Shortwave Direct Normal Irradiance, Pyrgeometer(short_direct_normal)
  • Down-welling unshaded pyranometer voltage(down_short_hemisp)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyrgeometer, Minima(up_long_hemisp_min)
  • Upwelling (10 meter) Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer, Maxima(up_short_hemisp_max)
  • Downwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Ventilated Pyranometer, Minima(down_short_hemisp_min)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Dome Thermistor Temperature, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_dome_temp)
  • Instantaneous Dome Temperature(inst_up_long_dome_temp)
  • lat(lat)
  • Downwelling Longwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Shaded Pyrgeometer, Standard
    Deviation(down_long_hemisp_shaded_std)
  • base time(base_time)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Case Thermistor Temperature, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_case_temp)

sgpsirs20sE20.a0:
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Dome Thermistor Resistance, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_dome_resist)
  • Time offset of tweaks from base_time(time_offset)
  • Instantaneous Upwelling Pyrgeometer Case Thermistor Resistance, Pyrgeometer(inst_up_long_case_resist)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Hemispheric Shortwave, Unshaded Pyranometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_global)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Case Thermistor Resistance, Shaded
    Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_shaded_case_resist)
  • Dummy altitude for Zeb(alt)
  • Instantaneous Upwelling Shortwave Hemispheric Irradiance, Pyranometer(inst_up_short_hemisp)
  • lat(lat)
  • Instantaneous Upwelling Pyrgeometer Thermopile(inst_up_long_hemisp_tp)
  • lon(lon)
  • Instantaneous Direct Normal Shortwave Irradiance, Pyheliometer Thermopile
    Voltage(inst_direct_normal)
  • Instantaneous Upwelling Pyrgeometer Dome Thermistor Resistance, Pyrgeometer(inst_up_long_dome_resist)
  • Instantaneous Downwelling Pyrgeometer Thermopile Voltage, Shaded Pyrgeometer(inst_down_long_hemisp_shaded_tp)
  • base time(base_time)
  • Instantaneous Uncorrected Downwelling Shortwave Diffuse, Shaded Pyranometer
    Thermopile Voltage(inst_diffuse)


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