OLI/MET/M1 - Reprocess: Wind data spikes

Sporadic wind speed spikes of 7999 m/s (and corresponding wind directions of 135.3 
degrees) should be ignored. They are actually missing data values.

• wdir_vec_std
• Wind speed vector mean(wspd_vec_mean)
• Wind speed, lower, 1-min avg(wspd_arith_mean)
• Wind direction vector mean(wdir_vec_mean)

OLI/MET/M1 - PWD visibility data error

The present weather detector reported visibilities over 9999 meters as 0 meters during 
this time. Any visibilities under 9999 meters are correct.

• PWD 10 minute mean visibility(pwd_mean_vis_10min)
• PWD 1 minute mean visibility(pwd_mean_vis_1min)

OLI/TSI/M1 - Shadowband misalignment

The shadowband was slightly out of alignment. The position coodinates were changed to the 
"official" values on 10/2 but the home position of the mirror was not reassigned.

• region_horizon_count_opaque
• region_horizon_count_thin
• region_horizon_count

OLI/MET/M1 - Data spikes

Power outages related to maintenance at the site caused data spikes and missing data 
during these time periods.

• PWD 1 minute mean visibility(pwd_mean_vis_1min)
• temp_std
• cmh_sat_vapor_pressure
• Wind speed vector mean(wspd_vec_mean)
• pwd_pw_code_1hr
• dew_point_std
• Humidity, relative, at 2-m height, 1-min avg(rh_mean)
• cmh_temp
• pwd_err_code
• logger_volt
• rh_std
• pwd_cumul_snow
• cmh_dew_point
• Wind direction vector mean(wdir_vec_mean)
• cmh_vapor_pressure
• dew_point_mean
• logger_temp
• Temperature mean(temp_mean)
• pwd_cumul_rain
• Wind speed, lower, 1-min avg(wspd_arith_mean)
• pwd_pw_code_inst
• trh_err_code
• pwd_pw_code_15min
• vapor_pressure_std
• wdir_vec_std
• PWD 1 minute mean precipitation rate(pwd_precip_rate_mean_1min)
• PWD 10 minute mean visibility(pwd_mean_vis_10min)
• cmh_rh
• Atmospheric pressure(atmos_pressure)
• Vapor pressure mean, calculated(vapor_pressure_mean)

OLI/MET/M1 - Spikes in wind data

Occasional spikes in the wind data are not representative of actual conditions.

• wdir_vec_std
• Wind speed vector mean(wspd_vec_mean)
• Wind speed, lower, 1-min avg(wspd_arith_mean)
• Wind direction vector mean(wdir_vec_mean)

OLI/MET/M1 - Incorrect PWD data

Snow blower created incorrect PWD data.

• PWD 1 minute mean precipitation rate(pwd_precip_rate_mean_1min)
• PWD 10 minute mean visibility(pwd_mean_vis_10min)
• PWD 1 minute mean visibility(pwd_mean_vis_1min)
• pwd_err_code
• pwd_cumul_rain
• pwd_pw_code_inst
• pwd_pw_code_1hr
• pwd_pw_code_15min

OLI/MET/M1 - PWD decreasing cumulative liquid precipitation

For an unknown reason, the PWD reports decreasing cumulative liquid precipitation during 
this time.

• pwd_cumul_rain

OLI/TSI/M1 - missing metadata

Several metadata values were either missing or incorrect in the daily properties file. The 
values were corrected by editing the file.

• base_time

OLI/TSI/M1 - Shadowband Misalignment

The TSI mirror became loose from the shaft due to high wind. The lens was covered from 5/1 
00:25 to 5/2 22:07 to protect the CCD. The mirror was secured to the shaft on 5/8 and 
TSI Tracker was ran on 5/19 to correct the lat. and lon. and reset the home (north) 
position of the mirror. The lat. was also corrected in TSI Manager on 5/19.

• region_sun_count_thin
• region_sun_count_opaque
• count_mask
• count_thin
• region_sun_count
• Cloud amount, opaque (percent)(percent_opaque)
• Cloud amount, thin (percent)(percent_thin)
• count_sky
• count_opaque

OLI/TSI/M1 - Shadowband misalignment

The shadowband was misaligned and the lens was covered to protect the camera on 5/25 from 
00:40 to 22:46. It became misaligned again on 5/27 at 19:30 due to strong winds.

• region_zenith_count_opaque
• count_mask
• count_thin
• count_sky
• count_sub_horz
• count_unknown
• region_sun_count_thin
• region_horizon_count_opaque
• region_horizon_count_thin
• region_sun_count_opaque
• region_zenith_count
• region_zenith_count_thin
• region_sun_count
• Cloud amount, opaque (percent)(percent_opaque)
• Cloud amount, thin (percent)(percent_thin)
• region_horizon_count
• count_opaque
• count_sub_proczen

OLI/MET/M1 - Ice on chilled mirror

Icing is apparent on the chilled mirror, and data should not be used.

• cmh_rh
• cmh_dew_point
• cmh_vapor_pressure

OLI/MET/M1 - Ice on chilled mirror

Ice was found on the chilled mirror. There are occasional dropouts/spikes, and data do not 
always compare well with co-located sensors. Discretion should be used during this time.

• cmh_rh
• cmh_dew_point
• cmh_vapor_pressure

OLI/MET/M1 - Instrument problem

The chilled mirror dew point, vapor pressure, and relative humidity data fall out of 
agreement with co-located sensors during this time. After an instrument self-check, the 
problem was resolved.

• cmh_rh
• cmh_dew_point
• cmh_vapor_pressure

OLI/TSI/M1 - power failure

The TSI and site data system experienced a power failure.

• region_zenith_count_opaque
• count_mask
• count_thin
• Sunshine Meter(sunny)
• solar_azimuth
• count_box
• count_sky
• sun_strength
• count_sub_horz
• count_unknown
• region_sun_count_thin
• region_horizon_count_opaque
• region_horizon_count_thin
• region_sun_count_opaque
• region_zenith_count
• region_zenith_count_thin
• region_sun_count
• solar_altitude
• Cloud amount, opaque (percent)(percent_opaque)
• Cloud amount, thin (percent)(percent_thin)
• region_horizon_count
• count_opaque
• count_sub_proczen

OLI/MET/M1 - Power Outage

No data are available for the selected time range due to a prolonged power outage.

• PWD 1 minute mean visibility(pwd_mean_vis_1min)
• temp_std
• cmh_sat_vapor_pressure
• Wind speed vector mean(wspd_vec_mean)
• pwd_pw_code_1hr
• dew_point_std
• Humidity, relative, at 2-m height, 1-min avg(rh_mean)
• cmh_temp
• pwd_err_code
• logger_volt
• rh_std
• pwd_cumul_snow
• cmh_dew_point
• Wind direction vector mean(wdir_vec_mean)
• cmh_vapor_pressure
• dew_point_mean
• logger_temp
• Temperature mean(temp_mean)
• pwd_cumul_rain
• Wind speed, lower, 1-min avg(wspd_arith_mean)
• pwd_pw_code_inst
• trh_err_code
• pwd_pw_code_15min
• vapor_pressure_std
• wdir_vec_std
• PWD 1 minute mean precipitation rate(pwd_precip_rate_mean_1min)
• PWD 10 minute mean visibility(pwd_mean_vis_10min)
• cmh_rh
• Atmospheric pressure(atmos_pressure)
• Vapor pressure mean, calculated(vapor_pressure_mean)

OLI/TSI/M1 - Environmental conditions caused missing data

Extreme weather prevented fueling of the emergency generator that was providing site 
power. The site data system was gracefully shut down.

• time
• region_zenith_count_opaque
• North latitude(lat)
• East longitude(lon)
• count_mask
• count_thin
• count_box
• count_sky
• count_sub_horz
• count_unknown
• region_sun_count_thin
• region_horizon_count_opaque
• region_sun_count_opaque
• region_horizon_count_thin
• region_zenith_count_thin
• region_sun_count
• solar_altitude
• Cloud amount, thin (percent)(percent_thin)
• region_horizon_count
• Sunshine Meter(sunny)
• solar_azimuth
• base_time
• sun_strength
• Altitude above mean sea level(alt)
• region_zenith_count
• time_offset
• Cloud amount, opaque (percent)(percent_opaque)
• count_opaque
• count_sub_proczen

OLI/TSI/M1 - Environmental conditions resulted in missing data

A transient power anomaly occurred and severe weather prevented site operators from 
getting to the site.

• time
• region_zenith_count_opaque
• North latitude(lat)
• East longitude(lon)
• count_mask
• count_thin
• count_box
• count_sky
• count_sub_horz
• count_unknown
• region_sun_count_thin
• region_horizon_count_opaque
• region_sun_count_opaque
• region_horizon_count_thin
• region_zenith_count_thin
• region_sun_count
• solar_altitude
• Cloud amount, thin (percent)(percent_thin)
• region_horizon_count
• Sunshine Meter(sunny)
• solar_azimuth
• base_time
• sun_strength
• Altitude above mean sea level(alt)
• region_zenith_count
• time_offset
• Cloud amount, opaque (percent)(percent_opaque)
• count_opaque
• count_sub_proczen

OLI/TSI/M1 - Environmental

The site was without power.

• time
• region_zenith_count_opaque
• North latitude(lat)
• East longitude(lon)
• count_mask
• count_thin
• count_box
• count_sky
• count_sub_horz
• count_unknown
• region_sun_count_thin
• region_horizon_count_opaque
• region_sun_count_opaque
• region_horizon_count_thin
• region_zenith_count_thin
• region_sun_count
• solar_altitude
• Cloud amount, thin (percent)(percent_thin)
• region_horizon_count
• Sunshine Meter(sunny)
• solar_azimuth
• base_time
• sun_strength
• Altitude above mean sea level(alt)
• region_zenith_count
• time_offset
• Cloud amount, opaque (percent)(percent_opaque)
• count_opaque
• count_sub_proczen

OLI/TSI/M1 - Software failure

The TSI software did not have image capture enabled.

• time
• region_zenith_count_opaque
• North latitude(lat)
• East longitude(lon)
• count_mask
• count_thin
• count_box
• count_sky
• count_sub_horz
• count_unknown
• region_sun_count_thin
• region_horizon_count_opaque
• region_sun_count_opaque
• region_horizon_count_thin
• region_zenith_count_thin
• region_sun_count
• solar_altitude
• Cloud amount, thin (percent)(percent_thin)
• region_horizon_count
• Sunshine Meter(sunny)
• solar_azimuth
• base_time
• sun_strength
• Altitude above mean sea level(alt)
• region_zenith_count
• time_offset
• Cloud amount, opaque (percent)(percent_opaque)
• count_opaque
• count_sub_proczen

OLI/MET/M1 - Noisy (and missing) CMH data

The chilled mirror hygrometer data became noisy after self-checks during this period. Data 
are missing between 10/16 and 10/21 for service and calibration checks. The instrument 
was returned to service following calibration checks and minor connection repairs.

• cmh_temp
• cmh_rh
• cmh_sat_vapor_pressure
• cmh_dew_point
• cmh_vapor_pressure

OLI/MET/M1 - Chilled mirror hygrometer data spikes due to generator maintenance

During this time, the chilled mirror hygrometer data spiked due to power generator 
maintenance.

• cmh_temp
• cmh_rh
• cmh_sat_vapor_pressure
• cmh_dew_point
• cmh_vapor_pressure

OLI/MET/M1 - Wind data missing following generator maintenance

Following generator maintenance, the wind sensor stopped reporting wind data. 
Communication was reestablished following a configuration check.

• wdir_vec_std
• Wind speed vector mean(wspd_vec_mean)
• Wind speed, lower, 1-min avg(wspd_arith_mean)
• Wind direction vector mean(wdir_vec_mean)

OLI/MET/M1 - Present weather detector backscatter warning

During this time, the present weather detector intermittently indicated a backscatter 
warning. A routine lens cleaning eliminated the backscatter. Data do not appear to be 
affected.

• PWD 1 minute mean precipitation rate(pwd_precip_rate_mean_1min)
• PWD 10 minute mean visibility(pwd_mean_vis_10min)
• PWD 1 minute mean visibility(pwd_mean_vis_1min)
• pwd_err_code
• pwd_cumul_snow
• pwd_cumul_rain
• pwd_pw_code_inst
• pwd_pw_code_1hr
• pwd_pw_code_15min

OLI/MET/M1 - Intermittent wind data loss

Occasionally the wind speed data are missing and wind direction data drop to 0 due to an 
ongoing sensor circuitry problem. Only invalid data are missing.

• wdir_vec_std
• Wind speed vector mean(wspd_vec_mean)
• Wind speed, lower, 1-min avg(wspd_arith_mean)
• Wind direction vector mean(wdir_vec_mean)

OLI/MET/M1 - Tower maintenance

Scheduled tower maintenance caused incorrect or missing data during this time. All data 
except for atmospheric pressure and data logger diagnostics should not be used.

• PWD 1 minute mean visibility(pwd_mean_vis_1min)
• cmh_sat_vapor_pressure
• Wind speed vector mean(wspd_vec_mean)
• temp_std
• Humidity, relative, at 2-m height, 1-min avg(rh_mean)
• pwd_pw_code_1hr
• dew_point_std
• cmh_temp
• pwd_err_code
• rh_std
• pwd_cumul_snow
• Wind direction vector mean(wdir_vec_mean)
• cmh_dew_point
• cmh_vapor_pressure
• dew_point_mean
• Temperature mean(temp_mean)
• pwd_cumul_rain
• pwd_pw_code_inst
• trh_err_code
• Wind speed, lower, 1-min avg(wspd_arith_mean)
• pwd_pw_code_15min
• vapor_pressure_std
• wdir_vec_std
• PWD 1 minute mean precipitation rate(pwd_precip_rate_mean_1min)
• PWD 10 minute mean visibility(pwd_mean_vis_10min)
• cmh_rh
• Vapor pressure mean, calculated(vapor_pressure_mean)

OLI/MET/M1 - Wind sensor communication failure

Folllowing a power outage, wind sensor communications failed resulting in missing data.

• wdir_vec_std
• Wind speed vector mean(wspd_vec_mean)
• Wind speed, lower, 1-min avg(wspd_arith_mean)
• Wind direction vector mean(wdir_vec_mean)

OLI/MET/M1 - Missing wind data

Wind sensor lost its communication settings, resulting in missing data during this time.

• wdir_vec_std
• Wind speed vector mean(wspd_vec_mean)
• Wind speed, lower, 1-min avg(wspd_arith_mean)
• Wind direction vector mean(wdir_vec_mean)

OLI/MET/M1 - Missing wind data

A power interruption resulted in missing wind data during this time.

• wdir_vec_std
• Wind speed vector mean(wspd_vec_mean)
• Wind speed, lower, 1-min avg(wspd_arith_mean)
• Wind direction vector mean(wdir_vec_mean)