Instruction on meteorological raw data format
Download the last version and the previous versions of the Instruction on Meteorological Raw Data Format where the characteristics of the files and required metadata are described.
The Instruction document can be cited as:
Sabbatini, S., Op de Beeck, M., & Papale, D. (2017). ICOS Ecosystem Instructions for Raw Data Format for Meteorological Measurements (Version 20240119). ICOS Ecosystem Thematic Centre. https://doi.org/10.18160/tpp4-4smp
Instruction document history and download
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20240119 download...
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Updated the list of variables to include those related to the tree diameter (RBH and CBH)
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20230809
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Updated the options in case of files with the same content and checksum (e.g. only one P or SNOW_DEPTH variable)
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20211223
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Clarified that non-ICOS variables will not be processed, but will be stored
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20200522
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Added how to prepare a file containing only one precipitation measurement.
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20190419
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Corrected an inconsistency with WTD Instructions (WTD is negative when below ground). Added that a custom code for meteo file preparation is allowed. Specified that in case of missing lines it is not mandatory to fill in them with series of missing values.
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20180615
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Changed the units of PA (from Pa to kPa) and SWC (from m3 m-3 to %) to be in line with international standards.
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20180502
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Added SW_DIF as variable.
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20180419
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Added SW_T_BODY as variable (used in some radiometer).
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20180321
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Improved explanation on the use of the H and V indexes in the variable names. Clarified the use of instrument units, when not mandatory and the units.
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20171013
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Changed file name structure requiring 2 digits for logger and file ID. Clarified how to submit TIMESTAMP and missing values. Clarified the header format.
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20170901
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Added G_SF in Table 1.
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20170508
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First version
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