MIDC NEWS
Year of 2008
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July 17, 2008
- 15:10 MST: The Sun Spot One (SS1), San Luis Valley has been added to the MIDC. Data is available since June 10, 2008. -Afshin Andreas
- 14:52 MST: Added new feature to MIDC daily data plots, that allows user to click "download data" link, which will download the ASCII data for the instruments shown on current plot. -Afshin Andreas
July 14, 2008
- 12:40 MST: May and June 2008 Monthly Data Sets & Reports/Plots for SRRL BMS have been generated. -Afshin Andreas
- 12:05 MST: May and June 2008 Monthly Data Sets & Reports for ECSU and BSC have been generated. -Afshin Andreas
July 10, 2008
- 12:49 MST: The SRRL Global LI-1800 Spectroradiometer was removed from the horizontal position at 11:46 MST and moved back to the 40-south position at 12:14 MST today. -Afshin Andreas
June 26, 2008
- 11:55 MST: The SRRL AOCS Global Horizontal, Global Tilt, and Direct Normal instruments were calibrated on 6/13/2008. New factors were entered into data acquisition software at 10:29 MST today. -Afshin Andreas
- 11:53 MST: The SRRL BMS Global CM3 (on CNR1 at Radiometer tower) was calibrated using BORCAL 2008-02 reference data. New cal factor was entered in the logger @ 10:03 MST today. -Afshin Andreas
- 07:53 MST: The following SRRL BMS instruments on the radiometer tower were swapped out yesterday between 11:24 to 11:51 MST with instruments that were calibrated in BORCAL 2008-01 and 2008-02: Global 90-West/East/North (Both PSP and LI-200) and the Global Normal CM21. The new calibration factors were entered into the logger yesterday at 11:45 MST. -Afshin Andreas
June 25, 2008
- 08:48 MST: The SRRL BSRN Diffuse PSP and Direct NIP were replaced today with instruments that was calibrated in BORCAL 2008-01 and 2008-02. Logger was updated with new cal factor today @ 8:19 MST -Afshin Andreas
- 07:27 MST: The following SRRL BMS instruments were swapped out yesterday between 15:36 to 15:43 MST with instruments that were calibrated in BORCAL 2008-01: Global PSP RG780, Direct NIP RG780, Diffuse PSP Shadowband, Diffuse PSP, & Diffuse 8-48. The new calibration factors were entered into the logger yesterday at 15:46 MST. This also included an a new calibration factor for the Global CM22, which was calibrated in BORCAL 2008-02. -Afshin Andreas
June 18, 2008
- 14:10 MST: The daily total of global and direct irradiance has been added to the SRRL BMS Instantaneous Data Display and Download. Note: These are only available to specific internal NREL users. -Afshin Andreas
June 16, 2008
- 12:02 MST: A new "Daily Statistics" radio button is now available on the live and daily data page for any MIDC station. The daily statistics will generate daily totals (for irradiance data) and daily averages (for meteorological data) using the selected input data for the entire day(s). The daily maximum and minimum (if applicable) will also be generated. -Afshin Andreas
- 07:32 MST: The Lowry Range Solar Station (LRSS) has been added to the MIDC. Data is available since May 30, 2008. -Afshin Andreas
June 10, 2008
- 13:07 MST: The daily totals of global, direct, and diffuse irradiance have been added to the XECS, ECSU, NPCS, and UNLV live graphical displays. -Afshin Andreas
June 9, 2008
- 07:48 MST: There is a problem with the SRRL BMS Global TSP-700 since May 29. The signal occasionally drops low, problem will be investigated. -Afshin Andreas
June 4, 2008
- 09:53 MST: The SRRL Global LI-1800 Spectroradiometer was returned to service today @ 9:50 MST. The motor/gear box for the grating drive was replaced. Calibration was verified after replacement. -Afshin Andreas
June 3, 2008
- 10:06 MST: The daily accumulated irradiation of global and direct has been added to the SRRL BMS Live Display. -Afshin Andreas
May 27, 2008
- 09:09 MST: The SRRL BSRN Global PSP was replaced today with an instrument that was calibrated in BORCAL 2008-01. Logger was updated with new cal factor today @ 8:33 MST. -Afshin Andreas
- 09:08 MST: The following SRRL BMS shortwave instruments (both PSP & LI-200) were swapped out today with instruments that were calibrated in BORCAL 2008-01: 40-South, 90-South, and Upwelling. Logger was updated with new cal factors on today @ 8:07 MST. -Afshin Andreas
May 23, 2008
- 14:28 MST: The following SRRL BMS instruments were calibrated in BORCAL 2008-01: Global Horizontals: CM6b, PSP (ventilated), PSP, TSP-700, TSP-1, SP-Lite, PYR-P, LI-200, SPN1; Direct Normals: CH1, NIP #2, NIP #1, LI-201; Diffuse CM22, SPN1. Logger program was updated at 12:44 MST today with new cal factors. Responsivity Coefficients for Global PSPs were updated at 13:50 MST today. -Afshin Andreas
- 14:26 MST: The SRRL BMS Global CM22 and Diffuse CM22 instruments were swapped between approx 12:30 to 13:00 MST today. The cal factors were updated in the logger at 12:44 MST. -Afshin Andreas
May 1, 2008
- 10:21 MST: April 2008 Monthly Data Sets & Reports/Plots for SRRL BMS have been generated. -Afshin Andreas
- 09:45 MST: April 2008 Monthly Data Sets & Reports for ECSU and BSC have been generated. -Afshin Andreas
April 30, 2008
- 07:56 MST: The SRRL Global LI-1800 Spectroradiometer has failed. The internal gears are not working properly. The last scan occured on April 25 @ 9:05 MST. -Afshin Andreas
April 29, 2008
- 13:26 MST: The SRRL BMS TWC 500nm Photometer was calibrated on April 14, 2008, the new Vo factor was entered into the post-dataprocessing system at 13:20 MST today. -Afshin Andreas
April 28, 2008
- 08:40 MST: The SRRL BMS Upwelling CG3 was calibrated on 4/17/08, new coefficients were entered into the logger today @ 8:38 MST. -Afshin Andreas
April 25, 2008
- 09:30 MST: Weeds were removed from the SRRL BMS snow depth sensor plate, which had been causing bogus readings since April 19. However, the plate needs to be re-centered to prevent future weed growth. -Afshin Andreas
- 09:02 MST: March 2008 Monthly Data Sets & Reports for ECSU and BSC have been generated. -Afshin Andreas
- 08:57 MST: March 2008 Monthly Data Sets & Reports/Plots for SRRL BMS have been generated. -Afshin Andreas
April 23, 2008
- 12:25 MST: The SRRL BMS Global Quantum sensor went faulty on April 3, 2008. The bad sensor (S/N Q8435) was replaced with a spare sensor (S/N Q8432) today @ 12:11 MST. The replacement sensor is using the typical LI-190 response for the calibration factor and may need recalibration. -Afshin Andreas
April 17, 2008
- 14:58 MST: The SRRL BMS Downwelling PIR (s/n 31192F3) was calibrated on 4/13/2008, new coefficients were entered into the logger today @ 14:56 MST -Afshin Andreas
April 16, 2008
- 11:08 MST: All SRRL BMS and AOCS Quantum (PAR) and Photometric sensors were calibrated on 4/14/2008, this includes: BMS LI-190 (global and upwelling), BMS LI-210, AOCS LI-190 (global, tilt, and direct). Loggers were updated today at 10:55 (BMS) and 10:49 MST (AOCS). -Afshin Andreas
April 8, 2008
- 14:51 MST: All SRRL BMS Direct UV instruments were calibrated on 4-4-2008, this includes: CUVA2 and CUVB2. New cal factors were entered into the logger @ 14:49 MST today. -Afshin Andreas
April 7, 2008
- 13:07 MST: The SRRL Global Horizontal LI-1800 Spectroradiometer was removed from service @ 9:47 MST, calibrated against NIST F597, and returned to service @ 12:58 MST today. -Afshin Andreas
April 1, 2008
- 15:21 MST: YESDAQ is unable to collect images from the SRRL TSI-800 since 9:31 MST today, problem unknown. Cloud cover data and images is currently unavailable. -Afshin Andreas
March 21, 2008
- 14:52 MST: The SRRL BMS CG4 and PIR (s/n 31194F3) were calibrated on 3/16/2008. The Downwelling and Upwelling PIRs were swapped today between 14:21 to 14:25. New coefficeints for the CG4 and Upwelling PIR were entered into the logger at 14:29 MST today. -Afshin Andreas
- 09:17 MST: The SRRL BMS Downwelling CG3 was calibrated on 3/16/2008, new coefficients were entered into the logger today @ 9:10 MST. -Afshin Andreas
March 18, 2008
- 10:16 MST: All SRRL BMS Global & Diffuse UV instruments were calibrated on 10-26-2007, this includes: UV-S-B-T, CUVB1, MS210W, UVB-1 (global & diffuse), 501A, UV-S-A-T, CUVA1, and TUVR (global). New cal factors were entered into the logger @ 9:55 MST today. -Afshin Andreas
March 17, 2008
- 07:24 MST: January and February 2008 Monthly Data Sets & Reports for ECSU and BSC have been generated. -Afshin Andreas
March 14, 2008
- 14:01 MST: January and February 2008 Monthly Data Sets & Reports/Plots for SRRL BMS have been generated. -Afshin Andreas
- 14:00 MST: The 2006 and 2007 monthly data sets for SRRL BMS have been reprocessed to accommodate the removal of the EKO MS-110 and the addition of the ΔT SPN1. Affected monthly data sets include: Quality assessed data, reports, and flag summaries. -Afshin Andreas
March 3, 2008
- 08:59 MST: There is a problem with the SRRL AOCS that started on December 28, 2007. The output from all the photometers is very low (in the noise). As a result the instrument is no longer producing spectral data. -Afshin Andreas
February 11, 2008
- 12:40 MST: The SRRL BMS data logger history has been added to the bottom of the instrument history page. -Afshin Andreas
February 7, 2008
- 11:08 MST: Due to the failed Direct NIP and/or tracker at Bluefield State University (BSC), a new data stream configuration, starting 1-JAN-2006, has been created that does not include this instrument. -Afshin Andreas
- 10:30 MST: Data from Humboldt State University (HSU) is now available on the MIDC. The data starts on March 8, 2007, but new data may not be updated for several weeks, until the station gets a phone modem or network link. -Afshin Andreas
February 6, 2008
- 08:35 MST: Made minor adjustment to SRRL BMS valid quality range for snow depth and extended repeated value time. -Afshin Andreas
February 4, 2008
- 15:15 MST: The SRRL BMS data stream has been upgraded to version 10.4. Two "spare" channels were replaced with Global and Diffuse as measured by a new ΔT SPN1 Sunshine Pyranometer. This instrument was previously located on research channels. Historical data was modified to make this change effective January 1, 2008. -Afshin Andreas
January 30, 2008
- 16:29 MST: The NWTC M2 data collection is currently down as of 14:54 MST today, due to communications problem with the data logger. -Afshin Andreas
- 13:32 MST: The SRRL Global LI-1800 spectral data had been down since Jan 11, 2008 due to two broken pins in the RS-232 connector. The two pins were fixed on today at 13:12 MST. -Afshin Andreas
January 28, 2008
- 12:30 MST: The NWTC M2 dew point sensor was replaced with a new sensor on Jan 9, 2008 @ 8:30 MST. -Afshin Andreas
January 9, 2008
- 10:39 MST: September through December 2007 Monthly Data Sets & Reports for ECSU and BSC have been generated. -Afshin Andreas
- 09:59 MST: September through December 2007 Monthly Data Sets & Reports/Plots for SRRL BMS have been generated. -Afshin Andreas
January 7, 2008
- 11:19 MST: Data Quality Statements (DQS) were created for a scheduled SRRL/Mesa Top power outage on 12/22/2007. Affected SRRL instruments were: TSP-1, TSP-700, All Global UVA and UVB, TWC Photometer, Cloud Cover, and the AOCS. -Afshin Andreas
- 10:52 MST: Data Quality Statements (DQS) have been created for the SRRL Sci-Tec Tracker #2 intermittent alignment problems from 11/5/2007 through 1/3/2008, which affected the following instruments: AOCS, Diffuse CM22, Diffuse UVB-1, Shaded CG4. -Afshin Andreas
January 3, 2008
- 14:43 MST: SRRL BMS Sci-Tec Tracker #2 home to:
AOCS, Diffuse CM22, Diffuse UVB-1, Shaded CG4, Global LI-190 was removed from service for repairs from 1/2/2008 0930MST to 1/3/2008 1230MST. -Pete Gotseff
January 1, 2008