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GLOBE Protocols (Teacher's Guide)

Data Entry Range Checks

The data gathered from GLOBE protocols should generally be within the ranges described below. 

Make sure all equipment is properly calibrated. If measurements fall outside the ranges listed below, check all equipment for possible instrumental contaminants.

The information below is organized by protocol and data type.

General Notes: 

  • Required: *
  • Primary keys in database: #
  • Number formats:  xxx or xxx.x
  • Varchar2 format: 16 alphanumeric characters 
     
  • SchoolID, Site ID, Date Measured, Hour Measured are recorded for each entry.
  • At least one value per data entry page must be entered.
  • For numeric entries, only numbers are allowed.
  • A Study Site Location must be chosen for each data entry.
  • If they enter more digits after the decimal point than the database allows, it is rounded off.

Measurements in Multiple Spheres

Entry

Minimum

Maximum

Units

Data Type

Current

-65.0

55.0

Degrees C

Number (3,1)

Maximum

-65.0

55.0

Degrees C

Number (3,1)

Minimum

-65.0

55.0

Degrees C

Number (3,1)

Comments

N/A

N/A

N/A

Varchar2 (500)


Other Checks

  • Max/Mins have to be reported within the solar noon window (solar noon + or - 1 hr. 15 min.).
  • Max >= Current >= Min (Max and Min can be equal).
  • If no T current exists for yesterday, then no T max will be accepted for today.
  • If no T current exists for yesterday, then no T min will be accepted for today.
  • If T is greater or less than the record for the U.S. States, then an alert is displayed on the verification page.

Entry

Minimum

Maximum

Units

Missing

Data Type

Notes

Data Source

0

2

None

0

Number (1)

0=Unchecked, 1=GPS, 2=Other

Latitude*

0.0000

90.0000

degrees

-99.0

Number (6,4)

Calculated

Longitude*

0.0000

180.0000

degrees

-99.0

Number (7,4)

Calculated

Minutes*

0.00

59.00

minutes

-99.0

Number (4,2)

 

Elevation*

-300.0

6000.0

meters

-99.0

Number (5,1)

 

 

Other Checks

  • Minutes are required if degrees are entered.
  • Name, Site Type, and Data Source are required if Latitude and Longitude are entered.
  • If either Latitude or Longitude is entered, they both must be entered.
  • If Latitude and Longitude, or Elevation are missing, put up a message reminding them to enter that information later.
  • For Study Sites, beyond 100 km distance from school location a warning message is displayed if they have javascript enabled for the school to accept the distance or not.
  • Entered Elevation is used to compute a Geoid Corrected Elevation. This Geoid - Corrected Elevation becomes the default elevation for the site.

Entry

Minimum

Maximum

Units

Missing

Data Type

Notes

Classification

0000

9999

None

XXXX

Varchar2 (4)

 

Name

N/A

N/A

N/A

X

Varchar2 (64)

 

MUC Source

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Char(1)

G=Ground Observation, M=Map Derivation, X=External Site, A=Anderson Derived (filled in automatically)

 

Other Checks

  • MUC Name not required even if MUC Classification entered.
  • See MUC Classification.

Entry

Minimum

Maximum

Data Type

Notes

Year*#

1995

Current

Date

 

Month*#

January

December

Date

 

Day*#

1

31

Date

 

Time*#

  • Hour
  • Minute
  • Second
  
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  
  • 23
  • 59
  • 59

Date

UTC)

 

Other Checks

  • Cannot be a future time.

Atmosphere Protocol Measurements

Entry

Minimum

Maximum

Units

Data Type

Notes
Photometer ID*# N/A N/A None Char(8)  
ChannelID N/A N/A None Char(1) Either "R" for Red or "G" for Green — if Aerosols, "I" or "J" for Water Vapor IR, automatically entered
Sample Number 1 5 None Number(1) Automatically entered

Sunlight Voltage

0.1

5.0

volts

Number (5,4)

Must be > dark voltage.
Must be less than ET constant

Dark Voltage

-.005

0.080

volts

Number (5,4)

Must be < sunlight voltage.

Sky Color

1

5

None

Number (1)

1=Deep Blue, 2=Blue, 3=Light Blue, 4=Pale Blue, 5=Milky

Sky Clarity

1

5

None

Number (1)

0= Not checked, 1=Unusually Clear, 2=Clear, 3=Somewhat Clear,
4=Very Hazy, 5=Extremely Hazy

AOT (Aerosol Optical Thickness)

0

5

None

Number (4,3)

Warning displayed if AOT < 0; If AOT < 0.1, then Clear.
Transmission Percentage 0 100 % Number(4,1) Calculated, not entered
*Air Temperature -65.0 55.0 degrees C Number(3,1)  

*Barometric Pressure

500

1100

mb

Number (5,1)

 

 

Other Checks

  • *UT Time is required (hours, minutes, seconds; seconds defaults to 00).
  • One measurement of both channels are required.
  • *Cloud Type is required.
  • *Cloud Cover is required.
  • Humidity is required on Water Vapor.

Entry

Minimum

Maximum

Units

Missing

Data Type

Notes

Obstacles Distance of Site to Nearest Building or Tree

0

1000

meters

-9

Number (4)

 

Height of Nearest Building or Tree

0.0

99.9

meters

-99.0

Number (3,1)

 

Slope of Site

0

45

degrees

-9

Number (2)

 

Direction of Slope

0

315

degrees

N/A

Number (4,1)

0, 45, 90, 135, 180, 225, 270, 315.

Height of top of rain gauge

0

999

cm

-9

Number (3)

 

Height of bulb on max/min thermometer

0

999

cm

 -9

Number (3)

 

Height of Ozone measurement clip

0

999

cm

-9

Number (3)

 

Surface Cover of Site

0

4

N/A

0

Number (1)

0=Unchecked, 1=Paved, 2=Bare Ground, 3=Short Grass, 4=Long Grass, 5=Sand, 6=Roof, 7=Other

 

Other Checks

  • See the Latitude/Longitude/Elevation and MUC sections for more range checks.

Entry

Minimum

Maximum

Units

Data Type

Notes

Station Pressure*

500

1100

mb

Number (4)

To Sea Level = ((stationp - 0.3)^0.190284 + .000084288 * elev)^(1/0.190284)

Sea Level Pressure

850

1100

mb

Number (4)

To Station = (sealevelp^0.190284 - 0.000084288 * elev)^(1/0.190284) + 0.3

Comments

N/A

N/A

N/A

Varchar2 (500)

 

 

Other Checks

  • Must specify on entry whether the barometric pressure is station or sea level.
  • Both values are stored in the database. Based off of what the student enters, calculate the other pressure based off of Standard Atmosphere.

Pre-2000

Entry

Minimum

Maximum

Units

Missing

Data Type

Notes

Cloud Cover

0

3

None

9

Number (1)

0=Clear, 1=Scattered, 2=Broken, 3=Overcast

Cloud Type

0000000000

1111111111

None

XXXXXXXXXX

Varchar2 (10)

1=Cirrus, 2=Cirrocumulus, 3=Cirrostratus, 4=Altostratus, 5=Altocumulus, 6=Cumulus, 7=Nimbostratus, 8=Stratus, 9=Stratocumulus, 10=Cumulonimbus

Comments

N/A

N/A

N/A

XXXX

Varchar2 (500)

 

 

Post-2000

Entry

Minimum

Maximum

Units

Missing

Data Type

Notes

Cloud Cover*

10

16

None

N/A

Number (2)

10=None, 11=Clear, 12=Isolated, 13=Scattered, 14=Broken, 15=Overcast, 16=Obscured

Cloud Type

0

1

None

N/A

Number (1)

Possible Types: Cirrus, Cirrocumulus, Cirrostratus, Altostratus, Altocumulus, Cumulus, Nimbostratus, Stratus, Stratocumulus, Cumulonimbus

Cloud Obscuration

0

1

None

N/A

Number (1)

Possible Types: Fog, Smoke, Haze, Volcanic Ash, Dust, Sand, Spray, Heavy Rain, Heavy Snow, Blowing Snow
Contrail Cover 0 5 None N/A Number (1)

0=Legacy (Unchecked)
1=None
2=0-10%
3=10-25%
4=25-50%
5=>50%

Contrail Type:
Short-Lived
 

 0 99 None N/A Number (2)  
Contrail Type:
Persistent Non Spreading		 0 99 None N/A Number (2)  
Contrail Type:
Persistent Spreading		 0 99 None N/A Number (2)  

Comments

N/A

N/A

N/A

XXXX

Varchar2 (500)

 

 

Other Checks

  • Cloud Type will be either 1 (cloud type present) or 0 (cloud type not present).
  • Cloud Obscuration will be either 1 (obscuration present) or 0 (obscuration not present).
  • *Cloud Obscuration is required if a Cloud Cover of Obscured is checked.
  • No Cloud Types should be selected if Cloud Cover is Obscured.
  • Contrail Cover cannot be greater than Cloud Cover unless there are Short-Lived and/or Persistent Contrails present.

Entry

Minimum

Maximum

Units

Missing

Data Type

Notes

Rain*

0.0

1500.0

mm

-99.0

Number (5,1)

9999.9 total limit

Number of Days of Rain

1

7

None

N/A

Number (1)

 

pH of Rain

3.0

12.0

None

-99.0

Number (3,1)

 

pH of Rain — Technique

0

3

None

0

Number (1)

0=Unchecked, 1=Paper, 3=pH Meter

Daily Snowfall*

0

2000

mm

-9

Number (4)

Three Samples,
6000 limit for total of all days

Daily Rain Equivalent of New Snow

0.0

500.0

mm

-99.0

Number (4,1)

 

Number of Days of Snowfall

1

7

None

N/A

Number (1)

 

Snow Pack

0

300

mm

-9

Number (4)

Three Samples, 900 limit for total of all days

Rain
Equivalent of Snowpack

0.0

500.0

mm

-99.0

Number (4,1)

 

pH of Melted Snow

3.0

12.0

None

-99.0

Number (3,1)

 

pH of Melted Snow — Technique

0

3

None

0

Number (1)

0=Unchecked, 1=Paper, 3=pH Meter

Comments

N/A

N/A

N/A

XXXX

Varchar2 (500)

 

 

Other Checks

  • Rain cannot exceed the maximum daily times the number of Days of Accumulation.

  • "T" and "M" are acceptable values for Rainfall, and Melted Snow (Liquid Equivalent).

  • The precipitation measurements cannot overlap day (Days of Accumulation).

  • Daily Snow and Liquid Equivalent:

    • Daily Water Equivalent to New Snow on Snowboard ratio: 1:1 to 1:100.

    • If Daily Solid=T, Total must be T or >0 or M, Daily Liquid Equivalent must be T (filled in automatically if blank).

    • If Daily Solid=M, Total can be anything, Daily Liquid Equivalent must be M (filled in automatically if blank) or can be a number (if the snow melted in the rain gauge).

    • If Daily Solid=0, Total can be anything, Daily Liquid Equivalent must be 0 (filled in automatically if blank).

    • If Daily=number, Total must be >Daily.

    • Daily Solid * Number of Days < 6000 mm.

  • Total Snow and Liquid Equivalent:

    • Total Liquid Equivalent to Total Solid Accumulation ratio: 1:1 to 1:100.

    • If Total Solid=T, Total Liquid Equivalent must be T (filled in automatically if blank).

    • If Total Solid=M, Total Liquid Equivalent must be M (filled in automatically if blank).

    • If Total Solid=0, Total Liquid Equivalent must be 0 (filled in automatically if blank).

    • If Total=number, Total must be >Daily, Total Liquid Equivalent ratio must be 1:1 to 1:100 (null if blank), neither can be "T".

  • If pH is entered, pH Technique is required.

  • Must have at least 3.5 mm of Liquid before one can measure pH.

  • Cannot report both Rain and Snow on same day.

Entry

Minimum

Maximum

Units

Data Type

Notes

Dry Bulb Temperature*

-65.0

55.0

degrees C

Number (3,1)

Usually the same as current air temp

Wet Bulb Temperature

-65.0

55.0

degrees C

Number (3,1)

*Required (and only accepted) for sling psychrometer method.

Humidity Method*

1

2

None

Number (1)

1=sling psychrometer, 2=digital hygrometer

Relative Humidity

0.1

100

%

Number (4,1)

*Required for hygrometer method; Calculated if sling:

p22 = 1013.2 ** 0.190284

p23 = 8.4288E-5 * Site Elevation

p24 = 1 / 0.190284

pressure = (p22 - p23) ** p24 + .3

Tk = DryBulb + 273.15

Tw = Wet Bulb + 273.15

Xwd = 21.4 - 5351 / Tk

Xww = 21.4 - 5351 / Tw

ewd = exp(Xwd)

eww =exp(Xww)

e = eww - pressure * (Tk - Tw) / 1555

es = ewd

humidity (finally) = 100 * (e/es)
Dew point     degrees C Number(3,1)

Calculated only:

Tk = Drybulb + 273.15;

Es = 6.11 * 2.7183 ** (19.834 - (5417.7 / Tk))

Ea = Es * Humidity / 100

Tdk = -5417.7 / ((log(Ea / 6.11)) - 19.834)

Dewpoint = Tdk - 273.15

 

Other Checks

  • Dry bulb must be greater than or equal to wet bulb for sling psychrometer.
  • If using the Digital Hygrometer, report the Current Temperature as the Dry Bulb Temperature.

Entry

Minimum

Maximum

Units

Data Type

Notes
Air Temperature* -65.0 55.0 degrees C Number(3,1)  

Wind Direction*

0

315

degrees

Number (4,1)

0, 45, 90, 135, 180, 225, 270, 315.
(0 = North)
Wind Direction Method* 1 2 None Number(1) 1 = GLOBE Instrument, 2 = Automated

Direction Source

 1 1 None Number(1) "1" to indicate that eight different directions can be chosen (such as North, Northwest, Northeast and South)

Ozone Method

1

1

N/A

Number (1)

 

Ozone Concentration*

0

250

ppb

Number (3)

 

 

Other Checks

  • *UT Time is required (HH:MM).
  • If "Take cloud and humidity data from Atmosphere Data Entry" is checked, then there has to already be data in the humidity and clouds tables within +/-30 minutes of the measurement time reported on this page.
  • The Read Time must be later than the Exposed Time by between 45 and 75 minutes.
  • For clouds range checks, see Cloud Observations.
  • For humidity checks, see Humidity.

Hydrosphere Protocol Measurements

For more related range checks, see the Latitude/Longitude/Elevation section.

Entry

Minimum

Maximum

Units

Missing

Data Type

Notes

Average Alkalinity of Water Sample

0

500

mg/L as CaCO3

-9

Number (3)

Entered

Count Drops

0

500

mg/L

-9

Number (2)

If your kit does not give Alkalinity directly

Range — Remove

0

2

None

0

Number (1)

0=Unchecked, 1=Low Range, 2=High Range

Entry

Minimum

Maximum

Units

Missing

Data Type

Notes

Horizon Number (from top)*#

1

99

N/A

N/A

Number (2)

 

Horizon Depth: Top*

0.0

197.0

centimeters

-99.0

Number (4,1)

Horizon #1 must start at 0 cm.

Horizon Depth: Bottom*

3.0

200.0

centimeters

-99.0

Number (4,1)

Depths should not overlap

Horizon Depth*
(Not stored in database)

3.0

200.0

centimeters

N/A

Number (4,1)

Bottom Depth — Top Depth

Comments

N/A

N/A

N/A

XXXX

Varchar2 (500)

 

Entry

Minimum

Maximum

Units

Missing

Data Type

Notes

Average Dissolved Oxygen for Water Sample

0.0

20.0

mg/L or ppm

-99.0

Number (3,1)

 

Entry

Minimum

Maximum

Units

Missing

Data Type

Notes

Average Conductivity of water sample

0

2500

microSiemens/cm

-9

Number (4)

 

Entry

Minimum

Maximum

Units

Missing

Data Type

Notes

Water Source State

0

4

None

0

Number (1)

0=Unchecked, 1=Frozen, 2=Dried, 3=Flooded, 4=Unreachable

Temperature

-2.0

45.0

degrees C

-99.0

Number (3,1)

 

Comments

N/A

N/A

N/A

XXXX

Varchar2 (500)

 

 

Other Checks

  • If Water Source is Frozen, Dried, Flooded, or Unreachable, no other inputs are accepted.

Entry

Minimum

Maximum

Units

Missing

Data Type

Notes

Water Type

0

1

None

0

Number (1)

0=Unchecked, 1=Salt, 2=Fresh

Place where Tides occur

N/A

N/A

None

XXXX

Varchar2(40)

 

Moving Water Type

0

3

N/A

0

Number (1)

0=Unchecked, 1=Stream, 2=River, 3=Other

Moving Water Approximate Width

0.1

9999.9

meters

-99.0

Number (5,1)

 

Standing Water Type

0

4

N/A

0

Number (1)

0=Unchecked, 1=Pond, 2=Lake, 3=Reservoir, 4=Other <4/99, 5=Bay, 6=Ditch, 7=Ocean, 8=Other >4/99

Standing Water Size

0

3

N/A

0

Number (1)

0=Unchecked, 1=<50m x 100m, 2=50m x 100m, 3=>50m x 100m

Standing Water Approximate Area

0.0001

99999

km2

-99.0

Number (9,4)

 

Standing Water Average Depth

0.1

740.0

meters

-99.0

Number (4,1)

 

Location Type

0

5

N/A

0

Number (1)

0=Unchecked, 1=Outlet, 2=Bank, 3=Bridge, 4=Boat, 5=Inlet, 6=Pier

Turbidity

0

3

N/A

0

Number (1)

0=Unchecked, 1=Clear, 2=Turbid, 3=Don't Know

See Bottom

0

2

N/A

0

Number (1)

0=Unchecked, 1=Yes, 2=No

Channel/Bank Material

N/A

SRCV

N/A

XXXX

Varchar2 (4)

S=Soil, R=Rock, C=Concrete, V=Vegetated Bank

Bedrock

N/A

GLVM

N/A

XXXX

Varchar2 (5)

G=Granite, L=Lime Stone, V=Volcanics, M=Mixed Sediments, U=Don't Know - Can't mix "U" with any of the other choices

Dissolved Oxygen Kit Manufacturer

0

3

N/A

0

Number (1)

0=Unchecked, 1=LaMotte, 2=Hach, 3=Other

Dissolved Oxygen Kit Model Name

N/A

N/A

N/A

X

Varchar2 (16)

 

Alkalinity Kit Manufacturer

0

3

N/A

0

Number (1)

0=Unchecked, 1=LaMotte, 2=Hach, 3=Other

Alkalinity Kit Model Name

N/A

N/A

N/A

X

Varchar (16)

 

Nitrate Kit Manufacturer

0

3

N/A

0

Number (1)

0=Unchecked, 1=LaMotte, 2=Hach, 3=Other

Nitrate Kit Model Name

N/A

N/A

N/A

X

Varchar (16)

 

Salinity Titration Kit Manufacturer

0

3

N/A

0

Number (1)

0=Unchecked, 1=LaMotte, 2=Hach, 3=Other

Salinity Titration Kit Model Name

N/A

N/A

N/A

X

Varchar (16)

 

 

Other Checks

  • Cannot enter both Moving and Standing Water values.
  • See the Latitude/Longitude/Elevation section for more range checks.

Entry

Minimum

Maximum

Units

Missing

Data Type

Notes

Average Nitrite + Nitrate

0.0

50.0

mg/L nitrite nitrogen + mg/L nitrate nitrogen or ppm

-99.0

Number (3,1)

 

Average Nitrite

0.0

50.0

mg/L nitrite nitrogen or ppm

-99.0

Number (3,1)

 

Entry

Minimum

Maximum

Units

Missing

Data Type

Notes

Tide Location

N/A

N/A

None

XXXX

Varchar2(32)

 

Latitude

0.0000

90.0000

degrees

 

Number (6,4)

Calculated

Longitude

0.0000

180.0000

degrees

 

Number (7,4)

Calculated

Hour of High or Low Tide before Salinity measurement

0

23

UT

-9

Number (2)

High and Low Tide

Minute(s) of High or Low Tide before Salinity measurement

0

59

UT

-9

Number (2)

High and Low Tide

Type of Tide before Salinity measurement

0

2

None

0

Number (1)

High and Low Tide:
0=Unchecked, 1=High, 2=Low

Hour of High or Low Tide after Salinity measurement

0

23

UT

-9

Number (2)

High and Low Tide

Minute(s) of High or Low Tide before Salinity measurement

0

59

UT

-9

Number (2)

High and Low Tide

Type of Tide after Salinity measurement

0

2

None

0

Number (1)

High and Low Tide:
0=Unchecked, 1=High, 2=Low

Temperature of water in the cylinder
(Hydrometer method)

-2.0

40.0

degrees C

-99.0

Number (3,1)

 

Specific Gravity of water sample
(Hydrometer method)

.998

1.0700

None

-99.0

Number (5,4)

 

Salinity of water sample
(Hydrometer method)

0.0

60.0

ppt

-99.0

Number (3,1)

 

Average Salinity of water sample (Hydrometer method)

0.0

60.0

ppt

-99.0

Number (3,1)

 

Average Salinity of water sample (Salinity Titration method)

0.0

60.0

ppt

-99.0

Number (3,1)

 

Salinity Method

0

2

None

0

Number (1)

Stored Automatically:
0=Undefined, 1=Hydrometer, 2=Titration

Entry

Minimum

Maximum

Units

Missing

Data Type

Notes

Average pH

1.0

14.0

None

-99.0

Number (3,1)

 

pH Technique

0

3

None

0

Number (1)

0=Unchecked, 1=Paper, 3=pH Meter

 

Other Checks

  • If pH is entered, pH Technique is required.
  • If pH Technique is selected with no pH entered, pH Technique is set to Unchecked (0).

Entry Minimum Maximum Units Missing Data Types Notes

Sample Number#

1

3

N/A

N/A

Number (1)

Stored automatically

Cloud Cover

10

16

None

9

Number (1)

10=No Clouds, 11=Clear, 12= Isolated, 13=Scattered, 14=Broken, 15=Overcast, 16=Obscured

Secchi Disk Depth (Disappear)

0.00

40.00

meters

-99.0

Number (4,2)

Three Samples

Secchi Disk Depth (Reappear)

0.00

40.00

meters

-99.0

Number (4,2)

Three Samples

Distance from observer to water surface

0.00

50.00

meters

-99.0

Number (4,2)

Three Samples

Disappear Depth > Depth of Water

0

1

N/A

0

Number (1)

Three Samples:
0=No, 1=Yes

Average Secchi Disk Depth

0.00

40.00

meters

-99.0

Number (4,2)

Calculate (average of all 6 depth inputs - average distance from observer to water surface)

Turbidity Tube — Image Disappears Depth

0

250

centimeters

-9

Number (3)

Three Samples

Disappear Depth > Length of Tube Flag

0

1

N/A

0

Number (1)

Three Samples:
0=No, 1=Yes

Average Turbidity Tube Depth

0

250

centimeters

-9

Number (3)

Calculate

Pedosphere (Soil) Protocol Measurements

Entry

Minimum

Maximum

Units

Missing

Data Type

Notes

Sample Number#

1

3

N/A

N/A

Number (1)

Stored automatically

Volume of Sample
(Pit Method)

58

2010

mL

-9

Number (3)

Three samples

Sample Depth: Top
(Auger Method)

Horizon Top Depth (0.0)

Horizon Bottom Depth (200.0)

centimeters

-99.0

Number (4,1)

Three samples

Sample Depth: Bottom
(Auger Method)

Horizon Top Depth (2.0)

Horizon Bottom Depth (200.0)

centimeters

-99.0

Number (4,1)

Three samples

Sample Depth
(Auger Method)
(Not saved to database)

3.0 only for Horizon 1

none

centimeters

-99.0

N/A

Three Samples:
Top Depth

Diameter of Auger Hole
(Auger Method)

3.0

10.0

centimeters

-99.0

Number (3,1)

Three samples

Volume of Sample
(Auger Method)

21.2

1963.0

mL

-99.0

Number (5,1)

Three Samples:
pi * (diameter/2 squared) * sample depth

Mass of Empty Container

10.0

800.0

grams

-99.0

Number (4,1)

Three samples:
Note: Wet > Dry > Container

Mass of Wet Soil and Container

20.0

800.0

grams

-99.0

Number (4,1)

Three samples:
Note: Wet > Dry > Container

Mass of Dry Soil and Container

20.0

800.0

grams

-99.0

Number (4,1)

Three samples:
Note: Wet > Dry > Container

Mass of Rocks

0.0

800.0

grams

-99.0

Number (4,1)

Three samples

Volume of Water without Rocks

0

400

mL

-9

Number (3)

Three samples:
Note: with Rocks >= without Rocks

Volume of Water with Rocks

0

400

mL

-9

Number (3)

Three samples:
Note: with Rocks >= without Rocks

Volume of Rocks

0

500

mL

-9

Number (3)

Three samples
Calculate

Bulk Density

0.10

3.00

g/mL = g/cm3

-99.0

Number (3,2) to store the missing value

Three Samples entered and calculated:
(net dry mass of soil - mass of rocks) / (volume of sample - volume of rocks)
Note: If the entered Bulk Density is off the calculated value by >1%, display error message.

Average Bulk Density

0.10

3.00

g/mL = g/cm3

-99.0

Number (3,2) to store the missing value

Calculated

Entry

Minimum

Maximum

Units

Missing

Data Type

Notes

Sample Number# (for Star and Transect)

1

3 for Star
13 for Transect

N/A

N/A

Number (2)

Stored automatically

Container ID

00

ZZ

None

-9

Varchar2 (2)

Unique for each depth
Star: 3 samples per depth
Transect: 13 total
Depth and Gypsum: 1 per depth

Average Drying Time

0.0

120.0

Hours

-99.0

Number (4,1)

Hours and Minutes

Drying Method

0

4

None

0

Number (1)

0=Unchecked, 1=95-105 degree C oven, 2=Microwave, 3=75-95 degree C oven, 4=Other

Offset Distance from End of Transect (Transect)

0.0

100.0

meters

-99.0

Number (4,1)

in 5m increments

Weight of Wet Soil and Container

30.0

999.9

grams

-99.0

Number (5,1)

 

Weight of Dry Soil and Container

30.0

999.9

grams

-99.0

Number (5,1)

 

Weight of Empty Container

1.0

900.0

grams

-99.0

Number (4,1)

 

Soil Water Content

0.02

N/A

g/g

-99.0

Number (3,1)

Entered and Calculated:
(Wet Weight - Dry Weight)/ (Dry Weight - Can Weight) * 100

Average Soil Water Content

0.02

N/A

g/g

-99.0

Number (3,1)

Calculated
(Sample 88)

 

Other Checks

  • Weight of Wet >= Weight of Dry > Weight of Container.
  • If one weight is entered, all three must be entered in order to calculate Soil Water Content.
  • If the entered Soil Water Content is off the calculated value by >1%, display error message.
  • If Soil Water Content is entered, all three Weights must be entered.
  • If Soil Water Content from calibration curve is entered, the Soil Moisture Meter Reading must also be entered.
  • Soil Water Content from soil weights and from a calibration curve can both be entered.
  • If the SWC > 65, display warning message on Pass page.

Method Depths (cm) Samples

  • Star 0-5, 10 3 per depth
  • Transect 0-5 1 per location + 1 triplicate (13 total)
  • Depth 0-5, 10, 30, 60, 90 1 per depth
  • Gypsum 10, 30, 60, 90 1 per depth

Entry

Minimum

Maximum

Units

Missing

Data Type

Notes

Genus of Dominant Vegetation

N/A

N/A

None

XXXX

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Alphabetic

Genus of Co-Dominant Vegetation

N/A

N/A

None

XXXX

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Alphabetic

Species of Dominant Vegetation

N/A

N/A

None

XXXX

Varchar2 (4)

Alphabetic

Species of Co-Dominant Vegetation

N/A

N/A

None

XXXX

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Alphabetic

Height of Dominant Vegetation

4.99

99.99

meters

-99.0

Number (3,1)

Five Samples

Height of Co-Dominant Vegetation

4.99

99.99

meters

-99.0

Number (3,1)

Five Samples

Circumference of Dominant Vegetation

1/33 ratio to height

1500.0

centimeters

-99.0

Number (5,1)

Five Samples

Circumference of Co-Dominant Vegetation

1/25 ratio to height

1500.0

centimeters

-99.0

Number (5,1)

Five Samples

Green Biomass

0.0

5000.0

g/m2

-99.0

Number (5,1)

Three Samples

Brown Biomass

0.0

5000.0

g/m2

-99.0

Number (5,1)

Three Samples

Canopy Cover: Total of "+" and "-" squares

50

100

None

-9

Number (3)

 

Ground Cover: Total green, brown, and "-" squares

50

100

None

-9

Number (3)

 

Average Height

0.10

99.00

meters

-99.0

Number (4,2)

Calculate for Dominant and Co-Dominant

Average Circumference

 1/25 ratio to height

1500.0

centimeters

-99.0

Number (5,1)

Calculate for Dominant and Co-Dominant

Average Green Biomass

0.0

5000.0

g/m2

-99.0

Number (5,1)

Calculate

Average Brown Biomass

0.0

5000.0

g/m2

-99.0

Number (5,1)

Calculate

%Canopy Cover

0.0

100.0

%

-99.0

Number (4,1)

(+'s) / (+'s + -'s) * 100

%Green Ground Cover

0.0

100.0

%

-99.0

Number (4,1)

(g's) / (b's + g's + -'s) * 100

%Brown Ground Cover

0.0

100.0

%

-99.0

Number (4,1)

(b's) / (b's + g's + -'s) * 100

%Ground Cover

0.0

100.0

%

-99.0

Number (4,1)

%Green Ground Cover + %Brown Ground Cover

Comments

N/A

N/A

N/A

 

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Other Checks

  • If Genus is entered, Species must be entered, and vice versa.
  • If one entry for Canopy Cover is entered, both must be entered.
  • If one entry for Ground Cover is entered, all three must be entered.
  • Number of Canopy Cover squares does not have to equal the number of Ground Cover squares.

Entry

Minimum

Maximum

Units

Missing

Data Type

Notes

Horizon Number (from top)*#

1

99

N/A

N/A

Number (2)

 

Horizon Depth: Top*

0.0

197.0

centimeters

-99.0

Number (4,1)

Horizon #1 must start at 0 cm.

Horizon Depth: Bottom*

3.0

200.0

centimeters

-99.0

Number (4,1)

Depths should not overlap

Horizon Depth*
(Not stored in database)

3.0

200.0

centimeters

N/A

Number (4,1)

Bottom Depth — Top Depth

Comments

N/A

N/A

N/A

XXXX

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Entry

Minimum

Maximum

Units

Missing

Data Type

Notes

Soil Sample Source

0

6

N/A

0

Number (1)

0=Unchecked, 1=Soil Pit, 2=Auger Hole, 3=10cm of the Soil Surface, 4=Excavation, 5=Road Cut, 6=Other

Slope of Site

0

45

degrees

-9

Number (2)

 

Direction of Slope

0

315

degrees

N/A

Number (4,1)

0, 45, 90, 135, 180, 225, 270, 315.

Site Proximity

0

4

N/A

0

Number (1)

0=Unchecked, 1=Near the Soil Moisture Study Site, 2=Near the Surface Water Study Site, 3=In or Near the Biology Study Site, 4=Other

Parent Material

0

8

N/A

0

Number (1)

0=Unchecked, 1=Bedrock, 2=Glacial Deposit, 3=Volcanic Deposit, 4=Stream Deposit, 5=Wind Blown Sand, 6=Ancient Lake Deposit, 7=Don't Know, 8=Marine Deposit, 9=Colluvium, 10=Other

 

Other Checks

  • For Average Soil Characteristics, it is acceptable to have just one entry for %soil/sand/clay.
  • See the Latitude/Longitude/Elevation sections for more range checks.

Entry

Minimum

Maximum

Units

Missing

Data Type

Notes

Sample Number#

1

3

N/A

N/A

Number (1)

Stored automatically

Nitrogen (N)

0

3

N/A

0

Number (1)

Three Samples:
0=Unchecked, 1=None, 2=Low, 3=Medium, 4=High

Phosphorous (P)

0

3

N/A

0

Number (1)

Three Samples:
0=Unchecked, 1=None, 2=Low, 3=Medium, 4=High

Potassium (K)

0

3

N/A

0

Number (1)

Three Samples:
0=Unchecked, 1=None, 2=Low, 3=Medium, 4=High

Average Nitrate Nitrogen (N)

0

3

N/A

0

Number (1)

Calculate Average

Average Phosphorous (P)

0

3

N/A

0

Number (1)

Calculate Average

Average Potassium (K)

0

3

N/A

0

Number (1)

Calculate Average

Entry

Minimum

Maximum

Units

Missing

Data Type

Notes

Horizon

N/A

N/A

None

X

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O, A, E, B, C, R

Moisture

0

3

None

0

Number (1)

0=Unchecked, 1=Dry, 2=Moist, 3=Wet

Structure

0

7

None

0

Number (1)

0=Unchecked, 1=Granular, 2=Blocky, 3=Platy, 4=Prismatic, 5=Columnar, 6=Single-grained, 7=Massive
Note: "single-grained" structure can only have a "loose" consistence and vice versa. Fill in if not marked.

Main Color

N/A

N/A

None

XXXX

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Hue:Value/Chroma (x.xx:x.x/x)
Note: List of Musell Colors (accept Hue:Value/Chroma (saved format), Hue<sp>Value/Chroma, Hue/Value/Chroma, Hue:Value/Chroma)

Second Color

N/A

N/A

None

XXXX

Varchar2 (11)

Hue:Value/Chroma (x.xx:x.x/x)
Note: List of Musell Colors(accept Hue:Value/Chroma (saved format), Hue<sp>Value/Chroma, Hue/Value/Chroma, Hue:Value/Chroma)

If entered, Main Color must also be entered

 

Consistence

0

4

None

0

Number (1)

0=Unchecked, 1=Loose, 2=Friable, 3=Firm, 4=Extremely Firm
Note: "single-grained" structure can only have a "loose" consistence and vice versa. Fill in if not marked.

Texture

0

12

None

0

Number (2)

0=Unchecked, 1=Sandy Clay, 2=Sandy Clay Loam, 3=Sandy Loam, 4=Silty Clay, 5=Silty Clay Loam, 6=Silt Loam, 7=Loamy Sand, 8=Sand, 9=Silt, 10=Clay, 11=Clay Loam, 12=Loam, 13=Organic

Rocks

0

3

None

0

Number (1)

0=Unchecked, 1=None, 2=Few, 3=Many

Roots

0

3

None

0

Number (1)

0=Unchecked, 1=None, 2=Few, 3=Many

Carbonates (Observed effervescence)

0

3

None

0

Number (1)

0=Unchecked, 1=None, 2=Slight, 3=Strong

Entry

Minimum

Maximum

Units

Missing

Data Type

Notes

Sample Number*#

1

3

N/A

N/A

Number (1)

 

Site Code#

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Char (2)

Set Automatically to SM or SC

Diameter of Inner Ring

10

100

mm

-9

Number (3)

Three Samples

Diameter of Outer Ring

10

100

mm

-9

Number (3)

Three Samples

Weight of Wet Soil and Container
(Saturated Soil below rings (0-5 cm) at end of experiment)

30.0

999.9

grams

-99.0

Number (5,1)

 

Weight of Dry Soil and Container
(Saturated Soil below rings (0-5 cm) at end of experiment)

30.0

999.9

grams

-99.0

Number (5,1)

 

Weight of Empty Container
(Saturated Soil below rings (0-5 cm) at end of experiment)

1.0

900.0

grams

-99.0

Number (4,1)

 

Soil Water Content
(Saturated Soil below rings (0-5 cm) at end of experiment)

0.0

99.9

g/g

-99.0

Number (3,1)

Entered and Calculated:
(Wet Weight - Dry Weight)/ (Dry Weight - Can Weight) * 100

Flow Rate Max

0

400

mm/minute

-9

Number (3)

Max for all samples taken in one day (27 max measurements)

Flow Rate Min

0

400

mm/minute

-9

Number (3)

Min for all samples taken in one day (27 max measurements)

Comments

N/A

N/A

N/A

XXXX

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Three Samples

Entry

Minimum

Maximum

Units

Missing

Data Type

Notes

Depth of Sample*#

0

90

centimeters

N/A

Number (2)

Stored automatically:
Star: 0-5, 10
Transect: 0-5
Depth: 0-5, 10, 30, 60, 90 Gypsum: 10, 30, 60, 90
Note: 0 is stored for 0-5

Protocol#

0

8

N/A

N/A

Number (1)

Stored automatically:
0 Unchecked (deprecated)
1 Star Gravimetric
2 Transect Gravimetric
3 Hole Depth Gravimetric
4 Gypsum Block/Delmhorst meter(deprecated)
5 Watermark Block/Delmhorst meter
6 Other Block
7 Watermark Block/Irrometer Watermark meter
8 Watermark Block/Spectrum Watchdog (logger)

Is soil saturated?

0

2

N/A

0

Number (1)

0=Unchecked, 1=Yes, 2=No

Comments

N/A

N/A

N/A

XXXX

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Entry

Minimum

Maximum

Units

Missing

Data Type

Notes

Soil Moisture Meter Reading

0.0

200

None

-99.0

Number (3,1)

10, 30, 60, 90

Calibration Curve SWC

0.0

2.00

g/g

-99.0

Number (5,2)

10, 30, 60, 90

Date these gypsum blocks were installed

N/A

N/A

 

-9

Date

YYYYMM for 30 cm Depth

Entry

Minimum

Maximum

Units

Missing

Data Type

Notes

Distance of Site to Instrument Shelter

0

99999

meters

-9

Number (5)

 

Direction of Site to Instrument Shelter

0

8

N/A

0

Number (1)

0=Unchecked, 1=N, 2=NE, 3=E, 4=SE, 5=S, 6=SW, 7=W, 8=NW

Distance to nearest Soil Characterization Hole

0

99999

meters

-9

Number (5)

 

Direction of Site to nearest Characterization Hole

0

8

N/A

0

Number (1)

0=Unchecked, 1=N, 2=NE, 3=E, 4=SE, 5=S, 6=SW, 7=W, 8=NW

Surface of Soil Site

0

6

N/A

0

Number (1)

0=Unchecked, 1=Natural, 2=Plowed, 3=Graded, 4=Backfill, 5=Compacted, 6=Other

Surface Cover

0

3

N/A

0

Number (1)

0=Unchecked, 1=Bare Soil, 2=Short Grass (< 10cm), 3=Long Grass (> 10cm)

Canopy Cover

0

3

N/A

0

Number (1)

0=Unchecked, 1=Open, 2=Some Trees Within 30m, 3=Canopy Overhead

% Sand (TBD)

0

100

%

-9

Number (3)

 

% Silt (TBD)

0

100

%

-9

Number (3)

 

% Clay (TBD)

0

100

%

-9

Number (3)

 

Rocks (TBD)

0

3

None

0

Number (1)

0=Unchecked, 1=None, 2=Few, 3=Many

Roots (TBD)

0

3

None

0

Number (1)

0=Unchecked, 1=None, 2=Few, 3=Many

 

Other Checks

  • See the Latitude/Longitude/Elevation sections for more range checks.

Entry

Minimum

Maximum

Units

Missing

Data Type

Notes

Sample Number#

1

3

N/A

N/A

Number (1)

Stored automatically

Storage Container

0

3

N/A

0

Number (1)

Three Samples:
0=Unchecked, 1=Plastic Bag, 2=Air Tight Container 3=Other

Water Temperature

10

45

Degrees C

-99.0

Number (3,1)

Needed to calculate water density
Particle Density .9 3 g/ml   Number (3,2)  

Porisity

0

100

%

 

Number (4,1)

Must have Bulk Density before can do Porisity

 

Other Checks:

  • Minimum Hydrometer Reading = (0 - (0.36 * (Temperature-20))) * 0.00062 + 1.0024
  • Maximum Hydrometer Reading = (50 - (0.36 * (Temperature-20))) * 0.00062 + 1.0024

Current Method (GLOBE II.5)

Entry

Minimum

Maximum

Units

Missing

Data Type

Notes

Sample Number#

1

3

N/A

N/A

Number (1)

Stored automatically

Distance from 500 mL line on cylinder to base of cylinder

10.0

40.0

centimeters

-99.0

Number (3,1)

Three samples

Temperature at which the Hydrometer is calibrated

0.0

99.9

degrees C

-99.0

Number (3,1)

-99.0=Unchecked, 15.5=60 degrees F (15.5 degrees C), xx.x=Other

Hydrometer Reading at 2 minutes and 24 hours

(0 - ((temperature_at_minute_2_or_24_c - 20) * 0.36)) * 0.00062 + 1.0024

(55 - ((temperature_at_minute_2_or_24c - 20) * 0.36)) * 0.00062 + 1.0024

Specific Gravity

-99.0

Number (5,4)

Three samples
(USDA standard for silt and clay left in suspension):
Note: 2 minutes <= 24 hours

Temperature of Soil and Water at 2 minutes and 24 hours

15.5

45.0

degrees C

-99.0

Number (3,1)

Three samples

grams sand (USDA)

0.0

25.0

grams

-99.0

Number (3,1)

25g - ((Average USDA 2 Minute Hydrometer Reading - 1.0024)/.00062 + (Average Temperature - 20) * .36) /2

% sand (USDA)

0.0

100.0

None

-99.0

Number (4,1)

grams sand (USDA) / 25g * 100

grams sand (ISSS)

0.0

25.0

grams

-99.0

Number (3,1)

VALUE NO LONGER USED: 25g - ((Average USDA 12 Minute Hydrometer Reading - 1.0024)/.00062 + (Average Temperature - 20) * .36) /2

% sand (ISSS)

0.0

100.0

None

-99.0

Number (4,1)

VALUE NO LONGER USED: grams sand (ISSS) / 25g * 100

grams clay

0.0

25.0

grams

-99.0

Number (3,1)

((Average USDA 24 Hour Hydrometer Reading - 1.0024)/.00062 + (Average Temperature - 20) * .36) /2

% clay

0.0

100.0

None

-99.0

Number (4,1)

grams clay / 25 * 100

grams silt (USDA)

0.0

25.0

grams

-99.0

Number (3,1)

25g - grams clay - grams sand (USDA)

% silt (USDA)

0.0

100.0

None

-99.0

Number (4,1)

grams silt (USDA) / 25g * 100

grams silt (ISSS)

0.0

25.0

grams

-99.0

Number (3,1)

25g - grams clay - grams sand (ISSS)

% silt (ISSS)

0.0

100.0

None

-99.0

Number (4,1)

grams silt (ISSS) / 25g * 100

 

1996 Method (Old GLOBE II)

Entry

Minimum

Maximum

Units

Missing

Data Type

Notes

Sample Number#

1

3

N/A

N/A

Number (1)

Stored automatically

Total Sample Size

20

40

mL

-9

Number (2)

Three samples:
40 Second Reading <= 30 Minute Reading <= Total Sample Size

40 Second Reading

0

40

mL

-9

Number (2)

Three samples

30 Minute Reading

0

40

mL

-9

Number (2)

Three samples

%Sand

0.0

100.0

N/A

-99.0

Number (4,1)

Average 40 Second Reading/Total Sample Size * 100

%Silt

0.0

100.0

N/A

-99.0

Number (4,1)

(Average 30 Minute Reading — Average 40 Second Reading) / Average Total Sample Size * 100

%Clay

0.0

100.0

N/A

-99.0

Number (4,1)

100 - %Sand - %Silt

Entry

Minimum

Maximum

Units

Missing

Data Type

Notes

Sample Number #

1

3

N/A

N/A

Number (1)

Stored automatically

pH of distilled water before soil is added

1.0

14.0

N/A

-99.0

Number (3,1)

Three samples

pH of soil and water

1.0

14.0

N/A

-99.0

Number (3,1)

Three samples

pH Technique:

0

3

None

0

Number (1)

0=Unchecked, 1=Paper, 3=pH Meter

Average pH

1.0

14.0

None

-99.0

Number (3,1)

Calculated

Entry

Minimum

Maximum

Units

Missing

Data Type

Notes

Sample Number#

1

11

N/A

N/A

Number (2)

Set Automatically

Site Code#

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Char (2)

Set Automatically to SM or AT

Hour*

0

23

hours

N/A

Number (2)

 

Minutes*

0

50

minutes

N/A

Number (2)

 

Depth*

5

10

centimeters

N/A

Number (2)

Set Automatically to 5 or 10

Temperature (at 5 cm and 10 cm)*

-65.0

60.0

degrees C

N/A

Number (3,1)

All samples within 20 minutes of each other will be averaged.

Measurement Type

0

3

None

N/A

Number (1)

0=Unchecked, 1=Weekly, 2=Digital, 3=Both

Average Temperature (at 5 cm and 10 cm)

-65.0

60.0

degrees C

N/A

Number (3,1)

Calculated
(Sample 88)

Soil Thermometer

0

3

None

0

Number (1)

0=Unchecked, 1=Digital, 2=Dial, 3=Other

Rain within last 24 hours?

0

2

None

0

Number (1)

0=Unchecked, 1=Yes, 2=No

Comments

N/A

N/A

N/A

XXXX

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This experiment is performed at a Soil Moisture or Atmospheric Study Site.

Other Checks

  • If a temperature is entered, Measurement Type is required.
  • If Measurement Type is Weekly or Both, and the time entered is more than one hour off from the Local Solar Noon, the measurement must be Diurnal or sample should be redone.

Entry

Minimum

Maximum

Units

Missing

Data Type

Notes

Measurement Number#

1

9

N/A

N/A

Number (1)

Stored Automatically

Hours*

0

23

Hours

N/A

Number (2)

Start and End

Minutes*

0

59

Minutes

N/A

Number (2)

Start and End

Seconds*

0

59

Seconds

N/A

Number (2)

Start and End

Flow Rate

0

400

mm/minute

-9

Number (3)

water level change / (end time-start time)

 

Record the data for each of the three sets of Infiltration measurements. This experiment is performed at either a Soil Moisture or Soil Characterization Study Site.

Other Checks

  • Each time entry must be greater than the previous entry.
  • The difference between the final End Time and the first Start Time must be under 4 hours.
  • Only three samples of nine measurements allowed per day per study site.

Entry

Minimum

Maximum

Units

Data Type

Notes

Sample Number

3

9

N/A

Number (2)

Set Automatically

Hours*

0

23

hours

Number (2)

 

Minutes*

0

50

minutes

Number (2)

 

Temperature*

-65

72.5

degrees C

Number (3,1)

 

Snow Depth

10

2000

 mm

Number (1)

If snow then a Trace is recorded if depth < 10 mm

Comments

N/A

N/A

N/A

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This experiment is performed at a Land Cover Site or an Atmospheric Study Site.

Other Checks

  • Cloud Observations are based off of the Cloud protocol.

Entry

Minimum

Maximum

Units

Missing

Data Type

Notes

Heights above ground level: Upper Mark*

20

900

millimeters

N/A

Number (3)

Three Samples

Heights above ground level: Lower Mark*

20

900

millimeters

N/A

Number (3)

Three Samples

Water Level Change
(Not stored in database)

0

280

millimeters

N/A

Number (3)

Three Samples:
Upper — Lower

Phenology (Earth as a System) Protocol Measurements

Entry

Minimum

Maximum

Units

Missing

Data Type

Notes

Site Name

N/A

N/A

None

N/A

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Alphanumeric

Atmospheric Site

ATM-01

ATM999

None

SCH-01

Char (6)

 

Distance to Instrument Shelter

0

9999

meters

-99

Number (4)

 

Direction to Instrument Shelter

0

8

None

XX

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N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW

Elevation Difference (Atmosphere Site — Budburst Site)

-300

6000

m

-99.0

Number (5,1)

N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW

Type of Site where trees are located

0

3

None

XXX

Char (3)

BIO, LCN, OTH

Other Site Description

N/A

N/A

None

XXXX

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Alphanumeric

Genus of Dominant Vegetation

N/A

N/A

None

XXXX

Char (4)

Alphabetic

Species of Dominant Vegetation

N/A

N/A

None

XXXX

Char (4)

Alphabetic

Common Name

N/A

N/A

None

XXXX

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Alphabetic

Tree Label

1

5

None

-9

Number (1)

 

Tree Height

0.0

99.0

meters

-99.0

Number (3,1)

 

Tree Circumference

1.0

3000.0

cm

-99.0

Number (5,1)

 

Date Budburst Observed

1998

Current Date

Date

N/A

Date

 

Date before Budburst Observed

1998

Current Date

Date

N/A

Date

 

Comments

N/A

N/A

N/A

XXXX

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Other Checks

  • If Genus is entered, Species must be entered and vice versa.
  • See Latitude and Longitude for other range checks.

Entry

Minimum

Maximum

Data Type

First leaf date

> first leaf last observed date

Current date

Date

Full leaf date

> full leaf last observed date

Current date

Date

Full leaf date

> first leaf date

Current date

Date

First bloom date

> first bloom last observed date

Current date

Date

First bloom date

> full leaf date

Current date

Date

Full bloom date

> full bloom last observed date

Current date

Date

Full bloom date

> first bloom date

Current date

Date

End bloom date

> end bloom last observed date

Current date

Date

End bloom date

> full bloom date

Current date

Date

 

Other Checks

  • Observations will not be accepted until the shrub has been in place for at least six months.
  • The phenophase date cannot be prior to the date that the shrub was planted.
  • No new data will be accepted for a shrub that has died.

Entry

Min

Max

Units

Missing

Data Type

Notes

Shrub ID#

1

9

N/A

N/A

Number (1)

 

Distance to ATM Instrument Shelter

0

9999

meters

 

Number (6,1)

 

Direction of Site to Instrument Shelter

0

8

N/A

0

Number (1)

0=Unchecked, 1=N, 2=NE, 3=E, 4=SE, 5=S, 6=SW, 7=W, 8=NW

Elevation Difference

-300.0

6000.0

meters

 

Number (5,1)

 

Shrub Name

N/A

N/A

N/A

 

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Shrub Type

N/A

N/A

N/A

 

Number (1)

1=Colonal, 2=Common

Date shrub planted

1997

Current date

N/A

 

Date

Prior to 1997 indicates a mature plant- no data may be entered if 'Before 1997' is checked.

Height at planting

0

200

centimeters

 

Number (3)

 

 

Other Checks

  • An Atmospheric site where precipitation measurements are taken must be chosen.

Entry

Minimum

Maximum

Units

Missing

Data Type

Notes

LeafID

1

9

N/A

N/A

Number (1)

Once a leaf state is defined, one can not choose a leaf state that is before the one defined after the date of being defined

Leaf State

N/A

N/A

N/A

X

Number (1)

 GREEN UP
Tree/Shrub

D=Dormant

S=Swelling

B=Budburst

G=Length(mm)

L=Lost

Grass

D=No Shoot

G=Length(mm)

L=Lost

GREEN DOWN

C=Color

S=Snow covered

F=Fallen

Leaf Length

0

999

mm

-9

Number (3)

> 0 only when "Length(mm)" chosen

Color

N/A

N/A

None

XXXX

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Hue: Value/Chroma (x.xx:x.x/x)
24 acceptable values: 5G:8/4, 5G:7/4, 5G:6/2, 5G:4/2, 5GY:3/2, 5GY:4/8, 2.5Y:8/6, 2.5Y:8/12, 5YR:7/12, 5GY:7/12, 5GY:6/10, 5GY:5/10, 2.5Y:6/6, 5Y:8/4, 7.5YR:8/4, 7.5YR:6/4, 7.5YR:5/4, 7.5YR:3/4, 5R:3/4, 2.5R:4/2, 2.5R:4/4, 2.5R:4/6, 2.5R:4/8, 2.5R:4/12,

Entry

Min

Max

Units

Missing

Data Type

Notes

Distance of Site to Instrument Shelter

0

10000

meters

-9

Number (5)

 

Direction of Site to Instrument Shelter

0

8

N/A

0

Number (1)

0=Unchecked, 1=N, 2=NE, 3=E, 4=SE, 5=S, 6=SW, 7=W, 8=NW

Elevation difference between Site and Instrument Shelter

-99999

+99999

meters

-9

Number (5,1)

 

Type of Vegetation

N/A

N/A

None

XXXX

Char (1)

T=Tree, G=Grass, S=Shrub

Genus

N/A

N/A

None

XXXX

Char (4)

Alphabetic

Species

N/A

N/A

None

XXXX

Char (4)

Alphabetic

Common Name

N/A

N/A

None

XXXX

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Alphabetic

 

Other Checks

  • Type of Site is required.
  • Species is left blank for Grasses.
  • See the Latitude/Longitude/Elevation sections for more range checks.