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CASTNET (Clean Air Status and Trend Network) Air Quality Chemistry: Clean Air Status and Trend Network (CASTNet): Regional Dry Deposition Chemistry

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  • Forest Ecosystem Monitoring Cooperative

    • Address:
      705 Spear Street
      South Burlington, Vermont 05403
      United States of America

      Phone: (802) 391-4135
      Email: femc@uvm.edu
      Website: www.uvm.edu/femc

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    CASTNET is a national monitoring network established to assess trends in pollutant concentrations, atmospheric deposition, and ecological effects due to changes in air pollutant emissions. Regional CASTNET dry deposition chemistry data from New York and northern New England are archived here.

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  • Tim Scherbatskoy: dataset_eml_peoplecontentprovider

  • Nancy Burt: dataset_eml_peopleprincipleinvestigator

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  • air quality, atmospheric deposition, chemistry,

Organizations

  • United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) : funder
  • United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service Green Mountain National Forest: partner

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  • dataset_eml_datatabletitle: Clean Air Status and Trend Network (CASTNet): Regional Dry Deposition Chemistry
  • dataset_eml_datatablestartdate: 2003-01-01
  • dataset_eml_datatableendate: 2006-11-07
  • dataset_eml_datatabledescription: Measurement of sulfate, calcium, magnesium, nitrate, potassium, sulfur dioxide, nitric acid and ammonium from filters

  • dataset_eml_datatablepurpose: To provide site specific data of wet deposition of major ions. To provide air quality data specific to the Lye Brook Wilderness Area, a Class I Wilderness Area, to support research on the effects of air pollution on the Air Quality Related Values (AQRV) of the wilderness area.

  • dateset_eml_datatableshortname: Z0020_DryChemRegional

  • dataset_eml_datatablephysicalobjectname: VMC.20.231

  • dataset_eml_datatabledatatype: mySQL
  • dataset_eml_datatablecitation: Nancy Burt. 2007. Clean Air Status and Trend Network (CASTNet): Dry Deposition Chemistry. Linked.

  • dataset_eml_datatableonlinedistribution: https://vmc.w3.uvm.edu/vmcdevel/CI4/data/archive/project/clean-air-status-trend-network-castnet/dataset/clean-air-status-trend-network-castnet-5

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        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Composite of day/night samples by lab at time of original submittal
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        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Missing or completely invalid flow data
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        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Both L and R flags apply
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        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Less than 90% but greater than or equal to 75% valid flow data
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        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Missing or completely invalid flow data
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        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Sample not analyzed
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        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Both L and R flags apply
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        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Undetected - value listed is the reporting limit corrected by flow volume
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        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Invalid chemistry data and/or less than 75% valid flow data
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        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Less than 90% but greater than or equal to 75% valid flow data
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: M
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Missing or completely invalid flow data
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: N
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Sample not analyzed
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        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Re-run value used in calculation
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        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Both L and R flags apply
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        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Value is less than detection limit
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        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Invalid chemistry data and/or less than 75% valid flow data
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: L
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Less than 90% but greater than or equal to 75% valid flow data
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: M
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Missing or completely invalid flow data
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        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Sample not analyzed
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        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Valid data
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        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Re-run value used in calculation
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        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Both L and R flags apply
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        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Undetected - value listed is the reporting limit corrected by flow volume
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: "#"
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Both U and L flags apply
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    • Unit: MicrogramsPerCubicMeter
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        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Invalid chemistry data and/or less than 75% valid flow data
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        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Less than 90% but greater than or equal to 75% valid flow data
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: M
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Missing or completely invalid flow data
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        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Sample not analyzed
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        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Valid data
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        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Both L and R flags apply
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        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Undetected - value listed is the reporting limit corrected by flow volume
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: "#"
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Both U and L flags apply
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    • Unit: MicrogramsPerCubicMeter
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        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Missing or completely invalid flow data
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: N
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Sample not analyzed
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        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Valid data
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        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Re-run value used in calculation
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        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Both L and R flags apply
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        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Undetected - value listed is the reporting limit corrected by flow volume
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: "#"
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Both U and L flags apply
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    • Unit: MicrogramsPerCubicMeter
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        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Missing or completely invalid flow data
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        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Sample not analyzed
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        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Undetected - value listed is the reporting limit corrected by flow volume
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        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Missing or completely invalid flow data
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: N
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Sample not analyzed
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        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Re-run value used in calculation
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        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Both L and R flags apply
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        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Undetected - value listed is the reporting limit corrected by flow volume
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: "#"
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Both U and L flags apply
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    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
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        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Both U and L flags apply
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: I
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Invalid chemistry data and/or less than 75% valid flow data
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        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Less than 90% but greater than or equal to 75% valid flow data
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: M
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Missing or completely invalid flow data
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: N
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Sample not analyzed
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: NULL
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Valid data
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: R
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Re-run value used in calculation
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: S
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Both L and R flags apply
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: U
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Undetected - value listed is the reporting limit corrected by flow volume
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: "#"
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Both U and L flags apply
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    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
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      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: #
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Both U and L flags apply
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: I
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Invalid chemistry data and/or less than 75% valid flow data
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: L
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Less than 90% but greater than or equal to 75% valid flow data
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: M
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Missing or completely invalid flow data
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: N
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Sample not analyzed
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: NULL
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Valid data
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: R
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Re-run value used in calculation
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: S
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Both L and R flags apply
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: U
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Undetected - value listed is the reporting limit corrected by flow volume
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: wno3
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Whatman Filter Nitrate
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Nitrate (NO3) concentration from Whatman filter
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: customMicrogramsPerCubicMeter
    • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 0.0001
    • Unit: MicrogramsPerCubicMeter
    • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: real
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: wno3_f
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: WNO3 Data Flag
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Data quality code for WNO3
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: text
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistenudomainCustom: wno3_f Code
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: #
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Both U and L flags apply
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: I
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Invalid chemistry data and/or less than 75% valid flow data
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: L
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Less than 90% but greater than or equal to 75% valid flow data
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: M
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Missing or completely invalid flow data
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: N
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Sample not analyzed
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: NULL
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Valid data
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: R
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Re-run value used in calculation
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: S
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Both L and R flags apply
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: U
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Undetected - value listed is the reporting limit corrected by flow volume
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: "#"
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Both U and L flags apply
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: total_so2
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Total Sulfur Dioxide Calculated Concentration
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Total sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration calculated from [WSO2]+0.667*[NSO4] Note W = Whatman filter and N = Nylon filter
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: customMicrogramsPerCubicMeter
    • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 0.0001
    • Unit: MicrogramsPerCubicMeter
    • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: real
      • dataset_eml_attributelistbounds:
      • dataset_eml_attributelistboundsminimum: 0
      • dataset_eml_attributelistboumdsmaximum: 1000
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: total_no3
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Total Nitrate Calculated Concentration
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Total nitrate (NO3) concentration calculated from [tno3]+0.9841*[nhno3] Note t=Teflon filter
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: customMicrogramsPerCubicMeter
    • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 0.0001
    • Unit: MicrogramsPerCubicMeter
    • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: real
      • dataset_eml_attributelistbounds:
      • dataset_eml_attributelistboundsminimum: 0
      • dataset_eml_attributelistboumdsmaximum: 1000
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: flow_volume
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Flow Volume
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Flow volume
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: interval
    • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 0.0001
    • Unit: LitersPerMinute
    • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: rational
      • dataset_eml_attributelistbounds:
      • dataset_eml_attributelistboundsminimum: 0
      • dataset_eml_attributelistboumdsmaximum: 1000
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: flow_volume_f
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Flow Volume Data Flag
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Data quality code for FLOW_VOLUME
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: text
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistenudomainCustom: QCo
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: NULL
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Null or missing value
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: "#"
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Both U and L flags apply
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: I
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Invalid chemistry data and/or less than 75% valid flow data
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: L
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Less than 90% but greater than or equal to 75% valid flow data
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: M
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Missing or completely invalid flow data
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: N
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Sample not analyzed
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: R
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Re-run value used in calculation
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: S
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Both L and R flags apply
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: U
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Value is less than detection limit
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: valid_hours
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Valid Hours
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Valid hours during sampling period
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: text
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
    • Unit: hour
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: valid_hours_f
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Valid Hours Data Flag
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Data quality code for VALID_HOURS
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: text
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistenudomainCustom: Valid Hours
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 32
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Valid hours in sampling period hours
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 33
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Flag for VALID_HOURS
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: comment_codes
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Comment Codes
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Comment codes (separated by spaces)
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: text
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistenudomainCustom: CommentsCodes
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 1
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Unidentified debris/particles on filter
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 2
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Torn; hole; ripped filter noted during unpacking
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 3
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Excessively wet filter noted upon unpacking
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 4
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Excessively dirty filter noted upon unpacking
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 5
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Filter pack loose upon arrival; possible leakage during sampling period
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 6
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Apparent solenoid problem
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 7
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Filter pack end caps cracked/missing upon receipt
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 8
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Outside of filter pack excessively dirty upon receipt
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 9
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Support screen raised up
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 10
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Insect inside filter pack; noted during unpacking
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 11
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Laboratory accident
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 12
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Filter pack on tower incorrect length of time
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 13
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Filter pack not run in field
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 14
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Unusual odor noticed during unpacking
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 15
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Low extraction efficiency off filter
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 16
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: On/off dates and times are assumed
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 17
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Filter given to EPA for analysis
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 18
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Field accident
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 19
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Field equipment problem
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 20
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Filter used for special study
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 21
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Forest fire/agricultural activity in area
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 22
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Site closed
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 23
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Sample report form not received with filter pack
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 24
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Chain of custody incomplete or incorrect
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 25
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Filter pack run out of sequence
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: 26
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Suspect value; reason not recorded
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: N
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Numeric code following applies to the Nylon filter analysis
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: T
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Numeric code following applies to the Teflon filter analysis
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: W
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Numeric code following applies to the Whatman filter analysis
    dataset_eml_attributelistname: qa_code
    • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: QA Code
    • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Quality assurance level of the record. (see QAPP for definition of quality assurance levels)
    • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: text
    • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
    • dataset_eml_attributelistenudomainCustom: qa Codes
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: d
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Dateon or dateoff questionable
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: L1
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Level 1 validated data
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: L2
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Level 2 validated data
      • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinitioncode: x
        • dataset_eml_attributelistcodedefinition: Data quality issue has been identified and will be resolved in future update

dataset_eml_methodsheader

  • dataset_eml_currentMethodsHeader
    • Precipitation samples
      • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 1994-04-06
      • dataset_eml_methoddescription: Weekly collection of precipation for chemical analysis is performed at two different sites. Precipitation amount, pH and conductivity analysis is performed at the sites. The sample is shipped to the NADP Central Analytical Lab in Illinois for analysis of pH, conductivity, Ca, Mg, K, Na, NH4, NO3, Cl, SO4.

    • Ozone and deposition
      • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 1994-01-01
      • dataset_eml_methoddescription: Seasonal continuous ozone (May through September), averaged hourly. Deposition (kg/ha) was calculated for chemicals reporting concentration in mg/l for annual, seasonal and montly time steps.

    • Meteorological data
      • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 1994-01-01
      • dataset_eml_methoddescription: Continuous meteorology averaged hourly includes ambient temperature at 2 and 10 m height, relative humidity, surface wetness, precipitation, wind speed and direction, solar radiation.


  • dataset_eml_methodsPast (dataset_eml_notInUse)
    • Sample analysis
      • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 1995-07-04
        dataset_eml_methodsEndDate: 1999-02-02
      • dataset_eml_methoddescription: Accumulated weekly samples; analysis includes SO2, HNO3, pH, conductivity, acidity and major ions.

dataset_eml_samplingheader

  • dataset_eml_noSamplingEquipment

dataset_eml_sitecharacteristicsheader

  • dataset_eml_sitecharacteristicsdescription: Green Mountain National Forest, Stratton, just south of the Lye Brook Wilderness Area boundary. Summit of hill with southwest airflow.