Title: CEOP/EOP-3 MAGS BERMS Meteorological Tower Data Set (MAGS_BERMS_Old_Aspen__20021001_20030930.twr) Contact Information MAGS Contact Bob Crawford Atmospheric Environment Service 4905 Dufferin Street Downsview, ON, M3H 5T4 Telephone: 416-739-4392 Facsimile: 416-739-5700 E-Mail Address: Robert.Crawford@ec.gc.ca BERMS Contact Alan Barr Atmospheric Environment Service National Hydrology Research Centre 11 Innovation Boulevard Saskatoon, SK, S7N 3H5 Telephone: 306-975-4324 Facsimile: 306-975-5793 E-Mail Address: Alan.Barr@ec.gc.ca 1.0 Data Set Overview This data set contains the Coordinated Enhanced Observing Period (CEOP) Enhanced Observing Period 3 (EOP-3) Mackenzie GEWEX [Global Energy and Water Cycle Experiment] Study (MAGS) Boreal Ecosystem Research and Monitoring Sites (BERMS) Meteorological Tower Data Set. This data set contains 30 minute temperatures, humidities and winds from 7 heights (1.0, 4.0, 18.0, 24.0, 36.0, 37.0 and 38.0m) from the Old Aspen station in BERMS for the CEOP EOP-3 (first half) time period (01 October 2002 to 30 September 2003). Time Period: 01 October 2002 to 30 September 2003 Location: south end of P.A. National Park (lat: 53.629 deg N and long: -106.2 deg W, elevation:600.63m) Data Source: Boreal Ecosystem Research and Monitoring Sites (BERMS) http://berms.ccrp.ec.gc.ca/ Mackenzie GEWEX [Global Energy and Water Cycle Experiment] Study (MAGS) http://www.usask.ca/geography/MAGS/ 2.0 Instrumentation Description CEOP Parameter BERMS Variable Units Temp.Resol. Instr. Type Variable Description -------------- -------------- ----- ----------- ----------- -------------------- Station Pressure Surf_Press (kPa) 30min avg Setra Barometric Pressure; in Hut A, 2m agl. Setra. Air Temperature (1m) Air_Temp_UndStry_1m (degC) 30min avg Vaisala HMP Air Temperature; on walk-up tower in hazel canopy at 1m agl. Vaisala HMP. Dew Point Temperature (1m) n/a (degC) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Relative Humidity (1m) Rel_Hum_UndStry_1m (%) 30min avg Vaisala HMP Relative Humidity; on walk-up tower in hazel canopy at 1m agl. Vaisala HMP. Specific Humidity (1m) n/a (g/kg) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Wind Speed (1m) n/a (m/s) -- -- n/a Wind Direction (1m) n/a (deg) -- -- n/a U Wind Component (1m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) V Wind Component (1m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Air Temperature (1m) Air_Temp_AtUDG (degC) 30min avg CuCo TC Air Temperature at Snow Depth Sensor; on stand, close to snow depth sensor, 1m agl (instrument moved to Near Clearing 000924). Campbell Scientific 107B temperature probe. Dew Point Temperature (1m) n/a (degC) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Relative Humidity (1m) n/a (%) -- -- n/a Specific Humidity (1m) n/a (g/kg) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Wind Speed (1m) n/a (m/s) -- -- n/a Wind Direction (1m) n/a (deg) -- -- n/a U Wind Component (1m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) V Wind Component (1m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Air Temperature (4m) Air_Temp_AbvUndStry_4m (degC) 30min avg Vaisala HMP Air Temperature; on walk-up tower 2m above hazel canopy (in aspen trunk space) at 4m agl. Vaisala HMP. Dew Point Temperature (4m) n/a (degC) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Relative Humidity (4m) Rel_Hum_AbvUndStry_4m (%) 30min avg Vaisala HMP Relative Humidity; on walk-up tower 2m above hazel canopy (in aspen trunk space) at 4m agl. Vaisala HMP. Specific Humidity (4m) n/a (g/kg) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Wind Speed (4m) Wind_Spd_AtBelfort_4m (m/s) 30min avg RMY Gill Cup Wheel Wind Speed at Small Capacity Belfort, next to the Small Capacity Belfort Precipitation Gauge, 4m agl. RM Young Gill Cup Wheel Anemometer. Wind Direction (4m) n/a (deg) -- -- n/a U Wind Component (4m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) V Wind Component (4m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Air Temperature (18m) Air_Temp_Cnpy_18m (degC) 30min avg Vaisala HMP Air Temperature; on walk-up tower in aspen canopy at 18m agl. Vaisala HMP. Dew Point Temperature (18m) n/a (degC) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Relative Humidity (18m) Rel_Hum_Cnpy_18m (%) 30min avg Vaisala HMP Relative Humidity; on walk-up tower in aspen canopy at 18m agl. Vaisala HMP. Specific Humidity (18m) n/a (g/kg) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Wind Speed (18m) n/a (m/s) -- -- n/a Wind Direction (18m) n/a (deg) -- -- n/a U Wind Component (18m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) V Wind Component (18m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Air Temperature (24m) Air_Temp_AbvCnpy_24m (degC) 30min avg Vaisala HMP Air Temperature; on walk-up tower 3m above aspen canopy at 24m agl. Vaisala HMP. Note that this is actually a secondary air temp installed at 18m from 980916-990608. Dew Point Temperature (24m) n/a (degC) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Relative Humidity (24m) Rel_Hum_AbvCnpy_24m (%) 30min avg Vaisala HMP Relative Humidity; on walk-up tower 3m above aspen canopy at 24m agl. Vaisala HMP. Note that this is actually a secondary RH installed at 18m from 980916-990608. Specific Humidity (24m) n/a (g/kg) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Wind Speed (24m) n/a (m/s) -- -- n/a Wind Direction (24m) n/a (deg) -- -- n/a U Wind Component (24m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) V Wind Component (24m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Air Temperature (36m) MetOneAir_Temp_AbvCnpy_36m (degC) 30min avg Vaisala HMP Ventilated HMP Air Temp; installed near top of walk-up tower at 35m. Vaisala HMP temp/RH sensor in a Met One ventilator. Note: this will be installed in summer, 1999. Sensor removed 13 May, time 2000. Dew Point Temperature (36m) n/a (degC) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Relative Humidity (36m) MetOneRel_Hum_AbvCnpy_36m (%) 30min avg Vaisala HMP Ventilated HMP Relative Humidity; installed near top of walk-up tower at 35m. Vaisala HMP temp/RH sensor in a Met One ventilator. Sensor removed 13 May, time 2000. Specific Humidity (36m) n/a (g/kg) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Wind Speed (36m) n/a (m/s) -- -- n/a Wind Direction (36m) n/a (deg) -- -- n/a U Wind Component (36m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) V Wind Component (36m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Air Temperature (37m) Air_Temp_AbvCnpy_37m (degC) 30min avg Vaisala HMP Air Temperature; on top of walk-up tower, mounted on north railing 16m above the aspen canopy at 37m agl. Vaisala HMP. Put in Met One ventilator on 10 Jul /01. 13 May/03 sensor put back into gill shield. Dew Point Temperature (37m) n/a (degC) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Relative Humidity (37m) Rel_Hum_AbvCnpy_37m (%) 30min avg Vaisala HMP Relative Humidity; on top of walk-up tower, mounted on north railing 16m above the aspen canopy at 37m agl. Vaisala HMP. Put in Met One ventilator on 10 Jul /01. 13 May/03 sensor put back into gill shield. Specific Humidity (37m) n/a (g/kg) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Wind Speed (37m) n/a (m/s) -- -- n/a Wind Direction (37m) n/a (deg) -- -- n/a U Wind Component (37m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) V Wind Component (37m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Air Temperature (38m) n/a (degC) -- -- n/a Dew Point Temperature (38m) n/a (degC) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Relative Humidity (38m) n/a (%) -- -- n/a Specific Humidity (38m) n/a (g/kg) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Wind Speed (38m) Wind_Spd_AbvCnpy_38m (m/s) 30min sample RMY Propeller Wind Speed Tower Top; mounted on a pipe extending above the top platform of the walk-up tower, 17m above the aspen canopy at 38m agl. RM Young Propeller Anemometer. Wind Direction (38m) Wind_Dir_AbvCnpy_38m (deg) 30min sample RMY Propeller Wind Direction Tower Top; same as Wind Speed Tower Top. RM Young Propeller Anemometer. U Wind Component (38m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) V Wind Component (38m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) 3.0 Data Collection and Processing This data set is based off the *.AL2 data sets produced by BERMS,as of 16 August 2004. The *.AL2 data was reformated to fit the CEOP Dataset Format definition. Data values calcuated during this reformat have been flagged with an 'I' as given the in the CEOP Dataset Format definitions at: http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/ For a document describing the native format data, including extensive notes on the instrumentation used and data collection algorithms, see the Data Documentation bullet at http://berms.ccrp.ec.gc.ca/e-data.htm. 4.0 Quality Control Procedures This dataset is based off of the *.AL2 data sets produced by BERMS, as such limited gross limit and visual checks have been done on this dataset by BERMS. For a document describing the native format data, including extensive notes on the instrumentation used and data collection algorithms, quality control procedures, see the Data Documentation bullet at http://berms.ccrp.ec.gc.ca/e-data.htm. 5.0 Gap Filling Procedures No gap filling proceedures were used on this dataset. 6.0 Data Remarks A complete document describing known problems with these datasets is available from the Data Documentation bullet at http://berms.ccrp.ec.gc.ca/e-data.htm. 7.0 Reference Requirements Please include an acknowledgement that the data was provided by the Mackenzie GEWEX Study (MAGS) and the Boreal Ecosystem Research and Monitoring Sites (BERMS). 8.0 References Environment Canada, cited 2002: BERMS Boreal Ecosystem Research and Monitoring Sites Home Page [Available on-line from http://berms.ccrp.ec.gc.ca/] Title: CEOP/EOP-4 MAGS BERMS Meteorological Tower Data Set (MAGS_BERMS_Old_Aspen__20031001_20041231.twr) Contact Information MAGS Contact Bob Crawford Atmospheric Environment Service 4905 Dufferin Street Downsview, ON, M3H 5T4 Telephone: 416-739-4392 Facsimile: 416-739-5700 E-Mail Address: Robert.Crawford@ec.gc.ca BERMS Contact Alan Barr Atmospheric Environment Service National Hydrology Research Centre 11 Innovation Boulevard Saskatoon, SK, S7N 3H5 Telephone: 306-975-4324 Facsimile: 306-975-5793 E-Mail Address: Alan.Barr@ec.gc.ca 1.0 Data Set Overview This data set contains the Coordinated Enhanced Observing Period (CEOP) Enhanced Observing Period 4 (EOP-4) Mackenzie GEWEX [Global Energy and Water Cycle Experiment] Study (MAGS) Boreal Ecosystem Research and Monitoring Sites (BERMS) Meteorological Tower Data Set. This data set contains 30 minute temperatures, humidities and winds from 7 heights (1.0, 4.0, 18.0, 24.0, 36.0, 37.0 and 38.0m) from the Old Aspen station in BERMS for the CEOP EOP-4 time period (01 October 2003 to 31 December 2004). Time Period: 01 October 2003 to 31 December 2004 Location: south end of P.A. National Park (lat: 53.629 deg N and long: -106.2 deg W, elevation:600.63m) Data Source: Boreal Ecosystem Research and Monitoring Sites (BERMS) http://berms.ccrp.ec.gc.ca/ Mackenzie GEWEX [Global Energy and Water Cycle Experiment] Study (MAGS) http://www.usask.ca/geography/MAGS/ 2.0 Instrumentation Description CEOP Parameter BERMS Variable Units Temp.Resol. Instr. Type Variable Description -------------- -------------- ----- ----------- ----------- -------------------- Station Pressure Surf_Press (kPa) 30min avg Setra Barometric Pressure; in Hut A, 2m agl. Setra. Air Temperature (1m) Air_Temp_UndStry_1m (degC) 30min avg Vaisala HMP Air Temperature; on walk-up tower in hazel canopy at 1m agl. Vaisala HMP. Dew Point Temperature (1m) n/a (degC) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Relative Humidity (1m) Rel_Hum_UndStry_1m (%) 30min avg Vaisala HMP Relative Humidity; on walk-up tower in hazel canopy at 1m agl. Vaisala HMP. Specific Humidity (1m) n/a (g/kg) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Wind Speed (1m) n/a (m/s) -- -- n/a Wind Direction (1m) n/a (deg) -- -- n/a U Wind Component (1m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) V Wind Component (1m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Air Temperature (4m) Air_Temp_AbvUndStry_4m (degC) 30min avg Vaisala HMP Air Temperature; on walk-up tower 2m above hazel canopy (in aspen trunk space) at 4m agl. Vaisala HMP. Dew Point Temperature (4m) n/a (degC) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Relative Humidity (4m) Rel_Hum_AbvUndStry_4m (%) 30min avg Vaisala HMP Relative Humidity; on walk-up tower 2m above hazel canopy (in aspen trunk space) at 4m agl. Vaisala HMP. Specific Humidity (4m) n/a (g/kg) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Wind Speed (4m) Wind_Spd_AtBelfort3000_4m (m/s) 30min avg RMY Propeller Wind Speed at Large Capacity Belfort, next to the Large Capacity Belfort Precipitation Gauge, 4m agl. RM Young Propeller Anemometer. Wind Direction (4m) n/a (deg) -- -- n/a U Wind Component (4m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) V Wind Component (4m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Air Temperature (18m) Air_Temp_Cnpy_18m (degC) 30min avg Vaisala HMP Air Temperature; on walk-up tower in aspen canopy at 18m agl. Vaisala HMP. Dew Point Temperature (18m) n/a (degC) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Relative Humidity (18m) Rel_Hum_Cnpy_18m (%) 30min avg Vaisala HMP Relative Humidity; on walk-up tower in aspen canopy at 18m agl. Vaisala HMP. Specific Humidity (18m) n/a (g/kg) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Wind Speed (18m) n/a (m/s) -- -- n/a Wind Direction (18m) n/a (deg) -- -- n/a U Wind Component (18m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) V Wind Component (18m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Air Temperature (24m) Air_Temp_AbvCnpy_24m (degC) 30min avg Vaisala HMP Air Temperature; on walk-up tower 3m above aspen canopy at 24m agl. Vaisala HMP. Note that this is actually a secondary air temp installed at 18m from 980916-990608. Dew Point Temperature (24m) n/a (degC) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Relative Humidity (24m) Rel_Hum_AbvCnpy_24m (%) 30min avg Vaisala HMP Relative Humidity; on walk-up tower 3m above aspen canopy at 24m agl. Vaisala HMP. Note that this is actually a secondary RH installed at 18m from 980916-990608. Specific Humidity (24m) n/a (g/kg) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Wind Speed (24m) n/a (m/s) -- -- n/a Wind Direction (24m) n/a (deg) -- -- n/a U Wind Component (24m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) V Wind Component (24m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Air Temperature (36m) MetOneAir_Temp_AbvCnpy_36m (degC) 30min avg Vaisala HMP Ventilated HMP Air Temp; installed near top of walk-up tower at 35m. Vaisala HMP temp/RH sensor in a Met One ventilator. Note: this will be installed in summer, 1999. Sensor removed 13 May, time 2000. Dew Point Temperature (36m) n/a (degC) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Relative Humidity (36m) MetOneRel_Hum_AbvCnpy_36m (%) 30min avg Vaisala HMP Ventilated HMP Relative Humidity; installed near top of walk-up tower at 35m. Vaisala HMP temp/RH sensor in a Met One ventilator. Sensor removed 13 May, time 2000. Specific Humidity (36m) n/a (g/kg) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Wind Speed (36m) n/a (m/s) -- -- n/a Wind Direction (36m) n/a (deg) -- -- n/a U Wind Component (36m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) V Wind Component (36m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Air Temperature (37m) Air_Temp_AbvCnpy_37m (degC) 30min avg Vaisala HMP Air Temperature; on top of walk-up tower, mounted on north railing 16m above the aspen canopy at 37m agl. Vaisala HMP. Put in Met One ventilator on 10 Jul /01. 13 May/03 sensor put back into gill shield. Dew Point Temperature (37m) n/a (degC) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Relative Humidity (37m) Rel_Hum_AbvCnpy_37m (%) 30min avg Vaisala HMP Relative Humidity; on top of walk-up tower, mounted on north railing 16m above the aspen canopy at 37m agl. Vaisala HMP. Put in Met One ventilator on 10 Jul /01. 13 May/03 sensor put back into gill shield. Specific Humidity (37m) n/a (g/kg) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Wind Speed (37m) n/a (m/s) -- -- n/a Wind Direction (37m) n/a (deg) -- -- n/a U Wind Component (37m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) V Wind Component (37m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Air Temperature (38m) n/a (degC) -- -- n/a Dew Point Temperature (38m) n/a (degC) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Relative Humidity (38m) n/a (%) -- -- n/a Specific Humidity (38m) n/a (g/kg) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Wind Speed (38m) Wind_Spd_AbvCnpy_38m (m/s) 30min sample RMY Propeller Wind Speed Tower Top; mounted on a pipe extending above the top platform of the walk-up tower, 17m above the aspen canopy at 38m agl. RM Young Propeller Anemometer. Wind Direction (38m) Wind_Dir_AbvCnpy_38m (deg) 30min sample RMY Propeller Wind Direction Tower Top; same as Wind Speed Tower Top. RM Young Propeller Anemometer. U Wind Component (38m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) V Wind Component (38m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) 3.0 Data Collection and Processing This data set is based off the *.AL2 data sets produced by BERMS, as of 12 April 2005. The *.AL2 data was reformated to fit the CEOP Dataset Format definition. Data values calcuated during this reformat have been flagged with an 'I' as given the in the CEOP Dataset Format definitions at: http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/ For a document describing the native format data, including extensive notes on the instrumentation used and data collection algorithms, see the Data Documentation bullet at http://berms.ccrp.ec.gc.ca/e-data.htm. 4.0 Quality Control Procedures This dataset is based off of the *.AL2 data sets produced by BERMS, as such limited gross limit and visual checks have been done on this dataset by BERMS. For a document describing the native format data, including extensive notes on the instrumentation used and data collection algorithms, quality control procedures, see the Data Documentation bullet at http://berms.ccrp.ec.gc.ca/e-data.htm. 5.0 Gap Filling Procedures No gap filling proceedures were used on this dataset. 6.0 Data Remarks A complete document describing known problems with these datasets is available from the Data Documentation bullet at http://berms.ccrp.ec.gc.ca/e-data.htm. 7.0 Reference Requirements Please include an acknowledgement that the data was provided by the Mackenzie GEWEX Study (MAGS) and the Boreal Ecosystem Research and Monitoring Sites (BERMS). 8.0 References Environment Canada, cited 2002: BERMS Boreal Ecosystem Research and Monitoring Sites Home Page [Available on-line from http://berms.ccrp.ec.gc.ca/] Title: CEOP/EOP-3 MAGS BERMS Meteorological Tower Data Set (MAGS_BERMS_Old_Black_Spruc__20021001_20030930.twr) Contact Information MAGS Contact Bob Crawford Atmospheric Environment Service 4905 Dufferin Street Downsview, ON, M3H 5T4 Telephone: 416-739-4392 Facsimile: 416-739-5700 E-Mail Address: Robert.Crawford@ec.gc.ca BERMS Contact Alan Barr Atmospheric Environment Service National Hydrology Research Centre 11 Innovation Boulevard Saskatoon, SK, S7N 3H5 Telephone: 306-975-4324 Facsimile: 306-975-5793 E-Mail Address: Alan.Barr@ec.gc.ca 1.0 Data Set Overview This data set contains the Coordinated Enhanced Observing Period (CEOP) Enhanced Observing Period 3 (EOP-3) Mackenzie GEWEX [Global Energy and Water Cycle Experiment] Study (MAGS) Boreal Ecosystem Research and Monitoring Sites (BERMS) Meteorological Tower Data Set. This data set contains 30 minute temperatures, humidities and winds from 7 heights (1.0, 1.2, 4.0, 6.0, 24.0, 25.0, and 26.0m) from the Old Black Spruce station in BERMS for the CEOP EOP-3 time period (01 October 2002 to 30 September 2003). Time Period: 01 October 2002 to 30 September 2003 Location: Near White Swan Lake (1.6km in from route 913, 19.2km N of route 120). Lat: 53.987 deg N, Long: -105.117 W, elev: 628.94m Data Source: Boreal Ecosystem Research and Monitoring Sites (BERMS) http://berms.ccrp.ec.gc.ca/ Mackenzie GEWEX [Global Energy and Water Cycle Experiment] Study (MAGS) http://www.usask.ca/geography/MAGS/ 2.0 Instrumentation Description CEOP Parameter BERMS Variable Units Temp.Resol. Instr. Type Variable Description -------------- -------------- ----- ----------- ----------- -------------------- Station Pressure Surf_Press (kPa) 30min avg Setra SBP 270 Barometric Pressure; in the Hut at 2m agl. Setra. Air Temperature (1m) Air_Temp_AbvGnd_1m (degC) 30min avg Vaisala HMP Air Temp; on tree south of walk-up tower below canopy at 1m agl. Vaisala HMP in a gill radiation shield. Dew Point Temperature (1m) n/a (degC) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Relative Humidity (1m) Rel_Hum_AbvGnd_1m (%) 30min avg Vaisala HMP Relative Humidity; on tree south of walk-up tower in canopy at 1m agl. Vaisala HMP in a gill radiation shield. Specific Humidity (1m) n/a (g/kg) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Wind Speed (1m) n/a (m/s) -- -- n/a Wind Direction (1m) n/a (deg) -- -- n/a U Wind Component (1m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) V Wind Component (1m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Air Temperature (1.2m) Air_Temp_AtUDG (K) 30min avg 107 Air Temperature; next to snow depth sensor above on the frame member nearest the hut, 1.2m agl. AES-made Copper-Constantan thermocouple (in a gill shield after 1998 day 258), then 107 temp probe beginning 010928. Dew Point Temperature (1.2m) n/a (degC) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Relative Humidity (1.2m) n/a (%) -- -- n/a Specific Humidity (1.2m) n/a (g/kg) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Wind Speed (1.2m) n/a (m/s) -- -- n/a Wind Direction (1.2m) n/a (deg) -- -- n/a U Wind Component (1.2m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) V Wind Component (1.2m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Air Temperature (4m) n/a (degC) -- -- n/a Dew Point Temperature (4m) n/a (degC) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Relative Humidity (4m) n/a (%) -- -- n/a Specific Humidity (4m) n/a (g/kg) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Wind Speed (4m) Wind_Spd_AtBelfort_4m (m/s) 30min avg RMY Gill Cup Wheel Wind Speed at Small Capacity Belfort; on the Hut’s roof, between the Belfort and Tipping bucket gauges, 4m agl. RM Young Gill Cup Wheel Anemometer. Wind Direction (4m) n/a (deg) -- -- n/a U Wind Component (4m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) V Wind Component (4m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Air Temperature (6m) Air_Temp_Cnpy_6m (degC) 30min avg Vaisala HMP Air Temp; on walk-up tower in canopy at 6m agl. Vaisala HMP in a gill radiation shield. Dew Point Temperature (6m) n/a (degC) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Relative Humidity (6m) Rel_Hum_Cnpy_6m (%) 30min avg Vaisala HMP Relative Humidity; on walk-up tower in canopy at 6m agl. Vaisala HMP in a gill radiation shield. Specific Humidity (6m) n/a (g/kg) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Wind Speed (6m) n/a (m/s) -- -- n/a Wind Direction (6m) n/a (deg) -- -- n/a U Wind Component (6m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) V Wind Component (6m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Air Temperature (24m) MetOneAir_Temp_AbvCnpy_24m (degC) 30min avg Vaisala HMP Ventilated Air Temp; installed at approximately 24m agl. Vaisala HMP in a Met-One ventilator. Dew Point Temperature (24m) n/a (degC) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Relative Humidity (24m) MetOneRel_Hum_AbvCnpy_24m (%) 30min avg Vaisala HMP Ventilated Relative Humidity at approximately 24m agl. Vaisala HMP in a Met-One ventilator. Specific Humidity (24m) n/a (g/kg) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Wind Speed (24m) n/a (m/s) -- -- n/a Wind Direction (24m) n/a (deg) -- -- n/a U Wind Component (24m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) V Wind Component (24m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Air Temperature (25m) Air_Temp_AbvCnpy_25m (degC) 30min avg Vaisala HMP Air Temp; top of walk-up tower, on railing 15m above the canopy at 25m agl. Vaisala HMP in a gill radiation shield. Dew Point Temperature (25m) n/a (degC) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Relative Humidity (25m) Rel_Hum_AbvCnpy_25m (%) 30min avg Vaisala HMP Relative Humidity; top of walk-up tower, mounted on railing 12m above the canopy at 24m agl. Vaisala HMP in a gill radiation shield. Specific Humidity (25m) n/a (g/kg) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Wind Speed (25m) n/a (m/s) -- -- n/a Wind Direction (25m) n/a (deg) -- -- n/a U Wind Component (25m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) V Wind Component (25m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Air Temperature (26m) n/a (degC) -- -- n/a Dew Point Temperature (26m) n/a (degC) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Relative Humidity (26m) n/a (%) -- -- n/a Specific Humidity (26m) n/a (g/kg) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Wind Speed (26m) Wind_Spd_AbvCnpy_26m (m/s) 30min sample RMY Propeller Wind Speed Tower Top; mounted on a pipe extending above the top platform of the walk-up tower, 14m above the canopy at 26m agl. RM Young Propeller Anemometer. Wind Direction (26m) Wind_Dir_AbvCnpy_26m (deg) 30min sample RMY Propeller Wind Direction Tower Top; same as Wind Speed Tower Top. RM Young Propeller Anemometer. U Wind Component (26m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) V Wind Component (26m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) 3.0 Data Collection and Processing This data set is based off the *.AL2 data sets produced by BERMS, as of 10 February 2004. The *.AL2 data was reformated to fit the CEOP Dataset Format definition. Data values calcuated during this reformat have been flagged with an 'I' as given the in the CEOP Dataset Format definitions at: http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/ For a document describing the native format data, including extensive notes on the instrumentation used and data collection algorithms, see the Data Documentation bullet at http://berms.ccrp.ec.gc.ca/e-data.htm. 4.0 Quality Control Procedures This dataset is based off of the *.AL2 data sets produced by BERMS, as such limited gross limit and visual checks have been done on this dataset by BERMS. For a document describing the native format data, including extensive notes on the instrumentation used and data collection algorithms, quality control procedures, see the Data Documentation bullet at http://berms.ccrp.ec.gc.ca/e-data.htm. 5.0 Gap Filling Procedures No gap filling proceedures were used on this dataset. 6.0 Data Remarks A complete document describing known problems with these datasets is available from the Data Documentation bullet at http://berms.ccrp.ec.gc.ca/e-data.htm. 7.0 Reference Requirements Please include an acknowledgement that the data was provided by the Mackenzie GEWEX Study (MAGS) and the Boreal Ecosystem Research and Monitoring Sites (BERMS). 8.0 References Environment Canada, cited 2002: BERMS Boreal Ecosystem Research and Monitoring Sites Home Page [Available on-line from http://berms.ccrp.ec.gc.ca/] Title: CEOP/EOP-4 MAGS BERMS Meteorological Tower Data Set (MAGS_BERMS_Old_Black_Spruc__20031001_20041231.twr) Contact Information MAGS Contact Bob Crawford Atmospheric Environment Service 4905 Dufferin Street Downsview, ON, M3H 5T4 Telephone: 416-739-4392 Facsimile: 416-739-5700 E-Mail Address: Robert.Crawford@ec.gc.ca BERMS Contact Alan Barr Atmospheric Environment Service National Hydrology Research Centre 11 Innovation Boulevard Saskatoon, SK, S7N 3H5 Telephone: 306-975-4324 Facsimile: 306-975-5793 E-Mail Address: Alan.Barr@ec.gc.ca 1.0 Data Set Overview This data set contains the Coordinated Enhanced Observing Period (CEOP) Enhanced Observing Period 4 (EOP-4) Mackenzie GEWEX [Global Energy and Water Cycle Experiment] Study (MAGS) Boreal Ecosystem Research and Monitoring Sites (BERMS) Meteorological Tower Data Set. This data set contains 30 minute temperatures, humidities and winds from 7 heights (1.0, 1.2, 4.0, 6.0, 24.0, 25.0, and 26.0m) from the Old Black Spruce station in BERMS for the CEOP EOP-4 time period (01 October 2003 to 31 December 2004). Time Period: 01 October 2003 to 31 December 2004 Location: Near White Swan Lake (1.6km in from route 913, 19.2km N of route 120). Lat: 53.987 deg N, Long: -105.117 W, elev: 628.94m Data Source: Boreal Ecosystem Research and Monitoring Sites (BERMS) http://berms.ccrp.ec.gc.ca/ Mackenzie GEWEX [Global Energy and Water Cycle Experiment] Study (MAGS) http://www.usask.ca/geography/MAGS/ 2.0 Instrumentation Description CEOP Parameter BERMS Variable Units Temp.Resol. Instr. Type Variable Description -------------- -------------- ----- ----------- ----------- -------------------- Station Pressure Surf_Press (kPa) 30min avg Setra SBP 270 Barometric Pressure; in the Hut at 2m agl. Setra. Air Temperature (1m) Air_Temp_AbvGnd_1m (degC) 30min avg Vaisala HMP Air Temp; on tree south of walk-up tower below canopy at 1m agl. Vaisala HMP in a gill radiation shield. Dew Point Temperature (1m) n/a (degC) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Relative Humidity (1m) Rel_Hum_AbvGnd_1m (%) 30min avg Vaisala HMP Relative Humidity; on tree south of walk-up tower in canopy at 1m agl. Vaisala HMP in a gill radiation shield. Specific Humidity (1m) n/a (g/kg) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Wind Speed (1m) n/a (m/s) -- -- n/a Wind Direction (1m) n/a (deg) -- -- n/a U Wind Component (1m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) V Wind Component (1m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Air Temperature (1.2m) Air_Temp_AtUDG (K) 30min avg 107 Air Temperature; next to snow depth sensor above on the frame member nearest the hut, 1.2m agl. AES-made Copper-Constantan thermocouple (in a gill shield after 1998 day 258), then 107 temp probe beginning 010928. Dew Point Temperature (1.2m) n/a (degC) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Relative Humidity (1.2m) n/a (%) -- -- n/a Specific Humidity (1.2m) n/a (g/kg) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Wind Speed (1.2m) n/a (m/s) -- -- n/a Wind Direction (1.2m) n/a (deg) -- -- n/a U Wind Component (1.2m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) V Wind Component (1.2m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Air Temperature (4m) n/a (degC) -- -- n/a Dew Point Temperature (4m) n/a (degC) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Relative Humidity (4m) n/a (%) -- -- n/a Specific Humidity (4m) n/a (g/kg) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Wind Speed (4m) Wind_Spd_AtBelfort3000_4m (m/s) 30min avg RMY Gill Cup Wheel Wind Speed at Large Capacity Belfort; on the Hut’s roof, between the Belfort and Tipping bucket gauges, 4m agl. RM Young Gill Cup Wheel Anemometer. Wind Direction (4m) n/a (deg) -- -- n/a U Wind Component (4m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) V Wind Component (4m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Air Temperature (6m) Air_Temp_Cnpy_6m (degC) 30min avg Vaisala HMP Air Temp; on walk-up tower in canopy at 6m agl. Vaisala HMP in a gill radiation shield. Dew Point Temperature (6m) n/a (degC) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Relative Humidity (6m) Rel_Hum_Cnpy_6m (%) 30min avg Vaisala HMP Relative Humidity; on walk-up tower in canopy at 6m agl. Vaisala HMP in a gill radiation shield. Specific Humidity (6m) n/a (g/kg) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Wind Speed (6m) n/a (m/s) -- -- n/a Wind Direction (6m) n/a (deg) -- -- n/a U Wind Component (6m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) V Wind Component (6m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Air Temperature (24m) MetOneAir_Temp_AbvCnpy_24m (degC) 30min avg Vaisala HMP Ventilated Air Temp; installed at approximately 24m agl. Vaisala HMP in a Met-One ventilator. Dew Point Temperature (24m) n/a (degC) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Relative Humidity (24m) MetOneRel_Hum_AbvCnpy_24m (%) 30min avg Vaisala HMP Ventilated Relative Humidity at approximately 24m agl. Vaisala HMP in a Met-One ventilator. Specific Humidity (24m) n/a (g/kg) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Wind Speed (24m) n/a (m/s) -- -- n/a Wind Direction (24m) n/a (deg) -- -- n/a U Wind Component (24m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) V Wind Component (24m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Air Temperature (25m) Air_Temp_AbvCnpy_25m (degC) 30min avg Vaisala HMP Air Temp; top of walk-up tower, on railing 15m above the canopy at 25m agl. Vaisala HMP in a gill radiation shield. Dew Point Temperature (25m) n/a (degC) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Relative Humidity (25m) Rel_Hum_AbvCnpy_25m (%) 30min avg Vaisala HMP Relative Humidity; top of walk-up tower, mounted on railing 12m above the canopy at 24m agl. Vaisala HMP in a gill radiation shield. Specific Humidity (25m) n/a (g/kg) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Wind Speed (25m) n/a (m/s) -- -- n/a Wind Direction (25m) n/a (deg) -- -- n/a U Wind Component (25m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) V Wind Component (25m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Air Temperature (26m) n/a (degC) -- -- n/a Dew Point Temperature (26m) n/a (degC) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Relative Humidity (26m) n/a (%) -- -- n/a Specific Humidity (26m) n/a (g/kg) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Wind Speed (26m) Wind_Spd_AbvCnpy_26m (m/s) 30min sample RMY Propeller Wind Speed Tower Top; mounted on a pipe extending above the top platform of the walk-up tower, 14m above the canopy at 26m agl. RM Young Propeller Anemometer. Wind Direction (26m) Wind_Dir_AbvCnpy_26m (deg) 30min sample RMY Propeller Wind Direction Tower Top; same as Wind Speed Tower Top. RM Young Propeller Anemometer. U Wind Component (26m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) V Wind Component (26m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) 3.0 Data Collection and Processing This data set is based off the *.AL2 data sets produced by BERMS, as of 18 March 2005. The *.AL2 data was reformated to fit the CEOP Dataset Format definition. Data values calcuated during this reformat have been flagged with an 'I' as given the in the CEOP Dataset Format definitions at: http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/ For a document describing the native format data, including extensive notes on the instrumentation used and data collection algorithms, see the Data Documentation bullet at http://berms.ccrp.ec.gc.ca/e-data.htm. 4.0 Quality Control Procedures This dataset is based off of the *.AL2 data sets produced by BERMS, as such limited gross limit and visual checks have been done on this dataset by BERMS. For a document describing the native format data, including extensive notes on the instrumentation used and data collection algorithms, quality control procedures, see the Data Documentation bullet at http://berms.ccrp.ec.gc.ca/e-data.htm. 5.0 Gap Filling Procedures No gap filling proceedures were used on this dataset. 6.0 Data Remarks A complete document describing known problems with these datasets is available from the Data Documentation bullet at http://berms.ccrp.ec.gc.ca/e-data.htm. 7.0 Reference Requirements Please include an acknowledgement that the data was provided by the Mackenzie GEWEX Study (MAGS) and the Boreal Ecosystem Research and Monitoring Sites (BERMS). 8.0 References Environment Canada, cited 2002: BERMS Boreal Ecosystem Research and Monitoring Sites Home Page [Available on-line from http://berms.ccrp.ec.gc.ca/] Title: CEOP/EOP-3 MAGS BERMS Meteorological Tower Data Set (MAGS_BERMS_Old_Jack_Pine__20021001_20030930.twr) Contact Information MAGS Contact Bob Crawford Atmospheric Environment Service 4905 Dufferin Street Downsview, ON, M3H 5T4 Telephone: 416-739-4392 Facsimile: 416-739-5700 E-Mail Address: Robert.Crawford@ec.gc.ca BERMS Contact Alan Barr Atmospheric Environment Service National Hydrology Research Centre 11 Innovation Boulevard Saskatoon, SK, S7N 3H5 Telephone: 306-975-4324 Facsimile: 306-975-5793 E-Mail Address: Alan.Barr@ec.gc.ca 1.0 Data Set Overview This data set contains the Coordinated Enhanced Observing Period (CEOP) Enhanced Observing Period 3 (EOP-3) Mackenzie GEWEX [Global Energy and Water Cycle Experiment] Study (MAGS) Boreal Ecosystem Research and Monitoring Sites (BERMS) Meteorological Tower Data Set. This data set contains 30 minute temperatures, humidities and winds from 7 heights (1.0, 5.0, 10.0, 16.0, 27.0, 28.0, and 29.0m) from the Old Jack Pine station in BERMS for the CEOP EOP-3 time period (01 October 2002 to 30 September 2003). Time Period: 01 October 2002 to 30 September 2003 Location: Location: Near Narrow Hills Provincial Park (5km in from route 106, and 2.9km north of Harding Road and route 106 intersection). Lat: 53.916 deg N, Long: -104.69 deg W, elev: 579.27m Data Source: Boreal Ecosystem Research and Monitoring Sites (BERMS) http://berms.ccrp.ec.gc.ca/ Mackenzie GEWEX [Global Energy and Water Cycle Experiment] Study (MAGS) http://www.usask.ca/geography/MAGS/ 2.0 Instrumentation Description CEOP Parameter BERMS Variable Units Temp.Resol. Instr. Type Variable Description -------------- -------------- ----- ----------- ----------- -------------------- Station Pressure Surf_Press (kPa) 30min avg Setra Barometric Pressure; in the Hut, 2m agl. Setra. Air Temperature (1m) Air_Temp_AbvGnd_1m (degC) 30min avg Vaisala HMP45C Air Temp; on tree W of Hut below canopy at 1m agl. Vaisala HMP in a gill radiation shield. Dew Point Temperature (1m) n/a (degC) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Relative Humidity (1m) Rel_Hum_AbvGnd_1m (%) 30min avg Vaisala HMP45C Relative Humidity; on tree W of Hut below canopy at 1m agl. Vaisala HMP in a gill radiation shield. Specific Humidity (1m) n/a (g/kg) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Wind Speed (1m) n/a (m/s) -- -- n/a Wind Direction (1m) n/a (deg) -- -- n/a U Wind Component (1m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) V Wind Component (1m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Air Temperature (1m) Air_Temp_AtUDG (degC) 30min avg 107 Reference Air Temperature; used to compute snow depth, near the snow depth sensor at 1m agl. Dew Point Temperature (1m) n/a (degC) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Relative Humidity (1m) n/a (%) -- -- n/a Specific Humidity (1m) n/a (g/kg) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Wind Speed (1m) n/a (m/s) -- -- n/a Wind Direction (1m) n/a (deg) -- -- n/a U Wind Component (1m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) V Wind Component (1m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Air Temperature (5m) Air_Temp_LwrCnpy_5m (degC) 30min avg Vaisala HMP Air Temp; on walk-up tower in lower canopy at 5m agl. Part of Harry McCaughey's instrument suite. Dew Point Temperature (5m) n/a (degC) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Relative Humidity (5m) Rel_Hum_LwrCnpy_5m (%) 30min avg Vaisala HMP Relative Humidity; on walk-up tower in lower canopy at 5m agl. Part of Harry McCaughey's instrument suite. Specific Humidity (5m) n/a (g/kg) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Wind Speed (5m) Wind_Spd_AtBelfort_5m (m/s) 30min avg RMY Gill Model 12102 Wind Speed at Small Capacity Belfort; on the wooden stand in a 10m natural clearing 200m ESE of the Hut at 5m agl. RM Young Gill Cup Wheel Anemometer. Wind Direction (5m) n/a (deg) -- -- n/a U Wind Component (5m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) V Wind Component (5m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Air Temperature (10m) Air_Temp_Cnpy_10m (degC) 30min avg Vaisala HMP45C Air Temp; on walk-up tower in canopy at 10m agl. Vaisala HMP in a gill radiation shield. Dew Point Temperature (10m) n/a (degC) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Relative Humidity (10m) Rel_Hum_Cnpy_10m (%) 30min avg Vaisala HMP45C Relative Humidity; on walk-up tower in canopy at 10m agl. Vaisala HMP in a gill radiation shield. Specific Humidity (10m) n/a (g/kg) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Wind Speed (10m) n/a (m/s) -- -- n/a Wind Direction (10m) n/a (deg) -- -- n/a U Wind Component (10m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) V Wind Component (10m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Air Temperature (16m) Air_Temp_AbvCnpy_16m (degC) 30min avg Vaisala HMP Air Temp; on walk-up tower in canopy at 16m agl. Part of Harry McCaughey's instrument suite. Dew Point Temperature (16m) n/a (degC) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Relative Humidity (16m) Rel_Hum_AbvCnpy_16m (%) 30min avg Vaisala HMP Relative Humidity; on walk-up tower in canopy at 16m agl. Part of Harry McCaughey's instrument suite. Specific Humidity (16m) n/a (g/kg) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Wind Speed (16m) n/a (m/s) -- -- n/a Wind Direction (16m) n/a (deg) -- -- n/a U Wind Component (16m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) V Wind Component (16m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Air Temperature (27m) MetOneAir_Temp_AbvCnpy_27m (degC) 30min avg Vaisala HMP45C Ventilated Air Temp; installed at 27m agl. Vaisala HMP housed in a Met-One ventilator. Sensor removed 24 April 2100. Dew Point Temperature (27m) n/a (degC) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Relative Humidity (27m) MetOneRel_Hum_AbvCnpy_27m (%) 30min avg Vaisala HMP45C Ventilated Relative Humidity; not installed yet, but will be a approximately 27m agl. Vaisala HMP in a Met-One ventilator. Sensor removed 24 April 2100. Specific Humidity (27m) n/a (g/kg) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Wind Speed (27m) n/a (m/s) -- -- n/a Wind Direction (27m) n/a (deg) -- -- n/a U Wind Component (27m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) V Wind Component (27m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Air Temperature (28m) Air_Temp_AbvCnpy_28m (degC) 30min avg Vaisala HMP45C Air Temp; top of walk-up tower, on railing 13m above the canopy at 28m agl. Vaisala HMP in a gill radiation shield. Dew Point Temperature (28m) n/a (degC) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Relative Humidity (28m) Rel_Hum_AbvCnpy_28m (%) 30min avg Vaisala HMP45C Relative Humidity; top of walk-up tower, mounted on railing 13m above the canopy at 28m agl. Specific Humidity (28m) n/a (g/kg) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Wind Speed (28m) n/a (m/s) -- -- n/a Wind Direction (28m) n/a (deg) -- -- n/a U Wind Component (28m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) V Wind Component (28m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Air Temperature (29m) n/a (degC) -- -- n/a Dew Point Temperature (29m) n/a (degC) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Relative Humidity (29m) n/a (%) -- -- n/a Specific Humidity (29m) n/a (g/kg) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Wind Speed (29m) Wind_Spd_AbvCnpy_29m (m/s) 30min sample RMY Propeller Wind Speed Tower Top; mounted on a pipe extending above the top platform of the walk-up tower, 14m above the canopy at 29m agl. RM Young Propeller Anemometer. Wind Direction (29m) Wind_Dir_AbvCnpy_29m (deg) 30min sample RMY Propeller Wind Direction Tower top; same as Wind Speed Tower Top. RM Young Propeller Anemometer U Wind Component (29m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) V Wind Component (29m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) 3.0 Data Collection and Processing This data set is based off the *.AL2 data sets produced by BERMS, as of 10 February 2004. The *.AL2 data was reformated to fit the CEOP Dataset Format definition. Data values calcuated during this reformat have been flagged with an 'I' as given the in the CEOP Dataset Format definitions at: http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/ For a document describing the native format data, including extensive notes on the instrumentation used and data collection algorithms, see the Data Documentation bullet at http://berms.ccrp.ec.gc.ca/e-data.htm. 4.0 Quality Control Procedures This dataset is based off of the *.AL2 data sets produced by BERMS, as such limited gross limit and visual checks have been done on this dataset by BERMS. For a document describing the native format data, including extensive notes on the instrumentation used and data collection algorithms, quality control procedures, see the Data Documentation bullet at http://berms.ccrp.ec.gc.ca/e-data.htm. 5.0 Gap Filling Procedures No gap filling proceedures were used on this dataset. 6.0 Data Remarks A complete document describing known problems with these datasets is available from the Data Documentation bullet at http://berms.ccrp.ec.gc.ca/e-data.htm. 7.0 Reference Requirements Please include an acknowledgement that the data was provided by the Mackenzie GEWEX Study (MAGS) and the Boreal Ecosystem Research and Monitoring Sites (BERMS). 8.0 References Environment Canada, cited 2002: BERMS Boreal Ecosystem Research and Monitoring Sites Home Page [Available on-line from http://berms.ccrp.ec.gc.ca/] Title: CEOP/EOP-4 MAGS BERMS Meteorological Tower Data Set (MAGS_BERMS_Old_Jack_Pine__20031001_20041231.twr) Contact Information MAGS Contact Bob Crawford Atmospheric Environment Service 4905 Dufferin Street Downsview, ON, M3H 5T4 Telephone: 416-739-4392 Facsimile: 416-739-5700 E-Mail Address: Robert.Crawford@ec.gc.ca BERMS Contact Alan Barr Atmospheric Environment Service National Hydrology Research Centre 11 Innovation Boulevard Saskatoon, SK, S7N 3H5 Telephone: 306-975-4324 Facsimile: 306-975-5793 E-Mail Address: Alan.Barr@ec.gc.ca 1.0 Data Set Overview This data set contains the Coordinated Enhanced Observing Period (CEOP) Enhanced Observing Period 4 (EOP-4) Mackenzie GEWEX [Global Energy and Water Cycle Experiment] Study (MAGS) Boreal Ecosystem Research and Monitoring Sites (BERMS) Meteorological Tower Data Set. This data set contains 30 minute temperatures, humidities and winds from 7 heights (1.0, 5.0, 10.0, 16.0, 27.0, 28.0, and 29.0m) from the Old Jack Pine station in BERMS for the CEOP EOP-4 time period (01 October 2003 to 31 December 2004). Time Period: 01 October 2003 to 31 December 2004 Location: Location: Near Narrow Hills Provincial Park (5km in from route 106, and 2.9km north of Harding Road and route 106 intersection). Lat: 53.916 deg N, Long: -104.69 deg W, elev: 579.27m Data Source: Boreal Ecosystem Research and Monitoring Sites (BERMS) http://berms.ccrp.ec.gc.ca/ Mackenzie GEWEX [Global Energy and Water Cycle Experiment] Study (MAGS) http://www.usask.ca/geography/MAGS/ 2.0 Instrumentation Description CEOP Parameter BERMS Variable Units Temp.Resol. Instr. Type Variable Description -------------- -------------- ----- ----------- ----------- -------------------- Station Pressure Surf_Press (kPa) 30min avg Setra Barometric Pressure; in the Hut, 2m agl. Setra. Air Temperature (1m) Air_Temp_AbvGnd_1m (degC) 30min avg Vaisala HMP45C Air Temp; on tree W of Hut below canopy at 1m agl. Vaisala HMP in a gill radiation shield. Dew Point Temperature (1m) n/a (degC) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Relative Humidity (1m) Rel_Hum_AbvGnd_1m (%) 30min avg Vaisala HMP45C Relative Humidity; on tree W of Hut below canopy at 1m agl. Vaisala HMP in a gill radiation shield. Specific Humidity (1m) n/a (g/kg) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Wind Speed (1m) n/a (m/s) -- -- n/a Wind Direction (1m) n/a (deg) -- -- n/a U Wind Component (1m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) V Wind Component (1m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Air Temperature (5m) Air_Temp_LwrCnpy_5m (degC) 30min avg Vaisala HMP Air Temp; on walk-up tower in lower canopy at 5m agl. Part of Harry McCaughey's instrument suite. Dew Point Temperature (5m) n/a (degC) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Relative Humidity (5m) Rel_Hum_LwrCnpy_5m (%) 30min avg Vaisala HMP Relative Humidity; on walk-up tower in lower canopy at 5m agl. Part of Harry McCaughey's instrument suite. Specific Humidity (5m) n/a (g/kg) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Wind Speed (5m) Wind_Spd_AtBelfort3000_5m (m/s) 30min avg RMY Gill Model 12102 Wind Speed at Large Capacity Belfort; on the wooden stand in a 10m natural clearing 200m ESE of the Hut at 5m agl. RM Young Gill Cup Wheel Anemometer. Wind Direction (5m) n/a (deg) -- -- n/a U Wind Component (5m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) V Wind Component (5m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Air Temperature (10m) Air_Temp_Cnpy_10m (degC) 30min avg Vaisala HMP45C Air Temp; on walk-up tower in canopy at 10m agl. Vaisala HMP in a gill radiation shield. Dew Point Temperature (10m) n/a (degC) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Relative Humidity (10m) Rel_Hum_Cnpy_10m (%) 30min avg Vaisala HMP45C Relative Humidity; on walk-up tower in canopy at 10m agl. Vaisala HMP in a gill radiation shield. Specific Humidity (10m) n/a (g/kg) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Wind Speed (10m) n/a (m/s) -- -- n/a Wind Direction (10m) n/a (deg) -- -- n/a U Wind Component (10m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) V Wind Component (10m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Air Temperature (16m) Air_Temp_AbvCnpy_16m (degC) 30min avg Vaisala HMP Air Temp; on walk-up tower in canopy at 16m agl. Part of Harry McCaughey's instrument suite. Dew Point Temperature (16m) n/a (degC) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Relative Humidity (16m) Rel_Hum_AbvCnpy_16m (%) 30min avg Vaisala HMP Relative Humidity; on walk-up tower in canopy at 16m agl. Part of Harry McCaughey's instrument suite. Specific Humidity (16m) n/a (g/kg) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Wind Speed (16m) n/a (m/s) -- -- n/a Wind Direction (16m) n/a (deg) -- -- n/a U Wind Component (16m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) V Wind Component (16m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Air Temperature (27m) MetOneAir_Temp_AbvCnpy_27m (degC) 30min avg Vaisala HMP45C Ventilated Air Temp; installed at 27m agl. Vaisala HMP housed in a Met-One ventilator. Sensor removed 24 April 2100. Dew Point Temperature (27m) n/a (degC) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Relative Humidity (27m) MetOneRel_Hum_AbvCnpy_27m (%) 30min avg Vaisala HMP45C Ventilated Relative Humidity; not installed yet, but will be a approximately 27m agl. Vaisala HMP in a Met-One ventilator. Sensor removed 24 April 2100. Specific Humidity (27m) n/a (g/kg) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Wind Speed (27m) n/a (m/s) -- -- n/a Wind Direction (27m) n/a (deg) -- -- n/a U Wind Component (27m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) V Wind Component (27m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Air Temperature (28m) Air_Temp_AbvCnpy_28m (degC) 30min avg Vaisala HMP45C Air Temp; top of walk-up tower, on railing 13m above the canopy at 28m agl. Vaisala HMP in a gill radiation shield. Dew Point Temperature (28m) n/a (degC) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Relative Humidity (28m) Rel_Hum_AbvCnpy_28m (%) 30min avg Vaisala HMP45C Relative Humidity; top of walk-up tower, mounted on railing 13m above the canopy at 28m agl. Specific Humidity (28m) n/a (g/kg) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Wind Speed (28m) n/a (m/s) -- -- n/a Wind Direction (28m) n/a (deg) -- -- n/a U Wind Component (28m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) V Wind Component (28m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Air Temperature (29m) n/a (degC) -- -- n/a Dew Point Temperature (29m) n/a (degC) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Relative Humidity (29m) n/a (%) -- -- n/a Specific Humidity (29m) n/a (g/kg) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) Wind Speed (29m) Wind_Spd_AbvCnpy_29m (m/s) 30min sample RMY Propeller Wind Speed Tower Top; mounted on a pipe extending above the top platform of the walk-up tower, 14m above the canopy at 29m agl. RM Young Propeller Anemometer. Wind Direction (29m) Wind_Dir_AbvCnpy_29m (deg) 30min sample RMY Propeller Wind Direction Tower top; same as Wind Speed Tower Top. RM Young Propeller Anemometer U Wind Component (29m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) V Wind Component (29m) n/a (m/s) -- -- Derived (see http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/eqns.html) 3.0 Data Collection and Processing This data set is based off the *.AL2 data sets produced by BERMS, as of 12 April 2005. The *.AL2 data was reformated to fit the CEOP Dataset Format definition. Data values calcuated during this reformat have been flagged with an 'I' as given the in the CEOP Dataset Format definitions at: http://www.joss.ucar.edu/ghp/ceopdm/refdata_report/ For a document describing the native format data, including extensive notes on the instrumentation used and data collection algorithms, see the Data Documentation bullet at http://berms.ccrp.ec.gc.ca/e-data.htm. 4.0 Quality Control Procedures This dataset is based off of the *.AL2 data sets produced by BERMS, as such limited gross limit and visual checks have been done on this dataset by BERMS. For a document describing the native format data, including extensive notes on the instrumentation used and data collection algorithms, quality control procedures, see the Data Documentation bullet at http://berms.ccrp.ec.gc.ca/e-data.htm. 5.0 Gap Filling Procedures No gap filling proceedures were used on this dataset. 6.0 Data Remarks A complete document describing known problems with these datasets is available from the Data Documentation bullet at http://berms.ccrp.ec.gc.ca/e-data.htm. 7.0 Reference Requirements Please include an acknowledgement that the data was provided by the Mackenzie GEWEX Study (MAGS) and the Boreal Ecosystem Research and Monitoring Sites (BERMS). 8.0 References Environment Canada, cited 2002: BERMS Boreal Ecosystem Research and Monitoring Sites Home Page [Available on-line from http://berms.ccrp.ec.gc.ca/]