Input Timeseries Data

Raw Timeseries Data

Input Data

Due to the variation in CRNS processesing procedure and methodology there is no standard form of input data. To avoid lengthy pre-processing, crpsy-lite assumes input data will take the form of a simple timeseries arrangment.

This takes the form of a tab delimited text file comprised of the CRNS neutron count measurements as well as several meteorological variables that are required for the data processing. Users are therefore required to convert their data to this format. The table below summarises the variables required for the input data, denoting the expected column name and unit. Please note that all columns must be the same length. Any gaps in the data should be filled with 'nan' values.

NAME	UNITS	DESCRIPTION	REQUIRED FOR PROCESSING	REQUIRED FOR VISUALISATION
DATETIME	Datetime	Datetime of the observation. Format: "yyyy-mm-dd hh:mm:ss"	Yes	Yes
MOD	Count	Moderated neutron count for time interval.	Yes	Yes
PRESS	mb	Pressure sensor measurement.	Yes	Yes
TEMP	Celsius	External Temperature at the site. This would be an external reading.	Yes	Yes
E_RH	(%)	External Relative Humidity at the site.	Yes	No
I_RH	(%)	Relative humidity inside the sensor box.	No	Yes - used for QA plots
BATT	Volts	Voltage of the CRNS battery.	Yes	Yes
RAIN	mm	Rainfall at the site.	No	Yes

Once the input data has been formed the filepath can be copied and pasted into the metadata table.