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<br />and handling were described by Politte and Engel (1982) and were also explained <br />in a text file on thE! CYBER. This information should be examined by potential <br />analysts prior to data handling exercises. <br /> <br />The computer products as shown in Figs. II.,5, 11.6 and 11.7 were the <br />primary ones used for data review and problem isolation. The PROBE mesonet <br />data were archived in Denver, Colorado at Reclamation's offices. The 1981 <br />CCOPE Data Inventory (Bonds, 1981) describes the PROBE data availability and <br />formatting specifications. PROBE data were also stored on tape at the Miles <br />City headquarters. ~. separate mesonet formatting, as shown in Figure 11.8, was <br />used for DNRC analysis activities at Miles City. <br /> <br />2. "PROBE" DATA GLEANING <br /> <br />After the PROBE data were stored for computer handling, the task of <br />gleaning for major errors and inconsistencies was performed. As a part of this <br />exercise, the computer test documentation was updated to include the major data <br />revisions and associated service and repair. The related computer software <br />documentation was also prepared and made availa,ble to potential PROBE data <br />users through Reclamation's offices in Denver, Colorado. <br /> <br />The documentation of calibration and testing measures used to establish and <br />maintain a quality data set was prepared in a technical report (Holman and <br />McInerney, 1983). As a result of gleaning exercises, the PROBE data became <br />available for analysis with the contingencies provided in the test documenta- <br />tion files. Potential analysts of the data should have a copy of the PROBE <br />test documentation file so that known data concerns could be handled as <br />analysts considered appropriate. <br /> <br />Additional adjustments were required as data were incorporated into <br />detailed analysis exercises. Software had been developed to accommodate <br />updating the data file with appropriate modifications as necessary. Further <br />use of PROBE data may necessitate further data editing and updating as users <br />become more familiar with pertinent details. <br /> <br />3. MESONET DATA ANALYSIS <br /> <br />a. Introduction <br /> <br />The goals of the mesonet analysis were twofold. On the one hand, a <br />recalibration of the data was necessary; much of this was to carry out a <br />preliminary analysis to predict convective complex (ce) behavior. Overall, the <br />mesonet data handling and analyses presented in this chapter were the results <br />of many experiments which yielded experience, as well as plans for further <br />analysis. Since two of the personnel involved with this project received <br />independent funding in the fall 1982, this experience will be valuable. <br /> <br />The predictor/covariate capability CC analYI;is would hopefully develop <br />real-time partitioning for application in future summertime cumulus randomized <br />weather modification experiments. Success in this area would significantly <br />shorten any potential field effort, and would d.~pend on having a reasonable <br />number of CCIS spending their entire lifetime within the mesonetwork. Due to <br />limitations in resources and radar data availability, only eight active days <br /> <br />23 <br />