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BADM Group: INST

BADM Type: Instrument
Description: Instrument Information
Group Entries per Site: Multiple
Last updated: Mar 02, 2021

BADM Group Overview

BADM variables in this group are organized as shown below. The overview highlights what variables are required per group. It also indicates which variables cannot be specified together ( OR ) in the same group entry. See BADM Basics for more details.

Multiple entries of this BADM group can be reported per site. However, combinations of Ⓒ variables must be unique. Read more:

Required Variable
Optional Variable
Ⓒ Combinations
Examples
RequiredOptional
Instrument Information
  • INST_MODEL
  • INST_SN Ⓒ
  • INST_DATE Ⓒ
  • INST_DATE_UNC
  • INST_COMMENT
  • INST_FIRMWARE
  • INST_SAMPLING_INT
  • INST_AVERAGING_INT
  • INST_HEAT
  • INST_SHIELDING
  • INST_ASPIRATION
  • INST_SA_OFFSET_NORTH
  • INST_SA_WIND_FORMAT
  • INST_SA_GILL_ALIGN
  • INST_GA_CP_FILTERS
  • INST_GA_CP_TUBE_LENGTH
  • INST_GA_CP_TUBE_IN_DIAM
  • INST_GA_CP_TUBE_MAT
  • INST_GA_CP_TUBE_THERM
  • INST_GA_CP_FLOW_RATE
  • INST_GA_CP_MFC
  • INST_GA_OP_AZIM_MOUNT
  • INST_GA_OP_VERT_MOUNT

    • BADM variables: Definitions, Units, Requirements

    See Overview tab or BADM Basics for explanation of Required and Optional variables.

    Multiple entries of this BADM group can be reported per site. However, combinations of Ⓒ variables must be unique. Read more:

    Required Variable
    Optional Variable
    Ⓒ Combinations
    Examples
    Variable
    Requirements    		 Units Description
    INST_ASPIRATION
    Optional    		LIST(INST_ASPIRATION) ShowInstrument aspiration such as natural, mechanical, or none
    Report if a flow of air is present in the instrument and if this is natural (ventilation) (e.g. thanks to temperature gradients or wind), or if it is mechanical (e.g. with a pump).
    INST_ASPIRATION Options×
    OptionDescription
    Mechanical
    None
    Ventilation
    INST_AVERAGING_INT
    Optional    		secondsAveraging interval for data from data logger
    Report the averaging interval of the data logger in case measurements are made at higher frequency and then averaged in the logger. Leave blank if no averaging at the logger.
    INST_COMMENT
    Optional    		free textInstrument comments
    INST_DATE
    Ⓒ Required    		YYYYMMDDHHMMInstrument metadata applicability date
    INST_DATE_UNC
    Optional    		daysUncertainty in the Instrument metadata applicability date
    INST_FIRMWARE
    Optional    		free textInstrument firmware version
    Report the firmware of the instrument when available. This is particularly important for gas analyzers to track possible upgrades and differences with data acquired using different versions of the firmware.
    INST_GA_CP_FILTERS
    Optional    		free textDescribe the number and sizes of the closed path filters (closed path only)
    Report the number, type, size and position of the filters used along the tube for closed path analyzers used in the calculation of fluxes via eddy covariance.
    INST_GA_CP_FLOW_RATE
    Optional    		liter min-1Nominal tube flow rate in the GA tube (closed path only)
    Report the nominal flow rate of the gas analyzer intake for closed path gas analyzers used in the calculation of fluxes via eddy covariance.
    INST_GA_CP_MFC
    Optional    		LIST(YES_NO) ShowYes if the mass flow controller (MFC) is present (closed path only)
    YES_NO Options×
    OptionDescription
    No
    Yes
    INST_GA_CP_TUBE_IN_DIAM
    Optional    		mmTube inner diameter (closed path only)
    Internal diameter of the intake tube for closed path gas analyzers used in the calculation of fluxes via eddy covariance.
    INST_GA_CP_TUBE_LENGTH
    Optional    		cmTube length (closed path only)
    Length of the tube from the intake to the gas analyzer for closed path analyzers used in the calculation of fluxes via eddy covariance.
    INST_GA_CP_TUBE_MAT
    Optional    		LIST(GA_CP_MATERIAL) ShowTube material (closed path only)
    Report the material of the gas analyzer intake tube that is in contact with the gas for closed path gas analyzers used in the calculation of fluxes via eddy covariance. Use the predefined list. Use the INST_COMMENT field for additional details.
    GA_CP_MATERIAL Options×
    OptionDescription
    GlassGlass tube
    MetalMetal, for example Stainless Steel
    OtherOther tubing material (that is in contact with the gas). Report additional details in INST_COMMENT
    SyntheticMinimally absorptive synthetic or polymer material, for example Teflon, Silicon-based composite materials, and Synflex
    INST_GA_CP_TUBE_THERM
    Optional    		LIST(GA_CP_THERMAL) ShowTube thermal treatment (closed path only)
    Report if the intake tube is insulated or insulated+heated for closed path gas analyzers used in the calculation of fluxes via eddy covariance.
    GA_CP_THERMAL Options×
    OptionDescription
    HeatedHeating installed
    InsulatedInsulation only
    NoneNo thermal treatment
    INST_GA_OP_AZIM_MOUNT
    Optional    		degrees (from North)Azimuth angle from north of the gas analyzer as installed (open path only)
    Report the azimuth of the open path gas analyzer (not the arm). Not needed when INST_GA_OP_VERT_MOUNT is zero.
    INST_GA_OP_VERT_MOUNT
    Optional    		degreesAngle with respect to vertical (zenith angle) of gas analyzer as installed (open path only)
    For open path gas analyzers only. Equal to zero for vertical installation of open path gas analyzer.
    INST_HEAT
    Optional    		LIST(INST_HEAT) ShowInstrument heating
    Report if the instrument is heated (also if only one part of the sensor if heated). In case of heating of the intake tube of a closed path gas analyzer, use the INST_GA_CP_TUBE_THERM variable. Use INST_COMMENT to give more details if needed.
    INST_HEAT Options×
    OptionDescription
    Heated
    Unheated
    INST_MODEL
    Required    		LIST(INST_MODEL) ShowManufacturer and/or model, or type of instrument
    Select from the LIST INST_MODEL the most precise definition of the sensor used. If it is not available in the list, please contact the regional network for support and evaluate the addition of a new code.
    INST_MODEL Options×
    OptionDescription
    DEN-OtherDendrometer - Other
    GA-OtherGas Analyzer - Other
    GA_CP-AerodyneGas Analyzer, Closed Path Fast Response, Aerodyne
    GA_CP-Campbell EC155Gas Analyzer, Closed Path, Campbell EC155
    GA_CP-Campbell TGA100Gas Analyzer, Closed Path, Campbell TGA100
    GA_CP-Campbell TGA200AGas Analyzer, Closed Path, Campbell TGA200A
    GA_CP-LGR 911-0001Gas Analyzer, Closed Path, Los Gatos Research 911-0001 for CH4/H2O
    GA_CP-LGR 911-0010Gas Analyzer, Closed Path, Los Gatos Research 911-0010 for CH4/CO2/H2O
    GA_CP-LGR 911-0020Gas Analyzer, Closed Path, Los Gatos Research 911-0020 for CO2/H2O
    GA_CP-LGR 913-0014Gas Analyzer, Closed Path, Los Gatos Research 913-0014 for N2O/CO/H2O
    GA_CP-LGR 913-0029Gas Analyzer, Closed Path, Los Gatos Research 913-0029 and 907-0029 for CO/CO2/H2O
    GA_CP-LGR 913-1054Gas Analyzer, Closed Path, Los Gatos Research 913-1054 for N2O/CH4/H2O
    GA_CP-LGR 914-0028Gas Analyzer, Closed Path, Los Gatos Research 914-0028 and 907-0028 for OCS/CO2/CO/H2O
    GA_CP-LGR 914-1012Gas Analyzer, Closed Path, Los Gatos Research 914-1012 and 914-0012 for NH3/H2O
    GA_CP-LGR OtherGas Analyzer, Closed Path, Los Gatos Research Other Model
    GA_CP-LGR RMT-200Gas Analyzer, Closed Path, Los Gatos Research RMT-200
    GA_CP-LI-COR LI-6252Gas Analyzer, Closed Path, LI-COR LI-6252
    GA_CP-LI-COR LI-6262Gas Analyzer, Closed Path, LI-COR LI-6262
    GA_CP-LI-COR LI-7000Gas Analyzer, Closed Path, LI-COR LI-7000
    GA_CP-LI-COR LI-7200Gas Analyzer, Closed Path, LI-COR LI-7200
    GA_CP-LI-COR LI-7200RSGas Analyzer, Closed Path, LI-COR LI-7200RS
    GA_CP-OtherGas Analyzer, Closed Path Fast Response - Other
    GA_CP-Picarro G1301-fGas Analyzer, Closed Path, Picarro G1301-f
    GA_CP-Picarro G2301-fGas Analyzer, Closed Path, Picarro G2301-f
    GA_CP-Picarro G2311-fGas Analyzer, Closed Path, Picarro G2311-f
    GA_CP-Picarro OtherGas Analyzer, Closed Path, Picarro Other Model
    GA_CP_SA-OtherGas Analyzer, Closed Path with Sonic Anemometer - Other
    GA_OP-Campbell EC150Gas Analyzer, Open Path, Campbell EC150
    GA_OP-Krypton HygrometerGas Analyzer, Open Path, Krypton Hygrometer
    GA_OP-LI-COR LI-7500Gas Analyzer, Open Path, LI-COR LI-7500
    GA_OP-LI-COR LI-7500AGas Analyzer, Open Path, LI-COR LI-7500A
    GA_OP-LI-COR LI-7500DSGas Analyzer, Open Path, LI-COR LI-7500DS
    GA_OP-LI-COR LI-7500RSGas Analyzer, Open Path, LI-COR LI-7500RS
    GA_OP-LI-COR LI-7700Gas Analyzer, Open Path, LI-COR LI-7700
    GA_OP-Lyman-alpha HygrometerGas Analyzer, Open Path, Lyman-alpha Hygrometer
    GA_OP-OtherGas Analyzer, Open Path Fast Response - Other
    GA_OP_SA-Campbell IRGASONGas Analyzer, Open Path with Sonic Anemometer, Campbell IRGASON
    GA_OP_SA-OtherGas Analyzer, Open Path with Sonic Anemometer - Other
    GA_SR-LI-COR LI-800Gas Analyzer, Slow Response, LI-COR LI-800
    GA_SR-LI-COR LI-8100Gas Analyzer, Slow Response, LI-COR LI-8100
    GA_SR-LI-COR LI-8100AGas Analyzer, Slow Response, LI-COR LI-8100A
    GA_SR-LI-COR LI-820Gas Analyzer, Slow Response, LI-COR LI-820
    GA_SR-LI-COR LI-840Gas Analyzer, Slow Response, LI-COR LI-840
    GA_SR-LI-COR LI-840AGas Analyzer, Slow Response, LI-COR LI-840A
    GA_SR-OtherGas Analyzer, Slow Response - Other
    GA_SR-Picarro G2401Gas Analyzer, Slow Response, Picarro G2401
    LEAF_WET-ElectResisLeaf Wetness, Electrical Resistance
    LEAF_WET-FrequencyDomainLeaf Wetness, Frequency Domain (Dielectric constant)
    LEAF_WET-OtherLeaf Wetness - Other
    MULTI-MeteoMulti-measurement meteorological
    MULTI-OtherMultiple measurement - Other
    PBLH-CeilometerPlanetary boundary layer height - Ceilometer
    PBLH-OtherPlanetary boundary layer height - Other
    PREC-OpticGaugeOptical precipitation gauge (measuring rain and snow)
    PREC-OtherPrecipitation - Other
    PREC-TipBucGaugeTipping bucket precipitation gauge (measuring rain and snow)
    PREC-WeightGaugeWeighing precipitation gauge (measuring rain and snow)
    PRES-AnerBarAneroid barometer
    PRES-ElectBarElectronic barometer
    PRES-MgBarMercury barometer
    PRES-OtherAtmospheric Pressure - Other
    RAD-Direct SW PyrheliomPyreheliometer (measure direct SW)
    RAD-LW PyrgeomPyrgeometer (measure only LW)
    RAD-Net radiometerNet radiometer (measures only net radiation)
    RAD-OtherRadiation - Other
    RAD-PAR QuantumQuantum sensor (measures incoming PAR, use this also if shaded for diffuse PAR)
    RAD-Pyrrad-SW+LWPyrradiometer (measure both SW and LW)
    RAD-SW Pyran Class1Pyranometer (measures only SW, use this also if shaded for diffuse incoming SW) - Class1 WMO
    RAD-SW Pyran Class2Pyranometer (measures only SW, use this also if shaded for diffuse incoming SW) - Class2 WMO
    RAD-SW Pyran SecStPyranometer (measures only SW, use this also if shaded for diffuse incoming SW) - Secondary standard WMO
    RAIN-OtherRain - Other
    RAIN-TipBucGaugeTipping bucket rain gauge (measuring only rain)
    RAIN-WeightGaugeWeighing rain gauge (measuring only rain)
    RH-CapacCapacitive sensor
    RH-DewPDew point hygrometer
    RH-EM_absElectromagnetic radiation absorption hygrometer
    RH-ElecResElectrical resistive hygrometer
    RH-GravGravimetric hygrometer
    RH-HairHyHair hygrometer
    RH-LithChlLithium chloride heated condensation hygrometer
    RH-OtherAir Relative Humidity - Other
    RH-PsychrPsychrometer
    SA-ATISonic Anemometer - ATI
    SA-ATI CATI/2Sonic Anemometer - ATI CATI/2
    SA-ATI SATI A StyleSonic Anemometer - ATI SATI A Style
    SA-ATI SATI K StyleSonic Anemometer - ATI SATI K Style including SWS-211/3K
    SA-ATI SPASSonic Anemometer - ATI SPAS
    SA-ATI Sx StyleSonic Anemometer - ATI Sx Style
    SA-ATI V StyleSonic Anemometer - ATI V Style
    SA-ATI Vx StyleSonic Anemometer - ATI Vx Style
    SA-Campbell CSAT-3Sonic Anemometer - Campbell CSAT-3
    SA-Campbell CSAT-3ASonic Anemometer - Campbell CSAT-3A
    SA-Campbell CSAT-3BSonic Anemometer - Campbell CSAT-3B
    SA-Gill HS-100Sonic Anemometer - Gill HS-100
    SA-Gill HS-50Sonic Anemometer - Gill HS-50
    SA-Gill R2Sonic Anemometer - Gill R2
    SA-Gill R3-100Sonic Anemometer - Gill R3-100
    SA-Gill R3-50Sonic Anemometer - Gill R3-50
    SA-Gill R3A-100Sonic Anemometer - Gill R3A-100
    SA-Gill WindmasterSonic Anemometer - Gill Windmaster
    SA-Gill Windmaster HSSonic Anemometer - Gill Windmaster HS
    SA-Gill Windmaster ProSonic Anemometer - Gill Windmaster Pro2
    SA-Metek USA-1 FastSonic Anemometer - Metek USA-1 Fast
    SA-Metek uSonic-3 Class ASonic Anemometer - Metek uSonic-3 Class A
    SA-Metek uSonic-3 OmniSonic Anemometer - Metek uSonic-3 Omni
    SA-Metek uSonic-3 ScientificSonic Anemometer - Metek uSonic-3 Scientific (formerly USA-1)
    SA-OtherSonic Anemometer - Other
    SA-Young 81000Sonic Anemometer - Young 81000
    SA-Young 81000RESonic Anemometer - Young 81000RE
    SA-Young 81000VSonic Anemometer - Young 81000V
    SA-Young 81000VRESonic Anemometer - Young 81000VRE
    SAP-HeatDiss_GranierSap Flow - Heat Dissapation Method (Granier)
    SAP-HeatRatioSap Flow - Heat Ratio Method
    SAP-OtherSap Flow - Other
    SNOW-AcousticSnow depth, Acoustic distance sensor
    SNOW-AutoGradScaleSnow depth, Graduated scale (automatically read, including camera)
    SNOW-ManualGradScaleSnow depth, Graduated scale (manually read)
    SNOW-OpticalSnow depth, Opto-electronic distance sensor
    SNOW-OtherSnowfall - Other
    SNOW-Radio_isotopRadioisotope snowgauges (snowfall)
    SNOW-SnowPillowSnow pillow (snowfall)
    SNOW-SnowTubeSnow tube (snowfall)
    SOIL_H-OtherSoil Heat Flux - Other
    SOIL_H-PlateSoil heat flux plate
    SOIL_H-Plate_AUTOSoil Heat Flux plate, Autocalibrated
    SPECT-InterfFiltRadiation sensor with interferential filter
    SPECT-LEDLED sensor
    SPECT-OtherSpectral/Optical - Other
    SPECT-SpectRadSpectro-radiometer (also hyperspectral), including specific spectral bands and/or accessories (e.g., cosine diffuser) for specific radiation-based measurements (e.g., SW, NDVI, PRI)
    SWC-FDRFrequency domain reflectometry
    SWC-OtherSoil Water Content - Other
    SWC-RadioRadiological method
    SWC-TDRTime domain reflectometry
    TEMP-ElectResisElectrical resistance thermometer
    TEMP-IntegratedCircuitTemperature, Integrated Circuit sensor
    TEMP-OtherTemperature - Other
    TEMP-TCoupleThermocouple
    TEMP-ThermisThermistor
    WIND-2DSA2d sonic anemometer
    WIND-3DSA3d sonic anemometer
    WIND-CupAnCup anemometer
    WIND-HotWiHot-wire anemometer
    WIND-OtherWind sensor - Other
    WIND-VaneAnWind speed and direction, vane anemometer
    WTD-FloatWater table depth, floating sensor
    WTD-ManualWater table depth, manual system
    WTD-OtherWater table depth - Other
    WTD-PressWater table depth, pressure sensor
    INST_SAMPLING_INT
    Optional    		secondsMeasurement sampling interval
    Report the average time in seconds between two measurements. This can be different from the resolution of the output data if averaging is performed in the data logger; if they are different, INST_AVERAGING_INT should also be reported.
    INST_SA_GILL_ALIGN
    Optional    		LIST(SA_ALIGN_NORTH) ShowNorth alignment format for Gill brand anemometers
    When a Gill anemometer is used, specify the north alignment format. Leave blank for other anemometers.
    SA_ALIGN_NORTH Options×
    OptionDescription
    AxisAxis is oriented North
    NANot Applicable
    SparSpar is oriented North
    INST_SA_OFFSET_NORTH
    Optional    		degrees (from North)Orientation of the instrument from magnetic north (0-359 degrees)
    Azimuth angle of the orientation of the sonic anemometer from magnetic north.
    INST_SA_WIND_FORMAT
    Optional    		LIST(SA_WIND_FORMAT) ShowFormat used in reporting wind components
    Report the format of the wind measurements performed by the sonic anemometer.
    SA_WIND_FORMAT Options×
    OptionDescription
    AxisAxis velocities
    Polar and WHorizontal angle and vertical
    U, V, W2D horizontal, 1D vertical
    INST_SHIELDING
    Optional    		LIST(INST_SHIELDING) ShowInstrument shielding such as radiation, rain, or none
    Use this variable to report if the instrument or part of the instrument is shielded or insulated. Additional details can be provided using the INST_COMMENT variable.
    INST_SHIELDING Options×
    OptionDescription
    Insulation
    None
    Radiation
    Rain
    Wind Deflector
    INST_SN
    Ⓒ Required    		free textSerial number or other unique text string used to identify this instrument
    Report the serial number of the sensor in order to identify it in the future and relate it to the measured and submitted variable. If the sensor doesn't have a serial number, a number can be assigned by the PI and kept linked univocally to the sensor. A PI assigned S/N should start with either the site code or an acronym related to the institution (e.g. LBNL12345). It must be unique across the entire network.

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    Required Variable
    Optional Variable
    Ⓒ Combinations
    Examples
    Instrument Information
  • INST_MODEL
  • INST_SN Ⓒ
  • INST_DATE Ⓒ
  • INST_DATE_UNC
  • INST_COMMENT
  • INST_FIRMWARE
  • INST_SAMPLING_INT
  • INST_AVERAGING_INT
  • INST_HEAT
  • INST_SHIELDING
  • INST_ASPIRATION
  • INST_SA_OFFSET_NORTH
  • INST_SA_WIND_FORMAT
  • INST_SA_GILL_ALIGN
  • INST_GA_CP_FILTERS
  • INST_GA_CP_TUBE_LENGTH
  • INST_GA_CP_TUBE_IN_DIAM
  • INST_GA_CP_TUBE_MAT
  • INST_GA_CP_TUBE_THERM
  • INST_GA_CP_FLOW_RATE
  • INST_GA_CP_MFC
  • INST_GA_OP_AZIM_MOUNT
  • INST_GA_OP_VERT_MOUNT
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    DATE and DATE_UNC

    DATE

    Many groups require DATE to describe the time period that the metadata or ancillary data represents.

    Dates should be entered at the precision known and most suitable to the observation. Supported precision include year, month, day, and minute in ISO formats: YYYY, YYYYMM, YYYYMMDD, YYYYMMDDHHMM.

    Typical resolutions used for DATE are year, month, or day: YYYY, YYYYMM, YYYYMMDD.

    DATE_UNC

    Uncertainty in the DATE is an optional variable that can also be reported.

    Report a date uncertainty that is commensurate with the DATE reported. For example if a day is reported for the DATE, date uncertainty should be on the order of days rather than months or years. If a year is reported for the DATE, date uncertainty should be greater than a year.

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    Required Variable
    Optional Variable
    Ⓒ Combinations
    Examples
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  • Instrument Information
    Required Optional
    INST_MODEL
    INST_SN Ⓒ
    INST_DATE Ⓒ
    INST_DATE_UNC
    INST_COMMENT
    INST_FIRMWARE
    INST_SAMPLING_INT
    INST_AVERAGING_INT
    INST_HEAT
    INST_SHIELDING
    INST_ASPIRATION
    INST_SA_OFFSET_NORTH
    INST_SA_WIND_FORMAT
    INST_SA_GILL_ALIGN
    INST_GA_CP_FILTERS
    INST_GA_CP_TUBE_LENGTH
    INST_GA_CP_TUBE_IN_DIAM
    INST_GA_CP_TUBE_MAT
    INST_GA_CP_TUBE_THERM
    INST_GA_CP_FLOW_RATE
    INST_GA_CP_MFC
    INST_GA_OP_AZIM_MOUNT
    INST_GA_OP_VERT_MOUNT

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