IV QARTOD June 21-23, 2006
QARTOD IV: Breakout Group Description
June 21 23, 2006 Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, Woods Hole, MA QARTOD IV breakout sessions will address quality assurance (QA) procedures for the following four data parameters:
In situ currents Waves CTD Dissolved Oxygen
Attendees are asked to indicate their preference for one of the above parameters, as advanced materials and inquires may be distributed prior to the meeting. Each breakout group will address the questions below. This information will then be compiled and shared in plenary on Thursday afternoon.
PROPOSED FOCUS QUESTIONS
1. Identify existing and emerging standards that should be considered. (Participants should be prepared to provide a very brief [~5 min.] description of their existing QA standards and/or practices.) 2. List the manufacturer specifications that should be used to evaluate the instrument (e.g., expected accuracy, reporting frequency, etc.). 3. Identify, discuss, and processes document a user can employ to confirm that a sensor is producing the highest quality data. Indicate whether this process should be required or recommended. 4. Identify potential options or partnerships to conduct field verification of the system while deployed (e.g., ships of opportunity) 5. Identify available venues where QA-related issues and information can be exchanged among users. Provide web sites. 6. Identify centers where instruments can be sent for calibration; Document sites where users can compare their sensors to established reference sensors (e.g., PORTS, CMAN, et...