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Precipitation data from a standard can rain gauge at the LTER weather station, Jornada Basin, southern New Mexico, USA, 1992-ongoing

General Information
Data Package:
Local Identifier:knb-lter-jrn.210126003.3
Title:Precipitation data from a standard can rain gauge at the LTER weather station, Jornada Basin, southern New Mexico, USA, 1992-ongoing
Alternate Identifier:DOI PLACE HOLDER
Abstract:

This data package contains precipitation measurements collected from a "dipstick" rain gauge (NOAA standard can type) at the LTER Weather Station in the Jornada Basin, southern New Mexico, USA. The primary purpose of this data set is to validate the LTER Weather Station tipping bucket rain gauge data. The dipstick rain gauge (DSRG) data is measured at least weekly during scheduled maintenance trips to the LTER Weather Station to maintain the evaporation pan water levels. During the summer months this may be twice a week. Additionally, DSRG data is collected after any rain event that requires the collection of the Wetfall/Dryfall precipitation buckets which are located about 10 meters from the DSRG. This is usually any amount greater than 0.02 inches. DSRG data is also collected after very small events when personnel are in the vicinity. Rain gauge records at this gauge began in 1992 and the study is ongoing.

Short Name:LTERWS precip
Publication Date:2022-05-18
Language:English
For more information:
Visit: https://jrn.lternet.edu
Visit: DOI PLACE HOLDER

Time Period
Begin:
1992-07-06
End:
2021-11-29

People and Organizations
Contact:Information Manager (Jornada Basin LTER) [  email ]
Creator:Anderson, John (Jornada Basin LTER/New Mexico State University, Jornada Research Site Manager)

Data Entities
Data Table Name:
LTER weather station precipitation gauge data
Description:
Precipitation, in inches at the LTER WS standard can (dipstick) rain gauge.
Other Name:
Summary figure - cumulative precip
Description:
Plot of cumulative precipitation at the LTER weather station since installation
Other Name:
Dataset documentation file (DSD)
Description:
Early format Jornada metadata file for this dataset.
Detailed Metadata

Data Entities

Data Table

Data:https://pasta-s.lternet.edu/package/data/eml/knb-lter-jrn/210126003/3/b041bc072cee3e5cc8026a22d52f6c87
Name:LTER weather station precipitation gauge data
Description:Precipitation, in inches at the LTER WS standard can (dipstick) rain gauge.
Number of Records:2566
Number of Columns:5

Table Structure
Object Name:JRN126003_lter_wstation_std_raingauge.csv
Size:75182 byte
Authentication:1c96bce8768d574b27e12abf88eef6ea Calculated By MD5
Text Format:
Number of Header Lines:1
Number of Foot Lines:0
Record Delimiter:\n
Orientation:column
Simple Delimited:
Field Delimiter:,
Quote Character:"

Table Column Descriptions
 DateSite nameGauge typePrecipitation (in)Comments
Column Name:date  
site  
gauge_type  
ppt_in  
comment  
Definition:Date of gauge readingSite name [ LTERWS ]Gauge type [ dsrg = 8 inch diameter dipstick NOAA standard rain gauge ]Precipitation measured on dipstick (inches)Comments about the observation or measurement
Storage Type:date  
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float  
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Measurement Type:dateTimenominalnominalrationominal
Measurement Values Domain:
FormatYYYY-MM-DD
Precision1
Allowed Values and Definitions
Enumerated Domain 
Code Definition
CodeLTERWS
DefinitionLTER Weather station
Source
Allowed Values and Definitions
Enumerated Domain 
Code Definition
Codedsrg
DefinitionDipstick rain gauge (NOAA standard can type)
Source
Unitinch
Typereal
Definitionany text
Missing Value Code:      
CodeNA
ExplMissing value, see comment
CodeNA
ExplNo comment, quality flag, or additional information available
Accuracy Report:          
Accuracy Assessment:          
Coverage:          
Methods:          

Non-Categorized Data Resource

Name:Summary figure - cumulative precip
Entity Type:otherEntity
Description:Plot of cumulative precipitation at the LTER weather station since installation
Physical Structure Description:
Object Name:lterws_precip_cumulative.png
Size:57258 byte
Authentication:bc57a58585e90a5d7939702c7fc4fe1c Calculated By MD5
Externally Defined Format:
Format Name:PNG
Data:https://pasta-s.lternet.edu/package/data/eml/knb-lter-jrn/210126003/3/765eac955fd8aa34b4d2bc231837e5bf

Non-Categorized Data Resource

Name:Dataset documentation file (DSD)
Entity Type:otherEntity
Description:Early format Jornada metadata file for this dataset.
Physical Structure Description:
Object Name:lterws_precip_dsd.txt
Size:12253 byte
Authentication:c5c8da2db1a6c931bd378dcfd954ab13 Calculated By MD5
Externally Defined Format:
Format Name:text/plain
Data:https://pasta-s.lternet.edu/package/data/eml/knb-lter-jrn/210126003/3/9cb345b5126395055d4a7fa24f56ec3b

Data Package Usage Rights

This information is released under the Creative Commons license - Attribution - CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). The consumer of these data ("Data User" herein) is required to cite it appropriately in any publication that results from its use. The Data User should realize that these data may be actively used by others for ongoing research and that coordination may be necessary to prevent duplicate publication. The Data User is urged to contact the authors of these data if any questions about methodology or results occur. Where appropriate, the Data User is encouraged to consider collaboration or co-authorship with the authors. The Data User should realize that misinterpretation of data may occur if used out of context of the original study. While substantial efforts are made to ensure the accuracy of data and associated documentation, complete accuracy of data sets cannot be guaranteed. All data are made available "as is." The Data User should be aware, however, that data are updated periodically and it is the responsibility of the Data User to check for new versions of the data. The data authors and the repository where these data were obtained shall not be liable for damages resulting from any use or misinterpretation of the data. Thank you.

Keywords

By Thesaurus:
LTER Core Research Areasdisturbance
LTER Controlled Vocabulary v1climate, deserts, disturbance, hydrological processes, long term, precipitation, rain, rainfall
nonedipstick rain gauge, rain gauge, standard can rain gauge
Jornada Basin project namesLTER, study 126
Jornada Basin place namesCDRRC, LTER Weather Station

Methods and Protocols

These methods, instrumentation and/or protocols apply to all data in this dataset:

Methods and protocols used in the collection of this data package
Description:

This rain gauge is located approximately 3 meters away from the tipping bucket rain gauge at the LTER Weather Station. The primary purpose of this dataset is to validate this tipping bucket rain gauge data. The dipstick rain gauge (DSRG) data is measured at least weekly during scheduled maintenance trips to the LTER Weather Station to maintain the evaporation pan water levels. During the summer months this may be twice a week. Additionally, DSRG data is collected after any rain event that requires the collection of the Wetfall/Dryfall precipitation buckets which are located about 10 meters from the DSRG. This is usually any amount greater than 0.02”. DSRG data is also collected after very small events when personnel are in the vicinity.

To make a measurement from the dipstick rain gauge (standard can rain gauge): Lift off the top to the rain gauge. The dipstick is stored between the interior well and the gauge outer container. Ensure that the dipstick is clean and dry then slowly place the dipstick into the interior well while keeping it vertical. Quickly remove the dipstick and immediately read the depth in tenths of inches using the residual water mark. Record the date, depth in inches to 2 decimal places, and your initials on the 3x5 index card located on the inside wall of the dipstick rain gauge. Also record this information in a field notebook to transcribe to the designated data form upon return from the field. Empty the water in the gauge; be patient and allow all the water to drain. A quick dump may leave measurable amounts of water that drain back down the side walls.

People and Organizations

Publishers:
Organization:Environmental Data Initiative
Email Address:
info@environmentaldatainitiative.org
Web Address:
https://environmentaldatainitiative.org
Id:https://ror.org/0330j0z60
Creators:
Individual: John Anderson
Organization:Jornada Basin LTER/New Mexico State University
Position:Jornada Research Site Manager
Address:
P.O. Box 30003; MSC 3JER New Mexico State University,
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8003 U.S.A.
Email Address:
janderso@jornada.nmsu.edu
Id:https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6417-8022
Contacts:
Organization:Jornada Basin LTER
Position:Information Manager
Phone:
575-322-2430
Email Address:
jornada.data@nmsu.edu
Web Address:
https://lter.jornada.nmsu.edu/information-management/
Metadata Providers:
Organization:Jornada Basin LTER
Position:Jornada Basin LTER program
Address:
P.O. Box 30003; MSC 3JER New Mexico State University,
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8003 USA
Email Address:
jornada.lter@nmsu.edu
Web Address:
https://lter.jornada.nmsu.edu
Id:https://ror.org/pending

Temporal, Geographic and Taxonomic Coverage

Temporal, Geographic and/or Taxonomic information that applies to all data in this dataset:

Time Period
Begin:
1992-07-06
End:
2021-11-29
Geographic Region:
Description:Western Bajada: Study occurred in the western bajada geomorphic zone in the Jornada Basin. More precise geographic coordinates for this study may be requested from the JRN LTER Data Manager (jornada.data@nmsu.edu).
Bounding Coordinates:
Northern:  32.542771Southern:  32.467228
Western:  -106.851460Eastern:  -106.729443

Project

Parent Project Information:

Title:Jornada Basin LTER
Personnel:
Individual:Dr. Niall Hanan
Address:
P.O. Box 30003, MSC 3JER,
New Mexico State University,
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8003 United States
Phone:
575-646-3335 (voice)
Email Address:
nhanan@nmsu.edu
Role:Principal Investigator
Abstract:

The Jornada Basin Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) program is part of a national network of long-term ecological research sites funded by the US National Science Foundation (NSF). The Jornada LTER program has been continuously funded since 1982 to develop general principles governing changes between grassland and shrubland ecosystems based on long-term data collected in the Chihuahuan Desert. We translate our findings to dryland ecosystems around the world, and forecast the dynamics of future ecosystem states in response to changing climate and land use.

Funding:

JRN LTER is funded by the National Science Foundation under award DEB 2025166.

Maintenance

Maintenance:
Description:ongoing
Frequency:annually
Other Metadata

Additional Metadata

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