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Data Disclaimer

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Error Codes for Shallow Water Monitoring Data

PSW Salinity Calibrated to the Wrong Level
PDP DO Poisoning (anoxia)
GBO Blocked Optic
GWM Wiper Malfunction
GWL Wiper Lost
GSC Seal Compromise
GPF Probe Failure
GPC Post Calibration Out of Range
GNV Negative Value
NPF Power Failure
NOW Instrument out of Water
NNF Ram Clogged/No Flow
NND No Data
NIS Invalid Data Due to Incorrect YSI Setup
NQS Data Suspect Due to QAQC
NSF Final Conclusion Data Suspect Due to QAQC
NIR Instrument Removed
NQR Data Rejected Due to QAQC
CTS Time Skip
CBF Biofouling
CWD Instrument at Wrong Depth
CTF Temperature Probe Failure
CSW Salinity Level Calibrated Incorrectly
CLF Flow Low
CDB Disturbed Bottom
CTC Time Change
CTW Turbid Water
CFK Fish Kill
CSC Site Location Change
CAS Algal Sample Taken
CAB Algal Bloom
CCS Calibration Sample Collected