Site log - Kwaj (August 1999)
Flags:
1-Satellite coincidence data
2-Scan in TSDIS data
A-Major problem (moderate to strong AP > 25 dBZ &/or widespread coverage > 10%)
B-Minor problem (weak AP &/or very little coverage)
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VR mask (V1) applied to all August data
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01 Aug 99:    Scattered showers and small convective cells move from South to
	      North over Kwajalein from 00-12Z.  Isolated showers and convection
	      is present to W and NW through 16Z.  No further development through
	      the 23Z hour.  Calibration adjustment +5 dB.
	      Data Analyzed:  0000-2353Z
	      Satellite Coincidence:  0738Z(198 km), 1723Z(140 km)
	      QC notes:  VR mask applied
 2A	      !!FLAG!!   0041-0100Z:  clutter specks to North in close proximity
 				      to real precip echo - false echo cannot
 				      be removed without removal of real echo.
	      		      0148Z:  clutter speck to North cannot be removed
	      		              without removal of real echo
	      		      0217Z:  clutter speck to North
	      		      ---->   corrected - speck removed
 2A	      !!FLAG!!   0248-0400Z:  clutter specks embedded in precip echo
 			      1600Z:  interference to NW - unknown origin
 			      ---->   corrected - interference removed
 			      2041Z:  clutter specks - no real echo present
 			      ---->   corrected - specks removed
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 02 Aug 99:   Suppressed conditions prevail for the majority of the day.
              Scattered showers and possible small convective cells develop
              and push into the scope from the East after 17Z and continue
              through days' end.  Calibration adjustment +5 dB.
              Data Analyzed:  0000-2353Z
              Satellite Coincidence:  0625Z(470 km), 1746Z(721 km)
              QC notes:  Default parameters and VR mask did an excellent job
              		 of QC!
              		      0417Z:  Clutter speck in 2nd tilt image
              		      ---->   Corrected - speck removed
 2A	      !!FLAG!!   2341-2353Z:  Clutter specks embedded in precip
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 03 Aug 99:   Widespread showers with embedded convection are present mainly in
 	      the southern half of the scope through 15Z.  Activity becomes scattered
 	      to isolated after 15Z.  Many small convective cells develop near 06Z
 	      and move to the SW while being sheared back toward the North in a
 	      very complex pattern.  Calibration adjustment +5 dB.
 	      Data Analyzed:  0000-2353Z
 	      Satellite Coincidence:  0649Z(385 km), 1634Z(53 km)
 	      QC notes:  VR mask applied
 	      	         Reminder:  All clutter within 15 km is not noted or
 	      	         	    flagged because it is not incorporated into
 	      	         	    rain map production.
 2A	      !!FLAG!!   0005-0029Z:  clutter specks embedded in precip
 2A	      !!FLAG!!   0100-0112Z:  clutter specks embedded in precip
 			      0136Z:  clutter
 			      ---->   corrected - clutter removed
 2A	      !!FLAG!!   0153-0224Z:  clutter specks embedded in precip
 2A	      !!FLAG!!   0248-0412Z:  clutter specks embedded in precip
 			      0441Z:  clutter speck to NW in 2nd tilt
 			      ---->   corrected - clutter removed
 1A,2A	      !!FLAG!!   0553-0629Z:  clutter specks embedded in precip
 1A,2A	      !!FLAG!!   0648-0848Z:  clutter specks embedded in precip
 2A	      !!FLAG!!	 1100-1105Z:  clutter specks embedded in precip
 2A	      !!FLAG!!	 1136-1205Z:  clutter specks embedded in precip
 			      1253Z:  clutter specks
 			      ---->   corrected - specks removed
 2A	      !!FLAG!!	      1329Z:  clutter speck in close proximity to
 			      	      real echo
 2A	      !!FLAG!! 	 1336-1448Z:  clutter specks embedded in precip
 			      1453Z:  clutter speck to NW in 2nd tilt
 			      ---->   corrected - speck removed
 2A	      !!FLAG!!	      1505Z:  clutter specks
 			      ---->   partially corrected - some specks
 			      	      removed, but others remain
 2A	      !!FLAG!!   1512-1524Z:  clutter specks embedded in precip
 	      		 1617-1629Z:  clutter specks
 	      		      ---->   partially corrected - some specks
 	      		      	      removed - see flag
 1A,2A	      !!FLAG!!   1624-1629Z:  a few clutter specks cannot be
 				      completely removed
 1A,2A	      !!FLAG!!	 1700-1705Z:  clutter specks
 	      		      ---->   partially corrected - some specks
 	      		              removed, but others remain
 2A	      !!FLAG!!   1900-1948Z:  clutter specks embedded in precip
 			      2200Z:  clutter near radar
 			      ---->   corrected - speck removed
 			      2353Z:  clutter speck to NW in 2nd tilt
 			      ---->   corrected - speck removed
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04 Aug 99:    Scattered showers and isolated convection are present throughout
	      the entire day.  No significant precipitation except near 10Z in
	      the extreme southern ranges. Calibration adjustment +5 dB.
	      Data Analyzed:  0000-2353Z
	      Satellite Coincidence:  0537Z(268 km), 1522Z(592 km)
	      QC notes:
 2A	      !!FLAG!!	 0248-0300Z:  Clutter specks embedded in precip echo
 			 1436-1524Z:  Spurious echo specks to south at far range.
 			      ---->   Corrected - specks removed
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05 Aug 99:    A very active day at Kwaj.  Scattered small showers and convective
	      cells dot mainly the northern half of the scope until the 07Z hour.
	      After 07Z, many thin convective lines develop and push into the
	      radar FOV from the East.  Several larger areas of convection and
	      stratiform rain develop in all quadrents.  By 19Z, most echoes move
	      out of the scope.  After 20Z, scattered showers and small cells
	      redevelop and continue through the end of the day.
	      Calibration adjustment +5 dB.
	      Data Processed:  0000-2353Z
	      Satellite Coincidence:  0601Z (576 km), 1546Z (251 km)
	      QC notes:
 2A	      !!FLAG!!	      0312Z:  Intense clutter specks cannot be removed
 				      without also removing too much real echo.
 2A	      !!FLAG!!	 0805-0817Z:  Intense clutter specks partially embedded
	      		 	      in precip
	      		      0824Z:  Clutter specks
	      		      ---->   Corrected - specks removed
	      	         0917-1000Z:  Intense clutter specks partially embedded
	      		 	      in precip
	      		      ---->   Partially corrected - see flag
 2A	      !!FLAG!!	 0936-1000Z:  Clutter embedded in real echo.
	      		 1041-1241Z:  Intense clutter - some specks embedded in
	      		 	      precip
	      		      ---->   Partially corrected - see flags
 2A	      !!FLAG!!   1100-1105Z:  Clutter embedded in real echo.
 2A	      !!FLAG!!        1136Z:  Clutter in 2nd tilt image cannot be removed.
 2A	      !!FLAG!!   1212-1229Z:  Clutter embedded in real echo.
	      		 1400-1405Z:  Intense clutter specks
	      		      ---->   corrected - specks removed
	      		 2324-2341Z:  Intense clutter specks partially embedded
	      		 	      in precip
	      		      ---->   partially corrected - see flag
 2A	      !!FLAG!!        2341Z:  Clutter in close proximity to real echo
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06 Aug 99:    Moderate to intense convection is present from east to west across
	      the scope during the 00Z hour.  The activity is mainly in the northern
	      half of the scope.  Convection decreases in coverage and intensity as
	      the day progresses.  Scattered showers and isolated convection remain
	      present, and increases in coverage and intensity during the 16Z hour.
	      Most activity remains in the northern half of the scope as the day ends.
	      Calibration adjustment +5 dB.
	      Data Analyzed:  0000-2353Z
	      Satellite Coincidence:  0448Z (73 km), 1433Z (406 km)
	      QC notes:
 2A	      !!FLAG!!	 0000-0200Z:  Moderate to intense clutter specks embedded or
	      			      in close proximity to real precip echo.
	   		 0412-0424Z:  Clutter specks near precip edge.
	   		      ---->   Corrected - specks removed
 1A,2A	      !!FLAG!!	 0524-0529Z:  Clutter specks near precip edge cannot be
	   		 	      removed without also removing real echo
	   		      0600Z:  Clutter speck near precip edge.
	   		      ---->   Corrected - speck removed
	   		      1048Z:  Clutter specks to north
	   		      ---->   Corrected - specks removed
 2A	      !!FLAG!!	 1612-1624Z:  Intense clutter near radar cannot
	   		 	      removed without also removing real
	   		 	      echo.
	   		 1829-1836Z:  Intense clutter near radar
	   		      ---->   Corrected - specks removed
	   		      2205Z:  Intense clutter near radar
	   		      ---->   Corrected - specks removed
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07 Aug 99:    Scattered showers and small convective clusters are present
              in the northern half of the scope and to the south at far range.
              Activity to the north gels and several convective clusters are
              present near 03Z.  Most convection pushes out of the scope while
              only isolated and scattered showers and small cells develop
              to the east.  After 08Z, activity increases in coverage and
              intensity, but still remains somewhat scattered.  After 15Z,
              scattered convection is present in all quadrents (mainly north).
              Activity pushes out of range by 21Z, and thre remainder of the
              day is quiet.  Calibration adjustment +5 dB.
              Data Analyzed:  0000-0005Z
              		      0112Z-2353Z
              Satellite Coincidence:  0336Z(748 km), 1457Z(443 km)
              QC notes:  0753-0800Z:  clutter specks near radar
              		      ---->   Corrected - specks removed
              		 0829-0848Z:  clutter specks near radar
              		      ---->   Partially corrected - some specks removed
              		      	      (see flag)
 2A	      !!FLAG!!        0836Z:  clutter cannot be removed
 2A	      !!FLAG!!   0929-0948Z:  clutter specks near radar cannot be
 				      completely removed
              		      1048Z:  clutter speck near radar
              		      ---->   corrected - speck removed
 1A,2A	      !!FLAG!!   1400-1436Z:  clutter specks near radar - some embedded
              		 	      in real echo
 2A	      !!FLAG!!   1712-1736Z:  clutter specks near radar cannot be removed
 				      due to proximity of real precip echo.
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08 Aug 99:    Scattered showers and small convective cells dot the scope
	      throughout most of the day.  No organized activity.
	      Calibration adjustment +5 dB.
	      Data Analyzed:  0000-2353Z
	      Satellite Coincidence:  0400Z(118 km), 1344Z(217 km)
	      QC notes:  0900-0917Z:  Clutter specks in close proximity to real
	      			      precip echo.
	      		      ---->   Partially corrected - specks removed from
	      		      	      0900 scan but not the others (see flag)
 2A	      !!FLAG!!   0905-0917Z:  Clutter specks cannot be removed without
 				      also removing significant real precip echo.
 2A	      !!FLAG!!   0924-0941Z:  Clutter specks embedded in precip
 			      0948Z:  Clutter speck to NW.
 			      ---->   Corrected - speck removed
 			      1948Z:  Clutter speck
 			      ---->   Corrected - speck removed
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09 Aug 99:    The day begins with scattered showers and small convective cells
	      moving from NE to SW.  Near 05Z, a more organized cluster moves
	      across the scope to the north while several lines develop
	      and move over the radar location.  This activity continues to
	      12Z while moving out of range.  After 12Z, showers and convection
	      develop across the scope mainly from the radar northward.  After
	      20Z, scattered showers and convection push into range from the SE
	      and continue through the end of the day.
	      Calibration adjustment +5 dB.
	      Data Analyzed:  0000-2353Z
	      Satellite Coincidence:  0247Z(547 km), 1408Z(647 km)
	      QC notes:       0317Z:  clutter speck
	      		      ---->   Corrected - speck removed
	                 0548-0553Z:  clutter specks
	                      ---->   Partially corrected - clutter improved
	                      	      in 0548 scan and removed in 0553 scan
 2A	      !!FLAG!!        0548Z:  clutter cannot be completely removed
 2A	      !!FLAG!!	 0636-0641Z:  clutter specks cannot be removed
 2A	      !!FLAG!!   0700-0705Z:  clutter specks embedded in precip
 			 0841-0924Z:  clutter specks - partially embedded
 			 		in precip
 			      ---->   Partially Corrected (see flags)
 2A	      !!FLAG!!        0848Z:  clutter embedded in precip
 2A	      !!FLAG!!   0900-0924Z:  clutter embedded in precip
 2A	      !!FLAG!!   0936-0953Z:  clutter specks embedded in precip
 2A	      !!FLAG!!	 1505-1512Z:  clutter specks - partially embedded
 			 		in precip
 2A	      !!FLAG!!	 1836-1848Z:  clutter specks cannot be removed
 			 		without also removing real echo
 			      2148Z:  clutter to NW at mid-range
 			      ---->   corrected - specks removed
 2A	      !!FLAG!!   2153-2205Z:  clutter specks embedded in precip
 			 2248-2253Z:  clutter specks
 			      ---->   Partially corrected (see flag)
 2A	      !!FLAG!!        2248Z:  clutter cannot be removed without
 					removing too much real echo
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10 Aug 99:    A very active day at Kwajalein.  Near 03Z, a large convective
	      system pushes through the southern half of the scope, while
	      scattered convection and light showers are also present.  By
	      10Z, organized areas of showers and convection form mainly in the
	      northern half and rapidly increase in coverage and intensity.
	      Heavy rain and convection is present to the north through 20Z.
	      Complex outflow interactions trigger and maintain convection.
	      Only scattered activity is present through the 23Z hour.
	      Calibration adjustment +5 dB.
	      Data Analyzed:  0000-2353Z
	      Satellite Coincidence:  0311Z (312 km), 1256Z(24 km)
	      QC notes:  Clutter specks are present throughout various times
	      		 during the day.  Times which could not be corrected
	      		 are flagged below.  All times which were reprocessed
	      		 with QC parameters other than the default are listed
	      		 in the QC parameter file.
	      The following flags are for clutter either embedded in precip
	      echo, or in very close proximity to precip echo.
 2A	      !!FLAG!!   0100-0105Z
 2A	      		 0500-0512Z
 2A	      		 0624-0653Z
 2A	      		 0824-0929Z
 2A	      		 1036-1100Z
 2A	      		      1353Z
 2A	      		 1412-1417Z
 2A	      		      1612Z
 2A	      		 1629-1641Z
 2A	      		      1812Z
 2A	      		 1848-1941Z
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11 Aug 99:    An extremely active day at Kwajalein!  Scattered showers and
	      convection form and randomly drift.  After 11Z, precip begins
	      to rapidly increase in coverage and intensity in the western
	      quadrents.  Several data gaps are present between 14Z and 19Z.
	      After 19Z, widespread convection is present throught the FOV.
	      A North/South oriented zone of convergence sets up directly over
	      Kwaj.  Precip converges into this zone from all directions and
	      large convective clusters develop.  A wide swath of moderate/heavy
	      rain also developes in this N/S oriented convergence zone.
	      This activity continues through the 23Z hour.  Good case study
	      day with RHB.
	      Calibration adjustment +5 dB.
	      Data Analyzed:  0000-0105Z
	      		      0150-1348Z
	      		      1533-1538Z
	      		      1905-1934Z
	      		      2024-2353Z
	      Satellite Coincidence:  0159Z(349 km), 1143Z(668 km)
	      QC notes:  Clutter specks are present throughout various times
	      		 during the day.  Times which could not be corrected
	      		 are flagged below.  All times which were reprocessed
	      		 with QC parameters other than the default are listed
	      		 in the QC parameter file.
	      The following flags are for clutter either embedded in precip
	      echo, or in very close proximity to precip echo.  Clutter
	      cannot be removed without removing significant precip echo.
 2A	      !!FLAG!!	      0612-0636Z
 2A	                           0800Z
 2A	                      0929-1036Z
 1A,2A	      		      1105-1348Z
 2A			      1533-1538Z
 2A			      2105-2124Z
 2A			      2200-2241Z
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12 Aug 99:    An incredible precip event over Kwaj from 00-04Z.  From the
	      description of Aug 11, a north-south oriented convergence zone
	      is established directly over the radar site.  Heavy stratiform
	      rains cover the scope with a leading convective edge to the west
	      of the radar.  Two small scale vorticies are present during this
	      event.  This is the most widespread precip event over Kwaj since
	      Typhoon Paka in Dec. 97.
	      The entire system rapidly diminishes and pushes out of range by
	      06Z.  A persistent area of light rain is present to the NE at far
	      range which continues through the 19Z hour.  Only scatttered
	      showers and small cells continue through the end of the day.
	      Calibration adjustment +5 dB.
	      Data Analyzed:  0000-2353
	      Satellite Coincidence:  0222Z(496 km), 1207Z(165 km)
	      QC notes:  Clutter specks are present throughout various times
	      		 during the day.  Times which could not be corrected
	      		 are flagged below.  All times which were reprocessed
	      		 with QC parameters other than the default are listed
	      		 in the QC parameter file.  The following flags are
	      		 for clutter specks embedded in precip or in close
	      		 proximity to precip echo.  Calibration adjustment +5 dB.
1A,2A	      !!FLAG!!   0217-0536Z
2A	                 0612
2A			 2148-2153Z
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13 Aug 99:    Scattered showers and small convective cells cover the scope
	      in a very unorganized fashion throughout the day.  Most
	      activity pushes out of range by 23Z.
	      Data Analyzed:  0000-2353Z
	      Satellite Coincidence:  0110Z(155 km), 1055Z(483 km)
	      QC notes:  Clutter specks are present throughout various times
	      		 during the day.  Times which could not be corrected
	      		 are flagged below.  All times which were reprocessed
	      		 with QC parameters other than the default are listed
	      		 in the QC parameter file.  The following flags are
	      		 for clutter specks embedded in precip or in close
	      		 proximity to precip echo.  Calibration adjustment +5 dB.
2A	      !!FLAG!!   0717-0724Z
2A	                 0753-0805Z
2A			      1305Z
2A			      1412Z
2A			      1636Z
2A			 1717-1805Z
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14 Aug 99:    Scattered showers and small convective cells cover the scope
	      periodically throughout the day.  More organized precip moves
	      into range from the SE during the 23Z hour.
	      Calibration adjustment +5 dB.
	      Data Analyzed:  0000-2353Z
	      Satellite Coincidence:  0134Z(695 km), 1119Z(368 km)
	      QC notes:  Clutter specks are present throughout various times
	      		 during the day.  Times which could not be corrected
	      		 are flagged below.  All times which were reprocessed
	      		 with QC parameters other than the default are listed
	      		 in the QC parameter file.  The following flags are
	      		 for clutter specks embedded in precip or in close
	      		 proximity to precip echo.  Calibration adjustment +5 dB.
2A	      !!FLAG!!   0736-0741Z
2A	      !!FLAG!!        1500Z
2A			      1712Z
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15 Aug 99:    Scattered showers and convection are present in the southern
	      half of the scope from 00-04Z.  After 04Z, precip rapidly
	      increases in coverage.  Widespread convection develops across
	      the scope but diminishes in the northern half while activity
	      in the southern half remains strong.  A large area of heavy
	      rain persists to the south of the radar through 17Z.  Echo
	      persists at far ranges through the 23Z hour.
	      Data Analyzed:  0000-2353Z
	      Satellite Coincidence:  0022Z(45 km), 1006Z(291 km)
	      			      2309Z(624 km)
	      QC notes:  Clutter specks are present throughout various times
	      		 during the day.  Times which could not be corrected
	      		 are flagged below.  All times which were reprocessed
	      		 with QC parameters other than the default are listed
	      		 in the QC parameter file.  The following flags are
	      		 for clutter specks embedded in precip or in close
	      		 proximity to precip echo.  Calibration adjustment +5 dB.
2A	      !!FLAG!!   0436-0441Z
2A			 0605-0641Z
2A			 0700-0736Z
1A,2A			 0917-1005Z
1A,2A	                 1024-1112Z
2A			      1205Z
2A			      1541Z
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16 Aug 99:    Scattered convection pushes into view after 7Z and remains
	      scattered to somewhat isolated throughout the day.
	      Data Analyzed:  0000-2353Z
	      Satellite Coincidence:  1030Z(568 km), 2333Z(237 km)
	      QC notes:  Clutter specks are present throughout various times
	      		 during the day.  Times which could not be corrected
	      		 are flagged below.  All times which were reprocessed
	      		 with QC parameters other than the default are listed
	      		 in the QC parameter file.  The following flags are
	      		 for clutter specks embedded in precip or in close
	      		 proximity to precip echo.  Calibration adjustment +5 dB.
2A	      !!FLAG!!   0905-0929Z
1A,2A	         	 1017-1236Z
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17 Aug 99:    Scattered showers and small convective cells are present throughout
	      the entire day.  Activity increases in coverage after 15Z and
	      continues through the end of the day.
	      Data Analyzed:  0000-2353Z
	      Satellite Coincidence:  0918Z(100 km), 2221Z(428 km)
	      QC notes:  Clutter specks are present throughout various times
	      		 during the day.  Times which could not be corrected
	      		 are flagged below.  All times which were reprocessed
	      		 with QC parameters other than the default are listed
	      		 in the QC parameter file.  The following flags are
	      		 for clutter specks embedded in precip or in close
	      		 proximity to precip echo.  Calibration adjustment +5 dB.
2A	      !!FLAG!!   0317-0341Z
1A,2A	                 0936-1000Z
2A			      1017Z
2A			      1329Z
2A			 1436-1453Z
2A			 1653-1724Z
2A			 1741-1748Z
1A			      2200Z
1A			      2253Z
2A			      2305Z
2A			 2317-2324Z
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18 Aug 99:    Numerous showers and small convective cells are present
	      throughout the entire day.  Activity increases in coverage
	      after 10Z and diminishes near the end of the day.
	      Data Analyzed:  0000-2353Z
	      Satellite Coincidence:  0805Z(742 km), 2244Z(422 km)
	      QC notes:  Clutter specks are present throughout various times
	      		 during the day.  Times which could not be corrected
	      		 are flagged below.  All times which were reprocessed
	      		 with QC parameters other than the default are listed
	      		 in the QC parameter file.  The following flags are
	      		 for clutter specks embedded in precip or in close
	      		 proximity to precip echo.  Calibration adjustment +5 dB.
2A	      !!FLAG!!   0241-0300Z
2A			 0324-0336Z
1A,2A			      0748Z
1A,2A			 0817-0836Z
2A			 0912-1000Z
2A			 1036-1100Z
2A			      1124Z
2A			 1336-1400Z
2A			      1417Z
2A			      1436Z
2A			      1448Z
2A			 1905-1924Z
2A			 2000-2024Z
*******************************************************************************
19 Aug 99:    Scattered showers and small convective cells dot the scope for
	      the first half of the day.  Precip then increases in coverage
	      and becomes widespread through the 23Z hour.  Precip appears
	      to be carried off to the west as it builds to the east.
	      Data Analyzed:  0000-2353Z
	      Satellite Coincidence:  0829Z(92 km), 2132Z(228 km)
	      QC notes:  Clutter specks are present throughout various times
	      		 during the day.  Times which could not be corrected
	      		 are flagged below.  All times which were reprocessed
	      		 with QC parameters other than the default are listed
	      		 in the QC parameter file.  The following flags are
	      		 for clutter specks embedded in precip or in close
	      		 proximity to precip echo.  Calibration adjustment +5 dB.
1A,2A	      !!FLAG!!   0848-0900Z
2A			 1441-1500Z
2A			 1936-1953Z
1A,2A			 2148-2229Z
2A			 2317-2324Z
2A			      2348Z
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20 Aug 99:    Widespread showers and convection cover the scope and slowly
	      push out of range by 07Z.  Only very isolated showers pop up
	      through the remainder of the day as all activity is suppressed.
	      Data Analyzed:  0000-2353Z
	      Satellite Coincidence:  0717Z(553 km), 2156Z(615 km)
	      QC notes:  Clutter specks are present throughout various times
	      		 during the day.  Times which could not be corrected
	      		 are flagged below.  All times which were reprocessed
	      		 with QC parameters other than the default are listed
	      		 in the QC parameter file.  The following flags are
	      		 for clutter specks embedded in precip or in close
	      		 proximity to precip echo.  Calibration adjustment +5 dB.
2A	      !!FLAG!!   0000-0429Z
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21 Aug 99:    A few showers are present during the later half of the day.
	      Otherwise, no echo.
	      Data Analyzed:  0000-2117Z
	      		      2212-2353Z
	      Satellite Coincidence:  0741Z(293 km), 2044Z(30 km)
	      QC notes:  A few clutter specks are present during the latter
	      		 half of the day.
	      		 Clutter removed - see qc parameter file
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22 Aug 99:    Several waves of showers and convection move across the scope
	      throughout the entire day.
	      Data Analyzed:  0000-2353Z
	      Satellite Coincidence:  0628Z(365 km), 1931Z(703 km)
	      QC notes:  Clutter specks are present throughout various times
	      		 during the day.  Times which could not be corrected
	      		 are flagged below.  All times which were reprocessed
	      		 with QC parameters other than the default are listed
	      		 in the QC parameter file.  The following flags are
	      		 for clutter specks embedded in precip or in close
	      		 proximity to precip echo.  Calibration adjustment +5 dB.
2A	      !!FLAG!!   0053-0100Z
2A			      0153Z
2A			      0212Z
2A			      0224Z
2A			      0312Z
2A			 0512-0529Z
1A,2A			 0600-0605Z
2A			      0853Z
2A			 0912-0917Z
2A			 1017-1148Z
2A			      1512Z
2A			 1612-1717Z
2A			 1841-1848Z
2A			 2348-2353Z
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23 Aug 99:    Numerous showers and convection are present from 00-04Z.  A
	      large convective cluster forms to the north of the radar. This
	      activity diminishes and pushes out of range by 06Z.  Additional
	      showers and convection push into view after 11Z and increase
	      in coverage and intensity especially after 15Z. By 22Z, only
	      scattered small cells are present in the southern half of the
	      scope.
	      Data Analyzed:  0000-2217Z
	      Satellite Coincidence:  0652Z(488 km), 1955Z(160 km)
	      QC notes:  Clutter specks are present throughout various times
	      		 during the day.  Times which could not be corrected
	      		 are flagged below.  All times which were reprocessed
	      		 with QC parameters other than the default are listed
	      		 in the QC parameter file.  The following flags are
	      		 for clutter specks embedded in precip or in close
	      		 proximity to precip echo.  Calibration adjustment +5 dB.
2A	      !!FLAG!!   0000-0017Z
2A			      0112Z
2A			 0136-0305Z
2A			 1617-1636Z
2A			      1741Z
2A			 1800-1817Z
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24 Aug 99:    Scattered showers and small convective cells are present
	      throughout the day.  No widespread organized precip.
	      Data Analyzed:  0112-2041Z
	      		      2148-2353Z
	      Satellite Coincidence:  0540Z(175 km), 1843Z(502 km)
	      QC notes:  Clutter specks are present throughout various times
	      		 during the day.  Times which could not be corrected
	      		 are flagged below.  All times which were reprocessed
	      		 with QC parameters other than the default are listed
	      		 in the QC parameter file.  The following flags are
	      		 for clutter specks embedded in precip or in close
	      		 proximity to precip echo.  Calibration adjustment +5 dB.
2A	      !!FLAG!!   1024-1029Z
2A			 1512-1536Z
2A			      1636Z
2A			      1653Z
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25 Aug 99:    Scattered showers and convection are present throughout the
	      entire day.  Precip increases in coverage and intensity after
	      10Z and is widespread between 12 and 17Z.  Activity pushes out
	      of range by 2130Z.  The leading edge of additional precip moves
	      into range near the end of the 23Z hour.
	      Data Analyzed:  0000-2029Z
	      		      2100-2353Z
	      Satellite Coincidence:  0604Z(691 km), 1907Z(355 km)
	      QC notes:  Clutter specks are present throughout various times
	      		 during the day.  Times which could not be corrected
	      		 are flagged below.  All times which were reprocessed
	      		 with QC parameters other than the default are listed
	      		 in the QC parameter file.  The following flags are
	      		 for clutter specks embedded in precip or in close
	      		 proximity to precip echo.  Calibration adjustment +5 dB.
2A	      !!FLAG!!        0141Z
2A			 1205-1217Z
2A			 1341-1348Z
2A			      1500Z
2A			 1529-1536Z
2A			 1553-1617Z
2A			 1736-1836Z
1A,2A			      1853Z
2A			      2005Z
2A			 2012-2017Z
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26 Aug 99:    Scattered showers and small cells are present throughout the
	      entire day.  No organized systems.
	      Data Analyzed:  0000-2353Z
	      Satellite Coincidence:  0451Z(20 km), 1754Z(304 km)
	      QC notes:  Clutter specks are present throughout various times
	      		 during the day.  Times which could not be corrected
	      		 are flagged below.  All times which were reprocessed
	      		 with QC parameters other than the default are listed
	      		 in the QC parameter file.  The following flags are
	      		 for clutter specks embedded in precip or in close
	      		 proximity to precip echo.  Calibration adjustment +5 dB.
2A	      !!FLAG!!   1224-1241Z
2A			      1717Z
2A			 1941-1948Z
2A			 1848-1905Z
2A			 2017-2029Z
2A			      2048Z
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27 Aug 99:    Scattered showers and convection are present throughout the
	      entire day.  No organized systems.
	      Data Analyzed:  0000-2353Z
	      Satellite Coincidence:  0339Z(627 km), 1818Z(539 km)
	      QC notes:  Clutter specks are present throughout various times
	      		 during the day.  Times which could not be corrected
	      		 are flagged below.  All times which were reprocessed
	      		 with QC parameters other than the default are listed
	      		 in the QC parameter file.  The following flags are
	      		 for clutter specks embedded in precip or in close
	      		 proximity to precip echo.  Calibration adjustment +5 dB.
2A	      !!FLAG!!        0717Z
2A			 0948-1005Z
2A			      1024Z
2A			      1236Z
2A			      1300Z
2A			      1448Z
2A			      1641Z
1A,2A			      1805Z
2A			 2024-2048Z
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28 Aug 99:    Scattered showers and small cells are present during the first
	      few hours of the day.  This activity increases in coverage and
	      intensity after 11Z and a large E-W oriented band of rain and
	      convection is present to the south by 21Z.  The precip continues
	      to build in the southern half and continues through the end of
	      the day.
	      Data Analyzed:  0000-2353Z
	      Satellite Coincidence:  0403Z(213 km), 1706Z(107 km)
	      QC notes:  Clutter specks are present throughout various times
	      		 during the day.  Times which could not be corrected
	      		 are flagged below.  All times which were reprocessed
	      		 with QC parameters other than the default are listed
	      		 in the QC parameter file.  The following flags are
	      		 for clutter specks embedded in precip or in close
	      		 proximity to precip echo.  Calibration adjustment +5 dB.
2A	      !!FLAG!!   1417-1436Z
2A			      1500Z
1A,2A			 1529-1712Z
2A			      1812Z
2A			 1829-1917Z
2A			 1948-1953Z
2A			 2312-2353Z
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29 Aug 99:    Numerous showers and convective lines push over the radar from
	      00-06Z.  A broken line of showers with embedded cells oriented
	      NW-SE forms across the scope during the 11Z hour.  After 19Z,
	      precip increases in coverage and intensity.  The focus remains
	      in the southern half of the scope.  This activity continues
	      through the 23Z hour.
	      Data Analyzed:  0000-2353Z
	      Satellite Coincidence:  0250Z(438 km), 1730Z(727 km)
	      QC notes:  Clutter specks are present throughout various times
	      		 during the day.  Times which could not be corrected
	      		 are flagged below.  All times which were reprocessed
	      		 with QC parameters other than the default are listed
	      		 in the QC parameter file.  The following flags are
	      		 for clutter specks embedded in precip or in close
	      		 proximity to precip echo.  Calibration adjustment +5 dB.
2A	      !!FLAG!!   0000-0024Z
1A,2A			 0200-0248Z
2A			 0336-0353Z
2A			 0436-0512Z
2A			      1553Z
2A			 2041-2124Z
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30 Aug 99:    Widespread showers and convection cover a large portion of
	      the scope from 00-08Z. A large convective complex forms to the
	      south during the 07Z hour.  Most activity pushes out of range
	      by 10Z.  Showers and convective lines redevelop to the south
	      throughout the remainder of the day.
	      Data Analyzed:  0000-2353Z
	      Satellite Coincidence:  0314Z(413 km), 1617Z(86 km)
	      QC notes:  Clutter specks are present throughout various times
	      		 during the day.  Times which could not be corrected
	      		 are flagged below.  All times which were reprocessed
	      		 with QC parameters other than the default are listed
	      		 in the QC parameter file.  The following flags are
	      		 for clutter specks embedded in precip or in close
	      		 proximity to precip echo.  Calibration adjustment +5 dB.
2A	      !!FLAG!!        0053Z
1A,2A	                 0136-0553Z
2A			 0936-0953Z
2A			      2053Z
2A			      2105Z
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31 Aug 99:    Scattered showers and convection are present throughout most
	      of the day.  Echo increases in coverage after 04Z and becomes
	      quite numerous to the NW during the 06Z hour.  This significant
	      precip exits the scope near 12Z and only scattered showers and
	      cells remain through the day.
	      Data Analyzed:  0000-2353Z
	      Satellite Coincidence:  0201Z(252 km), 1504Z(586 km)
	      QC notes:  Clutter specks are present throughout various times
	      		 during the day.  Times which could not be corrected
	      		 are flagged below.  All times which were reprocessed
	      		 with QC parameters other than the default are listed
	      		 in the QC parameter file.  The following flags are
	      		 for clutter specks embedded in precip or in close
	      		 proximity to precip echo.  Calibration adjustment +5 dB.
2A	      !!FLAG!!        0441Z
2A			 0829-0853Z
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