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BOREAS TGB-1/TGB-3 Water Table

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Jill L. Bubier, University of New Hampshire, Durham

Neil Comer and Tim R. Moore, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec

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Forrest G. Hall and Sara K. Conrad, Editors

Volume 223

BOREAS TGB-1/TGB-3 Water Table

and Peat Temperature Data over the

NSA

Jill L. Bubier, University of New Hampshire, Durham

Neil Comer and Tim R. Moore, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec

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Greenbelt, Maryland 20771

November 2000
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BOREAS TGB-1, TGB-3 Water Table and Peat Temperature Data over

the NSA

Jill L. Bubier, Neil Comer, Tim R. Moore

Summary

The BOREAS TGB-1 and TGB-3 teams collected several data sets that contributed to understanding

the measured trace gas fluxes over sites in the NSA. This data set contains continuous and manual

measurements of water level and air and soil temperatures at the four subsites within the NSA Tower

Fen site complex. The measurements were taken to understand the thermal and hydrological gradients

associated with each plant community present in the fen. Measurements were taken from May to

September 1994 and May to October 1996. The data are provided in tabular ASCII files.

Table of Contents

1) Data Set Overview

2) Investigator(s)

3) Theory of Measurements

4) Equipment

5) Data Acquisition Methods

6) Observations

7) Data Description

8) Data Organization

9) Data Manipulations

10) Errors

11) Notes

12) Application of the Data Set

13) Future Modifications and Plans

14) Software

15) Data Access

16) Output Products and Availability

17) References

18) Glossary of Terms

19) List of Acronyms

20) Document Information

1. Data Set Overview

1.1 Data Set Identification

BOREAS TGB-01/TGB-03 Water Table and Peat Temperature Data over the NSA

1.2 Data Set Introduction

The Trace Gas Biogeochemistry (TGB)-01 and -03 teams collected automated and manual water

table, surface fluctuations, and thermal profile measurements at the Northern Study Area (NSA) Tower

Fen (TF) site. These measurements complement the Net Ecosystem Exchange (NEE) measurements to

help understand the environmental controls on NEE. Measurements were made from the period of

snow melt and thaw through the full growing season to the fall freeze.

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1.3 Objective/Purpose

Continuous measurements of water level and air and soil temperatures were taken to understand the

thermal and hydrological gradients associated with each plant community. Measurements were taken at

the four subsites within the fen in the NSA. The locations represent the range of plant communities,

water chemistry, and peatland types found in northern peatlands, including bog, rich fen, poor fen,

and collapse scar (pH ranges from 3.8 to 7.2).

1.4 Summary of Parameters and Variables

The water table level, surface fluctuations, and peat temperatures were measured at four locations

in the NSA TF site. The water table and peat temperatures were measured at multiple depths for each

subsite studied.

1.5 Discussion

NEE was measured at four subsites in the NSA fen, designated as collapse bog (CB), collapse fen

(CF), TF, and Zoltai fen (ZF). Each collar location is further designated by a spur (1, 2, 3, or 4) along

the boardwalk at each subsite and by the microtopography or dominant ground cover of the collar

location: pal=paisa, hk=hummock, hw=hollow, lwn=lawn, moat=open water at the edge of the

collapse scars, b_moss=brown moss, sph=sphagnum, and lich=lichen. Continuous water table and

temperatures were recorded at each of the subsites to accompany the NEE measurements.

Temperatures of the air, 5-cm, 10-cm, 20-cm, and 50-cm peat depth were measured at each subsite.

Temperatures correspond to the collar location at the subsite. In cases where the continuous data were

missing, manual soil temperatures were recorded. Continuous water level measurements were taken at

each subsite and are designated by the subsite abbreviation and the number of the spur (e.g.,

CBWLl=collapse bog, water level, spur 1).

1.6 Related Data Sets

BOREAS TGB-04 Water and Sediment Temperature Data over the NSA

BOREAS TGB-01/TGB-03 NEE Data over the NSA Fen

2. Investigator(s)

2.1 Investigator(s) Name and Title

Dr. Timothy R. Moore

Professor

Geography Department

McGill University

2.2 Title of Investigation

Carbon Dioxide and Methane Exchanges Between Wetland and Upland Soils and the Atmosphere

2.3 Contact Information

Contact 1:

Dr. Tim R. Moore

Department of Geography

805 Sherbrooke St. W.

Montreal, Quebec H3A 2K6

(514) 398-4961

moore@ felix.geog.mcgill.ca

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Contact 2:

Dr. Jill Bubier

Institutefor theStudyof Earth,Oceans,andSpace

ComplexSystemsResearchCenter

Universityof New Hampshire

Durham,NH 03824

(603)862-4208

(603)862-0188(fax)

jill.bubier@unh.edu

Contact 3:

JeffreyA. Newcomer

RaytheonITSS

Code923

NASA GSFC

Greenbelt,MD 20771

(301)286-7858

(301)286-0239(fax)

Jeffrey.Newcomer@gsfc.nasa.gov

3. Theory of Measurements

Water Table and Surface Fluctuation: A potentiometer (variable resistor) attached to a float determines

the voltage measured by the datalogging device. The potentiometer is calibrated for 1 mV = 1 mm of

float movement. A datalogger measures this voltage.

Temperature Profiles: Copper-constantan thermocouple wire induces a current between the two

dissimilar metals according to the temperature at the junction of the two wires. When these junctions

are placed at known depths along a rod driven into the ground, a temperature profile can be measured

by a datalogger, if the temperature of the opposite junction is known. This temperature is known by a

direct measurement from the datalogger. To permit all temperatures to be measured by one datalogger,

a multiplexer was used to make more measurements than the datalogger alone would allow.

4. Equipment

4.1 Sensor/Instrument Description

Instrumentation at all four sites included Campbell Scientific CR10 dataloggers, Campbell

Scientific AM416 multiplexers, and 20 turn potentiometers. Multiplexers were used to measure an

array of thermocouple rods measuring temperature profiles at several locations within each site.

Potentiometers were attached to floats within wells dug into the wetlands to measure the fluctuations of

water tables. Surface level fluctuations (where made) used the same method, with the beaded cable

connected to a "bog shoe" that sat on the wetland surface and moved up and down with the surface.

All data were collected every 1 minute and averaged and saved by the datalogger every 30 minutes.

Continuous water table measurements were made with a float and counterweight attached to a

wheel and a potentiometer mounted on a platform that rested on top of a wooden post anchored in the

clay below the peat. The potentiometer was wired to either a CR10 or CR7 datalogger (Campbell

Scientific, Inc., Logan, UT) and recorded the change in water level in inV. Wells were constructed of

PVC tubing. Peat temperatures were recorded with type T thermocouples (copper-constantan) attached

at four levels (5, 10, 20, and 50 cm) to wooden stakes and inserted into the peat during the fall of

1995. The thermocouples were wired to either CR10 or CR7 dataloggers and calibrated to reference

temperatures.

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4.1.1 Collection Environment

Sampleswerecollectedunderall environmentalconditions.

4.1.2 Source/Platform

The datalogger and multiplexers were mounted on the ground. Water level recorders and surface

bog shoe supports were mounted on poles driven deeply into the peat to avoid vertical movement.

Thermocouple rods were driven into peat at assigned depths.

4.1.3 Source/Platform Mission Objectives

The objective was to collect continuous water table and surface fluctuations and thermal profile

measurements of four sites near the NSA TF: TF< ZF, CF, and CB.

4.1.4 Key Variables

Water table measurements referenced to the wetland surface. Surface fluctuation measurements

referenced to arbitrary datum. Temperature profiles (four measurements) at various locations within

each site.

4.1.5 Principles of Operation

Water Table and Surface Fluctuation: A potentiometer (variable resistor) attached to a float

determines the voltage measured by the datalogging device. The potentiometer is calibrated for 1 mV =

1 mm of float movement. A datalogger measures this voltage.

Temperature Profiles: Copper-constantan thermocouple wire induces a current between the two

dissimilar metals according to the temperature at the junction of the two wires. By placing these

junctions at known depths along a rod driven into the ground, a temperature profile can be measured

by a datalogger, if the temperature of the opposite junction is known. This temperature is known by a

direct measurement from the datalogger. To permit all temperatures to be measured by one datalogger,

a multiplexer was used to make more measurements than the datalogger alone would allow.

4.1.6 Sensor/Instrument Measurement Geometry

Water Table: Referenced to the average wetland surface height, so a measurement of 0 represents a

water table at the wetland surface, and negative values indicate a water table below the wetland surface.

Regular manual measurements of water table depth were taken (weekly) for calibration of the electronic

readings.

Surface Fluctuations: Measured similarly to water table and referenced to an arbitrary datum below

the surface determined at the beginning of the measurement period. This was possible because the

mounting poles for the water table and surface were sufficiently deep into the peat to prevent their

movement as well.

Ground Temperatures: Referenced to the average wetland surface height. Measurement depths

were set at 5 cm, 10 cm, 20 cm, and 40 cm.

4.1.7 Manufacturer of Sensor/Instrument

Thermocouple wire: Type T, Supplier Electrosonic

Dataloggers and Multiplexers:

Campbell Scientific,

Canada Corporation

11564-149th Street

Edmonton, AB

Canada, T5M 1W7

(403) 454-2505

(403) 454-2655 (fax)

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WaterTableandSurfaceMeasurement:

BournesPrecisionTwentyturnpotentiometersmanufacturedby

Electrosonic,Inc.

110GordonBakerRoad

Willowdale,ON,

CanadaM2H 3B3

Thepotentiometerswereenclosedin PVCelectricalboxesandconnectedto aluminumwheelsupon

whichbeadedcableandafloat(orbogshoe)areattached.Theyarecalibratedfor 1mVof voltage

change= 1mm of float heightchange.Thesewaterlevelrecordersweremanufacturedby TGB-04.

4.2 Calibration

GroundTemperatures:Nocalibrationwasnecessarybecausetheprincipleof inducedcurrentfrom

thecontactof dissimilarmetalsapplies.

WaterLevelsandSurfaceFluctuations:Potentiometersandmachinedaluminumwheelswere

calibratedfrom previousexperiments.Weeklymanualmeasurementsof watertabledepthweretaken

to ensurepropercalibrationof theelectronicmeasurements.

4.2.1 Specifications

Ground Temperatures: Type T thermocouple rated at +/- 0.01 °C maximum error. Water and

Surface Levels: Maximum error of 1 ram.

4.2.1.1 Tolerance

• Ground Temperatures: Range allowable: +/-62.5 °C of datalogger temperature (0-2.5 mV to

datalogger).

• Water and Surface Levels: Range allowable: largely dependent upon length of beaded cable

(0-2.5 V to datalogger).

4.2.2 Frequency of Calibration

Instruments were calibrated once before field deployment. Weekly manual measurements of

ground temperatures and water and surface levels were also performed.

4.2.3 Other Calibration Information

No corrections were required according to the calibration methods described above.

5. Data Acquisition Methods

Ground Temperatures: Four thermocouples were affixed within each thermocouple rod and sealed in a

waterproof epoxy. Thermocouple wires from each thermocouple rod were wired into the Campbell

multiplexer to allow for approximately 16-20 separate measurements at each site. The multiplexer was

then connected to the CR10 datalogger and a reference thermocouple was run between the datalogger

and multiplexer to measure the multiplexer temperature that served as a reference for all measurements.

The datalogger was then instructed to use this multiplexer temperature as the basis for the calculation of

all the temperatures found on the thermocouple rods (by differential voltage measurements).

Water Level and Surface Fluctuation Recorders: The potentiometer varied the voltage measured by

the datalogger as the float (or bog shoe) on the beaded cable rose and lowered due to water table

changes. The datalogger measured this changing voltage, which was easily converted into a height

change since the potentiometers were calibrated to 1 mV of change being equal to 1 mm of vertical

water change.

Temperature and water level were measured continuously and averaged every hour on the CR10 or

CR7 dataloggers. Manual measurements of air temperature, peat temperature, and water table position

were made at the same time as the NEE measurements.

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6. Observations

6.1 Data Notes

None.

6.2 Field Notes

Throughout the summer, there were no unusual occurrences that would interrupt the data other

than standard maintenance, which could have affected the measured parameters for short periods of

time (less than 30 minutes).

7. Data Description

7.1 Spatial Characteristics

7.1.1 Spatial Coverage

The collars were placed so as to cover the environmental gradients in the TF complex, an area

approximately 6 km2. Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates based on the North Amercian

Datum of 1983 (NAD83) for the major sampling locations are:

Isite NLat SDev WLon SDev Elev SDev

ICollapseBog (CB) 55°55'4.931 '' 2.75 98°25'5.294 '' 1.18 217.20 3.86

ICollapse Fen (CF) 55°54'59.959 '' 5.60 98°25'6.109" 1.90 218.40 7.62

IZoltai Fen (ZF) 55°55'5.477 '' 2.07 98°25'26.396 '' 1.29 217.10 3.11

Collapse Bog (CB) collars were located in a small, circular collapse scar (75 m diameter) almost

completely surrounded by permafrost peat plateau, behind the generator shed. Three spurs were

located perpendicular to the boardwalk. Spur 1 was adjacent to the moat, or open water lagg area; spur

2 was in a hummock-hollow area; and spur 3 was in the center of the collapse scar. In addition to the

collars in the collapse scar, this subsite had two collars on the palsa (frozen peat plateau) adjacent to the

collapse scar. Collar designations were as follows:

CBlmoat = collapse bog, spur i, moat

CB2hk = collapse bog, spur 2, hummock

CB2hw = collapse bog, spur 2, hollow

CB3hk = collapse bog, spur 3, hummock

CBpalmoss = collapse bog, palsa, moss

Cbpallich : collapse bog, palsa, lichen

Collapse Fen (CF) collars were located in a small, linear collapse feature that was east of and

accessed from the main trail to the tower hut. Four spurs were located perpendicular to the main

boardwalk. Spur 1 was located adjacent to the moat; spur 2 was in a uniform lawn of Sphagnum

riparium; spur 3 was in a small treed ridge; and spur 4 was on the far edge of the collapse scar where

the influence of groundwater was apparent. Collar designations were as follows:

CFlmoat = collapse fen, spur i, moat

CF21wn = collapse fen, spur 2, lawn

CF3hka : collapse fen, spur 3, hummock (a)

CF3hkb : collapse fen, spur 3, hummock (b)

CF4bmoss = collapse fen, spur 4, brown moss

CF4sph = collapse fen, spur 4, sphagnum

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TowerFen(TF)collarswerelocatedalongtheboardwalkto themicrometeorological towerin the

NSA fen.Fourspurswerelocatedperpendicularto themainboardwalk.Spur1wasjust beyondthe

moatatthebeginningof theboardwalkin atreedareaof tamarack(Larix laricina),spur2 wasin atall

shrubzone(Betulaglandulosa),spur3wasin alow shrubzonejustbeforethehut,andspur4 was

just beyondthehut in amixedlow shrub/sedgezone.Collar designationswereasfollows:

TFlhk = tower fen, spur i, hummock

TF2hk = tower fen, spur 2, hummock

TF2hw = tower fen, spur 2, hollow

TF3hk = tower fen, spur 3, hummock

TF3hw = tower fen, spur 3, hollow

TF4hw = tower fen, spur 4, hollow

Zoltai Fen (ZF) collars were located in a sedge-dominated (Carex spp.) fen area of the peatland

complex, north of the fen tower, and accessed from Rt. 391. Three spurs were located perpendicular

to the main boardwalk. Spur 1 was on a treed ridge; spur 2 was in a shrub-dominated

hummock-hollow area; and spur 3 was in a wet, sedge-dominated area near the edge of a palsa. Collar

designations were as follows:

ZFlhk = zoltai fen, spur i

ZF2hk = zoltai fen, spur 2

ZF2hw = zoltai fen, spur 2

ZF3bmoss = zoltai fen, spur 3

ZF3hw = zoltai fen, spur 3

ZF3hk = zoltai fen, spur 3

hummock

hummock

hollow

brown moss

hollow (Sphagnum)

hummock (Sphagnum)

7.1.2 Spatial Coverage Map

Not available.

7.1.3 Spatial Resolution

Measurements were taken at collar sites that spanned the full range of hydrologic, plant

community, and water chemistry gradients found in the larger peatland complex.

7.1.4 Projection

Not applicable.

7.1.5 Grid Description

Not applicable.

7.2 Temporal Characteristics

7.2.1 Temporal Coverage

The first version of the data was collected during the summer of 1994 between 26-May and

16-Sep. Water table and temperature measurements were recorded continuously from approximately

04-May-1996 to 23-October-1996.

7.2.2 Temporal Coverage Map

Not applicable.

7.2.3 Temporal Resolution

The data were collected continuously at a frequency of 30 minutes. The value represents the

averaged data values for the previous 30 minutes.

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7.3 Data Characteristics

7.3.1 Parameter/Variable

The parameters contained in the data files on the CD-ROM are:

Column Name

SITE NAME

SUB SITE

DATE OBS

TIME OBS

SITE COMMENTS

CONTINUOUS WATER LVL IHW

CONTINUOUS WATER LVL 2HK

CONTINUOUS WATER LVL 2HW

CONTINUOUS WATER LVL 3HW

CONTINUOUS WATER LVL 4HW

MANUAL WATER LVL IHW

MANUAL WATER LVL 2HW

MANUAL WATER LVL 3HW

MANUAL WATER LVL 4HW

BOG SHOE IHW

BOG SHOE 3HW

AIR TEMP

PEAT TEMP IHW 10CM

PEAT TEMP IHW 20CM

PEAT TEMP IHW 50CM

PEAT TEMP IHW 100CM

PEAT TEMP IHK 5CM

PEAT TEMP IHK 10CM

PEAT TEMP IHK 20CM

PEAT TEMP IHK 50CM

PEAT TEMP 2HW 5CM

PEAT TEMP 2HW 10CM

PEAT TEMP 2HW 20CM

PEAT TEMP 2HW 50CM

PEAT TEMP 2HW 100CM

PEAT TEMP 2HK 5CM

PEAT TEMP 2HK 10CM

PEAT TEMP 2HK 20CM

PEAT TEMP 2HK 50CM

PEAT TEMP 2HK 100CM

PEAT TEMP 3HW 5CM

PEAT TEMP 3HW 10CM

PEAT TEMP 3HW 20CM

PEAT TEMP 3HW 50CM

PEAT TEMP 3HW 100CM

PEAT TEMP 3HK 5CM

PEAT TEMP 3HK 10CM

PEAT TEMP 3HK 20CM

PEAT TEMP 3HK 50CM

PEAT TEMP 3HKA 5CM

PEAT TEMP 3HKA 10CM

PEAT TEMP 3HKA 20CM

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PEAT TEMP 3HKA 50CM

PEAT TEMP 3HKB 5CM

PEAT TEMP 3HKB 10CM

PEAT TEMP 3HKB 20CM

PEAT TEMP 3HKB 50CM

PEAT TEMP 4HW 5CM

PEAT TEMP 4HW 10CM

PEAT TEMP 4HW 20CM

PEAT TEMP 4HW 50CM

PEAT TEMP IMOAT 5CM

PEAT TEMP IMOAT 10CM

PEAT TEMP IMOAT 20CM

PEAT TEMP IMOAT 50CM

PEAT TEMP 2LAWN 5CM

PEAT TEMP 2LAWN 10CM

PEAT TEMP 2LAWN 20CM

PEAT TEMP 2LAWN 50CM

CRTFCN CODE

REVISION DATE

7.3.2 Variable Description/Definition

The descriptions of the parameters contained in the data files on the CD-ROM are:

Column Name Description

SITE NAME

SUB SITE

DATE OBS

TIME OBS

SITE COMMENTS

CONTINUOUS WATER LVL IHW

CONTINUOUS WATER LVL 2HK

CONTINUOUS WATER LVL 2HW

The identifier assigned to the site by BOREAS, in

the format SSS-TTT-CCCCC, where SSS identifies

the portion of the study area: NSA, SSA, REG,

TRN, and TTT identifies the cover type for the

site, 999 if unknown, and CCCCC is the identifier

for site, exactly what it means will vary with

site type.

The identifier assigned to the sub-site by

BOREAS, in the format GGGGG-IIIII, where GGGGG

is the group associated with the sub-site

instrument, e.g. HYD06 or STAFF, and IIIII is the

identifier for sub-site, often this will refer to

an instrument.

The date on which the data were collected.

The Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) when the data were

collected.

Descriptive information to clarify or enhance the

site information.

Water level position "a", negative numbers

indicate the level is below the peat surface,

positive values indicate the level is above the

peat surface.

Water level position at the hummocks, negative

numbers indicate the level is below the peat

surface-- positive values indicate the level is

above the peat surface.

Water level position "b", negative numbers

indicate the level is below the peat surface--

positive values indicate the level is above the

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CONTINUOUS WATER LVL 3HW

CONTINUOUS WATER LVL 4HW

MANUAL WATER LVL IHW

MANUAL WATER LVL 2HW

MANUAL WATER LVL 3HW

MANUAL WATER LVL 4HW

BOG SHOE IHW

BOG SHOE 3HW

AIR TEMP

PEAT TEMP IHW 10CM

PEAT TEMP IHW 20CM

PEAT TEMP IHW 50CM

PEAT TEMP IHW 100CM

PEAT TEMP IHK 5CM

PEAT TEMP IHK 10CM

PEAT TEMP IHK 20CM

PEAT TEMP IHK 50CM

PEAT TEMP 2HW 5CM

PEAT TEMP 2HW 10CM

PEAT TEMP 2HW 20CM

peat surface

Water level position "c" negative numbers

indicate the level is below the peat surface--

positive values indicate the level is above the

peat surface

Water level position "d" negative numbers

indicate the level is below the peat surface--

positive values indicate the level is above the

peat surface

Water level position "a" negative numbers

indicate the level is below the peat surface--

positive values indicate the level is above the

peat surface Data was taken manually.

Water level position "b" negative numbers

indicate the level is below the peat surface--

positive values indicate the level is above the

peat surface Data was taken manually.

Water level position "c" negative numbers

indicate the level is below the peat surface--

positive values indicate the level is above the

peat surface Data was taken manually.

Water level position "d" negative numbers

indicate the level is below the peat surface--

positive values indicate the level is above the

peat surface Data was taken manually.

Bog shoe at position "a" which measured movements

of the peat surface relative to an arbitrary

datum.

Bog shoe at position "c" which measured movements

of the peat surface relative to an arbitrary

datum.

The measured air temperature

Peat temperature at collar 1

0.1m below the peat surface.

Peat temperature at collar 1

0.2m below the peat surface.

Peat temperature at collar 1

0.5m below the peat surface.

Peat temperature at collar 1

1.0m below the peat surface.

located on a hollow

located on a hollow

located on a hollow

located on a hollow

located on hollows

located on hollows

located on hollows

Peat temperature at collar 1 located on a

hummock .05m below the peat surface.

Peat temperature at collar i, located on a

hummock .im below the peat surface.

Peat temperature at collar i, located on a

hummock .2m below the peat surface.

Peat temperature at collar i, located on a

hummock .5m below the peat surface.

Peat temperature at collar 2

0.05m below the peat surface

Peat temperature at collar 2

0.1m below the peat surface.

Peat temperature at collar 2

0.2m below the peat surface.

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PEAT TEHP 2HW 50CH

PEAT TEMP 2HW 100CM

PEAT TEMP 2HK 5CM

PEAT TEMP 2HK 10CM

PEAT TEMP 2HK 20CM

PEAT TEMP 2HK 50CM

PEAT TEMP 2HK 100CM

PEAT TEMP 3HW 5CM

PEAT TEMP 3HW 10CM

PEAT TEMP 3HW 20CM

PEAT TEMP 3HW 50CM

PEAT TEMP 3HW 100CM

PEAT TEMP 3HK 5CM

PEAT TEMP 3HK 10CM

PEAT TEMP 3HK 20CM

PEAT TEMP 3HK 50CM

PEAT TEMP 3HKA 5CM

PEAT TEMP 3HKA 10CM

PEAT TEMP 3HKA 20CM

PEAT TEMP 3HKA 50CM

PEAT TEMP 3HKB 5CM

PEAT TEMP 3HKB 10CM

PEAT TEMP 3HKB 20CM

PEAT TEMP 3HKB 50CM

Peat temperature at collar 2

0 5m below the peat surface.

Peat temperature at collar 2

1 0m below the peat surface.

Peat temperature at collar 2

0 05m below the peat surface

Peat temperature at collar 2

0 im below the peat surface.

Peat temperature at collar 2

0 2m below the peat surface.

Peat temperature at collar2, located on hummocks

0 5m below the peat surface.

Peat temperature at collar 2 located on hummocks

im below the peat surface.

Peat temperature at collar 3

0.05m below the peat surface

Peat temperature at collar 3

0.1m below the peat surface.

Peat temperature at collar 3

0.2m below the peat surface.

Peat temperature at collar 3

0.5m below the peat surface.

Peat temperature at collar 3

im below the peat surface.

Peat temperature at collar 3

0.05m below the peat surface

Peat temperature at collar 3

0.1m below the peat surface.

Peat temperature at collar 3

0.2m below the peat surface.

Peat temperature at collar 3

0.5m below the peat surface.

Peat temperature at collar 3 located on

hummocks at position "a" 0.05m below the peat

surface.

Peat temperature at collar 3, located on

hummocks position "a" 0.1m below the peat

surface.

Peat temperature at collar 3, located on

hummocks at position "a" 0.2m below the peat

surface.

Peat temperature at collar 3 located on

hummocks at position "a" 0 5m below the peat

surface.

Peat temperature at collar 3 located on

hummocks at position "b" 0.05m below the peat

surface.

Peat temperature at collar 3 located on

hummocks at position "b" 0 im below the peat

surface.

Peat temperature at collar 3 located on

hummocks at position "b" 0 2m below the peat

surface.

Peat temperature at collar 3 located on

located on hollows

located on hollows

located on hummocks

located on hummocks

located on hummocks

located on hollows

located on hollows

located on hollows

located on hollows

located on hollows

located on hummocks

located on hummocks

located on hummocks

located on hummocks

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PEAT TEMP 4HW 5CM

PEAT TEMP 4HW 10CM

PEAT TEMP 4HW 20CM

PEAT TEMP 4HW 50CM

PEAT TEMP IMOAT 5CM

PEAT TEMP IMOAT 10CM

PEAT TEMP IMOAT 20CM

PEAT TEMP IMOAT 50CM

PEAT TEMP 2LAWN 5CM

PEAT TEMP 2LAWN 10CM

PEAT TEMP 2LAWN 20CM

PEAT TEMP 2LAWN 50CM

CRTFCN CODE

REVISION DATE

hummocks, at position "b"

surface.

Peat temperature at collar 4

05m below the peat surface.

Peat temperature at collar 4

im below the peat surface.

Peat temperature at collar 4

2m below the peat surface.

Peat temperature at collar 4

5m below the peat surface.

Peat temperature at collar 1

05m below the peat surface.

Peat temperature at collar 1

im below the peat surface.

Peat temperature at collar 1

2m below the peat surface.

Peat temperature at collar 1

5m below the peat surface.

Peat temperature at collar 2

05m below the peat surface.

Peat temperature at collar 2

im below the peat surface.

Peat temperature at collar 2

2m below the peat surface.

Peat temperature at collar 2

5m below the peat surface.

0.5m below the peat

located on hollows

located on hollows

located on hollows

located on hollows

located on a moat

located on a moat

located on a moat

located on a moat

located on the lawn

located on the lawn

located on the lawn

located on the lawn

The BOREAS certification level of the data.

Examples are CPI (Checked by PI), CGR (Certified

by Group), PRE (Preliminary), and CPI-??? (CPI

but questionable).

The most recent date when the information in the

referenced data base table record was revised.

7.3.3 Unit of Measurement

The measurement units for the parameters contained in the data files on the CD-ROM are:

Column Name Units

SITE NAME [none]

SUB SITE [none]

DATE OBS [DD-MON-YY]

TIME OBS [HHMM GMT]

SITE COMMENTS [none]

CONTINUOUS WATER LVL IHW [millimeters]

CONTINUOUS WATER LVL 2HK [millimeters]

CONTINUOUS WATER LVL 2HW [millimeters]

CONTINUOUS WATER LVL 3HW [millimeters]

CONTINUOUS WATER LVL 4HW [millimeters]

MANUAL WATER LVL IHW [millimeters]

MANUAL WATER LVL 2HW [millimeters]

MANUAL WATER LVL 3HW [millimeters]

MANUAL WATER LVL 4HW [millimeters]

BOG SHOE IHW [millimeters]

BOG SHOE 3HW [millimeters]

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AIR TEHP

PEAT TEMP IHW 10CM

PEAT TEMP IHW 20CM

PEAT TEMP IHW 50CM

PEAT TEMP IHW 100CM

PEAT TEMP IHK 5CM

PEAT TEMP IHK 10CM

PEAT TEMP IHK 20CM

PEAT TEMP IHK 50CM

PEAT TEMP 2HW 5CM

PEAT TEMP 2HW 10CM

PEAT TEMP 2HW 20CM

PEAT TEMP 2HW 50CM

PEAT TEMP 2HW 100CM

PEAT TEMP 2HK 5CM

PEAT TEMP 2HK 10CM

PEAT TEMP 2HK 20CM

PEAT TEMP 2HK 50CM

PEAT TEMP 2HK 100CM

PEAT TEMP 3HW 5CM

PEAT TEMP 3HW 10CM

PEAT TEMP 3HW 20CM

PEAT TEMP 3HW 50CM

PEAT TEMP 3HW 100CM

PEAT TEMP 3HK 5CM

PEAT TEMP 3HK 10CM

PEAT TEMP 3HK 20CM

PEAT TEMP 3HK 50CM

PEAT TEMP 3HKA 5CM

PEAT TEMP 3HKA 10CM

PEAT TEMP 3HKA 20CM

PEAT TEMP 3HKA 50CM

PEAT TEMP 3HKB 5CM

PEAT TEMP 3HKB 10CM

PEAT TEMP 3HKB 20CM

PEAT TEMP 3HKB 50CM

PEAT TEMP 4HW 5CM

PEAT TEMP 4HW 10CM

PEAT TEMP 4HW 20CM

PEAT TEMP 4HW 50CM

PEAT TEMP IMOAT 5CM

PEAT TEMP IMOAT 10CM

PEAT TEMP IMOAT 20CM

PEAT TEMP IMOAT 50CM

PEAT TEMP 2LAWN 5CM

PEAT TEMP 2LAWN 10CM

PEAT TEMP 2LAWN 20CM

PEAT TEMP 2LAWN 50CM

CRTFCN CODE

REVISION DATE

[degrees Celsius]

[degrees Celsius]

[degrees Celsius]

[degrees Celsius]

[degrees Celsius]

[degrees Celsius]

[degrees Celsius]

[degrees Celsius]

[degrees Celsius]

[degrees Celsius]

[degrees Celsius]

[degrees Celsius]

[degrees Celsius]

[degrees Celsius]

[degrees Celsius]

[degrees Celsius]

[degrees Celsius]

[degrees Celsius]

[degrees Celsius]

[degrees Celsius]

[degrees Celsius]

[degrees Celsius]

[degrees Celsius]

[degrees Celsius]

[degrees Celsius]

[degrees Celsius]

[degrees Celsius]

[degrees Celsius]

[degrees Celsius]

[degrees Celsius]

[degrees Celsius]

[degrees Celsius]

[degrees Celsius]

[degrees Celsius]

[degrees Celsius]

[degrees Celsius]

[degrees Celsius]

[degrees Celsius]

[degrees Celsius]

[degrees Celsius]

[degrees Celsius]

[degrees Celsius]

[degrees Celsius]

[degrees Celsius]

[degrees Celsius]

[degrees Celsius]

[degrees Celsius]

[degrees Celsius]

[none]

[DD-MON-YY]

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7.3.4 Data Source

The sources of the parameter values contained in the data files on the CD-ROM are:

Column Name Data Source

SITE NAME

SUB SITE

DATE OBS

TIME OBS

SITE COMMENTS

CONTINUOUS WATER LVL IHW

CONTINUOUS WATER LVL 2HK

CONTINUOUS WATER LVL 2HW

CONTINUOUS WATER LVL 3HW

CONTINUOUS WATER LVL 4HW

MANUAL WATER LVL IHW

MANUAL WATER LVL 2HW

MANUAL WATER LVL 3HW

MANUAL WATER LVL 4HW

BOG SHOE IHW

BOG SHOE 3HW

AIR TEMP

PEAT TEMP IHW 10CM

PEAT TEMP IHW 20CM

PEAT TEMP IHW 50CM

PEAT TEMP IHW 100CM

PEAT TEMP IHK 5CM

PEAT TEMP IHK 10CM

PEAT TEMP IHK 20CM

PEAT TEMP IHK 50CM

PEAT TEMP 2HW 5CM

PEAT TEMP 2HW 10CM

PEAT TEMP 2HW 20CM

PEAT TEMP 2HW 50CM

PEAT TEMP 2HW 100CM

PEAT TEMP 2HK 5CM

PEAT TEMP 2HK 10CM

PEAT TEMP 2HK 20CM

PEAT TEMP 2HK 50CM

PEAT TEMP 2HK 100CM

PEAT TEMP 3HW 5CM

PEAT TEMP 3HW 10CM

PEAT TEMP 3HW 20CM

PEAT TEMP 3HW 50CM

PEAT TEMP 3HW 100CM

PEAT TEMP 3HK 5CM

PEAT TEMP 3HK 10CM

PEAT TEMP 3HK 20CM

PEAT TEMP 3HK 50CM

PEAT TEMP 3HKA 5CM

PEAT TEMP 3HKA 10CM

PEAT TEMP 3HK 20CM

PEAT TEMP 3HK 50CM

PEAT TEMP 3HKA 5CM

Assigned by BORIS

Assigned by BORIS

Investigator

Investigator

Investigator

Potentiometer

Potentiometer

Potentiometer

Potentiometer

Potentiometer

Potentiometer

Potentiometer

Potentiometer

Potentiometer

Potentiometer

Potentiometer

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

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PEAT TEMP 3HKA 10CM

PEAT TEMP 3HKA 20CM

PEAT TEMP 3HKA 50CM

PEAT TEMP 3HKB 5CM

PEAT TEMP 3HKB 10CM

PEAT TEMP 3HKB 20CM

PEAT TEMP 3HKB 50CM

PEAT TEMP 4HW 5CM

PEAT TEMP 4HW 10CM

PEAT TEMP 4HW 20CM

PEAT TEMP 4HW 50CM

PEAT TEMP IMOAT 5CM

PEAT TEMP IMOAT 10CM

PEAT TEMP IMOAT 20CM

PEAT TEMP IMOAT 50CM

PEAT TEMP 2LAWN 5CM

PEAT TEMP 2LAWN 10CM

PEAT TEMP 2LAWN 20CM

PEAT TEMP 2LAWN 50CM

CRTFCN CODE

REVISION DATE

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Copper-constantan thermocouple wire

Assigned by BORIS

Assigned by BORIS

7.3.5 Data Range

The following table gives information about the p_ameter values found in the data files on the

CD-ROM.

Minimum Maximum Missng Unrel Below Data

Data Data Data Data Detect Not

Column Name Value Value Value Value Limit Cllctd

SITE NAME NSA-FEN-FLXTR NSA-FEN-FLXTR None None None None

SUB SITE TGB03-WAT01 TGB03-WATZF None None None None

DATE OBS 26-MAY-94 23-OCT-96 None None None None

TIME OBS 0 2300 None None None None

SITE COMMENTS N/A N/A None None None None

CONTINUOUS WATER LVL -171.5 9 -999 None None Blank

IHW

CONTINUOUS WATER LVL -240 -157 -999 None None Blank

2HK

CONTINUOUS WATER LVL -142 59 -999 None None Blank

2HW

CONTINUOUS WATER LVL -175 89 -999 None None Blank

3HW

CONTINUOUS WATER LVL -109 56 -999 None None Blank

4HW

MANUAL WATER LVL IHW -16 5 -999 None None Blank

MANUAL WATER LVL 2HW -25 7 -999 None None Blank

MANUAL WATER LVL 3HW -13 21.5 -999 None None Blank

MANUAL WATER LVL 4HW -8.7 5 -999 None None Blank

BOG SHOE IHW 6 114 -999 None None Blank

BOG SHOE 3HW -29 131 -999 None None Blank

AIR TEMP -14.68 41.5 -999 None None Blank

PEAT TEMP IHW 10CM 3.993 20.98 -999 -888 None Blank

PEAT TEMP IHW 20CM 3.51 62.58 -999 -888 None Blank

PEAT TEMP IHW 50CM -2.95 12.43 -999 -888 None Blank

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PEAT TEMP IHW 100CM -.31

m m m

PEAT TEMP IHK 5CM -2.336

PEAT TEMP IHK 10CM -1.479

PEAT TEMP IHK 20CM -.992

PEAT TEMP IHK 50CM -1.713

PEAT TEMP 2HW 5CM -.53

PEAT TEMP 2HW 10CM -.802

PEAT TEMP 2HW 20CM -2.34

PEAT TEMP 2HW 50CM -3 02

PEAT TEMP 2HW 100CM -2

PEAT TEMP 2HK 5CM -4

PEAT TEMP 2HK 10CM -i

PEAT TEMP 2HK 20CM -i

PEAT TEMP 2HK 50CM -i

PEAT TEMP 2HK 100CM -i

54

305

485

603

949

676

PEAT TEMP 3HW 5CM -.807

PEAT TEMP 3HW 10CM -1.733

PEAT TEMP 3HW 20CM -2.796

PEAT TEMP 3HW 50CM -3.06

PEAT TEMP 3HW 100CM -2.33

m m m

PEAT TEMP 3HK 5CM -.262

PEAT TEMP 3HK 10CM -.136

PEAT TEMP 3HK 20CM -.253

PEAT TEMP 3HK 50CM -.034

PEAT TEMP 3HKA 5CM -3.152

PEAT TEMP 3HKA 10CM -.33

PEAT TEMP 3HKA 20CM -.217

PEAT TEMP 3HKA 50CM -.129

PEAT TEMP 3HKB 5CM -1.687

PEAT TEMP 3HKB 10CM .024

PEAT TEMP 3HKB 20CM 1 911

m m m

PEAT TEMP 3HKB 50CM 3

PEAT TEMP 4HW 5CM

PEAT TEMP 4HW 10CM -

PEAT TEMP 4HW 20CM -

PEAT TEMP 4HW 50CM -

PEAT TEMP IMOAT 5CM -

PEAT TEMP IMOAT 10CM -

PEAT TEMP IMOAT 20CM -

PEAT TEMP IMOAT 50CM -

PEAT TEMP 2LAWN 5CM -

PEAT TEMP 2LAWN 10CM 1

PEAT TEMP 2LAWN 20CM 2

PEAT TEMP 2LAWN 50CM 4

CRTFCN CODE

REVISION DATE

587

425

357

364

064

233

189

583

9O5

394

938

653

542

CPI

28-OCT-96

57

27.18

23.82

18.66

9.05

17.99

17.18

14.89

11.36

8.01

28 .42

24.89

16.68

12.86

4.63

22 81

20 04

26 71

13 51

i0 08

23 2

19 63

14 75

ii 53

25 35

28 29

14 56

i0 58

14 82

ii 47

9. 9

8.34

21 65

17 8

15 02

i0 83

30 46

23 83

17 34

12 05

26 22

17 64

14 62

i0 68

CP

01-DEC-97

-999 -888 None Blank

-999 None None Blank

-999 None None Blank

-999 None None Blank

-999 None None Blank

-999 None None Blank

-999 None None Blank

-999 None None Blank

-999 None None Blank

-999 None None Blank

-999 None None Blank

-999 None None Blank

-999 None None Blank

-999 None None Blank

-999 None None Blank

-999 None None Blank

-999 -888 None Blank

-999 -888 None Blank

-999 -888 None Blank

-999 -888 None Blank

-999 None None Blank

-999 None None Blank

-999 None None Blank

-999 None None Blank

-999 None None Blank

-999 None None Blank

-999 None None Blank

-999 None None Blank

-999 None None Blank

-999 None None Blank

-999 None None Blank

-999 None None Blank

-999 None None Blank

-999 None None Blank

-999 None None Blank

-999 None None Blank

-999 None None Blank

-999 None None Blank

-999 None None Blank

-999 None None Blank

-999 None None Blank

-999 None None Blank

-999 None None Blank

-999 None None Blank

None None None None

None None None Blank

Minimum Data Value -- The minimum value found in the column.

Maximum Data Value -- The maximum value found in the column.

Missng Data Value -- The value that indicates missing data. This is used to

indicate that an attempt was made to determine the

parameter value, but the attempt was unsuccessful.

Unrel Data Value -- The value that indicates unreliable data. This is used

to indicate an attempt was made to determine the

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Below Detect Limit --

Data Not Cllctd --

parameter value, but the value was deemed to be

unreliable by the analysis personnel.

The value that indicates parameter values below the

instruments detection limits. This is used to

indicate that an attempt was made to determine the

parameter value, but the analysis personnel determined

that the parameter value was below the detection

limit of the instrumentation.

This value indicates that no attempt was made to

determine the parameter value. This usually

indicates that BORIS combined several similar but

not identical data sets into the same data base table

but this particular science team did not

measure that parameter.

Blank

N/A

None

-- Indicates that blank spaces are used to denote that type of value.

-- Indicates that the value is not applicable to the respective column.

-- Indicates that no values of that sort were found in the column.

7.4 Sample Data Record

The following are wrapped versions of sample data records from a selected file on the CD-ROM:

SITE NAME,SUB SITE,DATE OBS,TIME OBS,SITE COMMENTS,CONTINUOUS WATER LVL IHW,

CONTINUOUS WATER LVL 2HK, CONTINUOUS WATER LVL 2HW, CONTINUOUS WATER LVL 3HW,

CONTINUOUS WATER LVL 4HW,MANUAL WATER LVL IHW,MANUAL WATER LVL 2HW,

MANUAL WATER LVL 3HW,MANUAL WATER LVL 4HW, BOG SHOE IHW, BOG SHOE 3HW,AIR TEMP,

PEAT TEMP IHW 10CM, PEAT TEMP IHW 20CM, PEAT TEMP IHW 50CM, PEAT TEMP IHW 100CM,

PEAT TEMP IHK 5CM, PEAT TEMP IHK 10CM, PEAT TEMP IHK 20CM, PEAT TEMP IHK 50CM,

PEAT TEMP 2HW 5CM, PEAT TEMP 2HW 10CM, PEAT TEMP 2HW 20CM, PEAT TEMP 2HW 50CM,

PEAT TEMP 2HW 100CM, PEAT TEMP 2HK 5CM, PEAT TEMP 2HK 10CM, PEAT TEMP 2HK 20CM,

PEAT TEMP 2HK 50CM, PEAT TEMP 2HK 100CM, PEAT TEMP 3HW 5CM, PEAT TEMP 3HW 10CM,

PEAT TEMP 3HW 20CM, PEAT TEMP 3HW 50CM, PEAT TEMP 3HW 100CM, PEAT TEMP 3HK 5CM,

PEAT TEMP 3HK 10CM, PEAT TEMP 3HK 20CM, PEAT TEMP 3HK 50CM, PEAT TEMP 3HKA 5CM,

PEAT TEMP 3HKA 10CM, PEAT TEMP 3HKA 20CM, PEAT TEMP 3HKA 50CM, PEAT TEMP 3HKB 5CM,

PEAT TEMP 3HKB 10CM, PEAT TEMP 3HKB 20CM, PEAT TEMP 3HKB 50CM, PEAT TEMP 4HW 5CM,

PEAT TEMP 4HW 10CM, PEAT TEMP 4HW 20CM, PEAT TEMP 4HW 50CM, PEAT TEMP IMOAT 5CM,

PEAT TEMP IMOAT 10CM, PEAT TEMP IMOAT 20CM, PEAT TEMP IMOAT 50CM

PEAT TEMP 2LAWN 5CM, PEAT TEMP 2LAWN 10CM, PEAT TEMP 2LAWN 20CM

PEAT TEMP 2LAWN 50CM, CRTFCN CODE,REVISION DATE

'NSA-FEN-FLXTR', 'TGB03-WAT01',04-MAY-96,1100, 'NSA FEN TOWER', -999.0 .... -999.0,

.... -999.0 ...... 274,.06,0.0,-.248,-999.0,-999.0,-999.0,-999.0 .013,-999.0,

-.088,-.247,,-999.0,-999.0,-999.0,-999.0 ........................ 'CPI',01-DEC-97

'NSA-FEN-FLXTR', 'TGB03-WAT01',04-MAY-96,1200, 'NSA FEN TOWER', -999.0 .... -999.0,

.... -999.0 ...... 337,-.238,-.354,-.494,-999.0,-999.0,-999.0,-9 9.0,,-.345,-999.0,

-.316,-.33,,-999.0,-999.0,-999.0,-999.0 .......................... 'CPI',01-DEC-97

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8. Data Organization

8.1 Data Granularity

The smallest unit of orderable data is the water table, surface fluctuations, and peat temperature for

a given site on a given day.

8.2 Data Format(s)

The Compact Disk-Read-Only Memory (CD-ROM) files contain American Standard Code for

Information Interchange (ASCII) numerical and character fields of varying length separated by

commas. The character fields are enclosed with single apostrophe marks. There are no spaces between

the fields.

Each data file on the CD-ROM has four header lines of Hyper-Text Markup Language (HTML)

code at the top. When viewed with a Web browser, this code displays header information (data set

title, location, date, acknowledgments, etc.) and a series of HTML links to associated data files and

related data sets. Line 5 of each data file is a list of the column names, and line 6 and following lines

contain the actual data.

9. Data Manipulations

9.1 Formulae

None.

9.1.1 Derivation Techniques and Algorithms

Not applicable.

9.2 Data Processing Sequence

9.2.1 Processing Steps

Temperature and water table data from the CR10 and CR7 dataloggers were downloaded every 3-4

days and entered into spreadsheets back at the lab.

9.2.2 Processing Changes

Not applicable.

9.3 Calculations

If a -888 is present in the data set, it represents a measurement that was taken, but discarded. If a

-999 is present, then no data were taken.

9.3.1 Special Corrections/Adjustments

Not applicable.

9.3.2 Calculated Variables

Not applicable.

9.4 Graphs and Plots

None given.

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10. Errors

10.1 Sources of Error

Instrument error could be caused by wire disconnection or shorting, multiplexer or datalogger

malfunction, or battery failure.

10.2 Quality Assessment

10.2.1 Data Validation by Source

All data were plotted to determine if there were any outlying data points that were obviously

incorrect.

10.2.2 Confidence Level/Accuracy Judgment

The confidence level in the data set is quite high, since no complicated calculations are required and

the instrumentation has been used before on similar projects by the members of TGB-03 and TGB-04.

Accuracy of the electronically gathered data is also high when compared to manual measurements taken

by field workers on a weekly basis.

10.2.3 Measurement Error for Parameters

Ground Temperatures: Type T thermocouple rated at +/- 0.01 °C maximum error. Water and

Surface Levels: Maximum error of 1 ram.

10.2.4 Additional Quality Assessments

None required.

10.2.5 Data Verification by Data Center

Data were examined for general consistency and clarity.

11.1 Limitations of the Data

None given.

11.2 Known Problems with the Data

None.

11.3 Usage Guidance

None required.

11.4 Other Relevant Information

None.

1 1. Notes

12. Application of the Data Set

The water table and peat temperature data can be used in connection with the chamber flux and tower

flux data to determine the CO2 exchange between the atmosphere and the peatland soils. The remote

sensing images, the chamber plant community data, and the chamber NEE data can be used to scale the

CO2 fluxes from the plot scale to wetland landscape.

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13. Future Modifications and Plans

These data are in draft format.

14.1 Software Description

Not applicable.

14.2 Software Access

Not applicable.

14. Software

15. Data Access

The NSA water table and peat temperature data are available from the Earth Observing System Data

and Information System (EOSDIS) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) Distributed Active

Archive Center (DAAC).

15.1 Contact Information

For BOREAS data and documentation please contact:

ORNL DAAC User Services

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

P.O. Box 2008 MS-6407

Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6407

Phone: (423) 241-3952

Fax: (423) 574-4665

E-mail: ornldaac@ornl.gov or ornl@eos.nasa.gov

15.2 Data Center Identification

Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS) Oak Ridge National Laboratory

(ORNL) Distributed Active Archive Center (DAAC) for Biogeochemical Dynamics

http://www-eosdis.ornl.gov/.

15.3 Procedures for Obtaining Data

Users may obtain data directly through the ORNL DAAC online search and order system

[http://www-eosdis.ornl.gov/] and the anonymous FTP site [ftp://www-eosdis.ornl.gov/data/] or by

contacting User Services by electronic mail, telephone, fax, letter, or personal visit using the contact

information in Section 15.1.

15.4 Data Center Status/Plans

The ORNL DAAC is the primary source for BOREAS field measurement, image, GIS, and

hardcopy data products. The BOREAS CD-ROM and data referenced or listed in inventories on the

CD-ROM are available from the ORNL DAAC.

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16. Output Products and Availability

16.1 Tape Products

None.

16.2 Film Products

None.

16.3 Other Products

These data are available on the BOREAS CD-ROM series.

17. References

17.1 Platform/Sensor/Instrument/Data Processing Documentation

Campbell Scientific Corporation AM416 Manual.

Campbell Scientific Corporation CR10 Manual.

17.2 Journal Articles and Study Reports

Bubier, J.L., T.T. Moore, L. Bellisario, N.T. Comer, and P.M. Crill. 1995. Ecological controls on

methane emissions from a northern peafland complex in the zone of discontinuous permafrost,

Manitoba, Canada. Global Biogeochemical Cycles. Volume 9, Number 4, pp. 455-470.

Newcomer, J., D. Landis, S. Conrad, S. Curd, K. Huemmrich, D. Knapp, A. Morrell, J. Nickeson,

A. Papagno, D. Rinker, R. Strub, T. Twine, F. Hall, and P. Sellers, eds. 2000. Collected Data of The

Boreal Ecosystem-Atmosphere Study. NASA. CD-ROM.

Roulet, N., S. Hardill, and N. Comer. 1991. Continuous measurement of the depth of water table

(inundation) in wetlands with fluctuation surfaces. Hydrological Processes. Volume 5, pp. 399-403.

Sellers, P. and F. Hall. 1994. Boreal Ecosystem-Atmosphere Study: Experiment Plan. Version

1994-3.0, NASA BOREAS Report (EXPLAN 94).

Sellers, P. and F. Hall. 1996. Boreal Ecosystem-Atmosphere Study: Experiment Plan. Version

1996-2.0, NASA BOREAS Report (EXPLAN 96).

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Sellers, P., F. Hall, H. Margolis, B. Kelly, D. Baldocchi, G. den Hartog, J. Cihlar, M.G. Ryan, B.

Goodison, P. Crill, K.J. Ranson, D. Lettenmaier, and D.E. Wickland. 1995. The boreal

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Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society. 76(9): 1549-1577.

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17.3 Archive/DBMS Usage Documentation

None.

None given.

18. Glossary of Terms

ASCII

BOREAS

BORIS

CB

CD-ROM

CF

DAAC

EOS

EOSDIS

GIS

GSFC

HTML

NASA

NEE

NSA

ORNL

PANP

SSA

TF

TGB

URL

ZF

19. List of Acronyms

- American Standard Code for Information Interchange

- BOReal Ecosystem-Atmosphere Study

- BOREAS Information System

- Collapse Bog

- Compact Disk-Read-Only Memory

- Collapse Fen

- Distributed Active Archive Center

- Earth Observing System

- EOS Data and Information System

- Geographic Information System

- Goddard Space Flight Center

- HyperText Markup Language

- National Aeronautics and Space Administration

- Net Ecosystem Exchange

- Northern Study Area

- Oak Ridge National Laboratory

- Prince Albert National Park

- Southern Study Area

- Tower Fen

- Trace Gas Biogeochemistry

- Uniform Resource Locator (a World Wide Web address)

- Zoltai Fen

20. Document Information

20.1 Document Revision Date

Written:

Last updated: 11-Jun- 1999

20.2 Document Review Date(s)

BORIS Review: 12-Mar-98

Science Review: 8-May- 1998

20.3 Document ID

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20.4 Citation

Whenusingthesedata,pleasecontacttheinvestigatorslistedin Section2.3andciteanyrelevant

papersin Section17.2.

If usingdatafromtheBOREASCD-ROM series,alsoreferencethedataas:

Moore,T.R.," CarbonDioxideandMethaneExchangesBetweenWetlandandUplandSoilsand

theAtmosphere."In CollectedDataof TheBorealEcosystem-AtmosphereStudy.Eds.J.Newcomer,

D. Landis,S.Conrad,S.Curd,K. Huemmrich,D. Knapp,A. Morrell, J.Nickeson,A. Papagno,D.

Rinker, R.Strub,T. Twine, F.Hall, andP.Sellers.CD-ROM. NASA, 2000.

Also,citetheBOREASCD-ROMsetas:

Newcomer,J.,D. Landis,S.Conrad,S.Curd,K. Huemmrich,D. Knapp,A. Morrell, J.

Nickeson,A. Papagno,D. Rinker,R.Strub,T. Twine,F. Hall, andP.Sellers,eds.CollectedDataof

TheBorealEcosystem-AtmosphereStudy.NASA. CD-ROM.NASA, 2000.

20.5 Document Curator

20.6 Document URL

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Technical Report Series on the Boreal Ecosystem-Atmosphere Study (BOREAS)

BOREAS TGB-1/TGB-3 Water Table and Peat Temperature Data over the NSA

6. AUTHOR(S)

Jill L. Bubier, Neil Comer, and Tim R. Moore

Forrest G. Hall and Sara K. Conrad, Editors

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The BOREAS TGB-1 and TGB-3 teams collected several data sets that contributed to understanding

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measurements of water level and air and soil temperatures at the four subsites within the NSA Tower

Fen site complex. The measurements were taken to understand the thermal and hydrological gradients

associated with each plant community present in the fen. Measurements were taken from May to

September 1994 and May to October 1996. The data are provided in tabular ASCII files.

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BOREAS, trace gas biogeochemistry.

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