8.3.4 Calibration Report
The
calibration report may be as simple as copies of the calibration forms with
a cover page, summary and recommendations. While the calibration forms kept
at the site provide the basis for the operator or the auditor to trace the
performance of the instrument system, the copies which become a part of the
calibration report provide the basis for management action should such be
necessary. The calibration report should travel from the person making out
the report through the meteorologist responsible for the determination of
data validity to the management person responsible for the project. Any
problem should be highlighted with an action recommendation and a schedule
for correction. As soon as the responsible management person sees this
report the responsibility for correction moves to management, where budget
control usually resides. A signature block should be used to document the
flow of this information.
8. QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL
8.1 Instrument Procurement
8.1.1 Wind Speed
8.1.2 Wind Direction
8.1.3 Temperature and Temperature Difference
8.1.4 Dew Point Temperature
8.1.5 Precipitation
8.1.6 Pressure
8.1.7 Radiation
8.2 Installation and Acceptance Testing
8.2.1 Wind Speed
8.2.2 Wind Direction
8.2.3 Temperature and Temperature Difference
8.2.4 Dew Point Temperature
8.2.5 Precipitation
8.2.6 Pressure
8.2.7 Radiation
8.3 Routine Calibrations
8.3.1 Sensor Check
8.3.2 Signal Conditioner and Recorder Check
8.3.3 Calibration Data Logs
8.3.4 Calibration Report
8.3.5 Calibration Schedule/Frequency
8.3.6 Data Correction Based on Calibration Results
8.4 Audits
8.4.1 Audit Schedule and Frequency
8.4.2 Audit Procedure
8.4.3 Corrective Action and Reporting
8.5 Routine and Preventive Maintenance
8.5.1 Standard Operating Procedures
8.5.2 Preventive Maintenance
8.6 Data Validation and Reporting
8.6.1 Preparatory Steps
8.6.2 Levels of Validation
8.6.3 Validation Procedures
8.6.4 Schedule and Reporting
8.7 Recommendations
