8.4.3 Corrective Action and Reporting
A
corrective action program is an essential management tool for coordination
of the QAQC process. Activities associated with the corrective action
program include: review of procedures for reporting deficiencies, problem
tracking, planning and implementing measures to correct problems, and
tracking of problem resolution. Documentation of corrective actions is
included with other information in support of data validity. A sample form
for documenting corrective actions can be found in reference [65].
An
audit report should be completed and submitted within 30 days of the audit
performance. This is an important document in that it provides a basis for
any legal claims to data validity. As such, care should be taken to ensure
that all statements related to data validity are supportable. Where possible
the report should contain copies of the forms used in the audit.
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
