IDENTIFICATION: CDS header
	Length:0

USAF: Identification FIXED-WEATHER-STATION USAF MASTER STATION CATALOG identifier

	The identifier that represents a FIXED-WEATHER-STATION. 
	Length:6

NCDC: Identification FIXED-WEATHER-STATION NCDC WBAN identifier

	The identifier that represents a FIXED-WEATHER-STATION. 
	Length:5

DATE: Identification GEOPHYSICAL-POINT-OBSERVATION date

	The date of a GEOPHYSICAL-POINT-OBSERVATION. 
	Length:8

HRMN: Identification GEOPHYSICAL-POINT-OBSERVATION time

	The time of a GEOPHYSICAL-POINT-OBSERVATION based on Coordinated Universal 
	Time Code (UTC). 
	Length:4

I: Identification GEOPHYSICAL-POINT-OBSERVATION data source flag

	The flag of a GEOPHYSICAL-POINT-OBSERVATION showing the source or combination 
	of sources used in creating the observation. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: USAF hourly observation, candidate for merge with NCDC Surface Hourly (not yet merged, failed element cross-checks)
	2: NCDC hourly observation, candidate for merge with USAF Surface Hourly (not yet merged, failed element cross-checks)
	3: USAF hourly/NCDC hourly merged observation
	4: USAF Surface Hourly observation
	5: NCDC hourly observation
	6: ASOS/AWOS observation from NCDC*
	7: ASOS/AWOS observation merged with USAF Surface Hourly observation*
	8: MAPSO observation (NCDC)*
	A: USAF hourly/NCDC hourly precipitation merged observation, candidate for merge with NCDC Surface Hourly (not yet merged, failed element cross-checks)
	B: NCDC hourly/NCDC hourly precipitation merged observation, candidate for merge with USAF Surface Hourly (not yet merged, failed element cross-checks)
	C: USAF hourly/NCDC hourly/NCDC hourly precipitation merged observation
	D: USAF hourly/NCDC hourly precipitation merged observation
	E: NCDC hourly/NCDC hourly precipitation merged observation
	F: Form OMR/1001 - Weather Bureau city office (keyed data)*
	G: SAO surface airways observation, pre-1949 (keyed data)*
	H: SAO surface airways observation, 1965-1981 format/period (keyed data)*
	I: Climate Reference Network observation*
	J: Cooperative Network observation*
	K: Radiation Network observation*
	L: Data from Climate Data Modernization Program (CDMP) data source*
	M: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)*
	N: NCAR / NCDC cooperative effort (various national datasets)*
	

TYPE: Identification GEOPHYSICAL-REPORT-TYPE code

	The code that denotes the type of geophysical surface observation. 
	Length:5
	Default Value:99999
	Table of Values:

	AERO: Aerological report
	AUST: Dataset from Australia*
	AUTO: Report from an automatic station
	BOGUS: Bogus report
	BRAZ: Dataset from Brazil*
	COOPD: US Cooperative Network summary of day report*
	COOPS: US Cooperative Network soil temperature report*
	CRB: Climate Reference Book data from CDMP*
	CRN05: Climate Reference Network report, with 5-minute reporting interval*
	CRN15: Climate Reference Network report, with 15-minute reporting interval*
	FM-12: SYNOP Report of surface observation form a fixed land station
	FM-13: SHIP Report of surface observation from a sea station
	FM-14: SYNOP MOBIL Report of surface observation from a mobile land station
	FM-15: METAR Aviation routine weather report
	FM-16: SPECI Aviation selected special weather report
	FM-18: BUOY Report of a buoy observation
	GREEN: Dataset from Greenland*
	MEXIC: Dataset from Mexico*
	NSRDB: National Solar Radiation Data Base
	PCP15: US 15-minute precipitation network report*
	PCP60: US 60-minute precipitation network report*
	S-S-A: Synoptic, airways, and auto merged report
	SA-AU: Airways and auto merged report
	SAO: Airways report (includes record specials)
	SAOSP: Airways special report (excluding record specials)
	SMARS: Supplementary airways station report
	SOD: Summary of day report from U.S. ASOS or AWOS station*
	SOM: Summary of month report from U.S. ASOS or AWOS station*
	SURF: Surface Radiation Network report*
	SY-AE: Synoptic and aero merged report
	SY-AU: Synoptic and auto merged report
	SY-MT: Synoptic and METAR merged report
	SY-SA: Synoptic and airways merged report
	WBO: Weather Bureau Office*
	WNO: Washington Naval Observatory
	

WIND: WIND-OBSERVATION header
	Length:0

DIR: WIND-OBSERVATION direction angle

	The angle, measured in a clockwise direction, between true north and the 
	direction from which the wind is blowing. 
	Length:3
	Scale:1
	Unit:Angular Degrees
	Default Value:999
	Table of Values:

	999: Missing.  If type code (below) = V, then 999 indicates variable wind direction.
	

Q: WIND-OBSERVATION direction quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a reported WIND-OBSERVATION direction 
	angle. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

I: WIND-OBSERVATION type code

	The code that denotes the character of the WIND-OBSERVATION. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	A: Abridged Beaufort
	B: Beaufort
	C: Calm
	H: 5-Minute Average Speed
	N: Normal
	Q: Squall
	R: 60-Minute Average Speed
	T: 180 Minute Average Speed
	V: Variable
	

SPD: WIND-OBSERVATION speed rate

	The rate of horizontal travel of air past a fixed point. 
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Unit:Meters per Second
	Default Value:9999

Q: WIND-OBSERVATION speed quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a reported WIND-OBSERVATION speed 
	rate. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

CEILING: SKY-CONDITION-OBSERVATION header
	Length:0

HGT: SKY-CONDITION-OBSERVATION ceiling height dimension

	The height above ground level (AGL) of the lowest cloud or obscuring phenomena 
	layer aloft with 5/8 or more summation total sky cover, which may be predominantly 
	opaque, or the vertical visibility into a surface-based obstruction. 
	Length:5
	Scale:1
	Unit:Meters
	Default Value:99999
	Table of Values:

	22000: Unlimited
	

Q: SKY-CONDITION-OBSERVATION ceiling quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a reported ceiling height dimension. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check, data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

I: SKY-CONDITION-OBSERVATION ceiling determination code

	The code that denotes the method used to determine the ceiling. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	A: Aircraft
	B: Balloon
	C: Statistically derived
	D: Persistent cirriform ceiling (pre-1950 data)
	E: Estimated
	M: Measured
	P: Precipitation ceiling (pre-1950 data)
	R: Radar
	S: ASOS augmented
	U: Unknown ceiling (pre-1950 data)
	V: Variable ceiling (pre-1950 data)
	W: Obscured
	

I: SKY-CONDITION-OBSERVATION CAVOK code

	The code that represents whether the 'Ceiling And Visibility Okay' (CAVOK) 
	condition has been reported. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	N: No
	Y: Yes
	

VISIBILITY: VISIBILITY-OBSERVATION header
	Length:0

VISBY: VISIBILITY-OBSERVATION distance dimension

	The horizontal distance at which an object can be seen and identified. 
	
	Length:6
	Unit:Meters
	Table of Values:

	Missing: 999999
	NOTE: Values greater than 160000 are entered as 160000
	

Q: VISIBILITY-OBSERVATION distance quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a reported distance of a visibility 
	observation. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

I: VISIBILITY-OBSERVATION variability code

	The code that denotes whether or not the reported visibility is variable. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	N: Not variable
	V: Variable
	

Q: VISIBILITY-OBSERVATION quality variability code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a reported VISIBILITY-OBSERVATION 
	variability code. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

TEMP: AIR-TEMPERATURE-OBSERVATION header
	Length:0

TEMP: AIR-TEMPERATURE-OBSERVATION air temperature

	The temperature of the air. 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Degrees Celsius
	Default Value:+9999

Q: AIR-TEMPERATURE-OBSERVATION air temperature quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of an AIR-TEMPERATURE-OBSERVATION. 
	
	Length:1
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	A: Data value flagged as suspect, but accepted as good value
	C: Temperature and dewpoint received from Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS) are reported in whole degrees Celsius. Automated QC flags these values, but they are accepted as valid.
	I: Data value not originally in data, but inserted by validator
	M: Manual changes made to value based on information provided by NWS or FAA
	P: Data value not originally flagged as suspect, but replaced by validator
	R: Data value replaced with value computed by NCDC software
	U: Data value replaced with edited value
	

DEWPT: AIR-TEMPERATURE-OBSERVATION-DEWPOINT header
	Length:0

DEWPT: AIR-TEMPERATURE-OBSERVATION-DEWPOINT temperature

	The temperature to which a given parcel of air must be cooled at constant 
	pressure and water vapor content in order for saturation to occur. 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Degrees Celsius
	Default Value:+9999

Q: AIR-TEMPERATURE-OBSERVATION-DEWPOINT quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported dew point temperature. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check, data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	A: Data value flagged as suspect, but accepted as good value
	C: Temperature and dewpoint received from Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS) are reported in whole degrees Celsius. Automated QC flags these values, but they are accepted as valid.
	I: Data value not originally in data, but inserted by validator
	M: Manual changes made to value based on information provided by NWS or FAA
	P: Data value not originally flagged as suspect, but replaced by validator
	R: Data value replaced with value computed by NCDC software
	U: Data value replaced with edited value
	

SLP: ATMOSPHERIC-PRESSURE-OBSERVATION header
	Length:0

SLP: ATMOSPHERIC-PRESSURE-OBSERVATION sea level pressure

	The air pressure relative to Mean Sea Level (MSL). 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Hectopascals
	Default Value:99999

Q: ATMOSPHERIC-PRESSURE-OBSERVATION sea level pressure quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the sea level pressure of an 
	ATMOSPHERIC-PRESSURE-OBSERVATION. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PRECIP: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION (Hourly) header
	Length:3

PR: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION (Hourly) period quantity in hours

	The quantity of time over which the LIQUID-PRECIPITATION was measured. 
	
	Length:2
	Scale:1
	Unit:Hours
	Default Value:99

AMT: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION (Hourly) depth dimension

	The depth of LIQUID-PRECIPITATION that is measured at the time of an observation. 
	
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Unit:Millimeters
	Default Value:9999

I: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION (Hourly) condition code

	The code that denotes whether a LIQUID-PRECIPITATION depth dimension was 
	a trace value. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Measurement impossible or inaccurate
	2: Trace
	3: Begin accumulated period (precip amount missing until end of accumulated period)
	4: End accumulated period
	5: Begin deleted period (precip amount missing due to data problem)
	6: End deleted period
	7: Begin missing period
	8: End missing period
	E: Estimated data value (eg, from nearby station)
	I: Incomplete precipitation amount, excludes one or more missing reports, such as one or more 15-minute reports not included in the 1-hour precip total
	J: Incomplete precipitation amount, excludes one or more erroneous reports, such as one or more 1-hour precip amounts excluded from the 24-hour total
	

Q: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION (Hourly) quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported LIQUID-PRECIPITATION 
	data. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check, data originates from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PRECIP: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION (Hourly) header #2
	Length:3

PR: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION (Hourly) #2 period quantity in hours

	The quantity of time over which the LIQUID-PRECIPITATION was measured. 
	
	Length:2
	Scale:1
	Unit:Hours
	Default Value:99

AMT: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION (Hourly) #2 depth dimension

	The depth of LIQUID-PRECIPITATION that is measured at the time of an observation. 
	
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Unit:Millimeters
	Default Value:9999

I: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION (Hourly) #2 condition code

	The code that denotes whether a LIQUID-PRECIPITATION depth dimension was 
	a trace value. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Measurement impossible or inaccurate
	2: Trace
	3: Begin accumulated period (precip amount missing until end of accumulated period)
	4: End accumulated period
	5: Begin deleted period (precip amount missing due to data problem)
	6: End deleted period
	7: Begin missing period
	8: End missing period
	E: Estimated data value (eg, from nearby station)
	I: Incomplete precipitation amount, excludes one or more missing reports, such as one or more 15-minute reports not included in the 1-hour precip total
	J: Incomplete precipitation amount, excludes one or more erroneous reports, such as one or more 1-hour precip amounts excluded from the 24-hour total
	

Q: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION (Hourly) #2 quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported LIQUID-PRECIPITATION 
	data. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check, data originates from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PRECIP: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION (Hourly) header #3
	Length:3

PR: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION (Hourly) #3 period quantity in hours

	The quantity of time over which the LIQUID-PRECIPITATION was measured. 
	
	Length:2
	Scale:1
	Unit:Hours
	Default Value:99

AMT: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION (Hourly) #3 depth dimension

	The depth of LIQUID-PRECIPITATION that is measured at the time of an observation. 
	
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Unit:Millimeters
	Default Value:9999

I: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION (Hourly) #3 condition code

	The code that denotes whether a LIQUID-PRECIPITATION depth dimension was 
	a trace value. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Measurement impossible or inaccurate
	2: Trace
	3: Begin accumulated period (precip amount missing until end of accumulated period)
	4: End accumulated period
	5: Begin deleted period (precip amount missing due to data problem)
	6: End deleted period
	7: Begin missing period
	8: End missing period
	E: Estimated data value (eg, from nearby station)
	I: Incomplete precipitation amount, excludes one or more missing reports, such as one or more 15-minute reports not included in the 1-hour precip total
	J: Incomplete precipitation amount, excludes one or more erroneous reports, such as one or more 1-hour precip amounts excluded from the 24-hour total
	

Q: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION (Hourly) #3 quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported LIQUID-PRECIPITATION 
	data. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check, data originates from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PRECIP: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION (Hourly) header #4
	Length:3

PR: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION (Hourly) #4 period quantity in hours

	The quantity of time over which the LIQUID-PRECIPITATION was measured. 
	
	Length:2
	Scale:1
	Unit:Hours
	Default Value:99

AMT: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION (Hourly) #4 depth dimension

	The depth of LIQUID-PRECIPITATION that is measured at the time of an observation. 
	
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Unit:Millimeters
	Default Value:9999

I: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION (Hourly) #4 condition code

	The code that denotes whether a LIQUID-PRECIPITATION depth dimension was 
	a trace value. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Measurement impossible or inaccurate
	2: Trace
	3: Begin accumulated period (precip amount missing until end of accumulated period)
	4: End accumulated period
	5: Begin deleted period (precip amount missing due to data problem)
	6: End deleted period
	7: Begin missing period
	8: End missing period
	E: Estimated data value (eg, from nearby station)
	I: Incomplete precipitation amount, excludes one or more missing reports, such as one or more 15-minute reports not included in the 1-hour precip total
	J: Incomplete precipitation amount, excludes one or more erroneous reports, such as one or more 1-hour precip amounts excluded from the 24-hour total
	

Q: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION (Hourly) #4 quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported LIQUID-PRECIPITATION 
	data. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check, data originates from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PRECIP: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MONTHLY TOTAL header
	Length:3

AMT: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MONTHLY TOTAL depth dimension

	The depth of LIQUID-PRECIPITATION for the previous month (typically reported 
	on the first day of the following month). 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Millimeters
	Default Value:99999

I: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MONTHLY TOTAL condition code

	The code that denotes whether a LIQUID-PRECIPITATION depth dimension was 
	a trace value. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Measurement impossible or inaccurate
	2: Trace
	

Q: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MONTHLY TOTAL quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported LIQUID-PRECIPITATION 
	data. 
	Length:1
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check, data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PCPHST: PRECIPITATION-OBSERVATION-HISTORY header
	Length:3

D: PRECIPITATION-OBSERVATION-HISTORY duration code

	The code that denotes the duration of precipitation. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Lasted less than 1 hour
	1: Lasted 1 - 3 hours
	2: Lasted 3 - 6 hours
	3: Lasted more than 6 hours
	

C: PRECIPITATION-OBSERVATION-HISTORY characteristic code

	The code that denotes whether precipitation is continuous or intermittent. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	C: Continuous
	I: Intermittent
	

Q: PRECIPITATION-OBSERVATION-HISTORY PRECIPITATION duration/characteristic quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported PRECIPITATION duration/characteristic. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PRECIP: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION GREATEST AMOUNT IN 24 HOURS, FOR THE MONTH header
	Length:3

AMT: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION GREATEST AMOUNT IN 24 HOURS, FOR THE MONTH depth dimension

	The greatest depth of LIQUID-PRECIPITATION for a 24-hour period during 
	the previous month (typically reported on the first day of the following 
	month). 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Millimeters
	Default Value:99999

I: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION GREATEST AMOUNT IN 24 HOURS, FOR THE MONTH condition code

	The code that denotes whether a LIQUID-PRECIPITATION depth dimension was 
	a trace value. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Measurement impossible or inaccurate
	2: Trace
	3: The amount occurred on other dates in addition to those listed
	4: Trace amount occurred on other dates in addition to those listed
	

DTS: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION GREATEST AMOUNT IN 24 HOURS, FOR THE MONTH dates of occurrence

	The dates of occurrence of LIQUID-PRECIPITATION, given as the begin-end 
	date for the 24-hour period, for up to 3 occurrences; e.g., 0405 indicates 
	24-hour period on days 04-05. 
	Length:4
	Default Value:9999

DTS: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION GREATEST AMOUNT IN 24 HOURS, FOR THE MONTH dates of occurrence #2

	The dates of occurrence of LIQUID-PRECIPITATION, given as the begin-end 
	date for the 24-hour period, for up to 3 occurrences; e.g., 0405 indicates 
	24-hour period on days 04-05. 
	Length:4
	Default Value:9999

DTS: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION GREATEST AMOUNT IN 24 HOURS, FOR THE MONTH dates of occurrence #3

	The dates of occurrence of LIQUID-PRECIPITATION, given as the begin-end 
	date for the 24-hour period, for up to 3 occurrences; e.g., 0405 indicates 
	24-hour period on days 04-05. 
	Length:4
	Default Value:9999

Q: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION GREATEST AMOUNT IN 24 HOURS, FOR THE MONTH quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported LIQUID-PRECIPITATION 
	data. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PRECIP: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION, NUMBER OF DAYS WITH SPECIFIC AMOUNTS, FOR THE MONTH header
	Length:3

Q: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION, NUMBER OF DAYS WITH SPECIFIC AMOUNTS, FOR THE MONTH Number of days with .01 inch (.25 mm) or more quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported days with .01 or 
	more. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

Q: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION, NUMBER OF DAYS WITH SPECIFIC AMOUNTS, FOR THE MONTH Number of days with .10 inch (2.5 mm) or more quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported days with .10 or 
	more. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

Q: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION, NUMBER OF DAYS WITH SPECIFIC AMOUNTS, FOR THE MONTH Number of days with .50 inch (12.7 mm) or more quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported days with .50 or 
	more. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

Q: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION, NUMBER OF DAYS WITH SPECIFIC AMOUNTS, FOR THE MONTH Number of days with 1.00 inch (25 mm) or more quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported days with 1.00 or 
	more. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PRECIP: PRECIPITATION-ESTIMATED-OBSERVATION header
	Length:3

I: PRECIPITATION-ESTIMATED-OBSERVATION discrepancy code

	The code that denotes the type of discrepancy between a PRECIPITATION-OBSERVATION 
	and other related observations at the same location. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Reported amount of precipitation and reported weather agree
	1: Precipitation missing or not reported and none inferred by weather
	2: Precipitation missing, but precipitation inferred by weather
	3: Precipitation reported, but none inferred by weather
	4: Zero precipitation reported, but precipitation inferred by weather
	5: Zero precipitation reported, no precipitation inferred and precipitation not occurring at the reporting station
	

AMT: PRECIPITATION-ESTIMATED-OBSERVATION estimated water depth dimension

	The estimated depth of precipitation in water depth for a 3-hour synoptic 
	period. 
	Length:3
	Scale:1
	Unit:Millimeters
	Default Value:999

PRECIP: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH header
	Length:3

PR: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH period quantity

	The quantity of time over which the LIQUID-PRECIPITATION was measured. 
	
	Length:3
	Scale:1
	Unit:Minutes
	Default Value:999

AMT: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH depth dimension

	The depth of LIQUID-PRECIPITATION for the defined time period. 
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Unit:Millimeters
	Default Value:9999

I: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH condition code

	The code that denotes whether a LIQUID-PRECIPITATION depth dimension was 
	a trace value. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Measurement impossible or inaccurate
	2: Trace
	

DATE: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH ending date-time

	The ending date of occurrence of the event , given as the date-time in 
	GMT; e.g., 051010 indicates 1010 Z-time on day 05 of the month. 
	Length:6
	Default Value:999999

Q: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported LIQUID-PRECIPITATION 
	data. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PRECIP: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH header #2
	Length:3

PR: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH #2 period quantity

	The quantity of time over which the LIQUID-PRECIPITATION was measured. 
	
	Length:3
	Scale:1
	Unit:Minutes
	Default Value:999

AMT: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH #2 depth dimension

	The depth of LIQUID-PRECIPITATION for the defined time period. 
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Unit:Millimeters
	Default Value:9999

I: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH #2 condition code

	The code that denotes whether a LIQUID-PRECIPITATION depth dimension was 
	a trace value. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Measurement impossible or inaccurate
	2: Trace
	

DATE: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH #2 ending date-time

	The ending date of occurrence of the event , given as the date-time in 
	GMT; e.g., 051010 indicates 1010 Z-time on day 05 of the month. 
	Length:6
	Default Value:999999

Q: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH #2 quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported LIQUID-PRECIPITATION 
	data. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PRECIP: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH header #3
	Length:3

PR: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH #3 period quantity

	The quantity of time over which the LIQUID-PRECIPITATION was measured. 
	
	Length:3
	Scale:1
	Unit:Minutes
	Default Value:999

AMT: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH #3 depth dimension

	The depth of LIQUID-PRECIPITATION for the defined time period. 
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Unit:Millimeters
	Default Value:9999

I: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH #3 condition code

	The code that denotes whether a LIQUID-PRECIPITATION depth dimension was 
	a trace value. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Measurement impossible or inaccurate
	2: Trace
	

DATE: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH #3 ending date-time

	The ending date of occurrence of the event , given as the date-time in 
	GMT; e.g., 051010 indicates 1010 Z-time on day 05 of the month. 
	Length:6
	Default Value:999999

Q: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH #3 quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported LIQUID-PRECIPITATION 
	data. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PRECIP: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH header #4
	Length:3

PR: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH #4 period quantity

	The quantity of time over which the LIQUID-PRECIPITATION was measured. 
	
	Length:3
	Scale:1
	Unit:Minutes
	Default Value:999

AMT: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH #4 depth dimension

	The depth of LIQUID-PRECIPITATION for the defined time period. 
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Unit:Millimeters
	Default Value:9999

I: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH #4 condition code

	The code that denotes whether a LIQUID-PRECIPITATION depth dimension was 
	a trace value. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Measurement impossible or inaccurate
	2: Trace
	

DATE: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH #4 ending date-time

	The ending date of occurrence of the event , given as the date-time in 
	GMT; e.g., 051010 indicates 1010 Z-time on day 05 of the month. 
	Length:6
	Default Value:999999

Q: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH #4 quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported LIQUID-PRECIPITATION 
	data. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PRECIP: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH header #5
	Length:3

PR: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH #5 period quantity

	The quantity of time over which the LIQUID-PRECIPITATION was measured. 
	
	Length:3
	Scale:1
	Unit:Minutes
	Default Value:999

AMT: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH #5 depth dimension

	The depth of LIQUID-PRECIPITATION for the defined time period. 
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Unit:Millimeters
	Default Value:9999

I: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH #5 condition code

	The code that denotes whether a LIQUID-PRECIPITATION depth dimension was 
	a trace value. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Measurement impossible or inaccurate
	2: Trace
	

DATE: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH #5 ending date-time

	The ending date of occurrence of the event , given as the date-time in 
	GMT; e.g., 051010 indicates 1010 Z-time on day 05 of the month. 
	Length:6
	Default Value:999999

Q: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH #5 quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported LIQUID-PRECIPITATION 
	data. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PRECIP: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH header #6
	Length:3

PR: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH #6 period quantity

	The quantity of time over which the LIQUID-PRECIPITATION was measured. 
	
	Length:3
	Scale:1
	Unit:Minutes
	Default Value:999

AMT: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH #6 depth dimension

	The depth of LIQUID-PRECIPITATION for the defined time period. 
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Unit:Millimeters
	Default Value:9999

I: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH #6 condition code

	The code that denotes whether a LIQUID-PRECIPITATION depth dimension was 
	a trace value. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Measurement impossible or inaccurate
	2: Trace
	

DATE: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH #6 ending date-time

	The ending date of occurrence of the event , given as the date-time in 
	GMT; e.g., 051010 indicates 1010 Z-time on day 05 of the month. 
	Length:6
	Default Value:999999

Q: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH #6 quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported LIQUID-PRECIPITATION 
	data. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PRECIP: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH (continued) header
	Length:3

PR: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH (continued) period quantity

	The quantity of time over which the LIQUID-PRECIPITATION was measured. 
	
	Length:3
	Scale:1
	Unit:Minutes
	Default Value:999

AMT: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH (continued) depth dimension

	The depth of LIQUID-PRECIPITATION for the defined time period. 
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Unit:Millimeters
	Default Value:9999

I: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH (continued) condition code

	The code that denotes whether a LIQUID-PRECIPITATION depth dimension was 
	a trace value. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Measurement impossible or inaccurate
	2: Trace
	

DATE: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH (continued) ending date-time

	The ending date of occurrence of the event , given as the date-time in 
	GMT; e.g., 051010 indicates 1010 Z-time on day 05 of the month. 
	Length:6
	Default Value:999999

Q: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH (continued) quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported LIQUID-PRECIPITATION 
	data. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PRECIP: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH (continued) header #2
	Length:3

PR: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH (continued) #2 period quantity

	The quantity of time over which the LIQUID-PRECIPITATION was measured. 
	
	Length:3
	Scale:1
	Unit:Minutes
	Default Value:999

AMT: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH (continued) #2 depth dimension

	The depth of LIQUID-PRECIPITATION for the defined time period. 
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Unit:Millimeters
	Default Value:9999

I: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH (continued) #2 condition code

	The code that denotes whether a LIQUID-PRECIPITATION depth dimension was 
	a trace value. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Measurement impossible or inaccurate
	2: Trace
	

DATE: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH (continued) #2 ending date-time

	The ending date of occurrence of the event , given as the date-time in 
	GMT; e.g., 051010 indicates 1010 Z-time on day 05 of the month. 
	Length:6
	Default Value:999999

Q: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH (continued) #2 quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported LIQUID-PRECIPITATION 
	data. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PRECIP: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH (continued) header #3
	Length:3

PR: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH (continued) #3 period quantity

	The quantity of time over which the LIQUID-PRECIPITATION was measured. 
	
	Length:3
	Scale:1
	Unit:Minutes
	Default Value:999

AMT: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH (continued) #3 depth dimension

	The depth of LIQUID-PRECIPITATION for the defined time period. 
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Unit:Millimeters
	Default Value:9999

I: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH (continued) #3 condition code

	The code that denotes whether a LIQUID-PRECIPITATION depth dimension was 
	a trace value. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Measurement impossible or inaccurate
	2: Trace
	

DATE: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH (continued) #3 ending date-time

	The ending date of occurrence of the event , given as the date-time in 
	GMT; e.g., 051010 indicates 1010 Z-time on day 05 of the month. 
	Length:6
	Default Value:999999

Q: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH (continued) #3 quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported LIQUID-PRECIPITATION 
	data. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PRECIP: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH (continued) header #4
	Length:3

PR: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH (continued) #4 period quantity

	The quantity of time over which the LIQUID-PRECIPITATION was measured. 
	
	Length:3
	Scale:1
	Unit:Minutes
	Default Value:999

AMT: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH (continued) #4 depth dimension

	The depth of LIQUID-PRECIPITATION for the defined time period. 
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Unit:Millimeters
	Default Value:9999

I: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH (continued) #4 condition code

	The code that denotes whether a LIQUID-PRECIPITATION depth dimension was 
	a trace value. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Measurement impossible or inaccurate
	2: Trace
	

DATE: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH (continued) #4 ending date-time

	The ending date of occurrence of the event , given as the date-time in 
	GMT; e.g., 051010 indicates 1010 Z-time on day 05 of the month. 
	Length:6
	Default Value:999999

Q: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH (continued) #4 quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported LIQUID-PRECIPITATION 
	data. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PRECIP: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH (continued) header #5
	Length:3

PR: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH (continued) #5 period quantity

	The quantity of time over which the LIQUID-PRECIPITATION was measured. 
	
	Length:3
	Scale:1
	Unit:Minutes
	Default Value:999

AMT: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH (continued) #5 depth dimension

	The depth of LIQUID-PRECIPITATION for the defined time period. 
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Unit:Millimeters
	Default Value:9999

I: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH (continued) #5 condition code

	The code that denotes whether a LIQUID-PRECIPITATION depth dimension was 
	a trace value. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Measurement impossible or inaccurate
	2: Trace
	

DATE: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH (continued) #5 ending date-time

	The ending date of occurrence of the event , given as the date-time in 
	GMT; e.g., 051010 indicates 1010 Z-time on day 05 of the month. 
	Length:6
	Default Value:999999

Q: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH (continued) #5 quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported LIQUID-PRECIPITATION 
	data. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PRECIP: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH (continued) header #6
	Length:3

PR: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH (continued) #6 period quantity

	The quantity of time over which the LIQUID-PRECIPITATION was measured. 
	
	Length:3
	Scale:1
	Unit:Minutes
	Default Value:999

AMT: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH (continued) #6 depth dimension

	The depth of LIQUID-PRECIPITATION for the defined time period. 
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Unit:Millimeters
	Default Value:9999

I: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH (continued) #6 condition code

	The code that denotes whether a LIQUID-PRECIPITATION depth dimension was 
	a trace value. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Measurement impossible or inaccurate
	2: Trace
	

DATE: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH (continued) #6 ending date-time

	The ending date of occurrence of the event , given as the date-time in 
	GMT; e.g., 051010 indicates 1010 Z-time on day 05 of the month. 
	Length:6
	Default Value:999999

Q: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION MAXIMUM SHORT DURATION, FOR THE MONTH (continued) #6 quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported LIQUID-PRECIPITATION 
	data. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

SNOW: SNOW-DEPTH header
	Length:3

DPTH: SNOW-DEPTH dimension

	The depth of snow and ice on the ground. 
	Length:4
	Scale:1
	Unit:Centimeters
	Default Value:9999

I: SNOW-DEPTH condition code

	The code that denotes specific conditions associated with the measurement 
	of snow in a PRECIPITATION-OBSERVATION. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Measurement impossible or inaccurate
	2: Snow cover not continuous
	3: Trace
	4: End accumulated period (data include more than one day)
	5: End deleted period (data eliminated due to quality problems)
	6: End missing period
	E: Estimated data value (eg, from nearby station)
	

Q: SNOW-DEPTH quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported SNOW-DEPTH data. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

WTEQ: SNOW-DEPTH equivalent water depth dimension

	The depth of the liquid content of solid precipitation that has accumulated 
	on the ground. 
	Length:6
	Scale:10
	Unit:Millimeters
	Default Value:999999

I: SNOW-DEPTH equivalent water condition code

	The code that denotes specific conditions associated with the measurement 
	of the SNOW-DEPTH. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Measurement impossible or inaccurate
	2: Trace
	9: Missing (no special code to report)
	

Q: SNOW-DEPTH equivalent water condition quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported SNOW-DEPTH equivalent 
	water condition. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

SNOW: SNOW-DEPTH GREATEST DEPTH ON THE GROUND, FOR THE MONTH header
	Length:3

DPTH: SNOW-DEPTH GREATEST DEPTH ON THE GROUND, FOR THE MONTH depth dimension

	The depth of GREATEST SNOW DEPTH FOR THE MONTH. 
	Length:4
	Scale:1
	Unit:Centimeters
	Default Value:9999

I: SNOW-DEPTH GREATEST DEPTH ON THE GROUND, FOR THE MONTH condition code

	The code that denotes whether a SNOW-DEPTH dimension was a trace value. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Measurement impossible or inaccurate
	2: Trace
	3: The amount occurred on other dates in addition to those listed
	4: Trace amount occurred on other dates in addition to those listed
	

DS: SNOW-DEPTH GREATEST DEPTH ON THE GROUND, FOR THE MONTH dates of occurrence

	The dates of occurrence of SNOW-DEPTH, given as the date for each occurrence, 
	for up to 3 occurrences; e.g., 041016 indicates days 04, 10, and 16. 
	Length:6
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	99: missing for each of the 3 sub-fields.
	

Q: SNOW-DEPTH GREATEST DEPTH ON THE GROUND, FOR THE MONTH quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported SNOW-DEPTH data. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

SNOWFALL: SNOW-ACCUMULATION header
	Length:3

PR: SNOW-ACCUMULATION period quantity

	The quantity of time over which the SNOW-ACCUMULATION occurred. 
	Length:2
	Scale:1
	Unit:Hours
	Default Value:99

AMT: SNOW-ACCUMULATION depth dimension

	The depth of a SNOW-ACCUMULATION. 
	Length:3
	Scale:1
	Unit:Centimeters
	Default Value:999

I: SNOW-ACCUMULATION condition code

	The code that denotes specific conditions associated with the measurement 
	of the depth of a SNOW-ACCUMULATION. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Measurement impossible or inaccurate
	2: Snow cover not continuous
	3: Trace
	4: End accumulated period (data include more than one day)
	5: End deleted period (data eliminated due to quality problems)
	6: End missing period
	E: Estimated data value (eg, from nearby station)
	

Q: SNOW-ACCUMULATION quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported SNOW-ACCUMULATION. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

SNOWFALL: SNOW-ACCUMULATION header #2
	Length:3

PR: SNOW-ACCUMULATION #2 period quantity

	The quantity of time over which the SNOW-ACCUMULATION occurred. 
	Length:2
	Scale:1
	Unit:Hours
	Default Value:99

AMT: SNOW-ACCUMULATION #2 depth dimension

	The depth of a SNOW-ACCUMULATION. 
	Length:3
	Scale:1
	Unit:Centimeters
	Default Value:999

I: SNOW-ACCUMULATION #2 condition code

	The code that denotes specific conditions associated with the measurement 
	of the depth of a SNOW-ACCUMULATION. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Measurement impossible or inaccurate
	2: Snow cover not continuous
	3: Trace
	4: End accumulated period (data include more than one day)
	5: End deleted period (data eliminated due to quality problems)
	6: End missing period
	E: Estimated data value (eg, from nearby station)
	

Q: SNOW-ACCUMULATION #2 quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported SNOW-ACCUMULATION. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

SNOWFALL: SNOW-ACCUMULATION header #3
	Length:3

PR: SNOW-ACCUMULATION #3 period quantity

	The quantity of time over which the SNOW-ACCUMULATION occurred. 
	Length:2
	Scale:1
	Unit:Hours
	Default Value:99

AMT: SNOW-ACCUMULATION #3 depth dimension

	The depth of a SNOW-ACCUMULATION. 
	Length:3
	Scale:1
	Unit:Centimeters
	Default Value:999

I: SNOW-ACCUMULATION #3 condition code

	The code that denotes specific conditions associated with the measurement 
	of the depth of a SNOW-ACCUMULATION. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Measurement impossible or inaccurate
	2: Snow cover not continuous
	3: Trace
	4: End accumulated period (data include more than one day)
	5: End deleted period (data eliminated due to quality problems)
	6: End missing period
	E: Estimated data value (eg, from nearby station)
	

Q: SNOW-ACCUMULATION #3 quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported SNOW-ACCUMULATION. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

SNOWFALL: SNOW-ACCUMULATION header #4
	Length:3

PR: SNOW-ACCUMULATION #4 period quantity

	The quantity of time over which the SNOW-ACCUMULATION occurred. 
	Length:2
	Scale:1
	Unit:Hours
	Default Value:99

AMT: SNOW-ACCUMULATION #4 depth dimension

	The depth of a SNOW-ACCUMULATION. 
	Length:3
	Scale:1
	Unit:Centimeters
	Default Value:999

I: SNOW-ACCUMULATION #4 condition code

	The code that denotes specific conditions associated with the measurement 
	of the depth of a SNOW-ACCUMULATION. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Measurement impossible or inaccurate
	2: Snow cover not continuous
	3: Trace
	4: End accumulated period (data include more than one day)
	5: End deleted period (data eliminated due to quality problems)
	6: End missing period
	E: Estimated data value (eg, from nearby station)
	

Q: SNOW-ACCUMULATION #4 quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported SNOW-ACCUMULATION. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

SNOWFALL: SNOW-ACCUMULATION GREATEST AMOUNT IN 24 HOURS, FOR THE MONTH header
	Length:3

AMT: SNOW-ACCUMULATION GREATEST AMOUNT IN 24 HOURS, FOR THE MONTH depth dimension

	The depth of SNOW-ACCUMULATION for the 24-hour period. 
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Unit:Centimeters
	Default Value:9999

I: SNOW-ACCUMULATION GREATEST AMOUNT IN 24 HOURS, FOR THE MONTH condition code

	The code that denotes whether a SNOW-ACCUMULATION depth dimension was a 
	trace value. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Measurement impossible or inaccurate
	2: Trace
	3: The amount occurred on other dates in addition to those listed
	4: Trace amount occurred on other dates in addition to those listed
	

DTS: SNOW-ACCUMULATION GREATEST AMOUNT IN 24 HOURS, FOR THE MONTH dates of occurrence

	The dates of occurrence of SNOW-ACCUMULATION, given as the begin-end date 
	for the 24-hour period, for up to 3 occurrences; e.g., 0405 indicates 24-hour 
	period on days 04-05. 
	Length:4
	Default Value:9999

DTS: SNOW-ACCUMULATION GREATEST AMOUNT IN 24 HOURS, FOR THE MONTH dates of occurrence #2

	The dates of occurrence of SNOW-ACCUMULATION, given as the begin-end date 
	for the 24-hour period, for up to 3 occurrences; e.g., 0405 indicates 24-hour 
	period on days 04-05. 
	Length:4
	Default Value:9999

DTS: SNOW-ACCUMULATION GREATEST AMOUNT IN 24 HOURS, FOR THE MONTH dates of occurrence #3

	The dates of occurrence of SNOW-ACCUMULATION, given as the begin-end date 
	for the 24-hour period, for up to 3 occurrences; e.g., 0405 indicates 24-hour 
	period on days 04-05. 
	Length:4
	Default Value:9999

Q: SNOW-ACCUMULATION GREATEST AMOUNT IN 24 HOURS, FOR THE MONTH quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported SNOW-ACCUMULATION 
	data. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

SNOWFALL: SNOW-ACCUMULATION FOR THE MONTH header
	Length:3

PR: SNOW-ACCUMULATION FOR THE MONTH SNOW-ACCUMULATION period quantity

	The quantity of time over which the SNOW-ACCUMULATION occurred. 
	Length:3
	Scale:1
	Unit:Hours
	Default Value:999

AMT: SNOW-ACCUMULATION FOR THE MONTH SNOW ACCUMULATION FOR THE MONTH depth dimension

	The depth of a SNOW-ACCUMULATION. 
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Unit:Centimeters
	Default Value:9999

I: SNOW-ACCUMULATION FOR THE MONTH condition code

	The code that denotes specific conditions associated with the measurement 
	of the depth of a SNOW-ACCUMULATION. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Measurement impossible or inaccurate
	2: Snow cover not continuous
	3: Trace
	4: End accumulated period (data may include more than one month)
	5: End deleted period (data eliminated due to quality problems)
	6: End missing period
	7: Data will be included in subsequent observation
	E: Estimated data value (eg, from nearby station)
	

Q: SNOW-ACCUMULATION FOR THE MONTH quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported SNOW-ACCUMULATION 
	FOR THE MONTH. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PRECIP: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION (By Minute) header
	Length:3

PR: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION (By Minute) period quantity in minutes

	The quantity of time over which the LIQUID-PRECIPITATION was measured. 
	
	Length:2
	Scale:1
	Unit:Minutes
	Default Value:99

AMT: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION (By Minute) depth dimension

	The depth of LIQUID-PRECIPITATION that is measured at the time of an observation. 
	
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Unit:Millimeters
	Default Value:9999

I: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION (By Minute) condition code

	The code that denotes whether a LIQUID-PRECIPITATION depth dimension was 
	a trace value. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Measurement impossible or inaccurate
	2: Trace
	3: Begin accumulated period (precip amount missing until end of accumulated period)
	4: End accumulated period
	5: Begin deleted period (precip amount missing due to data problem)
	6: End deleted period
	7: Begin missing period
	8: End missing period
	E: Estimated data value (eg, from nearby station)
	I: Incomplete precipitation amount, excludes one or more missing reports, such as one or more 15-minute reports not included in the 1-hour precip total
	J: Incomplete precipitation amount, excludes one or more erroneous reports, such as one or more 1-hour precip amounts excluded from the 24-hour total
	

Q: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION (By Minute) quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported LIQUID-PRECIPITATION 
	data. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check, from DSI-3260 or NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	5: Passed all quality control checks, from DSI-3260 or NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	6: Suspect, from DSI-3260 or NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	7: Erroneous, from DSI-3260 or NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PRECIP: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION (By Minute) header #2
	Length:3

PR: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION (By Minute) #2 period quantity in minutes

	The quantity of time over which the LIQUID-PRECIPITATION was measured. 
	
	Length:2
	Scale:1
	Unit:Minutes
	Default Value:99

AMT: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION (By Minute) #2 depth dimension

	The depth of LIQUID-PRECIPITATION that is measured at the time of an observation. 
	
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Unit:Millimeters
	Default Value:9999

I: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION (By Minute) #2 condition code

	The code that denotes whether a LIQUID-PRECIPITATION depth dimension was 
	a trace value. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Measurement impossible or inaccurate
	2: Trace
	3: Begin accumulated period (precip amount missing until end of accumulated period)
	4: End accumulated period
	5: Begin deleted period (precip amount missing due to data problem)
	6: End deleted period
	7: Begin missing period
	8: End missing period
	E: Estimated data value (eg, from nearby station)
	I: Incomplete precipitation amount, excludes one or more missing reports, such as one or more 15-minute reports not included in the 1-hour precip total
	J: Incomplete precipitation amount, excludes one or more erroneous reports, such as one or more 1-hour precip amounts excluded from the 24-hour total
	

Q: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION (By Minute) #2 quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported LIQUID-PRECIPITATION 
	data. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check, from DSI-3260 or NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	5: Passed all quality control checks, from DSI-3260 or NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	6: Suspect, from DSI-3260 or NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	7: Erroneous, from DSI-3260 or NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PRECIP: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION (By Minute) header #3
	Length:3

PR: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION (By Minute) #3 period quantity in minutes

	The quantity of time over which the LIQUID-PRECIPITATION was measured. 
	
	Length:2
	Scale:1
	Unit:Minutes
	Default Value:99

AMT: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION (By Minute) #3 depth dimension

	The depth of LIQUID-PRECIPITATION that is measured at the time of an observation. 
	
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Unit:Millimeters
	Default Value:9999

I: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION (By Minute) #3 condition code

	The code that denotes whether a LIQUID-PRECIPITATION depth dimension was 
	a trace value. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Measurement impossible or inaccurate
	2: Trace
	3: Begin accumulated period (precip amount missing until end of accumulated period)
	4: End accumulated period
	5: Begin deleted period (precip amount missing due to data problem)
	6: End deleted period
	7: Begin missing period
	8: End missing period
	E: Estimated data value (eg, from nearby station)
	I: Incomplete precipitation amount, excludes one or more missing reports, such as one or more 15-minute reports not included in the 1-hour precip total
	J: Incomplete precipitation amount, excludes one or more erroneous reports, such as one or more 1-hour precip amounts excluded from the 24-hour total
	

Q: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION (By Minute) #3 quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported LIQUID-PRECIPITATION 
	data. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check, from DSI-3260 or NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	5: Passed all quality control checks, from DSI-3260 or NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	6: Suspect, from DSI-3260 or NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	7: Erroneous, from DSI-3260 or NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PRECIP: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION (By Minute) header #4
	Length:3

PR: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION (By Minute) #4 period quantity in minutes

	The quantity of time over which the LIQUID-PRECIPITATION was measured. 
	
	Length:2
	Scale:1
	Unit:Minutes
	Default Value:99

AMT: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION (By Minute) #4 depth dimension

	The depth of LIQUID-PRECIPITATION that is measured at the time of an observation. 
	
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Unit:Millimeters
	Default Value:9999

I: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION (By Minute) #4 condition code

	The code that denotes whether a LIQUID-PRECIPITATION depth dimension was 
	a trace value. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Measurement impossible or inaccurate
	2: Trace
	3: Begin accumulated period (precip amount missing until end of accumulated period)
	4: End accumulated period
	5: Begin deleted period (precip amount missing due to data problem)
	6: End deleted period
	7: Begin missing period
	8: End missing period
	E: Estimated data value (eg, from nearby station)
	I: Incomplete precipitation amount, excludes one or more missing reports, such as one or more 15-minute reports not included in the 1-hour precip total
	J: Incomplete precipitation amount, excludes one or more erroneous reports, such as one or more 1-hour precip amounts excluded from the 24-hour total
	

Q: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION (By Minute) #4 quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported LIQUID-PRECIPITATION 
	data. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check, from DSI-3260 or NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	5: Passed all quality control checks, from DSI-3260 or NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	6: Suspect, from DSI-3260 or NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	7: Erroneous, from DSI-3260 or NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PRECIP: 15 Minute LIQUID-PRECIPITATION header
	Length:3

AMT: 15 Minute LIQUID-PRECIPITATION HPD (Hourly Precipitation Data network) gauge value

	The HPD Gauge value that is measured at the time indicated. 
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Unit:Millimeters
	Default Value:9999

I: 15 Minute LIQUID-PRECIPITATION HPD gauge value condition code

	Not used at this time.  Value set to missing. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9

Q: 15 Minute LIQUID-PRECIPITATION HPD gauge value quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported gauge value. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check, data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PRECIP: 15 Minute LIQUID-PRECIPITATION header #2
	Length:3

AMT: 15 Minute LIQUID-PRECIPITATION #2 HPD (Hourly Precipitation Data network) gauge value

	The HPD Gauge value that is measured at the time indicated. 
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Unit:Millimeters
	Default Value:9999

I: 15 Minute LIQUID-PRECIPITATION #2 HPD gauge value condition code

	Not used at this time.  Value set to missing. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9

Q: 15 Minute LIQUID-PRECIPITATION #2 HPD gauge value quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported gauge value. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check, data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PRECIP: 15 Minute LIQUID-PRECIPITATION header #3
	Length:3

AMT: 15 Minute LIQUID-PRECIPITATION #3 HPD (Hourly Precipitation Data network) gauge value

	The HPD Gauge value that is measured at the time indicated. 
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Unit:Millimeters
	Default Value:9999

I: 15 Minute LIQUID-PRECIPITATION #3 HPD gauge value condition code

	Not used at this time.  Value set to missing. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9

Q: 15 Minute LIQUID-PRECIPITATION #3 HPD gauge value quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported gauge value. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check, data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PRECIP: 15 Minute LIQUID-PRECIPITATION header #4
	Length:3

AMT: 15 Minute LIQUID-PRECIPITATION #4 HPD (Hourly Precipitation Data network) gauge value

	The HPD Gauge value that is measured at the time indicated. 
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Unit:Millimeters
	Default Value:9999

I: 15 Minute LIQUID-PRECIPITATION #4 HPD gauge value condition code

	Not used at this time.  Value set to missing. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9

Q: 15 Minute LIQUID-PRECIPITATION #4 HPD gauge value quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported gauge value. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check, data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

WX-A: PRESENT-WEATHER-OBSERVATION automated header
	Length:3

WX: PRESENT-WEATHER-OBSERVATION automated atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a specific type of weather reported by an automated 
	device. 
	Length:2
	Table of Values:

	00: No significant weather observed
	01: Clouds generally dissolving or becoming less developed
	02: State of sky on the whole unchanged during the past hour
	03: Clouds generally forming or developing during the past hour
	04: Haze, smoke, or dust in suspension in the air, visibility equal to or greater than 1km
	05: Smoke
	07: Dust or sand raised by wind at or near the station at the time of observation, but no well-developed dust whirl(s) or sand whirl(s), and no duststorm or sandstorm seen or, in the case of ships, blowing spray at the station
	10: Mist
	11: Diamond dust
	12: Distant lightning
	18: Squalls
	20: Fog
	21: Precipitation
	22: Drizzle (not freezing) or snow grains
	23: Rain (not freezing)
	24: Snow
	25: Freezing drizzle or freezing rain
	26: Thunderstorm (with or without precipitation)
	27: Blowing or drifting snow or sand
	28: Blowing or drifting snow or sand, visibility equal to or greater than 1 km
	29: Blowing or drifting snow or sand, visibility less than 1 km
	30: Fog
	31: Fog or ice fog in patches
	32: Fog or ice fog, has become thinner during the past hour
	33: Fog or ice fog, no appreciable change during the past hour
	34: Fog or ice fog, has begun or become thicker during the past hour
	35: Fog, depositing rime
	40: Precipitation
	41: Precipitation, slight or moderate
	42: Precipitation, heavy
	43: Liquid precipitation, slight or moderate
	44: Liquid precipitation, heavy
	45: Solid precipitation, slight or moderate
	46: Solid precipitation, heavy
	47: Freezing precipitation, slight or moderate
	48: Freezing precipitation, heavy
	50: Drizzle
	51: Drizzle, not freezing, slight
	52: Drizzle, not freezing, moderate
	53: Drizzle, not freezing, heavy
	54: Drizzle, freezing, slight
	55: Drizzle, freezing, moderate
	56: Drizzle, freezing, heavy
	57: Drizzle and rain, slight
	58: Drizzle and rain, moderate or heavy
	60: Rain
	61: Rain, not freezing, slight
	62: Rain, not freezing, moderate
	63: Rain, not freezing, heavy
	64: Rain, freezing, slight
	65: Rain, freezing, moderate
	66: Rain, freezing, heavy
	67: Rain or drizzle and snow, slight
	68: Rain or drizzle and snow, moderate or heavy
	70: Snow
	71: Snow, slight
	72: Snow, moderate
	73: Snow, heavy
	74: Ice pellets, slight
	75: Ice pellets, moderate
	76: Ice pellets, heavy
	77: Snow Grains
	78: Ice Crystals
	80: Showers or intermittent precipitation
	81: Rain showers or intermittent rain, slight
	82: Rain showers or intermittent rain, moderate
	83: Rain showers or intermittent rain, heavy
	84: Rain showers or intermittent rain, violent
	85: Snow showers or intermittent rain, slight
	86: Snow showers or intermittent rain, moderate
	87: Snow showers or intermittent rain, heavy
	89: Hail
	90: Thunderstorm
	91: Thunderstorm, slight or moderate, with no precipitation
	92: Thunderstorm, slight or moderate, with rain showers and/or snow showers
	93: Thunderstorm, slight or moderate, with hail
	94: Thunderstorm, heavy, with no precipitation
	95: Thunderstorm, heavy, with rain showers and/or snow
	96: Thunderstorm, heavy, with hail
	99: Tornado
	

Q: PRESENT-WEATHER-OBSERVATION automated quality automated atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a reported present weather observation 
	from an automated station. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PSWX: PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION summary of day header
	Length:3

WX: PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION summary of day Atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a specific type of past weather observed. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: none to report
	01: fog
	02: fog reducing visibility to 1/4 mile or less
	03: thunder
	04: ice pellets
	05: hail
	06: glaze or rime
	07: blowing dust or sand, visibility  mile or less
	08: smoke or haze
	09: blowing snow
	10: tornado
	11: high or damaging winds
	

Q: PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION summary of day Quality manual atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a reported past weather observation 
	from a manual station. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	4: Passed gross limits check, data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PR: PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION summary of day Period quantity

	The quantity of time over which a PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION occurred. 
	Length:2
	Unit:Hours
	Default Value:99

Q: PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION summary of day Period quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a reported past weather period. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	4: Passed gross limits check, data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PSWX: PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION summary of day header #2
	Length:3

WX: PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION summary of day #2 Atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a specific type of past weather observed. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: none to report
	01: fog
	02: fog reducing visibility to 1/4 mile or less
	03: thunder
	04: ice pellets
	05: hail
	06: glaze or rime
	07: blowing dust or sand, visibility  mile or less
	08: smoke or haze
	09: blowing snow
	10: tornado
	11: high or damaging winds
	

Q: PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION summary of day #2 Quality manual atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a reported past weather observation 
	from a manual station. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	4: Passed gross limits check, data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PR: PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION summary of day #2 Period quantity

	The quantity of time over which a PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION occurred. 
	Length:2
	Unit:Hours
	Default Value:99

Q: PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION summary of day #2 Period quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a reported past weather period. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	4: Passed gross limits check, data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PSWX: PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION summary of day header #3
	Length:3

WX: PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION summary of day #3 Atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a specific type of past weather observed. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: none to report
	01: fog
	02: fog reducing visibility to 1/4 mile or less
	03: thunder
	04: ice pellets
	05: hail
	06: glaze or rime
	07: blowing dust or sand, visibility  mile or less
	08: smoke or haze
	09: blowing snow
	10: tornado
	11: high or damaging winds
	

Q: PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION summary of day #3 Quality manual atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a reported past weather observation 
	from a manual station. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	4: Passed gross limits check, data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PR: PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION summary of day #3 Period quantity

	The quantity of time over which a PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION occurred. 
	Length:2
	Unit:Hours
	Default Value:99

Q: PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION summary of day #3 Period quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a reported past weather period. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	4: Passed gross limits check, data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PSWX: PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION summary of day header #4
	Length:3

WX: PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION summary of day #4 Atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a specific type of past weather observed. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: none to report
	01: fog
	02: fog reducing visibility to 1/4 mile or less
	03: thunder
	04: ice pellets
	05: hail
	06: glaze or rime
	07: blowing dust or sand, visibility  mile or less
	08: smoke or haze
	09: blowing snow
	10: tornado
	11: high or damaging winds
	

Q: PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION summary of day #4 Quality manual atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a reported past weather observation 
	from a manual station. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	4: Passed gross limits check, data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PR: PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION summary of day #4 Period quantity

	The quantity of time over which a PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION occurred. 
	Length:2
	Unit:Hours
	Default Value:99

Q: PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION summary of day #4 Period quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a reported past weather period. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	4: Passed gross limits check, data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PSWX: PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION summary of day header #5
	Length:3

WX: PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION summary of day #5 Atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a specific type of past weather observed. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: none to report
	01: fog
	02: fog reducing visibility to 1/4 mile or less
	03: thunder
	04: ice pellets
	05: hail
	06: glaze or rime
	07: blowing dust or sand, visibility  mile or less
	08: smoke or haze
	09: blowing snow
	10: tornado
	11: high or damaging winds
	

Q: PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION summary of day #5 Quality manual atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a reported past weather observation 
	from a manual station. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	4: Passed gross limits check, data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PR: PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION summary of day #5 Period quantity

	The quantity of time over which a PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION occurred. 
	Length:2
	Unit:Hours
	Default Value:99

Q: PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION summary of day #5 Period quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a reported past weather period. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	4: Passed gross limits check, data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PSWX: PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION summary of day header #6
	Length:3

WX: PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION summary of day #6 Atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a specific type of past weather observed. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: none to report
	01: fog
	02: fog reducing visibility to 1/4 mile or less
	03: thunder
	04: ice pellets
	05: hail
	06: glaze or rime
	07: blowing dust or sand, visibility  mile or less
	08: smoke or haze
	09: blowing snow
	10: tornado
	11: high or damaging winds
	

Q: PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION summary of day #6 Quality manual atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a reported past weather observation 
	from a manual station. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	4: Passed gross limits check, data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PR: PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION summary of day #6 Period quantity

	The quantity of time over which a PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION occurred. 
	Length:2
	Unit:Hours
	Default Value:99

Q: PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION summary of day #6 Period quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a reported past weather period. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	4: Passed gross limits check, data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PSWX-M: PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION manual header
	Length:3

C: PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION manual atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a specific type of past weather observed manually. 
	
	Length:1
	Table of Values:

	0: Cloud covering 1/2 or less of the sky throughout the appropriate period
	1: Cloud covering more than 1/2 of the sky during part of the appropriate period and covering1/2 or less during part of the period
	2: Cloud covering more than 1/2 of the sky throughout the appropriate period
	3: Sandstorm, duststorm or blowing snow
	4: Fog or ice fog or thick haze
	5: Drizzle
	6: Rain
	7: Snow, or rain and snow mixed
	8: Shower(s)
	9: Thunderstorm(s) with or without precipitation
	

Q: PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION manual Quality manual atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a reported past weather observation 
	from a manual 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PR: PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION manual Period quantity

	The quantity of time over which a PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION occurred. 
	Length:2
	Unit:Hours
	Default Value:99

Q: PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION manual Period quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a reported past weather period. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PSWX-M: PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION manual header #2
	Length:3

C: PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION manual #2 atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a specific type of past weather observed manually. 
	
	Length:1
	Table of Values:

	0: Cloud covering 1/2 or less of the sky throughout the appropriate period
	1: Cloud covering more than 1/2 of the sky during part of the appropriate period and covering1/2 or less during part of the period
	2: Cloud covering more than 1/2 of the sky throughout the appropriate period
	3: Sandstorm, duststorm or blowing snow
	4: Fog or ice fog or thick haze
	5: Drizzle
	6: Rain
	7: Snow, or rain and snow mixed
	8: Shower(s)
	9: Thunderstorm(s) with or without precipitation
	

Q: PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION manual #2 Quality manual atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a reported past weather observation 
	from a manual 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PR: PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION manual #2 Period quantity

	The quantity of time over which a PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION occurred. 
	Length:2
	Unit:Hours
	Default Value:99

Q: PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION manual #2 Period quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a reported past weather period. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PSWX-A: PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION automated header
	Length:3

C: PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION automated atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a specific type of past weather reported by an automated 
	device. 
	Length:1
	Table of Values:

	0: No significant weather observed
	1: Visibility reduced
	2: Blowing phenomena, visibility reduced
	3: Fog
	4: Precipitation
	5: Drizzle
	6: Rain
	7: Snow or ice pellets
	8: Showers or intermittent precipitation
	9: Thunderstorm
	

Q: PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION automated Quality automated atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a reported past weather observation 
	from an automated station. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PR: PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION automated Period quantity

	The quantity of time over which a PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION occurred. 
	Length:2
	Unit:Hours
	Default Value:99

Q: PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION automated Period quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a reported past weather period. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PSWX-A: PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION automated header #2
	Length:3

C: PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION automated #2 atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a specific type of past weather reported by an automated 
	device. 
	Length:1
	Table of Values:

	0: No significant weather observed
	1: Visibility reduced
	2: Blowing phenomena, visibility reduced
	3: Fog
	4: Precipitation
	5: Drizzle
	6: Rain
	7: Snow or ice pellets
	8: Showers or intermittent precipitation
	9: Thunderstorm
	

Q: PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION automated #2 Quality automated atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a reported past weather observation 
	from an automated station. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PR: PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION automated #2 Period quantity

	The quantity of time over which a PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION occurred. 
	Length:2
	Unit:Hours
	Default Value:99

Q: PAST-WEATHER-OBSERVATION automated #2 Period quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a reported past weather period. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PRECIP: Subhourly Observed Liquid Precipitation Section: Secondary Sensor (CRN) header
	Length:3

PR: Subhourly Observed Liquid Precipitation Section: Secondary Sensor (CRN) PRECIP period quantity

	The quantity of time for which the gauge depth was measured. 
	Length:2
	Unit:Minutes
	Default Value:99

AMT: Subhourly Observed Liquid Precipitation Section: Secondary Sensor (CRN) PRECIP liquid depth

	The observed liquid precipitation measurement from the secondary precipitation 
	sensor. 
	Length:6
	Scale:10
	Unit:Millimeters
	Default Value:999999

Q: Subhourly Observed Liquid Precipitation Section: Secondary Sensor (CRN) QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the liquid 
	precipitation measurement from the secondary precipitation sensor. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

P: Subhourly Observed Liquid Precipitation Section: Secondary Sensor (CRN) PRECIP_FLAG quality code

	The code that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the reported LIQUID-PRECIPITATION data.  Most users will find 
	the preceding quality code DEPTH_QC to be the simplest and most useful 
	quality indicator. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

PRECIP: Subhourly Observed Liquid Precipitation Section: Secondary Sensor (CRN) header #2
	Length:3

PR: Subhourly Observed Liquid Precipitation Section: Secondary Sensor (CRN) #2 PRECIP period quantity

	The quantity of time for which the gauge depth was measured. 
	Length:2
	Unit:Minutes
	Default Value:99

AMT: Subhourly Observed Liquid Precipitation Section: Secondary Sensor (CRN) #2 PRECIP liquid depth

	The observed liquid precipitation measurement from the secondary precipitation 
	sensor. 
	Length:6
	Scale:10
	Unit:Millimeters
	Default Value:999999

Q: Subhourly Observed Liquid Precipitation Section: Secondary Sensor (CRN) #2 QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the liquid 
	precipitation measurement from the secondary precipitation sensor. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

P: Subhourly Observed Liquid Precipitation Section: Secondary Sensor (CRN) #2 PRECIP_FLAG quality code

	The code that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the reported LIQUID-PRECIPITATION data.  Most users will find 
	the preceding quality code DEPTH_QC to be the simplest and most useful 
	quality indicator. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

FAN SPEED: Hourly Fan Speed Section (CRN) header
	Length:3

SPD: Hourly Fan Speed Section (CRN) FAN The average fan speed for the hour.

	MIN:  -  0000 MAX: 9998 UNITS:  rotations per second 
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Unit:Rotations Per Second
	Default Value:9999

Q: Hourly Fan Speed Section (CRN) FAN_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the average 
	fan speed for the hour. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Fan Speed Section (CRN) FAN_QC_FLAG quality code

	A flag that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the average fan speed for the hour.  Most users will find the 
	preceding quality code FAN_QC to be the simplest and most useful quality 
	indicator. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

FAN SPEED: Hourly Fan Speed Section (CRN) header #2
	Length:3

SPD: Hourly Fan Speed Section (CRN) #2 FAN The average fan speed for the hour.

	MIN:  -  0000 MAX: 9998 UNITS:  rotations per second 
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Unit:Rotations Per Second
	Default Value:9999

Q: Hourly Fan Speed Section (CRN) #2 FAN_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the average 
	fan speed for the hour. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Fan Speed Section (CRN) #2 FAN_QC_FLAG quality code

	A flag that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the average fan speed for the hour.  Most users will find the 
	preceding quality code FAN_QC to be the simplest and most useful quality 
	indicator. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

FAN SPEED: Hourly Fan Speed Section (CRN) header #3
	Length:3

SPD: Hourly Fan Speed Section (CRN) #3 FAN The average fan speed for the hour.

	MIN:  -  0000 MAX: 9998 UNITS:  rotations per second 
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Unit:Rotations Per Second
	Default Value:9999

Q: Hourly Fan Speed Section (CRN) #3 FAN_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the average 
	fan speed for the hour. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Fan Speed Section (CRN) #3 FAN_QC_FLAG quality code

	A flag that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the average fan speed for the hour.  Most users will find the 
	preceding quality code FAN_QC to be the simplest and most useful quality 
	indicator. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

PRECIP: Subhourly Observed Liquid Precipitation Section: Primary Sensor (CRN) header
	Length:3

AMT: Subhourly Observed Liquid Precipitation Section: Primary Sensor (CRN) DEPTH liquid depth

	The observed gauge depth. 
	Length:6
	Scale:10
	Unit:Millimeters
	Default Value:999999

Q: Subhourly Observed Liquid Precipitation Section: Primary Sensor (CRN) DEPTH_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the observed 
	depth. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Subhourly Observed Liquid Precipitation Section: Primary Sensor (CRN) DEPTH_FLAG quality code

	The code that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the observed depth.  Most users will find the preceding quality 
	code DEPTH_QC to be the simplest and most useful quality indicator. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

PRECIP: Subhourly Observed Liquid Precipitation Section: Primary Sensor (CRN) header #2
	Length:3

AMT: Subhourly Observed Liquid Precipitation Section: Primary Sensor (CRN) #2 DEPTH liquid depth

	The observed gauge depth. 
	Length:6
	Scale:10
	Unit:Millimeters
	Default Value:999999

Q: Subhourly Observed Liquid Precipitation Section: Primary Sensor (CRN) #2 DEPTH_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the observed 
	depth. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Subhourly Observed Liquid Precipitation Section: Primary Sensor (CRN) #2 DEPTH_FLAG quality code

	The code that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the observed depth.  Most users will find the preceding quality 
	code DEPTH_QC to be the simplest and most useful quality indicator. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

PRECIP: Subhourly Observed Liquid Precipitation Section: Primary Sensor (CRN) header #3
	Length:3

AMT: Subhourly Observed Liquid Precipitation Section: Primary Sensor (CRN) #3 DEPTH liquid depth

	The observed gauge depth. 
	Length:6
	Scale:10
	Unit:Millimeters
	Default Value:999999

Q: Subhourly Observed Liquid Precipitation Section: Primary Sensor (CRN) #3 DEPTH_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the observed 
	depth. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Subhourly Observed Liquid Precipitation Section: Primary Sensor (CRN) #3 DEPTH_FLAG quality code

	The code that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the observed depth.  Most users will find the preceding quality 
	code DEPTH_QC to be the simplest and most useful quality indicator. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

RH-TEMP: Hourly Relative Humidity/Temperature Section (CRN) header
	Length:3

PR: Hourly Relative Humidity/Temperature Section (CRN) Period quantity in minutes

	The quantity of time over which the RELATIVE HUMIDITY/TEMPERATURE was measured. 
	
	Length:2
	Scale:1
	Unit:Minutes
	Default Value:99

TEMP: Hourly Relative Humidity/Temperature Section (CRN) AVG_ RH_TEMP hourly average air temperature

	The hourly average air temperature measured at the relative humidity instrument. 
	
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Degrees Celsius
	Default Value:+9999

Q: Hourly Relative Humidity/Temperature Section (CRN) AVG_ RH_TEMP_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the hourly 
	average air temperature measured at the relative humidity instrument. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Relative Humidity/Temperature Section (CRN) AVG_ RH_TEMP_FLAG quality code

	The code that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the hourly average air temperature measured at the relative humidity 
	instrument.  Most users will find the preceding quality code AVG_RH_TEMP_QC 
	to be the simplest and most useful quality indicator. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

RH: Hourly Relative Humidity/Temperature Section (CRN) AVG_RH hourly average relative humidity

	The hourly average relative humidity measured at the relative humidity 
	instrument. 
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Unit:Percent
	Default Value:9999

Q: Hourly Relative Humidity/Temperature Section (CRN) AVG_RH_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the hourly 
	average relative humidity. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Relative Humidity/Temperature Section (CRN) AVG_RH_FLAG quality code

	The code that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the hourly average relative humidity.  Most users will find the 
	preceding quality code AVG_RH_QC to be the simplest and most useful quality 
	indicator. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

RH-TEMP: Hourly Relative Humidity/Temperature Section (CRN) header #2
	Length:3

PR: Hourly Relative Humidity/Temperature Section (CRN) #2 Period quantity in minutes

	The quantity of time over which the RELATIVE HUMIDITY/TEMPERATURE was measured. 
	
	Length:2
	Scale:1
	Unit:Minutes
	Default Value:99

TEMP: Hourly Relative Humidity/Temperature Section (CRN) #2 AVG_ RH_TEMP hourly average air temperature

	The hourly average air temperature measured at the relative humidity instrument. 
	
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Degrees Celsius
	Default Value:+9999

Q: Hourly Relative Humidity/Temperature Section (CRN) #2 AVG_ RH_TEMP_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the hourly 
	average air temperature measured at the relative humidity instrument. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Relative Humidity/Temperature Section (CRN) #2 AVG_ RH_TEMP_FLAG quality code

	The code that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the hourly average air temperature measured at the relative humidity 
	instrument.  Most users will find the preceding quality code AVG_RH_TEMP_QC 
	to be the simplest and most useful quality indicator. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

RH: Hourly Relative Humidity/Temperature Section (CRN) #2 AVG_RH hourly average relative humidity

	The hourly average relative humidity measured at the relative humidity 
	instrument. 
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Unit:Percent
	Default Value:9999

Q: Hourly Relative Humidity/Temperature Section (CRN) #2 AVG_RH_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the hourly 
	average relative humidity. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Relative Humidity/Temperature Section (CRN) #2 AVG_RH_FLAG quality code

	The code that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the hourly average relative humidity.  Most users will find the 
	preceding quality code AVG_RH_QC to be the simplest and most useful quality 
	indicator. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

RH-TEMP: Hourly Relative Humidity/Temperature Section (CRN) (continued) header
	Length:3

MINT: Hourly Relative Humidity/Temperature Section (CRN) (continued) MIN_ RH_TEMP hourly air temperature

	The minimum air temperature measured at the relative humidity instrument. 
	
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Degrees Celsius
	Default Value:99999

Q: Hourly Relative Humidity/Temperature Section (CRN) (continued) MIN_ RH_TEMP_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the minimum 
	hourly air temperature measured at the relative humidity instrument. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Relative Humidity/Temperature Section (CRN) (continued) MIN_ RH_TEMP_FLAG quality code

	The code that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the minimum hourly air temperature measured at the relative humidity 
	instrument.  Most users will find the preceding quality code AVG_RH_TEMP_QC 
	to be the simplest and most useful quality indicator. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

MAXT: Hourly Relative Humidity/Temperature Section (CRN) (continued) MAX_ RH_TEMP hourly air temperature

	The maximum air temperature measured at the relative humidity instrument. 
	
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Degrees Celsius
	Default Value:99999

Q: Hourly Relative Humidity/Temperature Section (CRN) (continued) MAX_ RH_TEMP_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the maximum 
	hourly air temperature measured at the relative humidity instrument. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Relative Humidity/Temperature Section (CRN) (continued) MAX_ RH_TEMP_FLAG quality code

	The code that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the maximum hourly air temperature measured at the relative humidity 
	instrument.  Most users will find the preceding quality code AVG_RH_TEMP_QC 
	to be the simplest and most useful quality indicator. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

STDDT: Hourly Relative Humidity/Temperature Section (CRN) (continued) STD_ RH_TEMP hourly air temperature standard deviation

	The standard deviation for the hourly air temperature measured at the relative 
	humidity instrument. 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Degrees Celsius
	Default Value:99999

Q: Hourly Relative Humidity/Temperature Section (CRN) (continued) STD_ RH_TEMP_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the standard 
	deviation for the air temperature measured at the relative humidity instrument. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Relative Humidity/Temperature Section (CRN) (continued) STD_ RH_TEMP_FLAG quality code

	The code that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the standard deviation for the air temperature measured at the 
	relative humidity instrument.  Most users will find the preceding quality 
	code STD_RH_TEMP_QC to be the simplest and most useful quality indicator. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

STDRH: Hourly Relative Humidity/Temperature Section (CRN) (continued) STD_RH hourly relative humidity standard deviation

	The hourly relative humidity standard deviation. 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Default Value:99999

Q: Hourly Relative Humidity/Temperature Section (CRN) (continued) STD_RH_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the hourly 
	relative humidity standard deviation. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Relative Humidity/Temperature Section (CRN) (continued) STD_RH_FLAG quality code

	The code that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the hourly relative humidity standard deviation.  Most users 
	will find the preceding quality code STD_RH_QC to be the simplest and most 
	useful quality indicator. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

BATVOL: Hourly Battery Voltage Section (CRN) header
	Length:3

BVOL: Hourly Battery Voltage Section (CRN) BATVOL average voltage

	The hourly average voltage for the batteries powering the sensors and the 
	transmitter. 
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Unit:Volts
	Default Value:9999

Q: Hourly Battery Voltage Section (CRN) BATVOL_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the hourly 
	average station battery voltage. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Battery Voltage Section (CRN) BATVOL_QC_FLAG quality code

	A flag that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the hourly average station battery voltage.  Most users will 
	find the preceding quality code BATVOL_QC to be the simplest and most useful 
	quality indicator. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

BVOL: Hourly Battery Voltage Section (CRN) BATVOL_FL average voltage

	The voltage for the batteries powering the observing station while the 
	station is transmitting (full load). 
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Unit:Volts
	Default Value:9999

Q: Hourly Battery Voltage Section (CRN) BATVOL_FL_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the battery 
	voltage under full load. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Battery Voltage Section (CRN) BATVOL_FL_QC_FLAG quality code

	A flag that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of battery voltage under full load.  Most users will find the preceding 
	quality code BATVOL_FL_QC to be the simplest and most useful quality indicator. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

BVOL: Hourly Battery Voltage Section (CRN) BATVOL_DL average voltage

	The voltage for the batteries powering the datalogger. 
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Unit:Volts
	Default Value:9999

Q: Hourly Battery Voltage Section (CRN) BATVOL_DL_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the datalogger 
	battery voltage. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Battery Voltage Section (CRN) BATVOL_DL_QC_FLAG quality code

	A flag that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the datalogger battery voltage.  Most users will find the preceding 
	quality code BATVOL_DL_QC to be the simplest and most useful quality indicator. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

EQUIPTEMP: Hourly Diagnostic Section (CRN) header
	Length:3

TPTMP: Hourly Diagnostic Section (CRN) TPANEL equipment temperature

	The temperature of the datalogger panel. 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Degrees Celsius
	Default Value:99999

Q: Hourly Diagnostic Section (CRN) TPANEL_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the datalogger 
	panel temperature. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Diagnostic Section (CRN) TPANEL_FLAG quality code

	A flag that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the datalogger panel temperature.  Most users will find the preceding 
	quality code TPANEL_QC to be the simplest and most useful quality indicator. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

TNTMP: Hourly Diagnostic Section (CRN) TINLET_MAX equipment temperature

	The maximum temperature of the Geonor inlet for the hour. 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Degrees Celsius
	Default Value:99999

Q: Hourly Diagnostic Section (CRN) TINLET_MAX_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the maximum 
	temperature of the Geonor inlet for the hour. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Diagnostic Section (CRN) TINLET_MAX_FLAG quality code

	A flag that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the maximum temperature of the Geonor inlet for the hour.  Most 
	users will find the preceding quality code TINLET_QC to be the simplest 
	and most useful quality indicator. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

PR: Hourly Diagnostic Section (CRN) OPENDOOR_TM equipment status

	The time in minutes the datalogger door was open during the hour. 
	Length:2
	Unit:Minutes
	Default Value:99

Q: Hourly Diagnostic Section (CRN) OPENDOOR_TM_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the time 
	the datalogger door was open. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Diagnostic Section (CRN) OPENDOOR_TM_FLAG quality code

	A flag that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the time the datalogger door was open.  Most users will find 
	the preceding quality code OPENDOOR_TM_QC to be the simplest and most useful 
	quality 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

DIAG: Secondary Hourly Diagnostic Section (CRN) header
	Length:3

RFRSAV: Secondary Hourly Diagnostic Section (CRN) REFRESAVG resistance

	The reference resistor average. 
	Length:6
	Scale:10
	Unit:Ohms
	Default Value:999999

Q: Secondary Hourly Diagnostic Section (CRN) REFRESAVG_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the datalogger 
	reference resistor average. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Secondary Hourly Diagnostic Section (CRN) REFRESAVG_FLAG quality code

	A flag that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the reference resistor average.  Most users will find the preceding 
	quality code REFRESAVG_QC to be the simplest and most useful quality indicator. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

DSIG: Secondary Hourly Diagnostic Section (CRN) DSIGNATURE identifier

	A signature generated by the datalogger which changes if there is a content 
	or sequence change in the datalogger programs. 
	Length:6
	Scale:10
	Default Value:999999

Q: Secondary Hourly Diagnostic Section (CRN) DSIGNATURE_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the datalogger 
	signature. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Secondary Hourly Diagnostic Section (CRN) DSIGNATURE_FLAG quality code

	A flag that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the datalogger signature.  Most users will find the preceding 
	quality code DSIGNATURE_QC to be the simplest and most useful quality indicator. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

DIAG: Secondary Hourly Diagnostic Section (CRN) (continued) header
	Length:3

G: Secondary Hourly Diagnostic Section (CRN) (continued) LIQUID-PRECIPITATION gauge heater flag bit field

	The code that indicates the gauge heater flag bit field setting. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Off
	1: On
	

Q: Secondary Hourly Diagnostic Section (CRN) (continued) LIQUID-PRECIPITATION gauge heater flag quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the gauge 
	heater flag code. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Secondary Hourly Diagnostic Section (CRN) (continued) LIQUID-PRECIPITATION gauge heater flag quality code #2

	A flag that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the gauge heater flag code.  Most users will find the preceding 
	quality code to be the simplest and most useful quality indicator. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

D: Secondary Hourly Diagnostic Section (CRN) (continued) DOORFLAG field

	The code that indicates the datalogger door bit field setting.  We have 
	no idea what the heck this means. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Off
	1: On
	MIN: 0 MAX:  9
	

Q: Secondary Hourly Diagnostic Section (CRN) (continued) DOORFLAG field quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the datalogger 
	door bit field setting. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Secondary Hourly Diagnostic Section (CRN) (continued) DOORFLAG field quality code #2

	A flag that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the datalogger door bit field setting code.  Most users will 
	find the preceding quality code to be the simplest and most useful quality 
	indicator. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

RFP: Secondary Hourly Diagnostic Section (CRN) (continued) FORTRANS wattage

	Forward transmitter RF power in tenths of watts 
	Length:3
	Scale:10
	Unit:Watts
	Default Value:999

Q: Secondary Hourly Diagnostic Section (CRN) (continued) FORTRANS wattage quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the forward 
	transmitter RF power. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Secondary Hourly Diagnostic Section (CRN) (continued) FORTRANS wattage quality code #2

	A flag that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the forward transmitter RF power.  Most users will find the preceding 
	quality code to be the simplest and most useful quality indicator. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

RFP: Secondary Hourly Diagnostic Section (CRN) (continued) REFLTRANS wattage

	Reflected transmitter RF power in tenths of watts 
	Length:3
	Scale:10
	Unit:Watts
	Default Value:999

Q: Secondary Hourly Diagnostic Section (CRN) (continued) REFLTRANS wattage quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the reflected 
	transmitter RF power. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Secondary Hourly Diagnostic Section (CRN) (continued) REFLTRANS wattage quality code #2

	A flag that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the reflected transmitter RF power.  Most users will find the 
	preceding quality code to be the simplest and most useful quality indicator. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

META: US-COOPERATIVE-NETWORK-METADATA header
	Length:3

DV: US-COOPERATIVE-NETWORK-METADATA Climate division number

	The climate division number, for this station, within the US state that 
	it resides. 
	Length:2
	Scale:1
	Default Value:99

TDF: US-COOPERATIVE-NETWORK-METADATA UTC-LST time conversion

	The UTC to LST time conversion for this station. 
	Length:3
	Scale:1
	Default Value:999

TIMEDIFF: US-COOPERATIVE-NETWORK-ELEMENT-TIME-OFFSET header
	Length:3

ELE: US-COOPERATIVE-NETWORK-ELEMENT-TIME-OFFSET COOPERATIVE-NETWORK-ELEMENT-ID

	The element identifier to be offset, based on the identifier as shown in 
	this document. 
	Length:3
	Default Value:999

PR: US-COOPERATIVE-NETWORK-ELEMENT-TIME-OFFSET COOPERATIVE-NETWORK-TIME-OFFSET

	The offset in hours. To obtain the actual observation time of the element 
	parameter indicated, add the value in this field to the date-time value 
	in the "Control Section." 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Hours
	Default Value:+9999

TIMEDIFF: US-COOPERATIVE-NETWORK-ELEMENT-TIME-OFFSET header #2
	Length:3

ELE: US-COOPERATIVE-NETWORK-ELEMENT-TIME-OFFSET #2 COOPERATIVE-NETWORK-ELEMENT-ID

	The element identifier to be offset, based on the identifier as shown in 
	this document. 
	Length:3
	Default Value:999

PR: US-COOPERATIVE-NETWORK-ELEMENT-TIME-OFFSET #2 COOPERATIVE-NETWORK-TIME-OFFSET

	The offset in hours. To obtain the actual observation time of the element 
	parameter indicated, add the value in this field to the date-time value 
	in the "Control Section." 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Hours
	Default Value:+9999

TIMEDIFF: US-COOPERATIVE-NETWORK-ELEMENT-TIME-OFFSET header #3
	Length:3

ELE: US-COOPERATIVE-NETWORK-ELEMENT-TIME-OFFSET #3 COOPERATIVE-NETWORK-ELEMENT-ID

	The element identifier to be offset, based on the identifier as shown in 
	this document. 
	Length:3
	Default Value:999

PR: US-COOPERATIVE-NETWORK-ELEMENT-TIME-OFFSET #3 COOPERATIVE-NETWORK-TIME-OFFSET

	The offset in hours. To obtain the actual observation time of the element 
	parameter indicated, add the value in this field to the date-time value 
	in the "Control Section." 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Hours
	Default Value:+9999

TIMEDIFF: US-COOPERATIVE-NETWORK-ELEMENT-TIME-OFFSET header #4
	Length:3

ELE: US-COOPERATIVE-NETWORK-ELEMENT-TIME-OFFSET #4 COOPERATIVE-NETWORK-ELEMENT-ID

	The element identifier to be offset, based on the identifier as shown in 
	this document. 
	Length:3
	Default Value:999

PR: US-COOPERATIVE-NETWORK-ELEMENT-TIME-OFFSET #4 COOPERATIVE-NETWORK-TIME-OFFSET

	The offset in hours. To obtain the actual observation time of the element 
	parameter indicated, add the value in this field to the date-time value 
	in the "Control Section." 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Hours
	Default Value:+9999

TIMEDIFF: US-COOPERATIVE-NETWORK-ELEMENT-TIME-OFFSET header #5
	Length:3

ELE: US-COOPERATIVE-NETWORK-ELEMENT-TIME-OFFSET #5 COOPERATIVE-NETWORK-ELEMENT-ID

	The element identifier to be offset, based on the identifier as shown in 
	this document. 
	Length:3
	Default Value:999

PR: US-COOPERATIVE-NETWORK-ELEMENT-TIME-OFFSET #5 COOPERATIVE-NETWORK-TIME-OFFSET

	The offset in hours. To obtain the actual observation time of the element 
	parameter indicated, add the value in this field to the date-time value 
	in the "Control Section." 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Hours
	Default Value:+9999

TIMEDIFF: US-COOPERATIVE-NETWORK-ELEMENT-TIME-OFFSET header #6
	Length:3

ELE: US-COOPERATIVE-NETWORK-ELEMENT-TIME-OFFSET #6 COOPERATIVE-NETWORK-ELEMENT-ID

	The element identifier to be offset, based on the identifier as shown in 
	this document. 
	Length:3
	Default Value:999

PR: US-COOPERATIVE-NETWORK-ELEMENT-TIME-OFFSET #6 COOPERATIVE-NETWORK-TIME-OFFSET

	The offset in hours. To obtain the actual observation time of the element 
	parameter indicated, add the value in this field to the date-time value 
	in the "Control Section." 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Hours
	Default Value:+9999

TIMEDIFF: US-COOPERATIVE-NETWORK-ELEMENT-TIME-OFFSET header #7
	Length:3

ELE: US-COOPERATIVE-NETWORK-ELEMENT-TIME-OFFSET #7 COOPERATIVE-NETWORK-ELEMENT-ID

	The element identifier to be offset, based on the identifier as shown in 
	this document. 
	Length:3
	Default Value:999

PR: US-COOPERATIVE-NETWORK-ELEMENT-TIME-OFFSET #7 COOPERATIVE-NETWORK-TIME-OFFSET

	The offset in hours. To obtain the actual observation time of the element 
	parameter indicated, add the value in this field to the date-time value 
	in the "Control Section." 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Hours
	Default Value:+9999

TEMP: Subhourly Temperature Section (CRN) header
	Length:3

TEMP: Subhourly Temperature Section (CRN) AVG_TEMP air temperature

	The average air temperature for a 5-minute period. 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Degrees Celsius
	Default Value:99999

Q: Subhourly Temperature Section (CRN) AVG_TEMP_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the 5-minute 
	air temperature average. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Subhourly Temperature Section (CRN) AVG_TEMP_FLAG quality code

	A flag that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the 5-minute air temperature average.  Most users will find the 
	preceding quality code AVG_TEMP_QC to be the simplest and most useful quality 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

TEMP: Subhourly Temperature Section (CRN) header #2
	Length:3

TEMP: Subhourly Temperature Section (CRN) #2 AVG_TEMP air temperature

	The average air temperature for a 5-minute period. 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Degrees Celsius
	Default Value:99999

Q: Subhourly Temperature Section (CRN) #2 AVG_TEMP_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the 5-minute 
	air temperature average. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Subhourly Temperature Section (CRN) #2 AVG_TEMP_FLAG quality code

	A flag that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the 5-minute air temperature average.  Most users will find the 
	preceding quality code AVG_TEMP_QC to be the simplest and most useful quality 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

TEMP: Subhourly Temperature Section (CRN) header #3
	Length:3

TEMP: Subhourly Temperature Section (CRN) #3 AVG_TEMP air temperature

	The average air temperature for a 5-minute period. 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Degrees Celsius
	Default Value:99999

Q: Subhourly Temperature Section (CRN) #3 AVG_TEMP_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the 5-minute 
	air temperature average. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Subhourly Temperature Section (CRN) #3 AVG_TEMP_FLAG quality code

	A flag that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the 5-minute air temperature average.  Most users will find the 
	preceding quality code AVG_TEMP_QC to be the simplest and most useful quality 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

TEMP: Hourly Temperature Section (CRN) header
	Length:3

TEMP: Hourly Temperature Section (CRN) TEMP_AVG air temperature

	The average air temperature for an hour. 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Degrees Celsius
	Default Value:99999

Q: Hourly Temperature Section (CRN) TEMP_AVG_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the hourly 
	temperature average. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Temperature Section (CRN) TEMP_AVG_FLAG quality code

	A flag that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status the hourly temperature average.  Most users will find the preceding 
	quality code TEMP_AVG_QC to be the simplest and most useful quality indicator. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

SDVT: Hourly Temperature Section (CRN) TEMP_STD air temperature standard deviation

	The temperature standard deviation. 
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Default Value:9999

Q: Hourly Temperature Section (CRN) TEMP_STD_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the hourly 
	temperature standard deviation. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Temperature Section (CRN) TEMP_STD_FLAG quality code

	A flag that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status the hourly temperature standard deviation.  Most users will find 
	the preceding quality code TEMP_STD_QC to be the simplest and most useful 
	quality indicator. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

TEMP: Hourly Temperature Section (CRN) header #2
	Length:3

TEMP: Hourly Temperature Section (CRN) #2 TEMP_AVG air temperature

	The average air temperature for an hour. 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Degrees Celsius
	Default Value:99999

Q: Hourly Temperature Section (CRN) #2 TEMP_AVG_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the hourly 
	temperature average. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Temperature Section (CRN) #2 TEMP_AVG_FLAG quality code

	A flag that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status the hourly temperature average.  Most users will find the preceding 
	quality code TEMP_AVG_QC to be the simplest and most useful quality indicator. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

SDVT: Hourly Temperature Section (CRN) #2 TEMP_STD air temperature standard deviation

	The temperature standard deviation. 
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Default Value:9999

Q: Hourly Temperature Section (CRN) #2 TEMP_STD_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the hourly 
	temperature standard deviation. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Temperature Section (CRN) #2 TEMP_STD_FLAG quality code

	A flag that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status the hourly temperature standard deviation.  Most users will find 
	the preceding quality code TEMP_STD_QC to be the simplest and most useful 
	quality indicator. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

TEMP: Hourly Temperature Section (CRN) header #3
	Length:3

TEMP: Hourly Temperature Section (CRN) #3 TEMP_AVG air temperature

	The average air temperature for an hour. 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Degrees Celsius
	Default Value:99999

Q: Hourly Temperature Section (CRN) #3 TEMP_AVG_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the hourly 
	temperature average. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Temperature Section (CRN) #3 TEMP_AVG_FLAG quality code

	A flag that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status the hourly temperature average.  Most users will find the preceding 
	quality code TEMP_AVG_QC to be the simplest and most useful quality indicator. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

SDVT: Hourly Temperature Section (CRN) #3 TEMP_STD air temperature standard deviation

	The temperature standard deviation. 
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Default Value:9999

Q: Hourly Temperature Section (CRN) #3 TEMP_STD_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the hourly 
	temperature standard deviation. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Temperature Section (CRN) #3 TEMP_STD_FLAG quality code

	A flag that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status the hourly temperature standard deviation.  Most users will find 
	the preceding quality code TEMP_STD_QC to be the simplest and most useful 
	quality indicator. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

TEMP: Hourly Temperature Extreme Section (CRN) header
	Length:3

MINT: Hourly Temperature Extreme Section (CRN) TEMP_MIN minimum air temperature

	The minimum air temperature for the hour. 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Degrees Celsius
	Default Value:+9999

Q: Hourly Temperature Extreme Section (CRN) TEMP_MIN_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the minimum 
	hourly temperature. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Temperature Extreme Section (CRN) TEMP_MIN_FLAG quality code

	A flag that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status the minimum hourly.  Most users will find the preceding quality 
	code TEMP_MIN_QC to be the simplest and most useful quality indicator. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

HRMN: Hourly Temperature Extreme Section (CRN) TEMP_MIN_TIME time of minimum air temperature

	The time at which the minimum temperature occurred, in z-time HHMM format 
	
	Length:4
	Default Value:9999

Q: Hourly Temperature Extreme Section (CRN) TEMP_MIN_TIME_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the time 
	of minimum hourly temperature. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Temperature Extreme Section (CRN) TEMP_MIN_TIME_FLAG quality code

	A flag that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the time of minimum hourly temperature.  Most users will find 
	the preceding quality code TEMP_MIN_TIME_QC to be the simplest and most 
	useful quality indicator. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

MAXT: Hourly Temperature Extreme Section (CRN) TEMP_MAX maximum air temperature

	The maximum air temperature for an hour. 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Angular Degrees
	Default Value:99999

Q: Hourly Temperature Extreme Section (CRN) TEMP_MAX_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the maximum 
	hourly. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Temperature Extreme Section (CRN) TEMP_MAX_FLAG quality code

	A flag that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status the maximum hourly.  Most users will find the preceding quality 
	code TEMP_MAX_QC to be the simplest and most useful quality indicator. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

HRMN: Hourly Temperature Extreme Section (CRN) TEMP_MAX_TIME time of maximum air temperature

	The time at which the maximum temperature occurred,  in z-time HHMM format 
	
	Length:4
	Default Value:9999

Q: Hourly Temperature Extreme Section (CRN) TEMP_MAX_TIME_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the time 
	of maximum hourly temperature. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Temperature Extreme Section (CRN) TEMP_MAX_TIME_FLAG quality code

	A flag that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the time of maximum hourly temperature.  Most users will find 
	the preceding quality code TEMP_MAX_TIME_QC to be the simplest and most 
	useful quality indicator. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

TEMP: Hourly Temperature Extreme Section (CRN) header #2
	Length:3

MINT: Hourly Temperature Extreme Section (CRN) #2 TEMP_MIN minimum air temperature

	The minimum air temperature for the hour. 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Degrees Celsius
	Default Value:+9999

Q: Hourly Temperature Extreme Section (CRN) #2 TEMP_MIN_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the minimum 
	hourly temperature. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Temperature Extreme Section (CRN) #2 TEMP_MIN_FLAG quality code

	A flag that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status the minimum hourly.  Most users will find the preceding quality 
	code TEMP_MIN_QC to be the simplest and most useful quality indicator. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

HRMN: Hourly Temperature Extreme Section (CRN) #2 TEMP_MIN_TIME time of minimum air temperature

	The time at which the minimum temperature occurred, in z-time HHMM format 
	
	Length:4
	Default Value:9999

Q: Hourly Temperature Extreme Section (CRN) #2 TEMP_MIN_TIME_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the time 
	of minimum hourly temperature. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Temperature Extreme Section (CRN) #2 TEMP_MIN_TIME_FLAG quality code

	A flag that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the time of minimum hourly temperature.  Most users will find 
	the preceding quality code TEMP_MIN_TIME_QC to be the simplest and most 
	useful quality indicator. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

MAXT: Hourly Temperature Extreme Section (CRN) #2 TEMP_MAX maximum air temperature

	The maximum air temperature for an hour. 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Angular Degrees
	Default Value:99999

Q: Hourly Temperature Extreme Section (CRN) #2 TEMP_MAX_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the maximum 
	hourly. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Temperature Extreme Section (CRN) #2 TEMP_MAX_FLAG quality code

	A flag that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status the maximum hourly.  Most users will find the preceding quality 
	code TEMP_MAX_QC to be the simplest and most useful quality indicator. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

HRMN: Hourly Temperature Extreme Section (CRN) #2 TEMP_MAX_TIME time of maximum air temperature

	The time at which the maximum temperature occurred,  in z-time HHMM format 
	
	Length:4
	Default Value:9999

Q: Hourly Temperature Extreme Section (CRN) #2 TEMP_MAX_TIME_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the time 
	of maximum hourly temperature. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Temperature Extreme Section (CRN) #2 TEMP_MAX_TIME_FLAG quality code

	A flag that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the time of maximum hourly temperature.  Most users will find 
	the preceding quality code TEMP_MAX_TIME_QC to be the simplest and most 
	useful quality indicator. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

TEMP: Hourly Temperature Extreme Section (CRN) header #3
	Length:3

MINT: Hourly Temperature Extreme Section (CRN) #3 TEMP_MIN minimum air temperature

	The minimum air temperature for the hour. 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Degrees Celsius
	Default Value:+9999

Q: Hourly Temperature Extreme Section (CRN) #3 TEMP_MIN_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the minimum 
	hourly temperature. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Temperature Extreme Section (CRN) #3 TEMP_MIN_FLAG quality code

	A flag that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status the minimum hourly.  Most users will find the preceding quality 
	code TEMP_MIN_QC to be the simplest and most useful quality indicator. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

HRMN: Hourly Temperature Extreme Section (CRN) #3 TEMP_MIN_TIME time of minimum air temperature

	The time at which the minimum temperature occurred, in z-time HHMM format 
	
	Length:4
	Default Value:9999

Q: Hourly Temperature Extreme Section (CRN) #3 TEMP_MIN_TIME_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the time 
	of minimum hourly temperature. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Temperature Extreme Section (CRN) #3 TEMP_MIN_TIME_FLAG quality code

	A flag that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the time of minimum hourly temperature.  Most users will find 
	the preceding quality code TEMP_MIN_TIME_QC to be the simplest and most 
	useful quality indicator. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

MAXT: Hourly Temperature Extreme Section (CRN) #3 TEMP_MAX maximum air temperature

	The maximum air temperature for an hour. 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Angular Degrees
	Default Value:99999

Q: Hourly Temperature Extreme Section (CRN) #3 TEMP_MAX_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the maximum 
	hourly. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Temperature Extreme Section (CRN) #3 TEMP_MAX_FLAG quality code

	A flag that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status the maximum hourly.  Most users will find the preceding quality 
	code TEMP_MAX_QC to be the simplest and most useful quality indicator. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

HRMN: Hourly Temperature Extreme Section (CRN) #3 TEMP_MAX_TIME time of maximum air temperature

	The time at which the maximum temperature occurred,  in z-time HHMM format 
	
	Length:4
	Default Value:9999

Q: Hourly Temperature Extreme Section (CRN) #3 TEMP_MAX_TIME_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the time 
	of maximum hourly temperature. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Temperature Extreme Section (CRN) #3 TEMP_MAX_TIME_FLAG quality code

	A flag that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the time of maximum hourly temperature.  Most users will find 
	the preceding quality code TEMP_MAX_TIME_QC to be the simplest and most 
	useful quality indicator. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

WET: Subhourly Wetness Section (CRN) header
	Length:3

WET: Subhourly Wetness Section (CRN) WET1 wetness indicator

	Wetness sensor channel 1 value indicating the existence or non-existence 
	of moisture on the sensor. 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Default Value:99999

Q: Subhourly Wetness Section (CRN) WET1_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the wetness 
	sensor channel 1 value. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Subhourly Wetness Section (CRN) WET1_FLAG quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the wetness 
	sensor channel 1 value.  Most users will find the preceding quality code 
	WET1_QC to be the simplest and most useful quality indicator. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

WET: Subhourly Wetness Section (CRN) WET2 wetness indicator

	Wetness sensor channel 2 value indicating the existence or non-existence 
	of moisture on the sensor. 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Default Value:99999

Q: Subhourly Wetness Section (CRN) WET2_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the wetness 
	sensor channel 2 value. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Subhourly Wetness Section (CRN) WET2_FLAG quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the wetness 
	sensor channel 2 value.  Most users will find the preceding quality code 
	WET2_QC to be the simplest and most useful quality indicator. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

PRECIP: Hourly Geonor Vibrating Wire Summary Section (CRN) header
	Length:3

AMT: Hourly Geonor Vibrating Wire Summary Section (CRN) PRECIP total hourly precipitation

	The total hourly precipitation amount for the sensor. 
	Length:6
	Scale:10
	Unit:Millimeters
	Default Value:999999

Q: Hourly Geonor Vibrating Wire Summary Section (CRN) PRECIP_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the hourly 
	precipitation amount. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Geonor Vibrating Wire Summary Section (CRN) PRECIP_FLAG quality code

	The code that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the hourly precipitation amount. Most users will find the preceding 
	quality code PRECIP_QC to be the simplest and most useful quality indicator. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

FREQ: Hourly Geonor Vibrating Wire Summary Section (CRN) FREQ_AVG hourly average frequency

	The hourly average frequency for the sensor. 
	Length:4
	Unit:Hertz
	Default Value:9999

Q: Hourly Geonor Vibrating Wire Summary Section (CRN) FREQ_AVG_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the hourly 
	average frequency. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Geonor Vibrating Wire Summary Section (CRN) FREQ_AVG_FLAG quality code

	The code that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the hourly average frequency. Most users will find the preceding 
	quality code FREQ_AVG_QC to be the simplest and most useful quality indicator. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

MINF: Hourly Geonor Vibrating Wire Summary Section (CRN) FREQ_MIN hourly minimum frequency

	The minimum frequency during the hour for the sensor. 
	Length:4
	Unit:Hertz
	Default Value:9999

Q: Hourly Geonor Vibrating Wire Summary Section (CRN) FREQ_MIN_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the hourly 
	minimum frequency. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Geonor Vibrating Wire Summary Section (CRN) FREQ_MIN_FLAG quality code

	The code that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the hourly minimum frequency. Most users will find the preceding 
	quality code FREQ_MIN_QC to be the simplest and most useful quality indicator. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

MAXF: Hourly Geonor Vibrating Wire Summary Section (CRN) FREQ_MAX hourly maximum frequency

	The minimum frequency during the hour for the sensor. 
	Length:4
	Unit:Hertz
	Default Value:9999

Q: Hourly Geonor Vibrating Wire Summary Section (CRN) FREQ_MAX_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the hourly 
	maximum frequency. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Geonor Vibrating Wire Summary Section (CRN) FREQ_MAX_FLAG quality code

	The code that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the hourly maximum frequency. Most users will find the preceding 
	quality code FREQ_MAX_QC to be the simplest and most useful quality indicator. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

PRECIP: Hourly Geonor Vibrating Wire Summary Section (CRN) header #2
	Length:3

AMT: Hourly Geonor Vibrating Wire Summary Section (CRN) #2 PRECIP total hourly precipitation

	The total hourly precipitation amount for the sensor. 
	Length:6
	Scale:10
	Unit:Millimeters
	Default Value:999999

Q: Hourly Geonor Vibrating Wire Summary Section (CRN) #2 PRECIP_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the hourly 
	precipitation amount. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Geonor Vibrating Wire Summary Section (CRN) #2 PRECIP_FLAG quality code

	The code that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the hourly precipitation amount. Most users will find the preceding 
	quality code PRECIP_QC to be the simplest and most useful quality indicator. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

FREQ: Hourly Geonor Vibrating Wire Summary Section (CRN) #2 FREQ_AVG hourly average frequency

	The hourly average frequency for the sensor. 
	Length:4
	Unit:Hertz
	Default Value:9999

Q: Hourly Geonor Vibrating Wire Summary Section (CRN) #2 FREQ_AVG_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the hourly 
	average frequency. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Geonor Vibrating Wire Summary Section (CRN) #2 FREQ_AVG_FLAG quality code

	The code that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the hourly average frequency. Most users will find the preceding 
	quality code FREQ_AVG_QC to be the simplest and most useful quality indicator. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

MINF: Hourly Geonor Vibrating Wire Summary Section (CRN) #2 FREQ_MIN hourly minimum frequency

	The minimum frequency during the hour for the sensor. 
	Length:4
	Unit:Hertz
	Default Value:9999

Q: Hourly Geonor Vibrating Wire Summary Section (CRN) #2 FREQ_MIN_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the hourly 
	minimum frequency. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Geonor Vibrating Wire Summary Section (CRN) #2 FREQ_MIN_FLAG quality code

	The code that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the hourly minimum frequency. Most users will find the preceding 
	quality code FREQ_MIN_QC to be the simplest and most useful quality indicator. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

MAXF: Hourly Geonor Vibrating Wire Summary Section (CRN) #2 FREQ_MAX hourly maximum frequency

	The minimum frequency during the hour for the sensor. 
	Length:4
	Unit:Hertz
	Default Value:9999

Q: Hourly Geonor Vibrating Wire Summary Section (CRN) #2 FREQ_MAX_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the hourly 
	maximum frequency. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Geonor Vibrating Wire Summary Section (CRN) #2 FREQ_MAX_FLAG quality code

	The code that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the hourly maximum frequency. Most users will find the preceding 
	quality code FREQ_MAX_QC to be the simplest and most useful quality indicator. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

PRECIP: Hourly Geonor Vibrating Wire Summary Section (CRN) header #3
	Length:3

AMT: Hourly Geonor Vibrating Wire Summary Section (CRN) #3 PRECIP total hourly precipitation

	The total hourly precipitation amount for the sensor. 
	Length:6
	Scale:10
	Unit:Millimeters
	Default Value:999999

Q: Hourly Geonor Vibrating Wire Summary Section (CRN) #3 PRECIP_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the hourly 
	precipitation amount. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Geonor Vibrating Wire Summary Section (CRN) #3 PRECIP_FLAG quality code

	The code that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the hourly precipitation amount. Most users will find the preceding 
	quality code PRECIP_QC to be the simplest and most useful quality indicator. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

FREQ: Hourly Geonor Vibrating Wire Summary Section (CRN) #3 FREQ_AVG hourly average frequency

	The hourly average frequency for the sensor. 
	Length:4
	Unit:Hertz
	Default Value:9999

Q: Hourly Geonor Vibrating Wire Summary Section (CRN) #3 FREQ_AVG_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the hourly 
	average frequency. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Geonor Vibrating Wire Summary Section (CRN) #3 FREQ_AVG_FLAG quality code

	The code that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the hourly average frequency. Most users will find the preceding 
	quality code FREQ_AVG_QC to be the simplest and most useful quality indicator. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

MINF: Hourly Geonor Vibrating Wire Summary Section (CRN) #3 FREQ_MIN hourly minimum frequency

	The minimum frequency during the hour for the sensor. 
	Length:4
	Unit:Hertz
	Default Value:9999

Q: Hourly Geonor Vibrating Wire Summary Section (CRN) #3 FREQ_MIN_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the hourly 
	minimum frequency. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Geonor Vibrating Wire Summary Section (CRN) #3 FREQ_MIN_FLAG quality code

	The code that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the hourly minimum frequency. Most users will find the preceding 
	quality code FREQ_MIN_QC to be the simplest and most useful quality indicator. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

MAXF: Hourly Geonor Vibrating Wire Summary Section (CRN) #3 FREQ_MAX hourly maximum frequency

	The minimum frequency during the hour for the sensor. 
	Length:4
	Unit:Hertz
	Default Value:9999

Q: Hourly Geonor Vibrating Wire Summary Section (CRN) #3 FREQ_MAX_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the hourly 
	maximum frequency. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Geonor Vibrating Wire Summary Section (CRN) #3 FREQ_MAX_FLAG quality code

	The code that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the hourly maximum frequency. Most users will find the preceding 
	quality code FREQ_MAX_QC to be the simplest and most useful quality indicator. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

RUNWAY: RUNWAY-VISUAL-RANGE-OBSERVATION header
	Length:3

DR: RUNWAY-VISUAL-RANGE-OBSERVATION direction angle

	The angle as measured from magnetic north to the runway along which the 
	visibility is observed. 
	Length:2
	Scale:0
	Unit:Tens of degrees
	Default Value:99

C: RUNWAY-VISUAL-RANGE-OBSERVATION runway designator code

	The code that denotes the left, right or center runway as the one to which 
	the visibility applies. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	C: center
	L: left
	R: right
	U: unknown
	

RVR: RUNWAY-VISUAL-RANGE-OBSERVATION visibility dimension

	The dimension of the horizontal distance that can be seen along the runway. 
	
	Length:4
	Unit:Meters
	Default Value:9999

Q: RUNWAY-VISUAL-RANGE-OBSERVATION quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported RUNWAY-VISUAL-RANGE-OBSERVATION. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

CLOUD LAYER: SKY-COVER-LAYER header
	Length:3

CV: SKY-COVER-LAYER coverage code

	The code that denotes the fraction of the total celestial dome covered 
	by a SKY-COVER-LAYER.               Note:  This is for a discrete cloud 
	layer, as opposed to the cloud later summation data in the GD1-GD6 section. 
	
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: None, SKC or CLR
	01: One okta - 1/10 or less but not zero
	02: Two oktas - 2/10 - 3/10, or FEW
	03: Three oktas - 4/10
	04: Four oktas - 5/10, or SCT
	05: Five oktas - 6/10
	06: Six oktas - 7/10 - 8/10
	07: Seven oktas - 9/10 or more but not 10/10, or BKN
	08: Eight oktas - 10/10, or OVC
	09: Sky obscured, or cloud amount cannot be estimated
	10: Partial obscuration
	

Q: SKY-COVER-LAYER coverage quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported SKY-COVER-LAYER 
	coverage. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

BASEH: SKY-COVER-LAYER base height dimension

	The height relative to a VERTICAL-REFERENCE-DATUM of the lowest surface 
	of a cloud. 
	Length:6
	Scale:1
	Unit:Meters
	Default Value:+99999

Q: SKY-COVER-LAYER base height quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported SKY-COVER-LAYER 
	base height. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , from NCDC Surface Hourly
	5: Passed all quality control checks, from NCDC Surface Hourly
	6: Suspect, from NCDC Surface Hourly
	7: Erroneous, from NCDC Surface Hourly
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

TP: SKY-COVER-LAYER cloud type code

	The code that denotes the classification of the clouds that comprise a 
	SKY-COVER-LAYER. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: Cirrus (Ci)
	01: Cirrocumulus (Cc)
	02: Cirrostratus (Cs)
	03: Altocumulus (Ac)
	04: Altostratus (As)
	05: Nimbostratus (Ns)
	06: Stratocumulus (Sc)
	07: Stratus (St)
	08: Cumulus (Cu)
	09: Cumulonimbus (Cb)
	10: Cloud not visible owing to darkness, fog, duststorm, sandstorm, or other analogous phenomena / sky obscured
	11: Not used
	12: Towering Cumulus (Tcu)
	13: Stratus fractus (Stfra)
	14: Stratocumulus Lenticular (Scsl)
	15: Cumulus Fractus (Cufra)
	16: Cumulonimbus Mammatus (Cbmam)
	17: Altocumulus Lenticular (Acsl)
	18: Altocumulus Castellanus (Accas)
	19: Altocumulus Mammatus (Acmam)
	20: Cirrocumulus Lenticular (Ccsl)
	21: Cirrus and/or Cirrocumulus
	22: Stratus and/or Fracto-stratus
	23: Cumulus and/or Fracto-cumulus
	

Q: SKY-COVER-LAYER cloud type quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported SKY-COVER-LAYER 
	cloud type. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , from NCDC Surface Hourly
	5: Passed all quality control checks, from NCDC Surface Hourly
	6: Suspect, from NCDC Surface Hourly
	7: Erroneous, from NCDC Surface Hourly
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

CLOUD LAYER: SKY-COVER-LAYER header #2
	Length:3

CV: SKY-COVER-LAYER #2 coverage code

	The code that denotes the fraction of the total celestial dome covered 
	by a SKY-COVER-LAYER.               Note:  This is for a discrete cloud 
	layer, as opposed to the cloud later summation data in the GD1-GD6 section. 
	
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: None, SKC or CLR
	01: One okta - 1/10 or less but not zero
	02: Two oktas - 2/10 - 3/10, or FEW
	03: Three oktas - 4/10
	04: Four oktas - 5/10, or SCT
	05: Five oktas - 6/10
	06: Six oktas - 7/10 - 8/10
	07: Seven oktas - 9/10 or more but not 10/10, or BKN
	08: Eight oktas - 10/10, or OVC
	09: Sky obscured, or cloud amount cannot be estimated
	10: Partial obscuration
	

Q: SKY-COVER-LAYER #2 coverage quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported SKY-COVER-LAYER 
	coverage. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

BASEH: SKY-COVER-LAYER #2 base height dimension

	The height relative to a VERTICAL-REFERENCE-DATUM of the lowest surface 
	of a cloud. 
	Length:6
	Scale:1
	Unit:Meters
	Default Value:+99999

Q: SKY-COVER-LAYER #2 base height quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported SKY-COVER-LAYER 
	base height. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , from NCDC Surface Hourly
	5: Passed all quality control checks, from NCDC Surface Hourly
	6: Suspect, from NCDC Surface Hourly
	7: Erroneous, from NCDC Surface Hourly
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

TP: SKY-COVER-LAYER #2 cloud type code

	The code that denotes the classification of the clouds that comprise a 
	SKY-COVER-LAYER. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: Cirrus (Ci)
	01: Cirrocumulus (Cc)
	02: Cirrostratus (Cs)
	03: Altocumulus (Ac)
	04: Altostratus (As)
	05: Nimbostratus (Ns)
	06: Stratocumulus (Sc)
	07: Stratus (St)
	08: Cumulus (Cu)
	09: Cumulonimbus (Cb)
	10: Cloud not visible owing to darkness, fog, duststorm, sandstorm, or other analogous phenomena / sky obscured
	11: Not used
	12: Towering Cumulus (Tcu)
	13: Stratus fractus (Stfra)
	14: Stratocumulus Lenticular (Scsl)
	15: Cumulus Fractus (Cufra)
	16: Cumulonimbus Mammatus (Cbmam)
	17: Altocumulus Lenticular (Acsl)
	18: Altocumulus Castellanus (Accas)
	19: Altocumulus Mammatus (Acmam)
	20: Cirrocumulus Lenticular (Ccsl)
	21: Cirrus and/or Cirrocumulus
	22: Stratus and/or Fracto-stratus
	23: Cumulus and/or Fracto-cumulus
	

Q: SKY-COVER-LAYER #2 cloud type quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported SKY-COVER-LAYER 
	cloud type. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , from NCDC Surface Hourly
	5: Passed all quality control checks, from NCDC Surface Hourly
	6: Suspect, from NCDC Surface Hourly
	7: Erroneous, from NCDC Surface Hourly
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

CLOUD LAYER: SKY-COVER-LAYER header #3
	Length:3

CV: SKY-COVER-LAYER #3 coverage code

	The code that denotes the fraction of the total celestial dome covered 
	by a SKY-COVER-LAYER.               Note:  This is for a discrete cloud 
	layer, as opposed to the cloud later summation data in the GD1-GD6 section. 
	
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: None, SKC or CLR
	01: One okta - 1/10 or less but not zero
	02: Two oktas - 2/10 - 3/10, or FEW
	03: Three oktas - 4/10
	04: Four oktas - 5/10, or SCT
	05: Five oktas - 6/10
	06: Six oktas - 7/10 - 8/10
	07: Seven oktas - 9/10 or more but not 10/10, or BKN
	08: Eight oktas - 10/10, or OVC
	09: Sky obscured, or cloud amount cannot be estimated
	10: Partial obscuration
	

Q: SKY-COVER-LAYER #3 coverage quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported SKY-COVER-LAYER 
	coverage. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

BASEH: SKY-COVER-LAYER #3 base height dimension

	The height relative to a VERTICAL-REFERENCE-DATUM of the lowest surface 
	of a cloud. 
	Length:6
	Scale:1
	Unit:Meters
	Default Value:+99999

Q: SKY-COVER-LAYER #3 base height quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported SKY-COVER-LAYER 
	base height. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , from NCDC Surface Hourly
	5: Passed all quality control checks, from NCDC Surface Hourly
	6: Suspect, from NCDC Surface Hourly
	7: Erroneous, from NCDC Surface Hourly
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

TP: SKY-COVER-LAYER #3 cloud type code

	The code that denotes the classification of the clouds that comprise a 
	SKY-COVER-LAYER. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: Cirrus (Ci)
	01: Cirrocumulus (Cc)
	02: Cirrostratus (Cs)
	03: Altocumulus (Ac)
	04: Altostratus (As)
	05: Nimbostratus (Ns)
	06: Stratocumulus (Sc)
	07: Stratus (St)
	08: Cumulus (Cu)
	09: Cumulonimbus (Cb)
	10: Cloud not visible owing to darkness, fog, duststorm, sandstorm, or other analogous phenomena / sky obscured
	11: Not used
	12: Towering Cumulus (Tcu)
	13: Stratus fractus (Stfra)
	14: Stratocumulus Lenticular (Scsl)
	15: Cumulus Fractus (Cufra)
	16: Cumulonimbus Mammatus (Cbmam)
	17: Altocumulus Lenticular (Acsl)
	18: Altocumulus Castellanus (Accas)
	19: Altocumulus Mammatus (Acmam)
	20: Cirrocumulus Lenticular (Ccsl)
	21: Cirrus and/or Cirrocumulus
	22: Stratus and/or Fracto-stratus
	23: Cumulus and/or Fracto-cumulus
	

Q: SKY-COVER-LAYER #3 cloud type quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported SKY-COVER-LAYER 
	cloud type. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , from NCDC Surface Hourly
	5: Passed all quality control checks, from NCDC Surface Hourly
	6: Suspect, from NCDC Surface Hourly
	7: Erroneous, from NCDC Surface Hourly
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

CLOUD LAYER: SKY-COVER-LAYER header #4
	Length:3

CV: SKY-COVER-LAYER #4 coverage code

	The code that denotes the fraction of the total celestial dome covered 
	by a SKY-COVER-LAYER.               Note:  This is for a discrete cloud 
	layer, as opposed to the cloud later summation data in the GD1-GD6 section. 
	
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: None, SKC or CLR
	01: One okta - 1/10 or less but not zero
	02: Two oktas - 2/10 - 3/10, or FEW
	03: Three oktas - 4/10
	04: Four oktas - 5/10, or SCT
	05: Five oktas - 6/10
	06: Six oktas - 7/10 - 8/10
	07: Seven oktas - 9/10 or more but not 10/10, or BKN
	08: Eight oktas - 10/10, or OVC
	09: Sky obscured, or cloud amount cannot be estimated
	10: Partial obscuration
	

Q: SKY-COVER-LAYER #4 coverage quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported SKY-COVER-LAYER 
	coverage. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

BASEH: SKY-COVER-LAYER #4 base height dimension

	The height relative to a VERTICAL-REFERENCE-DATUM of the lowest surface 
	of a cloud. 
	Length:6
	Scale:1
	Unit:Meters
	Default Value:+99999

Q: SKY-COVER-LAYER #4 base height quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported SKY-COVER-LAYER 
	base height. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , from NCDC Surface Hourly
	5: Passed all quality control checks, from NCDC Surface Hourly
	6: Suspect, from NCDC Surface Hourly
	7: Erroneous, from NCDC Surface Hourly
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

TP: SKY-COVER-LAYER #4 cloud type code

	The code that denotes the classification of the clouds that comprise a 
	SKY-COVER-LAYER. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: Cirrus (Ci)
	01: Cirrocumulus (Cc)
	02: Cirrostratus (Cs)
	03: Altocumulus (Ac)
	04: Altostratus (As)
	05: Nimbostratus (Ns)
	06: Stratocumulus (Sc)
	07: Stratus (St)
	08: Cumulus (Cu)
	09: Cumulonimbus (Cb)
	10: Cloud not visible owing to darkness, fog, duststorm, sandstorm, or other analogous phenomena / sky obscured
	11: Not used
	12: Towering Cumulus (Tcu)
	13: Stratus fractus (Stfra)
	14: Stratocumulus Lenticular (Scsl)
	15: Cumulus Fractus (Cufra)
	16: Cumulonimbus Mammatus (Cbmam)
	17: Altocumulus Lenticular (Acsl)
	18: Altocumulus Castellanus (Accas)
	19: Altocumulus Mammatus (Acmam)
	20: Cirrocumulus Lenticular (Ccsl)
	21: Cirrus and/or Cirrocumulus
	22: Stratus and/or Fracto-stratus
	23: Cumulus and/or Fracto-cumulus
	

Q: SKY-COVER-LAYER #4 cloud type quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported SKY-COVER-LAYER 
	cloud type. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , from NCDC Surface Hourly
	5: Passed all quality control checks, from NCDC Surface Hourly
	6: Suspect, from NCDC Surface Hourly
	7: Erroneous, from NCDC Surface Hourly
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

CLOUD LAYER: SKY-COVER-LAYER header #5
	Length:3

CV: SKY-COVER-LAYER #5 coverage code

	The code that denotes the fraction of the total celestial dome covered 
	by a SKY-COVER-LAYER.               Note:  This is for a discrete cloud 
	layer, as opposed to the cloud later summation data in the GD1-GD6 section. 
	
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: None, SKC or CLR
	01: One okta - 1/10 or less but not zero
	02: Two oktas - 2/10 - 3/10, or FEW
	03: Three oktas - 4/10
	04: Four oktas - 5/10, or SCT
	05: Five oktas - 6/10
	06: Six oktas - 7/10 - 8/10
	07: Seven oktas - 9/10 or more but not 10/10, or BKN
	08: Eight oktas - 10/10, or OVC
	09: Sky obscured, or cloud amount cannot be estimated
	10: Partial obscuration
	

Q: SKY-COVER-LAYER #5 coverage quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported SKY-COVER-LAYER 
	coverage. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

BASEH: SKY-COVER-LAYER #5 base height dimension

	The height relative to a VERTICAL-REFERENCE-DATUM of the lowest surface 
	of a cloud. 
	Length:6
	Scale:1
	Unit:Meters
	Default Value:+99999

Q: SKY-COVER-LAYER #5 base height quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported SKY-COVER-LAYER 
	base height. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , from NCDC Surface Hourly
	5: Passed all quality control checks, from NCDC Surface Hourly
	6: Suspect, from NCDC Surface Hourly
	7: Erroneous, from NCDC Surface Hourly
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

TP: SKY-COVER-LAYER #5 cloud type code

	The code that denotes the classification of the clouds that comprise a 
	SKY-COVER-LAYER. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: Cirrus (Ci)
	01: Cirrocumulus (Cc)
	02: Cirrostratus (Cs)
	03: Altocumulus (Ac)
	04: Altostratus (As)
	05: Nimbostratus (Ns)
	06: Stratocumulus (Sc)
	07: Stratus (St)
	08: Cumulus (Cu)
	09: Cumulonimbus (Cb)
	10: Cloud not visible owing to darkness, fog, duststorm, sandstorm, or other analogous phenomena / sky obscured
	11: Not used
	12: Towering Cumulus (Tcu)
	13: Stratus fractus (Stfra)
	14: Stratocumulus Lenticular (Scsl)
	15: Cumulus Fractus (Cufra)
	16: Cumulonimbus Mammatus (Cbmam)
	17: Altocumulus Lenticular (Acsl)
	18: Altocumulus Castellanus (Accas)
	19: Altocumulus Mammatus (Acmam)
	20: Cirrocumulus Lenticular (Ccsl)
	21: Cirrus and/or Cirrocumulus
	22: Stratus and/or Fracto-stratus
	23: Cumulus and/or Fracto-cumulus
	

Q: SKY-COVER-LAYER #5 cloud type quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported SKY-COVER-LAYER 
	cloud type. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , from NCDC Surface Hourly
	5: Passed all quality control checks, from NCDC Surface Hourly
	6: Suspect, from NCDC Surface Hourly
	7: Erroneous, from NCDC Surface Hourly
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

CLOUD LAYER: SKY-COVER-LAYER header #6
	Length:3

CV: SKY-COVER-LAYER #6 coverage code

	The code that denotes the fraction of the total celestial dome covered 
	by a SKY-COVER-LAYER.               Note:  This is for a discrete cloud 
	layer, as opposed to the cloud later summation data in the GD1-GD6 section. 
	
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: None, SKC or CLR
	01: One okta - 1/10 or less but not zero
	02: Two oktas - 2/10 - 3/10, or FEW
	03: Three oktas - 4/10
	04: Four oktas - 5/10, or SCT
	05: Five oktas - 6/10
	06: Six oktas - 7/10 - 8/10
	07: Seven oktas - 9/10 or more but not 10/10, or BKN
	08: Eight oktas - 10/10, or OVC
	09: Sky obscured, or cloud amount cannot be estimated
	10: Partial obscuration
	

Q: SKY-COVER-LAYER #6 coverage quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported SKY-COVER-LAYER 
	coverage. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

BASEH: SKY-COVER-LAYER #6 base height dimension

	The height relative to a VERTICAL-REFERENCE-DATUM of the lowest surface 
	of a cloud. 
	Length:6
	Scale:1
	Unit:Meters
	Default Value:+99999

Q: SKY-COVER-LAYER #6 base height quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported SKY-COVER-LAYER 
	base height. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , from NCDC Surface Hourly
	5: Passed all quality control checks, from NCDC Surface Hourly
	6: Suspect, from NCDC Surface Hourly
	7: Erroneous, from NCDC Surface Hourly
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

TP: SKY-COVER-LAYER #6 cloud type code

	The code that denotes the classification of the clouds that comprise a 
	SKY-COVER-LAYER. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: Cirrus (Ci)
	01: Cirrocumulus (Cc)
	02: Cirrostratus (Cs)
	03: Altocumulus (Ac)
	04: Altostratus (As)
	05: Nimbostratus (Ns)
	06: Stratocumulus (Sc)
	07: Stratus (St)
	08: Cumulus (Cu)
	09: Cumulonimbus (Cb)
	10: Cloud not visible owing to darkness, fog, duststorm, sandstorm, or other analogous phenomena / sky obscured
	11: Not used
	12: Towering Cumulus (Tcu)
	13: Stratus fractus (Stfra)
	14: Stratocumulus Lenticular (Scsl)
	15: Cumulus Fractus (Cufra)
	16: Cumulonimbus Mammatus (Cbmam)
	17: Altocumulus Lenticular (Acsl)
	18: Altocumulus Castellanus (Accas)
	19: Altocumulus Mammatus (Acmam)
	20: Cirrocumulus Lenticular (Ccsl)
	21: Cirrus and/or Cirrocumulus
	22: Stratus and/or Fracto-stratus
	23: Cumulus and/or Fracto-cumulus
	

Q: SKY-COVER-LAYER #6 cloud type quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported SKY-COVER-LAYER 
	cloud type. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , from NCDC Surface Hourly
	5: Passed all quality control checks, from NCDC Surface Hourly
	6: Suspect, from NCDC Surface Hourly
	7: Erroneous, from NCDC Surface Hourly
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

CLOUD SUMM: SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE header
	Length:3

C: SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE coverage code

	The code that denotes the portion of the total celestial dome covered by 
	all layers of clouds and other obscuring phenomena at or below a given 
	height. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Clear - No coverage
	1: FEW - 2/8 or less coverage (not including zero)
	2: SCATTERED - 3/8-4/8 coverage
	3: BROKEN - 5/8-7/8 coverage
	4: OVERCAST - 8/8 coverage
	5: OBSCURED
	6: PARTIALLY OBSCURED
	

CV: SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE Coverage code #2

	The code that denotes the fraction of the total celestial dome covered 
	by a by all layers of clouds and other obscuring phenomena at or below 
	a given height, if reported by the station in octas. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: None, SKC or CLR
	01: One okta - 1/10 or less but not zero
	02: Two oktas - 2/10 - 3/10, or FEW
	03: Three oktas - 4/10
	04: Four oktas - 5/10, or SCT
	05: Five oktas - 6/10
	06: Six oktas - 7/10 - 8/10
	07: Seven oktas - 9/10 or more but not 10/10, or BKN
	08: Eight oktas - 10/10, or OVC
	09: Sky obscured, or cloud amount cannot be estimated
	10: Partial obscuration
	11: Thin Scattered
	12: Scattered
	13: Dark scattered
	14: Thin Broken
	15: Broken
	16: Dark broken
	17: Thin overcast
	18: Overcast
	19: Dark overcast
	

Q: SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE coverage quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE 
	coverage. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

HEIGHT: SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE height dimension

	The height above ground level (AGL) of the base of the cloud layer or obscuring 
	phenomena. 
	Length:6
	Unit:Meters
	Default Value:999999

Q: SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE height dimension quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE 
	height dimension. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

I: SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE characteristic code

	The code that represents a characteristic of a specific cloud or other 
	obscuring phenomena layer. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Variable height
	2: Variable amount
	3: Thin clouds
	4: Dark layer (reported in data prior to 1950)
	

CLOUD SUMM: SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE header #2
	Length:3

C: SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE #2 coverage code

	The code that denotes the portion of the total celestial dome covered by 
	all layers of clouds and other obscuring phenomena at or below a given 
	height. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Clear - No coverage
	1: FEW - 2/8 or less coverage (not including zero)
	2: SCATTERED - 3/8-4/8 coverage
	3: BROKEN - 5/8-7/8 coverage
	4: OVERCAST - 8/8 coverage
	5: OBSCURED
	6: PARTIALLY OBSCURED
	

CV: SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE #2 Coverage code #2

	The code that denotes the fraction of the total celestial dome covered 
	by a by all layers of clouds and other obscuring phenomena at or below 
	a given height, if reported by the station in octas. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: None, SKC or CLR
	01: One okta - 1/10 or less but not zero
	02: Two oktas - 2/10 - 3/10, or FEW
	03: Three oktas - 4/10
	04: Four oktas - 5/10, or SCT
	05: Five oktas - 6/10
	06: Six oktas - 7/10 - 8/10
	07: Seven oktas - 9/10 or more but not 10/10, or BKN
	08: Eight oktas - 10/10, or OVC
	09: Sky obscured, or cloud amount cannot be estimated
	10: Partial obscuration
	11: Thin Scattered
	12: Scattered
	13: Dark scattered
	14: Thin Broken
	15: Broken
	16: Dark broken
	17: Thin overcast
	18: Overcast
	19: Dark overcast
	

Q: SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE #2 coverage quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE 
	coverage. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

HEIGHT: SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE #2 height dimension

	The height above ground level (AGL) of the base of the cloud layer or obscuring 
	phenomena. 
	Length:6
	Unit:Meters
	Default Value:999999

Q: SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE #2 height dimension quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE 
	height dimension. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

I: SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE #2 characteristic code

	The code that represents a characteristic of a specific cloud or other 
	obscuring phenomena layer. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Variable height
	2: Variable amount
	3: Thin clouds
	4: Dark layer (reported in data prior to 1950)
	

CLOUD SUMM: SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE header #3
	Length:3

C: SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE #3 coverage code

	The code that denotes the portion of the total celestial dome covered by 
	all layers of clouds and other obscuring phenomena at or below a given 
	height. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Clear - No coverage
	1: FEW - 2/8 or less coverage (not including zero)
	2: SCATTERED - 3/8-4/8 coverage
	3: BROKEN - 5/8-7/8 coverage
	4: OVERCAST - 8/8 coverage
	5: OBSCURED
	6: PARTIALLY OBSCURED
	

CV: SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE #3 Coverage code #2

	The code that denotes the fraction of the total celestial dome covered 
	by a by all layers of clouds and other obscuring phenomena at or below 
	a given height, if reported by the station in octas. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: None, SKC or CLR
	01: One okta - 1/10 or less but not zero
	02: Two oktas - 2/10 - 3/10, or FEW
	03: Three oktas - 4/10
	04: Four oktas - 5/10, or SCT
	05: Five oktas - 6/10
	06: Six oktas - 7/10 - 8/10
	07: Seven oktas - 9/10 or more but not 10/10, or BKN
	08: Eight oktas - 10/10, or OVC
	09: Sky obscured, or cloud amount cannot be estimated
	10: Partial obscuration
	11: Thin Scattered
	12: Scattered
	13: Dark scattered
	14: Thin Broken
	15: Broken
	16: Dark broken
	17: Thin overcast
	18: Overcast
	19: Dark overcast
	

Q: SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE #3 coverage quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE 
	coverage. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

HEIGHT: SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE #3 height dimension

	The height above ground level (AGL) of the base of the cloud layer or obscuring 
	phenomena. 
	Length:6
	Unit:Meters
	Default Value:999999

Q: SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE #3 height dimension quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE 
	height dimension. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

I: SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE #3 characteristic code

	The code that represents a characteristic of a specific cloud or other 
	obscuring phenomena layer. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Variable height
	2: Variable amount
	3: Thin clouds
	4: Dark layer (reported in data prior to 1950)
	

CLOUD SUMM: SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE header #4
	Length:3

C: SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE #4 coverage code

	The code that denotes the portion of the total celestial dome covered by 
	all layers of clouds and other obscuring phenomena at or below a given 
	height. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Clear - No coverage
	1: FEW - 2/8 or less coverage (not including zero)
	2: SCATTERED - 3/8-4/8 coverage
	3: BROKEN - 5/8-7/8 coverage
	4: OVERCAST - 8/8 coverage
	5: OBSCURED
	6: PARTIALLY OBSCURED
	

CV: SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE #4 Coverage code #2

	The code that denotes the fraction of the total celestial dome covered 
	by a by all layers of clouds and other obscuring phenomena at or below 
	a given height, if reported by the station in octas. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: None, SKC or CLR
	01: One okta - 1/10 or less but not zero
	02: Two oktas - 2/10 - 3/10, or FEW
	03: Three oktas - 4/10
	04: Four oktas - 5/10, or SCT
	05: Five oktas - 6/10
	06: Six oktas - 7/10 - 8/10
	07: Seven oktas - 9/10 or more but not 10/10, or BKN
	08: Eight oktas - 10/10, or OVC
	09: Sky obscured, or cloud amount cannot be estimated
	10: Partial obscuration
	11: Thin Scattered
	12: Scattered
	13: Dark scattered
	14: Thin Broken
	15: Broken
	16: Dark broken
	17: Thin overcast
	18: Overcast
	19: Dark overcast
	

Q: SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE #4 coverage quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE 
	coverage. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

HEIGHT: SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE #4 height dimension

	The height above ground level (AGL) of the base of the cloud layer or obscuring 
	phenomena. 
	Length:6
	Unit:Meters
	Default Value:999999

Q: SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE #4 height dimension quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE 
	height dimension. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

I: SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE #4 characteristic code

	The code that represents a characteristic of a specific cloud or other 
	obscuring phenomena layer. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Variable height
	2: Variable amount
	3: Thin clouds
	4: Dark layer (reported in data prior to 1950)
	

CLOUD SUMM: SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE header #5
	Length:3

C: SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE #5 coverage code

	The code that denotes the portion of the total celestial dome covered by 
	all layers of clouds and other obscuring phenomena at or below a given 
	height. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Clear - No coverage
	1: FEW - 2/8 or less coverage (not including zero)
	2: SCATTERED - 3/8-4/8 coverage
	3: BROKEN - 5/8-7/8 coverage
	4: OVERCAST - 8/8 coverage
	5: OBSCURED
	6: PARTIALLY OBSCURED
	

CV: SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE #5 Coverage code #2

	The code that denotes the fraction of the total celestial dome covered 
	by a by all layers of clouds and other obscuring phenomena at or below 
	a given height, if reported by the station in octas. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: None, SKC or CLR
	01: One okta - 1/10 or less but not zero
	02: Two oktas - 2/10 - 3/10, or FEW
	03: Three oktas - 4/10
	04: Four oktas - 5/10, or SCT
	05: Five oktas - 6/10
	06: Six oktas - 7/10 - 8/10
	07: Seven oktas - 9/10 or more but not 10/10, or BKN
	08: Eight oktas - 10/10, or OVC
	09: Sky obscured, or cloud amount cannot be estimated
	10: Partial obscuration
	11: Thin Scattered
	12: Scattered
	13: Dark scattered
	14: Thin Broken
	15: Broken
	16: Dark broken
	17: Thin overcast
	18: Overcast
	19: Dark overcast
	

Q: SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE #5 coverage quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE 
	coverage. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

HEIGHT: SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE #5 height dimension

	The height above ground level (AGL) of the base of the cloud layer or obscuring 
	phenomena. 
	Length:6
	Unit:Meters
	Default Value:999999

Q: SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE #5 height dimension quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE 
	height dimension. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

I: SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE #5 characteristic code

	The code that represents a characteristic of a specific cloud or other 
	obscuring phenomena layer. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Variable height
	2: Variable amount
	3: Thin clouds
	4: Dark layer (reported in data prior to 1950)
	

CLOUD SUMM: SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE header #6
	Length:3

C: SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE #6 coverage code

	The code that denotes the portion of the total celestial dome covered by 
	all layers of clouds and other obscuring phenomena at or below a given 
	height. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Clear - No coverage
	1: FEW - 2/8 or less coverage (not including zero)
	2: SCATTERED - 3/8-4/8 coverage
	3: BROKEN - 5/8-7/8 coverage
	4: OVERCAST - 8/8 coverage
	5: OBSCURED
	6: PARTIALLY OBSCURED
	

CV: SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE #6 Coverage code #2

	The code that denotes the fraction of the total celestial dome covered 
	by a by all layers of clouds and other obscuring phenomena at or below 
	a given height, if reported by the station in octas. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: None, SKC or CLR
	01: One okta - 1/10 or less but not zero
	02: Two oktas - 2/10 - 3/10, or FEW
	03: Three oktas - 4/10
	04: Four oktas - 5/10, or SCT
	05: Five oktas - 6/10
	06: Six oktas - 7/10 - 8/10
	07: Seven oktas - 9/10 or more but not 10/10, or BKN
	08: Eight oktas - 10/10, or OVC
	09: Sky obscured, or cloud amount cannot be estimated
	10: Partial obscuration
	11: Thin Scattered
	12: Scattered
	13: Dark scattered
	14: Thin Broken
	15: Broken
	16: Dark broken
	17: Thin overcast
	18: Overcast
	19: Dark overcast
	

Q: SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE #6 coverage quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE 
	coverage. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

HEIGHT: SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE #6 height dimension

	The height above ground level (AGL) of the base of the cloud layer or obscuring 
	phenomena. 
	Length:6
	Unit:Meters
	Default Value:999999

Q: SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE #6 height dimension quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE 
	height dimension. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

I: SKY-COVER-SUMMATION-STATE #6 characteristic code

	The code that represents a characteristic of a specific cloud or other 
	obscuring phenomena layer. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Variable height
	2: Variable amount
	3: Thin clouds
	4: Dark layer (reported in data prior to 1950)
	

SKY CONDITION: SKY-CONDITION-OBSERVATION #2 header
	Length:3

CV: SKY-CONDITION-OBSERVATION #2 total coverage code

	The code that denotes the fraction of the total celestial dome covered 
	by clouds or other obscuring phenomena. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: None, SKC or CLR
	01: One okta - 1/10 or less but not zero
	02: Two oktas - 2/10 - 3/10, or FEW
	03: Three oktas - 4/10
	04: Four oktas - 5/10, or SCT
	05: Five oktas - 6/10
	06: Six oktas - 7/10 - 8/10
	07: Seven oktas - 9/10 or more but not 10/10, or BKN
	08: Eight oktas - 10/10, or OVC
	09: Sky obscured, or cloud amount cannot be estimated
	10: Partial obscuration
	11: Thin scattered
	12: Scattered
	13: Dark scattered
	14: Thin broken
	15: Broken
	16: Dark broken
	17: Thin overcast
	18: Overcast
	19: Dark overcast
	

OP: SKY-CONDITION-OBSERVATION #2 total opaque coverage code

	The code that denotes the fraction of the total celestial dome covered 
	by opaque clouds or other obscuring phenomena.  Only reported by selected 
	U.S. stations during selected periods. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: None, SKC or CLR
	01: One okta - 1/10 or less but not zero
	02: Two oktas - 2/10 - 3/10, or FEW
	03: Three oktas - 4/10
	04: Four oktas - 5/10, or SCT
	05: Five oktas - 6/10
	06: Six oktas - 7/10 - 8/10
	07: Seven oktas - 9/10 or more but not 10/10, or BKN
	08: Eight oktas - 10/10, or OVC
	09: Sky obscured, or cloud amount cannot be estimated
	10: Partial obscuration
	12: Scattered
	13: Dark scattered
	15: Broken
	16: Dark broken
	18: Overcast
	19: Dark overcast
	

Q: SKY-CONDITION-OBSERVATION #2 quality total coverage code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a reported total sky coverage 
	code. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

CL: SKY-CONDITION-OBSERVATION #2 total lowest cloud cover code

	The code that represents the fraction of the celestial dome covered by 
	all low clouds present.  If no low clouds are present; the code denotes 
	the fraction covered by all middle level clouds present. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: None
	01: One okta or 1/10 or less but not zero
	02: Two oktas or 2/10 - 3/10
	03: Three oktas or 4/10
	04: Four oktas or 5/10
	05: Five oktas or 6/10
	06: Six oktas or 7/10 - 8/10
	07: Seven oktas or 9/10 or more but not 10/10
	08: Eight oktas or 10/10
	09: Sky obscured, or cloud amount cannot be estimated
	10: Partial obscuration
	11: Thin Scattered
	12: Scattered
	13: Dark Scattered
	14: Thin Broken
	15: Broken
	16: Dark Broken
	17: Thin Overcast
	18: Overcast
	19: Dark Overcast
	

Q: SKY-CONDITION-OBSERVATION #2 quality total lowest cloud cover code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a reported total lowest cloud 
	cover code. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

LO: SKY-CONDITION-OBSERVATION #2 low cloud genus code

	The code that denotes a type of low cloud. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: No low clouds
	01: Cumulus humulis or Cumulus fractus other than of bad weather or both
	02: Cumulus mediocris or congestus, with or without Cumulus of species fractus or humulis or Stratocumulus all having bases at the same level
	03: Cumulonimbus calvus, with or without Cumulus, Stratocumulus or Stratus
	04: Stratocumulus cumulogenitus
	05: Stratocumulus other than Stratocumulus cumulogenitus
	06: Stratus nebulosus or Stratus fractus other than of bad weather, or both
	07: Stratus fractus or Cumulus fractus of bad weather, or both (pannus) usually below Altostratus or Nimbostratus
	08: Cumulus and Stratocumulus other than Stratocumulus cumulogenitus, with bases at different levels
	09: Cumulonimbus capillatus (often with an anvil), with or without Cumulonimbus calvus, Cumulus, Stratocumulus, Stratus or pannus
	

Q: SKY-CONDITION-OBSERVATION #2 quality low cloud genus code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a reported low cloud type. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

HGT: SKY-CONDITION-OBSERVATION #2 lowest cloud base height dimension

	The height, above ground level (AGL), of the base of the lowest cloud. 
	
	Length:5
	Scale:1
	Unit:Meters
	Default Value:99999

Q: SKY-CONDITION-OBSERVATION #2 lowest cloud base height quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a lowest cloud base height. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

MI: SKY-CONDITION-OBSERVATION #2 mid cloud genus code

	The code that denotes a type of middle level cloud. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: No middle clouds
	01: Altostratus translucidus
	02: Altostratus opacus or Nimbostratus
	03: Altocumulus translucidus at a single level
	04: Patches (often lenticular) of Altocumulus translucidus, continually changing and occurring at one or more levels
	05: Altocumulus translucidus in bands, or one or more layers of Altocumulus translucidus or opacus, progressively invading the sky;  these Altocumulus clouds generally thicken as a whole
	06: Altocumulus cumulogentis (or cumulonimbogentus)
	07: Altocumulus translucidus or opacus in two or more layers, or Altocumulus opacus in a single layer, not progressively invading the sky, or Altocumulus with Altostratus or Nimbostratus
	08: Altocumulus castellanus or floccus
	09: Altocumulus of a chaotic sky; generally at several levels
	

Q: SKY-CONDITION-OBSERVATION #2 quality mid cloud genus code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a reported mid cloud type. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

HI: SKY-CONDITION-OBSERVATION #2 high cloud genus code

	The code that denotes a type of high cloud. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: No High Clouds
	01: Cirrus fibratus, sometimes uncinus, not progressively invading the sky
	02: Cirrus spissatus, in patches or entangled sheaves, which usually do not increase and sometimes seem to be the remains of the upper part of a Cumulonimbus; or Cirrus castellanus or floccus
	03: Cirrus spissatus cumulonimbogenitus
	04: Cirrus unicinus or fibratus, or both, progressively invading the sky; they generally thicken as a whole
	05: Cirrus (often in bands) and Cirrostratus, or Cirrostratus alone, progressively invading the sky; they generally thicken as a whole, but the continuous veil does not reach 45 degrees above the horizon
	06: Cirrus (often in bands) and Cirrostratus, or Cirrostratus alone, progressively invading the sky; they generally thicken as a whole; the continuous veil extends more than 45 degrees above the horizon, without the sky being totally covered.
	07: Cirrostratus covering the whole sky
	08: Cirrostratus not progressively invading the sky and not entirely covering it
	09: Cirrocumulus alone, or Cirrocumulus predominant among the High clouds
	

Q: SKY-CONDITION-OBSERVATION #2 quality high cloud genus code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a reported high cloud type. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

CLOUDS BLO STN: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER header
	Length:3

CV: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER coverage code

	The code that denotes the extent of coverage of a BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER. 
	
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: None
	01: One okta - 1/10 or less but not zero
	02: Two oktas - 2/10 - 3/10
	03: Three oktas - 4/10
	04: Four oktas - 5/10
	05: Five oktas - 6/10
	06: Six oktas - 7/10 - 8/10
	07: Seven oktas - 9/10 or more but not 10/10
	08: Eight oktas - 10/10
	09: Sky obscured, or cloud amount cannot be estimated
	10: Partial obscuration
	

Q: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER coverage quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER 
	coverage. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

HGT: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER top height dimension

	The height above mean sea level (MSL) of the top of a BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER. 
	
	Length:5
	Scale:1
	Unit:Meters
	Default Value:99999

Q: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER top height dimension quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER 
	top height dimension. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

TP: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER type code

	The code that denotes the classification of the clouds that comprise a 
	BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: Cirrus (Ci)
	01: Cirrocumulus (Cc)
	02: Cirrostratus (Cs)
	03: Altocumulus (Ac)
	04: Altostratus (As)
	05: Nimbostratus (Ns)
	06: Stratocumulus (Sc)
	07: Stratus (St)
	08: Cumulus (Cu)
	09: Cumulonimbus (Cb)
	10: Cloud not visible owing to darkness, fog, dust storm, sandstorm, or other analogous phenomena
	

Q: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER type quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER 
	type. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

C: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER top code

	The code that denotes the characteristics of the upper surface of a BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER 
	
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: Isolated cloud or fragments of clouds
	01: Continuous flat tops
	02: Broken cloud - small breaks, flat tops
	03: Broken cloud - large breaks, flat tops
	04: Continuous cloud, undulation tops
	05: Broken cloud - small breaks, undulating tops
	06: Broken cloud - large breaks, undulating tops
	07: Continuous or almost continuous with towering clouds above the top of the layer
	08: Groups of waves with towering clouds above the top of the layer
	09: Two or more layers at different levels
	

Q: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER top quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER 
	top. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

CLOUDS BLO STN: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER header #2
	Length:3

CV: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER #2 coverage code

	The code that denotes the extent of coverage of a BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER. 
	
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: None
	01: One okta - 1/10 or less but not zero
	02: Two oktas - 2/10 - 3/10
	03: Three oktas - 4/10
	04: Four oktas - 5/10
	05: Five oktas - 6/10
	06: Six oktas - 7/10 - 8/10
	07: Seven oktas - 9/10 or more but not 10/10
	08: Eight oktas - 10/10
	09: Sky obscured, or cloud amount cannot be estimated
	10: Partial obscuration
	

Q: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER #2 coverage quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER 
	coverage. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

HGT: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER #2 top height dimension

	The height above mean sea level (MSL) of the top of a BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER. 
	
	Length:5
	Scale:1
	Unit:Meters
	Default Value:99999

Q: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER #2 top height dimension quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER 
	top height dimension. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

TP: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER #2 type code

	The code that denotes the classification of the clouds that comprise a 
	BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: Cirrus (Ci)
	01: Cirrocumulus (Cc)
	02: Cirrostratus (Cs)
	03: Altocumulus (Ac)
	04: Altostratus (As)
	05: Nimbostratus (Ns)
	06: Stratocumulus (Sc)
	07: Stratus (St)
	08: Cumulus (Cu)
	09: Cumulonimbus (Cb)
	10: Cloud not visible owing to darkness, fog, dust storm, sandstorm, or other analogous phenomena
	

Q: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER #2 type quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER 
	type. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

C: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER #2 top code

	The code that denotes the characteristics of the upper surface of a BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER 
	
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: Isolated cloud or fragments of clouds
	01: Continuous flat tops
	02: Broken cloud - small breaks, flat tops
	03: Broken cloud - large breaks, flat tops
	04: Continuous cloud, undulation tops
	05: Broken cloud - small breaks, undulating tops
	06: Broken cloud - large breaks, undulating tops
	07: Continuous or almost continuous with towering clouds above the top of the layer
	08: Groups of waves with towering clouds above the top of the layer
	09: Two or more layers at different levels
	

Q: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER #2 top quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER 
	top. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

CLOUDS BLO STN: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER header #3
	Length:3

CV: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER #3 coverage code

	The code that denotes the extent of coverage of a BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER. 
	
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: None
	01: One okta - 1/10 or less but not zero
	02: Two oktas - 2/10 - 3/10
	03: Three oktas - 4/10
	04: Four oktas - 5/10
	05: Five oktas - 6/10
	06: Six oktas - 7/10 - 8/10
	07: Seven oktas - 9/10 or more but not 10/10
	08: Eight oktas - 10/10
	09: Sky obscured, or cloud amount cannot be estimated
	10: Partial obscuration
	

Q: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER #3 coverage quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER 
	coverage. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

HGT: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER #3 top height dimension

	The height above mean sea level (MSL) of the top of a BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER. 
	
	Length:5
	Scale:1
	Unit:Meters
	Default Value:99999

Q: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER #3 top height dimension quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER 
	top height dimension. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

TP: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER #3 type code

	The code that denotes the classification of the clouds that comprise a 
	BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: Cirrus (Ci)
	01: Cirrocumulus (Cc)
	02: Cirrostratus (Cs)
	03: Altocumulus (Ac)
	04: Altostratus (As)
	05: Nimbostratus (Ns)
	06: Stratocumulus (Sc)
	07: Stratus (St)
	08: Cumulus (Cu)
	09: Cumulonimbus (Cb)
	10: Cloud not visible owing to darkness, fog, dust storm, sandstorm, or other analogous phenomena
	

Q: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER #3 type quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER 
	type. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

C: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER #3 top code

	The code that denotes the characteristics of the upper surface of a BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER 
	
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: Isolated cloud or fragments of clouds
	01: Continuous flat tops
	02: Broken cloud - small breaks, flat tops
	03: Broken cloud - large breaks, flat tops
	04: Continuous cloud, undulation tops
	05: Broken cloud - small breaks, undulating tops
	06: Broken cloud - large breaks, undulating tops
	07: Continuous or almost continuous with towering clouds above the top of the layer
	08: Groups of waves with towering clouds above the top of the layer
	09: Two or more layers at different levels
	

Q: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER #3 top quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER 
	top. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

CLOUDS BLO STN: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER header #4
	Length:3

CV: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER #4 coverage code

	The code that denotes the extent of coverage of a BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER. 
	
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: None
	01: One okta - 1/10 or less but not zero
	02: Two oktas - 2/10 - 3/10
	03: Three oktas - 4/10
	04: Four oktas - 5/10
	05: Five oktas - 6/10
	06: Six oktas - 7/10 - 8/10
	07: Seven oktas - 9/10 or more but not 10/10
	08: Eight oktas - 10/10
	09: Sky obscured, or cloud amount cannot be estimated
	10: Partial obscuration
	

Q: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER #4 coverage quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER 
	coverage. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

HGT: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER #4 top height dimension

	The height above mean sea level (MSL) of the top of a BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER. 
	
	Length:5
	Scale:1
	Unit:Meters
	Default Value:99999

Q: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER #4 top height dimension quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER 
	top height dimension. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

TP: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER #4 type code

	The code that denotes the classification of the clouds that comprise a 
	BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: Cirrus (Ci)
	01: Cirrocumulus (Cc)
	02: Cirrostratus (Cs)
	03: Altocumulus (Ac)
	04: Altostratus (As)
	05: Nimbostratus (Ns)
	06: Stratocumulus (Sc)
	07: Stratus (St)
	08: Cumulus (Cu)
	09: Cumulonimbus (Cb)
	10: Cloud not visible owing to darkness, fog, dust storm, sandstorm, or other analogous phenomena
	

Q: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER #4 type quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER 
	type. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

C: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER #4 top code

	The code that denotes the characteristics of the upper surface of a BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER 
	
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: Isolated cloud or fragments of clouds
	01: Continuous flat tops
	02: Broken cloud - small breaks, flat tops
	03: Broken cloud - large breaks, flat tops
	04: Continuous cloud, undulation tops
	05: Broken cloud - small breaks, undulating tops
	06: Broken cloud - large breaks, undulating tops
	07: Continuous or almost continuous with towering clouds above the top of the layer
	08: Groups of waves with towering clouds above the top of the layer
	09: Two or more layers at different levels
	

Q: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER #4 top quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER 
	top. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

CLOUDS BLO STN: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER header #5
	Length:3

CV: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER #5 coverage code

	The code that denotes the extent of coverage of a BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER. 
	
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: None
	01: One okta - 1/10 or less but not zero
	02: Two oktas - 2/10 - 3/10
	03: Three oktas - 4/10
	04: Four oktas - 5/10
	05: Five oktas - 6/10
	06: Six oktas - 7/10 - 8/10
	07: Seven oktas - 9/10 or more but not 10/10
	08: Eight oktas - 10/10
	09: Sky obscured, or cloud amount cannot be estimated
	10: Partial obscuration
	

Q: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER #5 coverage quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER 
	coverage. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

HGT: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER #5 top height dimension

	The height above mean sea level (MSL) of the top of a BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER. 
	
	Length:5
	Scale:1
	Unit:Meters
	Default Value:99999

Q: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER #5 top height dimension quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER 
	top height dimension. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

TP: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER #5 type code

	The code that denotes the classification of the clouds that comprise a 
	BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: Cirrus (Ci)
	01: Cirrocumulus (Cc)
	02: Cirrostratus (Cs)
	03: Altocumulus (Ac)
	04: Altostratus (As)
	05: Nimbostratus (Ns)
	06: Stratocumulus (Sc)
	07: Stratus (St)
	08: Cumulus (Cu)
	09: Cumulonimbus (Cb)
	10: Cloud not visible owing to darkness, fog, dust storm, sandstorm, or other analogous phenomena
	

Q: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER #5 type quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER 
	type. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

C: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER #5 top code

	The code that denotes the characteristics of the upper surface of a BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER 
	
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: Isolated cloud or fragments of clouds
	01: Continuous flat tops
	02: Broken cloud - small breaks, flat tops
	03: Broken cloud - large breaks, flat tops
	04: Continuous cloud, undulation tops
	05: Broken cloud - small breaks, undulating tops
	06: Broken cloud - large breaks, undulating tops
	07: Continuous or almost continuous with towering clouds above the top of the layer
	08: Groups of waves with towering clouds above the top of the layer
	09: Two or more layers at different levels
	

Q: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER #5 top quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER 
	top. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

CLOUDS BLO STN: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER header #6
	Length:3

CV: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER #6 coverage code

	The code that denotes the extent of coverage of a BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER. 
	
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: None
	01: One okta - 1/10 or less but not zero
	02: Two oktas - 2/10 - 3/10
	03: Three oktas - 4/10
	04: Four oktas - 5/10
	05: Five oktas - 6/10
	06: Six oktas - 7/10 - 8/10
	07: Seven oktas - 9/10 or more but not 10/10
	08: Eight oktas - 10/10
	09: Sky obscured, or cloud amount cannot be estimated
	10: Partial obscuration
	

Q: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER #6 coverage quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER 
	coverage. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

HGT: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER #6 top height dimension

	The height above mean sea level (MSL) of the top of a BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER. 
	
	Length:5
	Scale:1
	Unit:Meters
	Default Value:99999

Q: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER #6 top height dimension quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER 
	top height dimension. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

TP: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER #6 type code

	The code that denotes the classification of the clouds that comprise a 
	BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: Cirrus (Ci)
	01: Cirrocumulus (Cc)
	02: Cirrostratus (Cs)
	03: Altocumulus (Ac)
	04: Altostratus (As)
	05: Nimbostratus (Ns)
	06: Stratocumulus (Sc)
	07: Stratus (St)
	08: Cumulus (Cu)
	09: Cumulonimbus (Cb)
	10: Cloud not visible owing to darkness, fog, dust storm, sandstorm, or other analogous phenomena
	

Q: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER #6 type quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER 
	type. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

C: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER #6 top code

	The code that denotes the characteristics of the upper surface of a BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER 
	
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: Isolated cloud or fragments of clouds
	01: Continuous flat tops
	02: Broken cloud - small breaks, flat tops
	03: Broken cloud - large breaks, flat tops
	04: Continuous cloud, undulation tops
	05: Broken cloud - small breaks, undulating tops
	06: Broken cloud - large breaks, undulating tops
	07: Continuous or almost continuous with towering clouds above the top of the layer
	08: Groups of waves with towering clouds above the top of the layer
	09: Two or more layers at different levels
	

Q: BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER #6 top quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported BELOW-STATION-CLOUD-LAYER 
	top. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

SOLAR: Hourly Solar Radiation Section header
	Length:3

SLRAD: Hourly Solar Radiation Section SOLARAD hourly average solar radiation

	The hourly average solar radiation. 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Watts Per Square Meter
	Default Value:99999

Q: Hourly Solar Radiation Section SOLARAD_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the hourly 
	average solar radiation. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Solar Radiation Section SOLARAD_FLAG quality code

	The code that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the hourly average solar radiation. Most users will find the 
	preceding quality code SOLARAD_QC to be the simplest and most useful quality 
	indicator. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

SRMIN: Hourly Solar Radiation Section SOLARAD_MIN minimum solar radiation

	The minimum 10 second solar radiation for the hour. 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Watts Per Square Meter
	Default Value:99999

Q: Hourly Solar Radiation Section SOLARAD_MIN_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the hourly 
	minimum solar radiation. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Solar Radiation Section SOLARAD_MIN_FLAG quality code

	The code that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the hourly minimum solar radiation. Most users will find the 
	preceding quality code SOLARAD_MIN_QC to be the simplest and most useful 
	quality 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

SRMAX: Hourly Solar Radiation Section SOLARAD_MAX maximum solar radiation

	The maximum 10 second solar radiation for the hour. 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Watts Per Square Meter
	Default Value:99999

Q: Hourly Solar Radiation Section SOLARAD_MAX_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the hourly 
	maximum solar radiation. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Solar Radiation Section SOLARAD_MAX_FLAG quality code

	The code that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the hourly maximum solar radiation.  Most users will find the 
	preceding quality code SOLARAD_MAX_QC to be the simplest and most useful 
	quality 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

SRSTD: Hourly Solar Radiation Section SOLARAD_STD solar radiation standard deviation

	The hourly 10 second hourly solar radiation standard deviation. 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Default Value:99999

Q: Hourly Solar Radiation Section SOLARAD_STD_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the hourly 
	solar radiation standard deviation. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Solar Radiation Section SOLARAD_STD_FLAG quality code

	The code that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of hourly solar radiation standard deviation.  Most users will find 
	the preceding quality code SOLARAD_STD_QC to be the simplest and most useful 
	quality indicator. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

SUN: SUNSHINE-OBSERVATION header
	Length:3

DUR: SUNSHINE-OBSERVATION sunshine duration quantity

	The quantity of time sunshine occurred over the reporting period. 
	Length:4
	Unit:Minutes
	Default Value:9999

Q: SUNSHINE-OBSERVATION sunshine duration quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported SUNSHINE-OBSERVATION 
	sunshine duration. 
	Length:1
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PRCNT PSBL SUN: SUNSHINE-OBSERVATION (continued) header
	Length:3

PSN: SUNSHINE-OBSERVATION (continued) percent of possible sunshine quantity

	The percent of possible sunshine that occurred over the previous 24-hour 
	period. 
	Length:3
	Unit:Percent
	Default Value:999

Q: SUNSHINE-OBSERVATION (continued) percent of possible sunshine quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported SUNSHINE-OBSERVATION 
	percent of possible sunshine. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	4: Passed gross limits check, data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

SUN: SUNSHINE-OBSERVATION FOR THE MONTH header
	Length:3

DUR: SUNSHINE-OBSERVATION FOR THE MONTH sunshine duration quantity

	The quantity of time sunshine occurred over the reporting period. 
	Length:5
	Unit:Minutes
	Default Value:99999

Q: SUNSHINE-OBSERVATION FOR THE MONTH sunshine duration quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported SUNSHINE-OBSERVATION 
	sunshine duration. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check, data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

SOLAR: Solar Irradiance Section header
	Length:3

TIME: Solar Irradiance Section Solar irradiance data time period

	Time period in minutes, for which the data in this section (GM1) pertains 
	eg, 0060 = 60 minutes (1 hour). 
	Length:4
	Unit:Minutes
	Default Value:9999

GRAD: Solar Irradiance Section Global irradiance

	Global horizontal irradiance measured using a precision spectral pyranometer. 
	 Unit is Watts per square meter (W/m2) in whole values.  Waveband ranges 
	from 0.4 - 2.3 micrometers. 
	Length:4
	Scale:1
	Unit:Watts Per Square Meter
	Default Value:9999

Q: Solar Irradiance Section Global irradiance data flag

	The code that provides additional information regarding the global irradiance 
	data. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: Untested (raw data)
	01: Passed one-component test; data fall within max-min limitsof Kt, Kn, or Kd
	02: Passed two-component test; data fall within 0.03 of the Gompertz boundaries
	03: Passed three-component test; data come within + 0.03 of satisfying Kt = Kn + Kd
	04: Passed visual inspection: not used by SERI_QC1
	05: Failed visual inspection: not used by SERI_QC1
	06: Value estimated; passes all pertinent SERI_QC tests
	07: Failed one-component test; lower than allowed minimum
	08: Failed one-component test; higher than allowed maximum
	09: Passed three-component test but failed two-component test by 0.05
	10-93: Failed two- or three- component tests in one of four ways.
	94-97: Data fails into physically impossible region where Kn > Kt by K-space distances of 0.05 to 0.10 (94), 0.10 to 0.15 (95), 0.15 to 0.20 (96), and > 0.20 (97)
	98: Not used
	99: Missing data
	

Q: Solar Irradiance Section Global irradiance quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported global irradiance 
	value. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	

DBMR: Solar Irradiance Section Direct beam irradiance

	Direct beam irradiance measured using a precision pyrheliometer.  Unit 
	is Watts per square meter (W/m2) in whole values.   Waveband ranges from 
	0.4 - 2.3 micrometers.  Instrument is mounted on a sun tracker. 
	Length:4
	Scale:1
	Unit:Watts Per Square Meter
	Default Value:9999

Q: Solar Irradiance Section Direct beam irradiance data flag

	The code that provides additional information regarding the direct beam 
	irradiance data. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: Untested (raw data)
	01: Passed one-component test; data fall within max-min limits of Kt, Kn, or Kd
	02: Passed two-component test; data fall within 0.03 of the Gompertz boundaries
	03: Passed three-component test; data come within + 0.03 of satisfying Kt = Kn + Kd
	04: Passed visual inspection: not used by SERI_QC1
	05: Failed visual inspection: not used by SERI_QC1
	06: Value estimated; passes all pertinent SERI_QC tests
	07: Failed one-component test; lower than allowed minimum
	08: Failed one-component test; higher than allowed maximum
	09: Passed three-component test but failed two-component test by 0.05
	10-93: Failed two- or three- component tests in one of four ways.
	94-97: Data fails into physically impossible region where Kn > Kt by K-space distances of 0.05 to 0.10 (94), 0.10 to 0.15 (95), 0.15 to 0.20 (96), and > 0.20 (97).
	98: Not used
	99: Missing data
	

Q: Solar Irradiance Section Direct beam irradiance quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported direct beam irradiance 
	value. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	

DRAD: Solar Irradiance Section Diffuse irradiance

	Diffuse irradiance measured using a precision spectral pyranometer.  Unit 
	is Watts per square meter (W/m2) in whole values.  Waveband ranges from 
	0.4 - 2.3 micrometers.  Instrument is mounted under a shadowband. 
	Length:4
	Scale:1
	Unit:Watts Per Square Meter
	Default Value:9999

Q: Solar Irradiance Section Diffuse irradiance data flag

	The code that provides additional information regarding the diffuse irradiance 
	data. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: Untested (raw data)
	01: Passed one-component test; data fall within max-min limits of Kt, Kn, or Kd
	02: Passed two-component test; data fall within 0.03 of the Gompertz boundaries
	03: Passed three-component test; data come within + 0.03 of satisfying Kt = Kn + Kd
	04: Passed visual inspection: not used by SERI_QC1
	05: Failed visual inspection: not used by SERI_QC1
	06: Value estimated; passes all pertinent SERI_QC tests
	07: Failed one-component test; lower than allowed minimum
	08: Failed one-component test; higher than allowed maximum
	09: Passed three-component test but failed two-component test by 0.05
	10-93: Failed two- or three- component tests in one of four ways.
	94-97: Data fails into physically impossible region where Kn > Kt by K-space distances of 0.05 to 0.10 (94), 0.10 to 0.15 (95), 0.15 to 0.20 (96), and > 0.20 (97).
	98: Not used
	99: Missing data
	

Q: Solar Irradiance Section Diffuse irradiance quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported diffuse irradiance 
	value. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	

UVRD: Solar Irradiance Section UVB global irradiance

	Ultra-violet global irradiance measured using an Ultra-violet Biometer 
	(Solar Light).  Unit is milli-watts per square meter (mW/m2) of erythema 
	effective irradiance in whole values.  Waveband ranges from 290-320 nanometers. 
	
	Length:4
	Scale:1
	Unit:Milliwatts Per Square Meter
	Default Value:9999

Q: Solar Irradiance Section UVB global irradiance quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported UVB global irradiance 
	value. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	

SOLAR: Solar Radiation Section header
	Length:3

TIME: Solar Radiation Section Solar radiation data time period

	Time period in minutes, for which the data in this section (GN1) pertainseg, 
	0060 = 60 minutes (1 hour). 
	Length:4
	Unit:Minutes
	Default Value:9999

UPSO: Solar Radiation Section Upwelling global solar radiation

	Global radiation measured using an Epply Precision Spectral Pyranometer 
	mounted upside down ten meters above the surface on a meteorological tower. 
	 Unit is milli-watts per square meter (mW/m2).  Waveband ranges from 270 
	to 3000 nanometers. 
	Length:4
	Scale:1
	Unit:Milliwatts Per Square Meter
	Default Value:9999

Q: Solar Radiation Section Upwelling global solar radiation quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported upwelling global 
	solar radiation value. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	

DTIR: Solar Radiation Section Downwelling thermal infrared radiation

	Infrared radiation measured using an Epply Precision Infrared Radiometer 
	mounted upright ten meters above the surface on a meteorological tower. 
	 Unit is milli-watts per square meter (mW/m2).  Waveband ranges from 3000 
	to 50,000 nanometers. 
	Length:4
	Scale:1
	Unit:Milliwatts Per Square Meter
	Default Value:9999

Q: Solar Radiation Section Downwelling thermal infrared radiation quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported downwelling thermal 
	infrared radiation value. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	

IRAD: Solar Radiation Section Upwelling thermal infrared radiation

	Infrared radiation measured using an Epply Precision Infrared Radiometer 
	mounted upside-down ten meters above the surface on a meteorological tower. 
	 Unit is Watts per meter per meter (mW/m2).  Waveband ranges from 3000 
	to 50,000 nanometers. 
	Length:4
	Scale:1
	Unit:Watts Per Square Meter
	Default Value:9999

Q: Solar Radiation Section Upwelling thermal infrared radiation quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported upwelling thermal 
	infrared radiation value. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	

PAR: Solar Radiation Section Photosynthetically active radiation

	The PAR sensor measures global solar radiation from 400 to 700 nm in Watts 
	per square meter (mW/m2), which approximates the spectral band active in 
	photosynthesis. 
	Length:4
	Scale:1
	Unit:Watts Per Square Meter
	Default Value:9999

Q: Solar Radiation Section Photosynthetically active radiation quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported photosynthetically 
	active radiation value. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	

ZAN: Solar Radiation Section Solar zenith angle

	The Solar Zenith Angle is the angle in degrees between the sun and the 
	perpendicular to the earth's surface.  At sunrise it is 90 degrees, at 
	noon it is a function of latitude, and at sunset it is again 90 degrees. 
	 Below the horizon value is 100.  Values are reported to the nearest tens 
	of degrees (eg, 090). 
	Length:3
	Scale:1
	Unit:Angular Degrees
	Default Value:999

Q: Solar Radiation Section Solar zenith angle quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported solar zenith angle 
	value. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	

SOLAR: Net Solar Radiation Section header
	Length:3

TIME: Net Solar Radiation Section Net solar radiation data time period

	Time period in minutes, for which the data in this section (GO1) pertainseg, 
	0060 = 60 minutes (1 hour). 
	Length:4
	Unit:Minutes
	Default Value:9999

NTSO: Net Solar Radiation Section Net solar radiation

	The difference between global radiation and upwelling global radiation 
	measured in Watts per square meter (W/m2).  If negative, left most position 
	contains a "-" sign. 
	Length:4
	Scale:1
	Unit:Watts Per Square Meter
	Default Value:9999

Q: Net Solar Radiation Section Net solar radiation quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported net solar radiation 
	value. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	

NTIR: Net Solar Radiation Section Net infrared radiation

	The difference between downwelling infrared and upwelling infrared measured 
	in Watts per square meter (W/m2).  If negative, left most position contains 
	a "-" sign. 
	Length:4
	Scale:1
	Unit:Watts Per Square Meter
	Default Value:9999

Q: Net Solar Radiation Section Net infrared radiation quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported net infrared radiation 
	value. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	

NTRD: Net Solar Radiation Section Net radiation

	The total of Net Solar and Net Infrared radiation measured in Watts per 
	square meter (W/m2). 
	Length:4
	Scale:1
	Unit:Watts Per Square Meter
	Default Value:9999

Q: Net Solar Radiation Section Net radiation quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported net radiation value. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	

SOLAR: Modeled Solar Irradiance Section header
	Length:3

TIME: Modeled Solar Irradiance Section Data Time Period

	Time period in minutes, for which the data in this section (GM1) pertains 
	eg, 0060 = 60 minutes (1 hour). 
	Length:4
	Scale:1
	Unit:Minutes
	Default Value:9999

GBHZ: Modeled Solar Irradiance Section Modeled global horizontal

	Total amount of direct and diffuse solar radiation (modeled) received on 
	a horizontal surface. 
	Length:4
	Scale:1
	Unit:Watts Per Square Meter
	Default Value:9999

SC: Modeled Solar Irradiance Section Modeled global horizontal source flag

	The code that provides source information regarding the global horizontal 
	data. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	01: Value modeled from METSTAT model
	02: Value time-shifted from SUNY satellite model
	03: Value time-shifted from SUNY satellite model, adjusted to a minimum low-diffuse envelope
	

UCT: Modeled Solar Irradiance Section Modeled global horizontal uncertainty

	The uncertainty values are based on model type and input data. 
	Length:3
	Scale:1
	Unit:Percent
	Default Value:999

DNRM: Modeled Solar Irradiance Section Modeled direct normal

	The amount of solar radiation (modeled) on a surface normal to the sun. 
	
	Length:4
	Scale:1
	Unit:Watts Per Square Meter
	Default Value:9999

SC: Modeled Solar Irradiance Section Modeled direct normal source flag

	The code that provides source information regarding the direct normal data. 
	
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	01: Value modeled from METSTAT model
	02: Value time-shifted from SUNY satellite model
	03: Value time-shifted from SUNY satellite model, adjusted to a minimum low-diffuse envelope
	

UCT: Modeled Solar Irradiance Section Modeled direct normal uncertainty

	The uncertainty values are based on model type and input data. 
	Length:3
	Unit:Percent
	Default Value:999

DFHZ: Modeled Solar Irradiance Section Modeled diffuse horizontal

	The amount of solar radiation (modeled) received from the sky (excluding 
	the solar disk) on a horizontal surface. 
	Length:4
	Scale:1
	Unit:Watts Per Square Meter
	Default Value:9999

SC: Modeled Solar Irradiance Section Modeled diffuse horizontal source flag

	The code that provides source information regarding the diffuse horizontal 
	data. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	01: Value modeled from METSTAT model
	02: Value time-shifted from SUNY satellite model
	03: Value time-shifted from SUNY satellite model, adjusted to a minimum low-diffuse envelope
	

UCT: Modeled Solar Irradiance Section Modeled diffuse horizontal uncertainty

	The uncertainty values are based on model type and input data. 
	Length:3
	Scale:1
	Unit:Percent
	Default Value:999

SOLAR: Hourly Solar Angle Section header
	Length:3

TIME: Hourly Solar Angle Section Hourly solar angle time period

	Time period in minutes for which the data in this section pertains-eg, 
	0060 = 60 minutes (1 hour). 
	Length:4
	Unit:Minutes
	Default Value:9999

ZANG: Hourly Solar Angle Section Hourly mean zenith angle (for sunup periods)

	The angle between sun and the zenith as the mean of all 1-minute sunup 
	zenith angle values. 
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Unit:Angular Degrees
	Default Value:9999

Q: Hourly Solar Angle Section Hourly mean zenith angle quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the hourly mean zenith angle. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks.
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	

AZAN: Hourly Solar Angle Section Hourly mean azimuth angle (for sunup periods) #2

	The angle between sun and north as the mean of all 1-minute sunup azimuth 
	angle values. 
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Unit:Angular Degrees
	Default Value:9999

Q: Hourly Solar Angle Section Hourly mean zenith angle quality code #2

	The code that denotes a quality status of the hourly mean azimuth angle. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks.
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	

SOLAR: Hourly Extraterrestrial Radiation Section header
	Length:3

TIME: Hourly Extraterrestrial Radiation Section Time Period

	Time period in minutes for which the data in this section pertains-eg, 
	0060 = 60 minutes (1 hour). 
	Length:4
	Scale:1
	Unit:Minutes
	Default Value:9999

EXRD: Hourly Extraterrestrial Radiation Section Amount on a horizontal surface

	The amount of solar radiation received (modeled) on a horizontal surface 
	at the top of the atmosphere. 
	Length:4
	Scale:1
	Unit:Watts Per Square Meter
	Default Value:9999

Q: Hourly Extraterrestrial Radiation Section Amount on a horizontal surface quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the hourly Extraterrestrial Radiation 
	on a horizontal surface value. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks.
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	

ERDN: Hourly Extraterrestrial Radiation Section Normal to the sun

	The amount of solar radiation received (modeled) on a surface normal to 
	the sun at the top of the atmosphere. 
	Length:4
	Scale:1
	Unit:Watts Per Square Meter
	Default Value:9999

Q: Hourly Extraterrestrial Radiation Section Normal to the sun quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the hourly Extraterrestrial Radiation 
	normal to the sun value. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks.
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	

HAIL: HAIL header
	Length:3

DIA: HAIL size

	The diameter of the largest hailstone observed. 
	Length:3
	Scale:10
	Unit:Centimeters
	Default Value:999

Q: HAIL size quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported HAIL size. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

GRND: GROUND-SURFACE-OBSERVATION header
	Length:3

CD: GROUND-SURFACE-OBSERVATION code

	The code that denotes the physical condition of the ground's surface. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: Surface of ground dry (no appreciable amount of dust or loose sand)
	01: Surface of ground dry (without cracks and no appreciable amount of dust or loose sand and without snow or measurable ice cover)
	02: Extremely dry with cracks (without snow or measurable ice cover)
	03: Loose dry dust or sand not covering ground completely (without snow or measurable ice cover)
	04: Loose dry dust or sand covering more than one-half of ground (but not completely)
	05: Loose dry dust or sand covering ground completely
	06: Thin cover of loose dry dust or sand covering ground completely (without snow or measurable ice cover)
	07: Moderate or thick cover of loose dry dust or sand covering ground completely (without snow or measurable ice cover)
	08: Surface of ground moist
	09: Surface of ground moist (without snow or measurable ice cover)
	10: Surface of ground wet (standing water in small or large pools on surface)
	11: Surface of ground wet (standing water in small or large pools on surface without snow or measurable ice cover)
	12: Flooded (without snow or measurable ice cover)
	13: Surface of ground frozen
	14: Surface of ground frozen (without snow or measurable ice cover)
	15: Glaze or ice on ground, but no snow or melting snow
	16: Glaze on ground (without snow or measurable ice cover)
	17: Ground predominantly covered by ice
	18: Snow or melting snow (with or without ice) covering less than one-half of the ground
	19: Snow or melting snow (with or without ice) covering more than one-half of the ground but ground not completely covered
	20: Snow or melting snow (with or without ice) covering ground completely
	21: Loose dry snow covering less than one-half of the ground
	22: Loose dry snow covering at least one half of the ground (but not completely)
	23: Even layer of loose dry snow covering ground completely
	24: Uneven layer of loose dry snow covering ground completely
	25: Compact or wet snow (with or without ice) covering less than one-half of the ground
	26: Compact or wet snow (with or without ice) covering at least one-half of the ground but ground not completely covered
	27: Even layer of compact or wet snow covering ground completely
	28: Uneven layer of compact or wet snow covering ground completely
	29: Snow covering ground completely; deep drifts
	30: Loose dry dust or sand covering one-half of the ground (but not completely)
	31: Loose dry snow, dust or sand covering ground completely
	

Q: GROUND-SURFACE-OBSERVATION quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported GROUND-SURFACE-OBSERVATION 
	code. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

GRND TEMP: GROUND-SURFACE-OBSERVATION minimum-temperature header
	Length:3

PR: GROUND-SURFACE-OBSERVATION minimum-temperature period quantity

	The quantity of time over which the ground temperature was sampled to determine 
	the minimum temperature. 
	Length:3
	Scale:10
	Unit:Hours
	Default Value:999

MIN: GROUND-SURFACE-OBSERVATION minimum-temperature value

	The minimum temperature of the ground's surface recorded during the observation 
	period. 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Degrees Celsius
	Default Value:+9999

Q: GROUND-SURFACE-OBSERVATION minimum-temperature quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported GROUND-SURFACE-OBSERVATION 
	minimum temperature. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

SURFTEMP: Hourly Surface Temperature Section header
	Length:3

AVSFT: Hourly Surface Temperature Section SURFTEMP hourly average surface temperature

	The hourly average surface temperature. 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Degrees Celsius
	Default Value:+9999

Q: Hourly Surface Temperature Section SURFTEMP_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the hourly 
	average surface temperature. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Surface Temperature Section SURFTEMP_FLAG quality code

	The code that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the hourly average surface temperature.  Most users will find 
	the preceding quality code SURFTEMP_QC to be the simplest and most useful 
	quality indicator. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

MNSFT: Hourly Surface Temperature Section SURFTEMP_MIN hourly minimum surface temperature

	The minimum 10 second surface temperature for the hour. 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Degrees Celsius
	Default Value:+9999

Q: Hourly Surface Temperature Section SURFTEMP_MIN_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the hourly 
	minimum surface temperature. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Surface Temperature Section SURFTEMP_MIN_FLAG quality code

	The code that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the hourly minimum surface temperature.  Most users will find 
	the preceding quality code SURFTEMP_MIN_QC to be the simplest and most 
	useful quality indicator. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

MXSFT: Hourly Surface Temperature Section SURFTEMP_MAX hourly maximum surface temperature

	The maximum 10 second surface temperature for the hour. 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Degrees Celsius
	Default Value:+9999

Q: Hourly Surface Temperature Section SURFTEMP_MAX_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the hourly 
	maximum surface temperature. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Surface Temperature Section SURFTEMP_MAX_FLAG quality code

	The code that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the hourly maximum surface temperature. Most users will find 
	the preceding quality code SURFTEMP_MAX_QC to be the simplest and most 
	useful quality indicator. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

STSF: Hourly Surface Temperature Section SURFTEMP_STD hourly surface temperature standard deviation

	The hourly surface temperature standard deviation. 
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Unit:Degrees Celsius
	Default Value:9999

Q: Hourly Surface Temperature Section SURFTEMP_STD_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the hourly 
	surface temperature standard deviation. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Surface Temperature Section SURFTEMP_STD_FLAG quality code

	The code that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of hourly surface temperature standard deviation.  Most users will 
	find the preceding quality code SURFTEMP_STD_QC to be the simplest and 
	most useful quality indicator. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

SURFTEMP: Hourly Surface Temperature Sensor Section header
	Length:3

EQSFT: Hourly Surface Temperature Sensor Section SURFTEMP_SB equipment temperature

	The average temperature of the surface temperature sensor housing (sensor 
	body) for the hour. 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Degrees Celsius
	Default Value:99999

Q: Hourly Surface Temperature Sensor Section SURFTEMP_SB_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the surface 
	temperature sensor housing 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Surface Temperature Sensor Section SURFTEMP_SB_FLAG quality code

	The code that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the surface temperature sensor housing temperature.  Most users 
	will find the preceding quality code SURFTEMP_SB_QC to be the simplest 
	and most useful quality indicator. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

STTE: Hourly Surface Temperature Sensor Section SURFTEMP_SB_STD hourly sensor housing temperature standard deviation for the hour

	The hourly 10 second hourly surface temperature standard deviation. 
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Unit:Degrees Celsius
	Default Value:9999

Q: Hourly Surface Temperature Sensor Section SURFTEMP_SB_STD_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the hourly 
	sensor housing temperature standard deviation. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Surface Temperature Sensor Section SURFTEMP_SB_STD_FLAG quality code

	The code that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of sensor housing temperature standard deviation..  Most users will 
	find the preceding quality code SURFTEMP_SB_STD_QC to be the simplest and 
	most useful quality indicator. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

PANEVAP: GROUND-SURFACE-OBSERVATION pan evaporation data header
	Length:3

PR: GROUND-SURFACE-OBSERVATION pan evaporation data Time period in hours

	The quantity of time over which the evaporation and related data were sampled. 
	
	Length:2
	Scale:1
	Unit:Hours
	Default Value:99

WDMV: GROUND-SURFACE-OBSERVATION pan evaporation data Wind movement

	The wind movement over the evaporation pan during the time period of the 
	observation. 
	Length:4
	Scale:1
	Unit:Statute Miles
	Default Value:9999

I: GROUND-SURFACE-OBSERVATION pan evaporation data Wind movement condition code

	The code that denotes certain conditions or flags which describe the data. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: No special conditions
	2: Data will be included in subsequent observation
	3: Data are accumulated from previous observation(s), so cover a longer than typical time period
	

Q: GROUND-SURFACE-OBSERVATION pan evaporation data Wind movement quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported wind movement data. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	4: Passed gross limits check, from NCDC Data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, from NCDC Data source
	6: Suspect, from NCDC Data source
	7: Erroneous, from NCDC Data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

EVP: GROUND-SURFACE-OBSERVATION pan evaporation data Evaporation data

	The total evaporation which was measured during the time period of the 
	observation. 
	Length:3
	Scale:100
	Unit:Inches
	Default Value:999

I: GROUND-SURFACE-OBSERVATION pan evaporation data Evaporation condition code

	The code that denotes certain conditions or flags which describe the data. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: No special conditions
	2: Data will be included in subsequent observation
	3: Data are accumulated from previous observation(s), so cover a longer than typical time period
	

Q: GROUND-SURFACE-OBSERVATION pan evaporation data Evaporation quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported evaporation data. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	4: Passed gross limits check, from NCDC Data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, from NCDC Data source
	6: Suspect, from NCDC Data source
	7: Erroneous, from NCDC Data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

MXPT: GROUND-SURFACE-OBSERVATION pan evaporation data Maximum pan water temperature

	The maximum temperature in the evaporation pan during the time period of 
	the observation. 
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Unit:Degrees Celsius
	Default Value:+999

I: GROUND-SURFACE-OBSERVATION pan evaporation data Maximum pan water temperature condition code

	The code that denotes certain conditions or flags which describe the data. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: No special conditions
	2: Data will be included in subsequent observation
	3: Data are accumulated from previous observation(s), so cover a longer than typical time period
	

Q: GROUND-SURFACE-OBSERVATION pan evaporation data Maximum pan water temperature quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported maximum water temperature 
	data. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	4: Passed gross limits check, from NCDC Data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, from NCDC Data source
	6: Suspect, from NCDC Data source
	7: Erroneous, from NCDC Data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

MNPT: GROUND-SURFACE-OBSERVATION pan evaporation data Minimum pan water temperature

	The maximum temperature in the evaporation pan during the time period of 
	the observation. 
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Unit:Degrees Celsius
	Default Value:+999

I: GROUND-SURFACE-OBSERVATION pan evaporation data Minimum pan water temperature condition code

	The code that denotes certain conditions or flags which describe the data. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: No special conditions
	2: Data will be included in subsequent observation
	3: Data are accumulated from previous observation(s), so cover a longer than typical time period
	

Q: GROUND-SURFACE-OBSERVATION pan evaporation data Minimum pan water temperature quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported minimum water temperature 
	data. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	4: Passed gross limits check, from NCDC Data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, from NCDC Data source
	6: Suspect, from NCDC Data source
	7: Erroneous, from NCDC Data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

EXT TEMP: EXTREME-AIR-TEMPERATURE header
	Length:3

PR: EXTREME-AIR-TEMPERATURE period quantity

	The quantity of time over which temperatures were sampled to determine 
	the EXTREME-AIR-TEMPERATURE 
	Length:3
	Scale:10
	Unit:Hours
	Default Value:999

I: EXTREME-AIR-TEMPERATURE code

	The code that denotes an EXTREME-AIR-TEMPERATURE as a maximum or a minimum 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	M: Maximum temperature
	N: Minimum temperature
	O: Estimated minimum temperature
	P: Estimated maximum temperature
	

TEMP: EXTREME-AIR-TEMPERATURE temperature

	The temperature of the high or low air temperature for a given period 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Degrees Celsius
	Default Value:+9999

Q: EXTREME-AIR-TEMPERATURE temperature quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported EXTREME-AIR-TEMPERATURE 
	temperature 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , from NCDC Surface Hourly or NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	5: Passed all quality control checks, from NCDC Surface Hourly or NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	6: Suspect, from NCDC Surface Hourly or NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	7: Erroneous, from NCDC Surface Hourly or NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

EXT TEMP: EXTREME-AIR-TEMPERATURE header #2
	Length:3

PR: EXTREME-AIR-TEMPERATURE #2 period quantity

	The quantity of time over which temperatures were sampled to determine 
	the EXTREME-AIR-TEMPERATURE 
	Length:3
	Scale:10
	Unit:Hours
	Default Value:999

I: EXTREME-AIR-TEMPERATURE #2 code

	The code that denotes an EXTREME-AIR-TEMPERATURE as a maximum or a minimum 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	M: Maximum temperature
	N: Minimum temperature
	O: Estimated minimum temperature
	P: Estimated maximum temperature
	

TEMP: EXTREME-AIR-TEMPERATURE #2 temperature

	The temperature of the high or low air temperature for a given period 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Degrees Celsius
	Default Value:+9999

Q: EXTREME-AIR-TEMPERATURE #2 temperature quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported EXTREME-AIR-TEMPERATURE 
	temperature 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , from NCDC Surface Hourly or NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	5: Passed all quality control checks, from NCDC Surface Hourly or NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	6: Suspect, from NCDC Surface Hourly or NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	7: Erroneous, from NCDC Surface Hourly or NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

AVG TEMP: AVERAGE-AIR-TEMPERATURE header
	Length:3

PR: AVERAGE-AIR-TEMPERATURE period quantity

	The quantity of time over which temperatures were sampled to determine 
	the AVERAGE-AIR-TEMPERATURE 
	Length:3
	Scale:1
	Unit:Hours
	Default Value:999

I: AVERAGE-AIR-TEMPERATURE code

	The code that denotes an AVERAGE-AIR-TEMPERATURE as a mean, an average 
	maximum, or an average minimum 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	A: Mean temperature
	M: Maximum temperature average
	N: Minimum temperature average
	

TEMP: AVERAGE-AIR-TEMPERATURE temperature

	The mean air temperature for a given period, typically for the day or month, 
	as reported by the station (ie, not derived from other data fields) 
	Length:5
	Scale:100
	Unit:Degrees Celsius
	Default Value:+9999

Q: AVERAGE-AIR-TEMPERATURE temperature quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported AVERAGE-AIR-TEMPERATURE 
	temperature 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	5: Passed all quality control checks, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	6: Suspect, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	7: Erroneous, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

AVG TEMP: AVERAGE-AIR-TEMPERATURE header #2
	Length:3

PR: AVERAGE-AIR-TEMPERATURE #2 period quantity

	The quantity of time over which temperatures were sampled to determine 
	the AVERAGE-AIR-TEMPERATURE 
	Length:3
	Scale:1
	Unit:Hours
	Default Value:999

I: AVERAGE-AIR-TEMPERATURE #2 code

	The code that denotes an AVERAGE-AIR-TEMPERATURE as a mean, an average 
	maximum, or an average minimum 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	A: Mean temperature
	M: Maximum temperature average
	N: Minimum temperature average
	

TEMP: AVERAGE-AIR-TEMPERATURE #2 temperature

	The mean air temperature for a given period, typically for the day or month, 
	as reported by the station (ie, not derived from other data fields) 
	Length:5
	Scale:100
	Unit:Degrees Celsius
	Default Value:+9999

Q: AVERAGE-AIR-TEMPERATURE #2 temperature quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported AVERAGE-AIR-TEMPERATURE 
	temperature 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	5: Passed all quality control checks, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	6: Suspect, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	7: Erroneous, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

AVG TEMP: AVERAGE-AIR-TEMPERATURE header #3
	Length:3

PR: AVERAGE-AIR-TEMPERATURE #3 period quantity

	The quantity of time over which temperatures were sampled to determine 
	the AVERAGE-AIR-TEMPERATURE 
	Length:3
	Scale:1
	Unit:Hours
	Default Value:999

I: AVERAGE-AIR-TEMPERATURE #3 code

	The code that denotes an AVERAGE-AIR-TEMPERATURE as a mean, an average 
	maximum, or an average minimum 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	A: Mean temperature
	M: Maximum temperature average
	N: Minimum temperature average
	

TEMP: AVERAGE-AIR-TEMPERATURE #3 temperature

	The mean air temperature for a given period, typically for the day or month, 
	as reported by the station (ie, not derived from other data fields) 
	Length:5
	Scale:100
	Unit:Degrees Celsius
	Default Value:+9999

Q: AVERAGE-AIR-TEMPERATURE #3 temperature quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported AVERAGE-AIR-TEMPERATURE 
	temperature 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	5: Passed all quality control checks, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	6: Suspect, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	7: Erroneous, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

EXT TEMP: EXTREME AIR-TEMPERATURE FOR THE MONTH header
	Length:3

I: EXTREME AIR-TEMPERATURE FOR THE MONTH code

	The code that denotes an EXTREME AIR-TEMPERATURE FOR THE MONTH as a maximum 
	or a minimum 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	M: Maximum temperature
	N: Minimum temperature
	

I: EXTREME AIR-TEMPERATURE FOR THE MONTH condition code

	The code for EXTREME AIR-TEMPERATURE FOR THE MONTH 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: The value occurred on other dates in addition to those listed
	

TEMP: EXTREME AIR-TEMPERATURE FOR THE MONTH temperature

	The extremes air temperature for the month, as reported by the station 
	(ie, not derived from other data fields) 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Degrees Celsius
	Default Value:+9999

DATES: EXTREME AIR-TEMPERATURE FOR THE MONTH dates of occurrence

	The dates of occurrence of EXTREME AIR-TEMPERATURE, given as the date for 
	each occurrence, for up to 3 occurrences; e.g., 041016 indicates days 04, 
	10, and 16 
	Length:6
	Default Value:99

Q: EXTREME AIR-TEMPERATURE FOR THE MONTH temperature quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported EXTREME AIR-TEMPERATURE 
	FOR THE MONTH 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	5: Passed all quality control checks, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	6: Suspect, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	7: Erroneous, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

EXT TEMP: EXTREME AIR-TEMPERATURE FOR THE MONTH header #2
	Length:3

I: EXTREME AIR-TEMPERATURE FOR THE MONTH #2 code

	The code that denotes an EXTREME AIR-TEMPERATURE FOR THE MONTH as a maximum 
	or a minimum 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	M: Maximum temperature
	N: Minimum temperature
	

I: EXTREME AIR-TEMPERATURE FOR THE MONTH #2 condition code

	The code for EXTREME AIR-TEMPERATURE FOR THE MONTH 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: The value occurred on other dates in addition to those listed
	

TEMP: EXTREME AIR-TEMPERATURE FOR THE MONTH #2 temperature

	The extremes air temperature for the month, as reported by the station 
	(ie, not derived from other data fields) 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Degrees Celsius
	Default Value:+9999

DATES: EXTREME AIR-TEMPERATURE FOR THE MONTH #2 dates of occurrence

	The dates of occurrence of EXTREME AIR-TEMPERATURE, given as the date for 
	each occurrence, for up to 3 occurrences; e.g., 041016 indicates days 04, 
	10, and 16 
	Length:6
	Default Value:99

Q: EXTREME AIR-TEMPERATURE FOR THE MONTH #2 temperature quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported EXTREME AIR-TEMPERATURE 
	FOR THE MONTH 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	5: Passed all quality control checks, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	6: Suspect, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	7: Erroneous, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

DEGREE DAYS: HEATING-COOLING-DEGREE-DAYS header
	Length:3

PR: HEATING-COOLING-DEGREE-DAYS period quantity

	The quantity of time over which temperatures were sampled to determine 
	the HEATING-COOLING-DEGREE-DAYS 
	Length:3
	Scale:1
	Unit:Hours
	Default Value:999

I: HEATING-COOLING-DEGREE-DAYS code

	The code that denotes the value as being heating degree days or cooling 
	degree days 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	C: Cooling Degree Days
	H: Heating Degree Days
	

DGDY: HEATING-COOLING-DEGREE-DAYS value

	The total heating or cooling degree days for a given period, typically 
	for the day or month, as reported by the station (ie, not derived from 
	other data fields) 
	Length:4
	Scale:1
	Unit:Heating Or Cooling Degree Days
	Default Value:9999

Q: HEATING-COOLING-DEGREE-DAYS quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported HEATING-COOLING-DEGREE-DAYS 
	data 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	5: Passed all quality control checks, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	6: Suspect, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	7: Erroneous, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

DEGREE DAYS: HEATING-COOLING-DEGREE-DAYS header #2
	Length:3

PR: HEATING-COOLING-DEGREE-DAYS #2 period quantity

	The quantity of time over which temperatures were sampled to determine 
	the HEATING-COOLING-DEGREE-DAYS 
	Length:3
	Scale:1
	Unit:Hours
	Default Value:999

I: HEATING-COOLING-DEGREE-DAYS #2 code

	The code that denotes the value as being heating degree days or cooling 
	degree days 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	C: Cooling Degree Days
	H: Heating Degree Days
	

DGDY: HEATING-COOLING-DEGREE-DAYS #2 value

	The total heating or cooling degree days for a given period, typically 
	for the day or month, as reported by the station (ie, not derived from 
	other data fields) 
	Length:4
	Scale:1
	Unit:Heating Or Cooling Degree Days
	Default Value:9999

Q: HEATING-COOLING-DEGREE-DAYS #2 quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported HEATING-COOLING-DEGREE-DAYS 
	data 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	5: Passed all quality control checks, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	6: Suspect, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	7: Erroneous, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

EXT TEMP: EXTREME TEMPERATURES, NUMBER OF DAYS EXCEEDING CRITERIA, FOR THE MONTH header
	Length:3

DM: EXTREME TEMPERATURES, NUMBER OF DAYS EXCEEDING CRITERIA, FOR THE MONTH Number of days with maximum temperature 32 F (0.0 C) or lower

	The number of days with maximum temperature 32 F (0.0 C) or lower 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99

Q: EXTREME TEMPERATURES, NUMBER OF DAYS EXCEEDING CRITERIA, FOR THE MONTH Number of days with maximum temperature 32 F (0.0 C) or lower quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported days with max temperature 
	32 F (0.0 C) or lower 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	5: Passed all quality control checks, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	6: Suspect, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	7: Erroneous, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

DM: EXTREME TEMPERATURES, NUMBER OF DAYS EXCEEDING CRITERIA, FOR THE MONTH Number of days with maximum temperature 90 F (32.2 C) or higher

	The number of days with maximum temperature 90 F (32.2 C) or higher, except 
	for Alaska 70 F (21.1 C) or higher 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99

Q: EXTREME TEMPERATURES, NUMBER OF DAYS EXCEEDING CRITERIA, FOR THE MONTH Number of days with maximum temperature 90 F (32.2 C) or higher quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported days with max temperature 
	90 F (32.2 C) or higher (70 F for Alaska) 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	5: Passed all quality control checks, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	6: Suspect, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	7: Erroneous, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

DM: EXTREME TEMPERATURES, NUMBER OF DAYS EXCEEDING CRITERIA, FOR THE MONTH Number of days with minimum temperature 32 F (0.0 C) or lower

	The number of days with minimum temperature 32 F (0.0 C) or lower 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99

Q: EXTREME TEMPERATURES, NUMBER OF DAYS EXCEEDING CRITERIA, FOR THE MONTH Number of days with minimum temperature 32 F (0.0 C) or lower quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported days with min temperature 
	32 F (0.0 C) or lower 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	5: Passed all quality control checks, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	6: Suspect, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	7: Erroneous, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

DM: EXTREME TEMPERATURES, NUMBER OF DAYS EXCEEDING CRITERIA, FOR THE MONTH Number of days with minimum temperature 0 F (-17.8 C) or lower

	The number of days with minimum temperature 0 F (-17.8 C) or lower 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99

Q: EXTREME TEMPERATURES, NUMBER OF DAYS EXCEEDING CRITERIA, FOR THE MONTH Number of days with minimum temperature 0 F (-17.8 C) or lower quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported days with min temperature 
	0 F (-17.8 C) or lower 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	5: Passed all quality control checks, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	6: Suspect, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	7: Erroneous, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

TEMP: Hourly Calculated Temperature Section header
	Length:3

TEMP: Hourly Calculated Temperature Section derived air temperature

	The calculated hourly average air temperature 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Degrees Celsius
	Default Value:+9999

Q: Hourly Calculated Temperature Section quality code

	The code that indicates ISD?s evaluation of the quality status of the calculated 
	hourly average air temperature 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

PRESSURE: ATMOSPHERIC-PRESSURE-OBSERVATION (ALT/STP) header
	Length:3

ALT: ATMOSPHERIC-PRESSURE-OBSERVATION (ALT/STP) altimeter setting rate

	The pressure value to which an aircraft altimeter is set so that it will 
	indicate the altitude relative to mean sea level of an aircraft on the 
	ground at the location for which the value was determined. 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Hectopascals
	Default Value:99999

Q: ATMOSPHERIC-PRESSURE-OBSERVATION (ALT/STP) altimeter quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of an altimeter setting rate. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

STP: ATMOSPHERIC-PRESSURE-OBSERVATION (ALT/STP) station pressure rate

	The atmospheric pressure at the observation point. 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Hectopascals
	Default Value:99999

Q: ATMOSPHERIC-PRESSURE-OBSERVATION (ALT/STP) station pressure quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the station pressure of an ATMOSPHERIC-PRESSURE-OBSERVATION. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PRES CHG: ATMOSPHERIC-PRESSURE-CHANGE header
	Length:3

T: ATMOSPHERIC-PRESSURE-CHANGE tendency code

	The code that denotes the characteristics of an ATMOSPHERIC-PRESSURE-CHANGE 
	that occurs over a period of three hours. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Increasing, then decreasing; atmospheric pressure the same or higher than 3 hours ago
	1: Increasing then steady; or increasing, then increasing more slowly; atmospheric pressure now higher than 3 hours ago
	2: Increasing (steadily or unsteadily); atmospheric pressure now higher than 3 hours ago
	3: Decreasing or steady, then increasing; or increasing, then increasing more rapidly; atmospheric pressure now higher than 3 hours ago
	4: Steady; atmospheric pressure the same as 3 hours ago
	5: Decreasing, then increasing; atmospheric pressure the same or lower than 3 hours ago
	6: Decreasing, then steady; or decreasing, then decreasing more slowly; atmospheric pressure now lower than 3 hours ago
	7: Decreasing (steadily or unsteadily); atmospheric pressure now lower than 3 hours ago
	8: Steady or increasing, then decreasing; or decreasing, then decreasing more rapidly; atmospheric pressure now lower than 3 hours ago
	

Q: ATMOSPHERIC-PRESSURE-CHANGE quality tendency code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the tendency of an ATMOSPHERIC-PRESSURE-CHANGE. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

3HR: ATMOSPHERIC-PRESSURE-CHANGE three hour quantity

	The absolute value of the quantity of change in atmospheric pressure measured 
	at the beginning and end of a three hour period. 
	Length:3
	Scale:10
	Unit:Hectopascals
	Default Value:999

Q: ATMOSPHERIC-PRESSURE-CHANGE quality three hour code

	The code that denotes the quality status of the three hour quantity for 
	an ATMOPSHERIC- 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

24HR: ATMOSPHERIC-PRESSURE-CHANGE twenty four hour quantity

	The quantity of change in atmospheric pressure measured at the beginning 
	and end of a twenty four hour period. 
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Unit:Hectopascals
	Default Value:+999

Q: ATMOSPHERIC-PRESSURE-CHANGE quality twenty four hour code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a reported twenty four hour ATMOSPHERIC-PRESSURE- 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

GEOPOT: GEOPOTENTIAL-HEIGHT-ISOBARIC-LEVEL header
	Length:3

C: GEOPOTENTIAL-HEIGHT-ISOBARIC-LEVEL code

	The code that denotes the isobaric surface used to represent geopotential 
	height. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: 1000 hectopascals
	2: 925 hectopascals
	3: 850 hectopascals
	4: 700 hectopascals
	5: 500 hectopascals
	

HGT: GEOPOTENTIAL-HEIGHT-ISOBARIC-LEVEL height dimension

	The height of a GEOPOTENTIAL-HEIGHT-ISOBARIC-LEVEL 
	Length:4
	Scale:1
	Unit:Geopotential Meters
	Default Value:9999

Q: GEOPOTENTIAL-HEIGHT-ISOBARIC-LEVEL height dimension quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported GEOPOTENTIAL-HEIGHT-ISOBARIC-LEVEL 
	height dimension. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

AVG STP: ATMOSPHERIC-PRESSURE-OBSERVATION (STP/SLP) header
	Length:3

PRESSURE: ATMOSPHERIC-PRESSURE-OBSERVATION FOR THE MONTH header
	Length:3

AVMNS: ATMOSPHERIC-PRESSURE-OBSERVATION FOR THE MONTH average station pressure for the month

	The average pressure at the observation point for the month. 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Hectopascals
	Default Value:99999

Q: ATMOSPHERIC-PRESSURE-OBSERVATION FOR THE MONTH average station pressure quality code

	The code that denotes the quality status of an average station pressure. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check, data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

AVMNS: ATMOSPHERIC-PRESSURE-OBSERVATION FOR THE MONTH average sea level pressure for the month

	The average sea level pressure for the month at the observation point. 
	
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Hectopascals
	Default Value:99999

Q: ATMOSPHERIC-PRESSURE-OBSERVATION FOR THE MONTH average sea level pressure for the month quality code

	The code that denotes the quality status of the average sea level pressure 
	for the month. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check, data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

PRESSURE: ATMOSPHERIC-PRESSURE-OBSERVATION FOR THE MONTH (continued) header
	Length:3

MXMNS: ATMOSPHERIC-PRESSURE-OBSERVATION FOR THE MONTH (continued) maximum sea level pressure for the month

	The maximum sea level pressure at the observation point for the month. 
	
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Hectopascals
	Default Value:99999

TIME: ATMOSPHERIC-PRESSURE-OBSERVATION FOR THE MONTH (continued) maximum sea level pressure, date-time

	The date-time of occurrence of the pressure value, given as the date-time; 
	e.g., 051500 indicates day 05, time 1500. 
	Length:6
	Default Value:999999

Q: ATMOSPHERIC-PRESSURE-OBSERVATION FOR THE MONTH (continued) maximum sea level pressure quality code

	The code that denotes the quality status of an maximum sea level pressure. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check, data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

MNMNS: ATMOSPHERIC-PRESSURE-OBSERVATION FOR THE MONTH (continued) minimum sea level pressure for the month

	The minimum sea level pressure at the observation point for the month. 
	
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Hectopascals
	Default Value:99999

TIME: ATMOSPHERIC-PRESSURE-OBSERVATION FOR THE MONTH (continued) minimum sea level pressure, date-time

	The date-time of occurrence of the pressure value, given as the date-time; 
	e.g., 051500 indicates day 05, time 1500. 
	Length:6
	Default Value:999999

Q: ATMOSPHERIC-PRESSURE-OBSERVATION FOR THE MONTH (continued) minimum sea level pressure quality code

	The code that denotes the quality status of a minimum sea level pressure. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check, data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

WXV: PRESENT-WEATHER-IN-VICINITY-OBSERVATION header
	Length:3

WX: PRESENT-WEATHER-IN-VICINITY-OBSERVATION atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a specific type of weather observed between 5 and 
	10 statute miles of the station at the time of observation.  Observed at 
	selected stations from July 1, 1996 to present. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: No observation
	01: Thunderstorm in vicinity
	02: Showers in vicinity
	03: Sandstorm in vicinity
	04: Sand / dust whirls in vicinity
	05: Duststorm in vicinity
	06: Blowing snow in vicinity
	07: Blowing sand in vicinity
	08: Blowing dust in vicinity
	09: Fog in vicinity
	

Q: PRESENT-WEATHER-IN-VICINITY-OBSERVATION quality atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a reported present weather in 
	vicinity observation from a station. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

WXV: PRESENT-WEATHER-IN-VICINITY-OBSERVATION header #2
	Length:3

WX: PRESENT-WEATHER-IN-VICINITY-OBSERVATION #2 atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a specific type of weather observed between 5 and 
	10 statute miles of the station at the time of observation.  Observed at 
	selected stations from July 1, 1996 to present. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: No observation
	01: Thunderstorm in vicinity
	02: Showers in vicinity
	03: Sandstorm in vicinity
	04: Sand / dust whirls in vicinity
	05: Duststorm in vicinity
	06: Blowing snow in vicinity
	07: Blowing sand in vicinity
	08: Blowing dust in vicinity
	09: Fog in vicinity
	

Q: PRESENT-WEATHER-IN-VICINITY-OBSERVATION #2 quality atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a reported present weather in 
	vicinity observation from a station. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

WXV: PRESENT-WEATHER-IN-VICINITY-OBSERVATION header #3
	Length:3

WX: PRESENT-WEATHER-IN-VICINITY-OBSERVATION #3 atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a specific type of weather observed between 5 and 
	10 statute miles of the station at the time of observation.  Observed at 
	selected stations from July 1, 1996 to present. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: No observation
	01: Thunderstorm in vicinity
	02: Showers in vicinity
	03: Sandstorm in vicinity
	04: Sand / dust whirls in vicinity
	05: Duststorm in vicinity
	06: Blowing snow in vicinity
	07: Blowing sand in vicinity
	08: Blowing dust in vicinity
	09: Fog in vicinity
	

Q: PRESENT-WEATHER-IN-VICINITY-OBSERVATION #3 quality atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a reported present weather in 
	vicinity observation from a station. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

WXV: PRESENT-WEATHER-IN-VICINITY-OBSERVATION header #4
	Length:3

WX: PRESENT-WEATHER-IN-VICINITY-OBSERVATION #4 atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a specific type of weather observed between 5 and 
	10 statute miles of the station at the time of observation.  Observed at 
	selected stations from July 1, 1996 to present. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: No observation
	01: Thunderstorm in vicinity
	02: Showers in vicinity
	03: Sandstorm in vicinity
	04: Sand / dust whirls in vicinity
	05: Duststorm in vicinity
	06: Blowing snow in vicinity
	07: Blowing sand in vicinity
	08: Blowing dust in vicinity
	09: Fog in vicinity
	

Q: PRESENT-WEATHER-IN-VICINITY-OBSERVATION #4 quality atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a reported present weather in 
	vicinity observation from a station. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

WXV: PRESENT-WEATHER-IN-VICINITY-OBSERVATION header #5
	Length:3

WX: PRESENT-WEATHER-IN-VICINITY-OBSERVATION #5 atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a specific type of weather observed between 5 and 
	10 statute miles of the station at the time of observation.  Observed at 
	selected stations from July 1, 1996 to present. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: No observation
	01: Thunderstorm in vicinity
	02: Showers in vicinity
	03: Sandstorm in vicinity
	04: Sand / dust whirls in vicinity
	05: Duststorm in vicinity
	06: Blowing snow in vicinity
	07: Blowing sand in vicinity
	08: Blowing dust in vicinity
	09: Fog in vicinity
	

Q: PRESENT-WEATHER-IN-VICINITY-OBSERVATION #5 quality atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a reported present weather in 
	vicinity observation from a station. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

WXV: PRESENT-WEATHER-IN-VICINITY-OBSERVATION header #6
	Length:3

WX: PRESENT-WEATHER-IN-VICINITY-OBSERVATION #6 atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a specific type of weather observed between 5 and 
	10 statute miles of the station at the time of observation.  Observed at 
	selected stations from July 1, 1996 to present. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: No observation
	01: Thunderstorm in vicinity
	02: Showers in vicinity
	03: Sandstorm in vicinity
	04: Sand / dust whirls in vicinity
	05: Duststorm in vicinity
	06: Blowing snow in vicinity
	07: Blowing sand in vicinity
	08: Blowing dust in vicinity
	09: Fog in vicinity
	

Q: PRESENT-WEATHER-IN-VICINITY-OBSERVATION #6 quality atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a reported present weather in 
	vicinity observation from a station. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

WXV: PRESENT-WEATHER-IN-VICINITY-OBSERVATION header #7
	Length:3

WX: PRESENT-WEATHER-IN-VICINITY-OBSERVATION #7 atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a specific type of weather observed between 5 and 
	10 statute miles of the station at the time of observation.  Observed at 
	selected stations from July 1, 1996 to present. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: No observation
	01: Thunderstorm in vicinity
	02: Showers in vicinity
	03: Sandstorm in vicinity
	04: Sand / dust whirls in vicinity
	05: Duststorm in vicinity
	06: Blowing snow in vicinity
	07: Blowing sand in vicinity
	08: Blowing dust in vicinity
	09: Fog in vicinity
	

Q: PRESENT-WEATHER-IN-VICINITY-OBSERVATION #7 quality atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a reported present weather in 
	vicinity observation from a station. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

WX-M: PRESENT-WEATHER-OBSERVATION manual header
	Length:3

WX: PRESENT-WEATHER-OBSERVATION manual atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a specific type of weather observed manually. 
	Length:2
	Table of Values:

	00: Cloud development not observed or not observable
	01: Clouds generally dissolving or becoming less developed
	02: State of sky on the whole unchanged
	03: Clouds generally forming or developing
	04: Visibility reduced by smoke, e.g. veldt or forest fires, industrial smoke or volcanic ashes
	05: Haze
	06: Widespread dust in suspension in the air, not raised by wind at or near the station at the time of observation
	07: Dust or sand raised by wind at or near the station at the time of observation, but no well-developed dust whirl(s) or sand whirl(s), and no duststorm or sandstorm seen or, in the case of ships, blowing spray at the station
	08: Well developed dust whirl(s) or sand whirl(s) seen at or near the station during the preceding or at the time of observation, but no duststorm or sandstorm
	09: Duststorm or sandstorm within sight at the time of observation, or at the station during the preceding hour
	10: Mist
	11: Patches of shallow fog or ice fog at the station, whether on land or sea, not deeper than about 2 meters on land or 10 meters at sea
	12: More or less continuous shallow fog or ice fog at the station, whether on land or sea, not deeper than about 2 meters on land or 10 meters at sea
	13: Lightning visible, no thunder heard
	14: Precipitation within sight, not reaching the ground or the surface of the sea
	15: Precipitation within sight, reaching the ground or the surface of the sea, but distant, i.e., estimated to be more than 5 km from the station
	16: Precipitation within sight, reaching the ground or the surface of the sea, near to, but not at the station
	17: Thunderstorm, but no precipitation at the time of observation
	18: Squalls at or within sight of the station during the preceding hour or at the time of observation
	19: Funnel cloud(s) (Tornado cloud or waterspout) at or within sight of the station during the preceding
	20: Drizzle (not freezing) or snow grains not falling as shower(s)
	21: Rain (not freezing) not falling as shower(s)
	22: Snow not falling as shower(s)
	23: Rain and snow or ice pellets not falling as shower(s)
	24: Freezing drizzle or freezing rain not falling as shower(s)
	25: Shower(s) of rain
	26: Shower(s) of snow or of rain and snow
	27: Shower(s) of hail (Hail, small hail, snow pellets), or rain and hail
	28: Fog or ice fog
	29: Thunderstorm (with or without precipitation)
	30: Slight or moderate duststorm or sandstorm has decreased during the preceding hour
	31: Slight or moderate duststorm or sandstorm no appreciable change during the preceding hour
	32: Slight or moderate duststorm or sandstorm has begun or has increased during the preceding hour
	33: Severe duststorm or sandstorm has decreased during the preceding hour
	34: Severe duststorm or sandstorm no appreciable change during the preceding hour
	35: Severe duststorm or sandstorm has begun or has increased during the preceding hour
	36: Slight or moderate drifting snow generally low (below eye level)
	37: Heavy drifting snow generally low (below eye level)
	38: Slight or moderate blowing snow generally high (above eye level)
	39: Heavy blowing snow generally high (above eye level)
	40: Fog or ice fog at a distance at the time of observation, but not at the station during the preceding hour, the fog or ice fog extending to a level above that of the observer
	41: Fog or ice fog in patches
	42: Fog or ice fog, sky visible, has become thinner during the preceding hour
	43: Fog or ice fog, sky invisible, has become thinner during the preceding hour
	44: Fog or ice fog, sky visible, no appreciable change during the preceding hour
	45: Fog or ice fog, sky invisible, no appreciable change during the preceding hour
	46: Fog or ice fog, sky visible, has begun or has become thicker during the preceding hour
	47: Fog or ice fog, sky invisible, has begun or has become thicker during the preceding hour
	48: Fog, depositing rime, sky visible
	49: Fog, depositing rime, sky invisible
	50: Drizzle, not freezing, intermittent, slight at time of observation
	51: Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, slight at time of observation
	52: Drizzle, not freezing, intermittent, moderate at time of observation
	53: Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, moderate at time of observation
	54: Drizzle, not freezing, intermittent, heavy (dense) at time of observation
	55: Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, heavy (dense) at time of observation
	56: Drizzle, freezing, slight
	57: Drizzle, freezing, moderate or heavy (dense)
	58: Drizzle and rain, slight
	59: Drizzle and rain, moderate or heavy
	60: Rain, not freezing, intermittent, slight at time of observation
	61: Rain, not freezing, continuous, slight at time of observation
	62: Rain, not freezing, intermittent, moderate at time of observation
	63: Rain, not freezing, continuous, moderate at time of observation
	64: Rain, not freezing, intermittent, heavy at time of observation
	65: Rain, not freezing, continuous, heavy at time of observation
	66: Rain, freezing, slight
	67: Rain, freezing, moderate or heavy
	68: Rain or drizzle and snow, slight
	69: Rain or drizzle and snow, moderate or heavy
	70: Intermittent fall of snowflakes, slight at time of observation
	71: Continuous fall of snowflakes, slight at time of observation
	72: Intermittent fall of snowflakes, moderate at time of observation
	73: Continuous fall of snowflakes, moderate at time of observation
	74: Intermittent fall of snowflakes, heavy at time of observation
	75: Continuous fall of snowflakes, heavy at time of observation
	76: Diamond dust (with or without fog)
	77: Snow grains (with or without fog)
	78: Isolated star-like snow crystals (with or without fog)
	79: Ice pellets
	80: Rain shower(s), slight
	81: Rain shower(s), moderate or heavy
	82: Rain shower(s), violent
	83: Shower(s) of rain and snow mixed, slight
	84: Shower(s) of rain and snow mixed, moderate or heavy
	85: Show shower(s), slight
	86: Snow shower(s), moderate or heavy
	87: Shower(s) of snow pellets or small hail, with or without rain or rain and snow mixed, slight
	88: Shower(s) of snow pellets or small hail, with or without rain or rain and snow mixed, moderate or heavy
	89: Shower(s) of hail (hail, small hail, snow pellets) , with or without rain or rain and snow mixed, not associated with thunder, slight
	90: Shower(s) of hail (hail, small hail, snow pellets), with or without rain or rain and snow mixed, not associated with thunder, moderate or heavy
	91: Slight rain at time of observation, thunderstorm during the preceding hour but not at time of observation
	92: Moderate or heavy rain at time of observation, thunderstorm during the preceding hour but not at time of observation
	93: Slight snow, or rain and snow mixed or hail (Hail, small hail, snow pellets), at time of observation, thunderstorm during the preceding hour but not at time of observation
	94: Moderate or heavy snow, or rain and snow mixed or hail(Hail, small hail, snow pellets) at time of observation, thunderstorm during the preceding hour but not at time of observation
	95: Thunderstorm, slight or moderate, without hail (Hail, small hail, snow pellets), but with rain and/or snow at time of observation, thunderstorm at time of observation
	96: Thunderstorm, slight or moderate, with hail (hail, small hail, snow pellets) at time of observation, thunderstorm at time of observation
	97: Thunderstorm, heavy, without hail (Hail, small hail, snow pellets), but with rain and/or snow at time of observation, thunderstorm at time of observation
	98: Thunderstorm combined with duststorm or sandstorm at time of observation, thunderstorm at time of observation
	99: Thunderstorm, heavy, with hail (Hail, small hail, snow pellets) at time of observation, thunderstorm at time of observation
	

Q: PRESENT-WEATHER-OBSERVATION manual Quality manual atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a reported present weather observation 
	from a manual station. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check, data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

WX-M: PRESENT-WEATHER-OBSERVATION manual header #2
	Length:3

WX: PRESENT-WEATHER-OBSERVATION manual #2 atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a specific type of weather observed manually. 
	Length:2
	Table of Values:

	00: Cloud development not observed or not observable
	01: Clouds generally dissolving or becoming less developed
	02: State of sky on the whole unchanged
	03: Clouds generally forming or developing
	04: Visibility reduced by smoke, e.g. veldt or forest fires, industrial smoke or volcanic ashes
	05: Haze
	06: Widespread dust in suspension in the air, not raised by wind at or near the station at the time of observation
	07: Dust or sand raised by wind at or near the station at the time of observation, but no well-developed dust whirl(s) or sand whirl(s), and no duststorm or sandstorm seen or, in the case of ships, blowing spray at the station
	08: Well developed dust whirl(s) or sand whirl(s) seen at or near the station during the preceding or at the time of observation, but no duststorm or sandstorm
	09: Duststorm or sandstorm within sight at the time of observation, or at the station during the preceding hour
	10: Mist
	11: Patches of shallow fog or ice fog at the station, whether on land or sea, not deeper than about 2 meters on land or 10 meters at sea
	12: More or less continuous shallow fog or ice fog at the station, whether on land or sea, not deeper than about 2 meters on land or 10 meters at sea
	13: Lightning visible, no thunder heard
	14: Precipitation within sight, not reaching the ground or the surface of the sea
	15: Precipitation within sight, reaching the ground or the surface of the sea, but distant, i.e., estimated to be more than 5 km from the station
	16: Precipitation within sight, reaching the ground or the surface of the sea, near to, but not at the station
	17: Thunderstorm, but no precipitation at the time of observation
	18: Squalls at or within sight of the station during the preceding hour or at the time of observation
	19: Funnel cloud(s) (Tornado cloud or waterspout) at or within sight of the station during the preceding
	20: Drizzle (not freezing) or snow grains not falling as shower(s)
	21: Rain (not freezing) not falling as shower(s)
	22: Snow not falling as shower(s)
	23: Rain and snow or ice pellets not falling as shower(s)
	24: Freezing drizzle or freezing rain not falling as shower(s)
	25: Shower(s) of rain
	26: Shower(s) of snow or of rain and snow
	27: Shower(s) of hail (Hail, small hail, snow pellets), or rain and hail
	28: Fog or ice fog
	29: Thunderstorm (with or without precipitation)
	30: Slight or moderate duststorm or sandstorm has decreased during the preceding hour
	31: Slight or moderate duststorm or sandstorm no appreciable change during the preceding hour
	32: Slight or moderate duststorm or sandstorm has begun or has increased during the preceding hour
	33: Severe duststorm or sandstorm has decreased during the preceding hour
	34: Severe duststorm or sandstorm no appreciable change during the preceding hour
	35: Severe duststorm or sandstorm has begun or has increased during the preceding hour
	36: Slight or moderate drifting snow generally low (below eye level)
	37: Heavy drifting snow generally low (below eye level)
	38: Slight or moderate blowing snow generally high (above eye level)
	39: Heavy blowing snow generally high (above eye level)
	40: Fog or ice fog at a distance at the time of observation, but not at the station during the preceding hour, the fog or ice fog extending to a level above that of the observer
	41: Fog or ice fog in patches
	42: Fog or ice fog, sky visible, has become thinner during the preceding hour
	43: Fog or ice fog, sky invisible, has become thinner during the preceding hour
	44: Fog or ice fog, sky visible, no appreciable change during the preceding hour
	45: Fog or ice fog, sky invisible, no appreciable change during the preceding hour
	46: Fog or ice fog, sky visible, has begun or has become thicker during the preceding hour
	47: Fog or ice fog, sky invisible, has begun or has become thicker during the preceding hour
	48: Fog, depositing rime, sky visible
	49: Fog, depositing rime, sky invisible
	50: Drizzle, not freezing, intermittent, slight at time of observation
	51: Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, slight at time of observation
	52: Drizzle, not freezing, intermittent, moderate at time of observation
	53: Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, moderate at time of observation
	54: Drizzle, not freezing, intermittent, heavy (dense) at time of observation
	55: Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, heavy (dense) at time of observation
	56: Drizzle, freezing, slight
	57: Drizzle, freezing, moderate or heavy (dense)
	58: Drizzle and rain, slight
	59: Drizzle and rain, moderate or heavy
	60: Rain, not freezing, intermittent, slight at time of observation
	61: Rain, not freezing, continuous, slight at time of observation
	62: Rain, not freezing, intermittent, moderate at time of observation
	63: Rain, not freezing, continuous, moderate at time of observation
	64: Rain, not freezing, intermittent, heavy at time of observation
	65: Rain, not freezing, continuous, heavy at time of observation
	66: Rain, freezing, slight
	67: Rain, freezing, moderate or heavy
	68: Rain or drizzle and snow, slight
	69: Rain or drizzle and snow, moderate or heavy
	70: Intermittent fall of snowflakes, slight at time of observation
	71: Continuous fall of snowflakes, slight at time of observation
	72: Intermittent fall of snowflakes, moderate at time of observation
	73: Continuous fall of snowflakes, moderate at time of observation
	74: Intermittent fall of snowflakes, heavy at time of observation
	75: Continuous fall of snowflakes, heavy at time of observation
	76: Diamond dust (with or without fog)
	77: Snow grains (with or without fog)
	78: Isolated star-like snow crystals (with or without fog)
	79: Ice pellets
	80: Rain shower(s), slight
	81: Rain shower(s), moderate or heavy
	82: Rain shower(s), violent
	83: Shower(s) of rain and snow mixed, slight
	84: Shower(s) of rain and snow mixed, moderate or heavy
	85: Show shower(s), slight
	86: Snow shower(s), moderate or heavy
	87: Shower(s) of snow pellets or small hail, with or without rain or rain and snow mixed, slight
	88: Shower(s) of snow pellets or small hail, with or without rain or rain and snow mixed, moderate or heavy
	89: Shower(s) of hail (hail, small hail, snow pellets) , with or without rain or rain and snow mixed, not associated with thunder, slight
	90: Shower(s) of hail (hail, small hail, snow pellets), with or without rain or rain and snow mixed, not associated with thunder, moderate or heavy
	91: Slight rain at time of observation, thunderstorm during the preceding hour but not at time of observation
	92: Moderate or heavy rain at time of observation, thunderstorm during the preceding hour but not at time of observation
	93: Slight snow, or rain and snow mixed or hail (Hail, small hail, snow pellets), at time of observation, thunderstorm during the preceding hour but not at time of observation
	94: Moderate or heavy snow, or rain and snow mixed or hail(Hail, small hail, snow pellets) at time of observation, thunderstorm during the preceding hour but not at time of observation
	95: Thunderstorm, slight or moderate, without hail (Hail, small hail, snow pellets), but with rain and/or snow at time of observation, thunderstorm at time of observation
	96: Thunderstorm, slight or moderate, with hail (hail, small hail, snow pellets) at time of observation, thunderstorm at time of observation
	97: Thunderstorm, heavy, without hail (Hail, small hail, snow pellets), but with rain and/or snow at time of observation, thunderstorm at time of observation
	98: Thunderstorm combined with duststorm or sandstorm at time of observation, thunderstorm at time of observation
	99: Thunderstorm, heavy, with hail (Hail, small hail, snow pellets) at time of observation, thunderstorm at time of observation
	

Q: PRESENT-WEATHER-OBSERVATION manual #2 Quality manual atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a reported present weather observation 
	from a manual station. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check, data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

WX-M: PRESENT-WEATHER-OBSERVATION manual header #3
	Length:3

WX: PRESENT-WEATHER-OBSERVATION manual #3 atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a specific type of weather observed manually. 
	Length:2
	Table of Values:

	00: Cloud development not observed or not observable
	01: Clouds generally dissolving or becoming less developed
	02: State of sky on the whole unchanged
	03: Clouds generally forming or developing
	04: Visibility reduced by smoke, e.g. veldt or forest fires, industrial smoke or volcanic ashes
	05: Haze
	06: Widespread dust in suspension in the air, not raised by wind at or near the station at the time of observation
	07: Dust or sand raised by wind at or near the station at the time of observation, but no well-developed dust whirl(s) or sand whirl(s), and no duststorm or sandstorm seen or, in the case of ships, blowing spray at the station
	08: Well developed dust whirl(s) or sand whirl(s) seen at or near the station during the preceding or at the time of observation, but no duststorm or sandstorm
	09: Duststorm or sandstorm within sight at the time of observation, or at the station during the preceding hour
	10: Mist
	11: Patches of shallow fog or ice fog at the station, whether on land or sea, not deeper than about 2 meters on land or 10 meters at sea
	12: More or less continuous shallow fog or ice fog at the station, whether on land or sea, not deeper than about 2 meters on land or 10 meters at sea
	13: Lightning visible, no thunder heard
	14: Precipitation within sight, not reaching the ground or the surface of the sea
	15: Precipitation within sight, reaching the ground or the surface of the sea, but distant, i.e., estimated to be more than 5 km from the station
	16: Precipitation within sight, reaching the ground or the surface of the sea, near to, but not at the station
	17: Thunderstorm, but no precipitation at the time of observation
	18: Squalls at or within sight of the station during the preceding hour or at the time of observation
	19: Funnel cloud(s) (Tornado cloud or waterspout) at or within sight of the station during the preceding
	20: Drizzle (not freezing) or snow grains not falling as shower(s)
	21: Rain (not freezing) not falling as shower(s)
	22: Snow not falling as shower(s)
	23: Rain and snow or ice pellets not falling as shower(s)
	24: Freezing drizzle or freezing rain not falling as shower(s)
	25: Shower(s) of rain
	26: Shower(s) of snow or of rain and snow
	27: Shower(s) of hail (Hail, small hail, snow pellets), or rain and hail
	28: Fog or ice fog
	29: Thunderstorm (with or without precipitation)
	30: Slight or moderate duststorm or sandstorm has decreased during the preceding hour
	31: Slight or moderate duststorm or sandstorm no appreciable change during the preceding hour
	32: Slight or moderate duststorm or sandstorm has begun or has increased during the preceding hour
	33: Severe duststorm or sandstorm has decreased during the preceding hour
	34: Severe duststorm or sandstorm no appreciable change during the preceding hour
	35: Severe duststorm or sandstorm has begun or has increased during the preceding hour
	36: Slight or moderate drifting snow generally low (below eye level)
	37: Heavy drifting snow generally low (below eye level)
	38: Slight or moderate blowing snow generally high (above eye level)
	39: Heavy blowing snow generally high (above eye level)
	40: Fog or ice fog at a distance at the time of observation, but not at the station during the preceding hour, the fog or ice fog extending to a level above that of the observer
	41: Fog or ice fog in patches
	42: Fog or ice fog, sky visible, has become thinner during the preceding hour
	43: Fog or ice fog, sky invisible, has become thinner during the preceding hour
	44: Fog or ice fog, sky visible, no appreciable change during the preceding hour
	45: Fog or ice fog, sky invisible, no appreciable change during the preceding hour
	46: Fog or ice fog, sky visible, has begun or has become thicker during the preceding hour
	47: Fog or ice fog, sky invisible, has begun or has become thicker during the preceding hour
	48: Fog, depositing rime, sky visible
	49: Fog, depositing rime, sky invisible
	50: Drizzle, not freezing, intermittent, slight at time of observation
	51: Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, slight at time of observation
	52: Drizzle, not freezing, intermittent, moderate at time of observation
	53: Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, moderate at time of observation
	54: Drizzle, not freezing, intermittent, heavy (dense) at time of observation
	55: Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, heavy (dense) at time of observation
	56: Drizzle, freezing, slight
	57: Drizzle, freezing, moderate or heavy (dense)
	58: Drizzle and rain, slight
	59: Drizzle and rain, moderate or heavy
	60: Rain, not freezing, intermittent, slight at time of observation
	61: Rain, not freezing, continuous, slight at time of observation
	62: Rain, not freezing, intermittent, moderate at time of observation
	63: Rain, not freezing, continuous, moderate at time of observation
	64: Rain, not freezing, intermittent, heavy at time of observation
	65: Rain, not freezing, continuous, heavy at time of observation
	66: Rain, freezing, slight
	67: Rain, freezing, moderate or heavy
	68: Rain or drizzle and snow, slight
	69: Rain or drizzle and snow, moderate or heavy
	70: Intermittent fall of snowflakes, slight at time of observation
	71: Continuous fall of snowflakes, slight at time of observation
	72: Intermittent fall of snowflakes, moderate at time of observation
	73: Continuous fall of snowflakes, moderate at time of observation
	74: Intermittent fall of snowflakes, heavy at time of observation
	75: Continuous fall of snowflakes, heavy at time of observation
	76: Diamond dust (with or without fog)
	77: Snow grains (with or without fog)
	78: Isolated star-like snow crystals (with or without fog)
	79: Ice pellets
	80: Rain shower(s), slight
	81: Rain shower(s), moderate or heavy
	82: Rain shower(s), violent
	83: Shower(s) of rain and snow mixed, slight
	84: Shower(s) of rain and snow mixed, moderate or heavy
	85: Show shower(s), slight
	86: Snow shower(s), moderate or heavy
	87: Shower(s) of snow pellets or small hail, with or without rain or rain and snow mixed, slight
	88: Shower(s) of snow pellets or small hail, with or without rain or rain and snow mixed, moderate or heavy
	89: Shower(s) of hail (hail, small hail, snow pellets) , with or without rain or rain and snow mixed, not associated with thunder, slight
	90: Shower(s) of hail (hail, small hail, snow pellets), with or without rain or rain and snow mixed, not associated with thunder, moderate or heavy
	91: Slight rain at time of observation, thunderstorm during the preceding hour but not at time of observation
	92: Moderate or heavy rain at time of observation, thunderstorm during the preceding hour but not at time of observation
	93: Slight snow, or rain and snow mixed or hail (Hail, small hail, snow pellets), at time of observation, thunderstorm during the preceding hour but not at time of observation
	94: Moderate or heavy snow, or rain and snow mixed or hail(Hail, small hail, snow pellets) at time of observation, thunderstorm during the preceding hour but not at time of observation
	95: Thunderstorm, slight or moderate, without hail (Hail, small hail, snow pellets), but with rain and/or snow at time of observation, thunderstorm at time of observation
	96: Thunderstorm, slight or moderate, with hail (hail, small hail, snow pellets) at time of observation, thunderstorm at time of observation
	97: Thunderstorm, heavy, without hail (Hail, small hail, snow pellets), but with rain and/or snow at time of observation, thunderstorm at time of observation
	98: Thunderstorm combined with duststorm or sandstorm at time of observation, thunderstorm at time of observation
	99: Thunderstorm, heavy, with hail (Hail, small hail, snow pellets) at time of observation, thunderstorm at time of observation
	

Q: PRESENT-WEATHER-OBSERVATION manual #3 Quality manual atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a reported present weather observation 
	from a manual station. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check, data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

WX-M: PRESENT-WEATHER-OBSERVATION manual header #4
	Length:3

WX: PRESENT-WEATHER-OBSERVATION manual #4 atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a specific type of weather observed manually. 
	Length:2
	Table of Values:

	00: Cloud development not observed or not observable
	01: Clouds generally dissolving or becoming less developed
	02: State of sky on the whole unchanged
	03: Clouds generally forming or developing
	04: Visibility reduced by smoke, e.g. veldt or forest fires, industrial smoke or volcanic ashes
	05: Haze
	06: Widespread dust in suspension in the air, not raised by wind at or near the station at the time of observation
	07: Dust or sand raised by wind at or near the station at the time of observation, but no well-developed dust whirl(s) or sand whirl(s), and no duststorm or sandstorm seen or, in the case of ships, blowing spray at the station
	08: Well developed dust whirl(s) or sand whirl(s) seen at or near the station during the preceding or at the time of observation, but no duststorm or sandstorm
	09: Duststorm or sandstorm within sight at the time of observation, or at the station during the preceding hour
	10: Mist
	11: Patches of shallow fog or ice fog at the station, whether on land or sea, not deeper than about 2 meters on land or 10 meters at sea
	12: More or less continuous shallow fog or ice fog at the station, whether on land or sea, not deeper than about 2 meters on land or 10 meters at sea
	13: Lightning visible, no thunder heard
	14: Precipitation within sight, not reaching the ground or the surface of the sea
	15: Precipitation within sight, reaching the ground or the surface of the sea, but distant, i.e., estimated to be more than 5 km from the station
	16: Precipitation within sight, reaching the ground or the surface of the sea, near to, but not at the station
	17: Thunderstorm, but no precipitation at the time of observation
	18: Squalls at or within sight of the station during the preceding hour or at the time of observation
	19: Funnel cloud(s) (Tornado cloud or waterspout) at or within sight of the station during the preceding
	20: Drizzle (not freezing) or snow grains not falling as shower(s)
	21: Rain (not freezing) not falling as shower(s)
	22: Snow not falling as shower(s)
	23: Rain and snow or ice pellets not falling as shower(s)
	24: Freezing drizzle or freezing rain not falling as shower(s)
	25: Shower(s) of rain
	26: Shower(s) of snow or of rain and snow
	27: Shower(s) of hail (Hail, small hail, snow pellets), or rain and hail
	28: Fog or ice fog
	29: Thunderstorm (with or without precipitation)
	30: Slight or moderate duststorm or sandstorm has decreased during the preceding hour
	31: Slight or moderate duststorm or sandstorm no appreciable change during the preceding hour
	32: Slight or moderate duststorm or sandstorm has begun or has increased during the preceding hour
	33: Severe duststorm or sandstorm has decreased during the preceding hour
	34: Severe duststorm or sandstorm no appreciable change during the preceding hour
	35: Severe duststorm or sandstorm has begun or has increased during the preceding hour
	36: Slight or moderate drifting snow generally low (below eye level)
	37: Heavy drifting snow generally low (below eye level)
	38: Slight or moderate blowing snow generally high (above eye level)
	39: Heavy blowing snow generally high (above eye level)
	40: Fog or ice fog at a distance at the time of observation, but not at the station during the preceding hour, the fog or ice fog extending to a level above that of the observer
	41: Fog or ice fog in patches
	42: Fog or ice fog, sky visible, has become thinner during the preceding hour
	43: Fog or ice fog, sky invisible, has become thinner during the preceding hour
	44: Fog or ice fog, sky visible, no appreciable change during the preceding hour
	45: Fog or ice fog, sky invisible, no appreciable change during the preceding hour
	46: Fog or ice fog, sky visible, has begun or has become thicker during the preceding hour
	47: Fog or ice fog, sky invisible, has begun or has become thicker during the preceding hour
	48: Fog, depositing rime, sky visible
	49: Fog, depositing rime, sky invisible
	50: Drizzle, not freezing, intermittent, slight at time of observation
	51: Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, slight at time of observation
	52: Drizzle, not freezing, intermittent, moderate at time of observation
	53: Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, moderate at time of observation
	54: Drizzle, not freezing, intermittent, heavy (dense) at time of observation
	55: Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, heavy (dense) at time of observation
	56: Drizzle, freezing, slight
	57: Drizzle, freezing, moderate or heavy (dense)
	58: Drizzle and rain, slight
	59: Drizzle and rain, moderate or heavy
	60: Rain, not freezing, intermittent, slight at time of observation
	61: Rain, not freezing, continuous, slight at time of observation
	62: Rain, not freezing, intermittent, moderate at time of observation
	63: Rain, not freezing, continuous, moderate at time of observation
	64: Rain, not freezing, intermittent, heavy at time of observation
	65: Rain, not freezing, continuous, heavy at time of observation
	66: Rain, freezing, slight
	67: Rain, freezing, moderate or heavy
	68: Rain or drizzle and snow, slight
	69: Rain or drizzle and snow, moderate or heavy
	70: Intermittent fall of snowflakes, slight at time of observation
	71: Continuous fall of snowflakes, slight at time of observation
	72: Intermittent fall of snowflakes, moderate at time of observation
	73: Continuous fall of snowflakes, moderate at time of observation
	74: Intermittent fall of snowflakes, heavy at time of observation
	75: Continuous fall of snowflakes, heavy at time of observation
	76: Diamond dust (with or without fog)
	77: Snow grains (with or without fog)
	78: Isolated star-like snow crystals (with or without fog)
	79: Ice pellets
	80: Rain shower(s), slight
	81: Rain shower(s), moderate or heavy
	82: Rain shower(s), violent
	83: Shower(s) of rain and snow mixed, slight
	84: Shower(s) of rain and snow mixed, moderate or heavy
	85: Show shower(s), slight
	86: Snow shower(s), moderate or heavy
	87: Shower(s) of snow pellets or small hail, with or without rain or rain and snow mixed, slight
	88: Shower(s) of snow pellets or small hail, with or without rain or rain and snow mixed, moderate or heavy
	89: Shower(s) of hail (hail, small hail, snow pellets) , with or without rain or rain and snow mixed, not associated with thunder, slight
	90: Shower(s) of hail (hail, small hail, snow pellets), with or without rain or rain and snow mixed, not associated with thunder, moderate or heavy
	91: Slight rain at time of observation, thunderstorm during the preceding hour but not at time of observation
	92: Moderate or heavy rain at time of observation, thunderstorm during the preceding hour but not at time of observation
	93: Slight snow, or rain and snow mixed or hail (Hail, small hail, snow pellets), at time of observation, thunderstorm during the preceding hour but not at time of observation
	94: Moderate or heavy snow, or rain and snow mixed or hail(Hail, small hail, snow pellets) at time of observation, thunderstorm during the preceding hour but not at time of observation
	95: Thunderstorm, slight or moderate, without hail (Hail, small hail, snow pellets), but with rain and/or snow at time of observation, thunderstorm at time of observation
	96: Thunderstorm, slight or moderate, with hail (hail, small hail, snow pellets) at time of observation, thunderstorm at time of observation
	97: Thunderstorm, heavy, without hail (Hail, small hail, snow pellets), but with rain and/or snow at time of observation, thunderstorm at time of observation
	98: Thunderstorm combined with duststorm or sandstorm at time of observation, thunderstorm at time of observation
	99: Thunderstorm, heavy, with hail (Hail, small hail, snow pellets) at time of observation, thunderstorm at time of observation
	

Q: PRESENT-WEATHER-OBSERVATION manual #4 Quality manual atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a reported present weather observation 
	from a manual station. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check, data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

WX-M: PRESENT-WEATHER-OBSERVATION manual header #5
	Length:3

WX: PRESENT-WEATHER-OBSERVATION manual #5 atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a specific type of weather observed manually. 
	Length:2
	Table of Values:

	00: Cloud development not observed or not observable
	01: Clouds generally dissolving or becoming less developed
	02: State of sky on the whole unchanged
	03: Clouds generally forming or developing
	04: Visibility reduced by smoke, e.g. veldt or forest fires, industrial smoke or volcanic ashes
	05: Haze
	06: Widespread dust in suspension in the air, not raised by wind at or near the station at the time of observation
	07: Dust or sand raised by wind at or near the station at the time of observation, but no well-developed dust whirl(s) or sand whirl(s), and no duststorm or sandstorm seen or, in the case of ships, blowing spray at the station
	08: Well developed dust whirl(s) or sand whirl(s) seen at or near the station during the preceding or at the time of observation, but no duststorm or sandstorm
	09: Duststorm or sandstorm within sight at the time of observation, or at the station during the preceding hour
	10: Mist
	11: Patches of shallow fog or ice fog at the station, whether on land or sea, not deeper than about 2 meters on land or 10 meters at sea
	12: More or less continuous shallow fog or ice fog at the station, whether on land or sea, not deeper than about 2 meters on land or 10 meters at sea
	13: Lightning visible, no thunder heard
	14: Precipitation within sight, not reaching the ground or the surface of the sea
	15: Precipitation within sight, reaching the ground or the surface of the sea, but distant, i.e., estimated to be more than 5 km from the station
	16: Precipitation within sight, reaching the ground or the surface of the sea, near to, but not at the station
	17: Thunderstorm, but no precipitation at the time of observation
	18: Squalls at or within sight of the station during the preceding hour or at the time of observation
	19: Funnel cloud(s) (Tornado cloud or waterspout) at or within sight of the station during the preceding
	20: Drizzle (not freezing) or snow grains not falling as shower(s)
	21: Rain (not freezing) not falling as shower(s)
	22: Snow not falling as shower(s)
	23: Rain and snow or ice pellets not falling as shower(s)
	24: Freezing drizzle or freezing rain not falling as shower(s)
	25: Shower(s) of rain
	26: Shower(s) of snow or of rain and snow
	27: Shower(s) of hail (Hail, small hail, snow pellets), or rain and hail
	28: Fog or ice fog
	29: Thunderstorm (with or without precipitation)
	30: Slight or moderate duststorm or sandstorm has decreased during the preceding hour
	31: Slight or moderate duststorm or sandstorm no appreciable change during the preceding hour
	32: Slight or moderate duststorm or sandstorm has begun or has increased during the preceding hour
	33: Severe duststorm or sandstorm has decreased during the preceding hour
	34: Severe duststorm or sandstorm no appreciable change during the preceding hour
	35: Severe duststorm or sandstorm has begun or has increased during the preceding hour
	36: Slight or moderate drifting snow generally low (below eye level)
	37: Heavy drifting snow generally low (below eye level)
	38: Slight or moderate blowing snow generally high (above eye level)
	39: Heavy blowing snow generally high (above eye level)
	40: Fog or ice fog at a distance at the time of observation, but not at the station during the preceding hour, the fog or ice fog extending to a level above that of the observer
	41: Fog or ice fog in patches
	42: Fog or ice fog, sky visible, has become thinner during the preceding hour
	43: Fog or ice fog, sky invisible, has become thinner during the preceding hour
	44: Fog or ice fog, sky visible, no appreciable change during the preceding hour
	45: Fog or ice fog, sky invisible, no appreciable change during the preceding hour
	46: Fog or ice fog, sky visible, has begun or has become thicker during the preceding hour
	47: Fog or ice fog, sky invisible, has begun or has become thicker during the preceding hour
	48: Fog, depositing rime, sky visible
	49: Fog, depositing rime, sky invisible
	50: Drizzle, not freezing, intermittent, slight at time of observation
	51: Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, slight at time of observation
	52: Drizzle, not freezing, intermittent, moderate at time of observation
	53: Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, moderate at time of observation
	54: Drizzle, not freezing, intermittent, heavy (dense) at time of observation
	55: Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, heavy (dense) at time of observation
	56: Drizzle, freezing, slight
	57: Drizzle, freezing, moderate or heavy (dense)
	58: Drizzle and rain, slight
	59: Drizzle and rain, moderate or heavy
	60: Rain, not freezing, intermittent, slight at time of observation
	61: Rain, not freezing, continuous, slight at time of observation
	62: Rain, not freezing, intermittent, moderate at time of observation
	63: Rain, not freezing, continuous, moderate at time of observation
	64: Rain, not freezing, intermittent, heavy at time of observation
	65: Rain, not freezing, continuous, heavy at time of observation
	66: Rain, freezing, slight
	67: Rain, freezing, moderate or heavy
	68: Rain or drizzle and snow, slight
	69: Rain or drizzle and snow, moderate or heavy
	70: Intermittent fall of snowflakes, slight at time of observation
	71: Continuous fall of snowflakes, slight at time of observation
	72: Intermittent fall of snowflakes, moderate at time of observation
	73: Continuous fall of snowflakes, moderate at time of observation
	74: Intermittent fall of snowflakes, heavy at time of observation
	75: Continuous fall of snowflakes, heavy at time of observation
	76: Diamond dust (with or without fog)
	77: Snow grains (with or without fog)
	78: Isolated star-like snow crystals (with or without fog)
	79: Ice pellets
	80: Rain shower(s), slight
	81: Rain shower(s), moderate or heavy
	82: Rain shower(s), violent
	83: Shower(s) of rain and snow mixed, slight
	84: Shower(s) of rain and snow mixed, moderate or heavy
	85: Show shower(s), slight
	86: Snow shower(s), moderate or heavy
	87: Shower(s) of snow pellets or small hail, with or without rain or rain and snow mixed, slight
	88: Shower(s) of snow pellets or small hail, with or without rain or rain and snow mixed, moderate or heavy
	89: Shower(s) of hail (hail, small hail, snow pellets) , with or without rain or rain and snow mixed, not associated with thunder, slight
	90: Shower(s) of hail (hail, small hail, snow pellets), with or without rain or rain and snow mixed, not associated with thunder, moderate or heavy
	91: Slight rain at time of observation, thunderstorm during the preceding hour but not at time of observation
	92: Moderate or heavy rain at time of observation, thunderstorm during the preceding hour but not at time of observation
	93: Slight snow, or rain and snow mixed or hail (Hail, small hail, snow pellets), at time of observation, thunderstorm during the preceding hour but not at time of observation
	94: Moderate or heavy snow, or rain and snow mixed or hail(Hail, small hail, snow pellets) at time of observation, thunderstorm during the preceding hour but not at time of observation
	95: Thunderstorm, slight or moderate, without hail (Hail, small hail, snow pellets), but with rain and/or snow at time of observation, thunderstorm at time of observation
	96: Thunderstorm, slight or moderate, with hail (hail, small hail, snow pellets) at time of observation, thunderstorm at time of observation
	97: Thunderstorm, heavy, without hail (Hail, small hail, snow pellets), but with rain and/or snow at time of observation, thunderstorm at time of observation
	98: Thunderstorm combined with duststorm or sandstorm at time of observation, thunderstorm at time of observation
	99: Thunderstorm, heavy, with hail (Hail, small hail, snow pellets) at time of observation, thunderstorm at time of observation
	

Q: PRESENT-WEATHER-OBSERVATION manual #5 Quality manual atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a reported present weather observation 
	from a manual station. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check, data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

WX-M: PRESENT-WEATHER-OBSERVATION manual header #6
	Length:3

WX: PRESENT-WEATHER-OBSERVATION manual #6 atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a specific type of weather observed manually. 
	Length:2
	Table of Values:

	00: Cloud development not observed or not observable
	01: Clouds generally dissolving or becoming less developed
	02: State of sky on the whole unchanged
	03: Clouds generally forming or developing
	04: Visibility reduced by smoke, e.g. veldt or forest fires, industrial smoke or volcanic ashes
	05: Haze
	06: Widespread dust in suspension in the air, not raised by wind at or near the station at the time of observation
	07: Dust or sand raised by wind at or near the station at the time of observation, but no well-developed dust whirl(s) or sand whirl(s), and no duststorm or sandstorm seen or, in the case of ships, blowing spray at the station
	08: Well developed dust whirl(s) or sand whirl(s) seen at or near the station during the preceding or at the time of observation, but no duststorm or sandstorm
	09: Duststorm or sandstorm within sight at the time of observation, or at the station during the preceding hour
	10: Mist
	11: Patches of shallow fog or ice fog at the station, whether on land or sea, not deeper than about 2 meters on land or 10 meters at sea
	12: More or less continuous shallow fog or ice fog at the station, whether on land or sea, not deeper than about 2 meters on land or 10 meters at sea
	13: Lightning visible, no thunder heard
	14: Precipitation within sight, not reaching the ground or the surface of the sea
	15: Precipitation within sight, reaching the ground or the surface of the sea, but distant, i.e., estimated to be more than 5 km from the station
	16: Precipitation within sight, reaching the ground or the surface of the sea, near to, but not at the station
	17: Thunderstorm, but no precipitation at the time of observation
	18: Squalls at or within sight of the station during the preceding hour or at the time of observation
	19: Funnel cloud(s) (Tornado cloud or waterspout) at or within sight of the station during the preceding
	20: Drizzle (not freezing) or snow grains not falling as shower(s)
	21: Rain (not freezing) not falling as shower(s)
	22: Snow not falling as shower(s)
	23: Rain and snow or ice pellets not falling as shower(s)
	24: Freezing drizzle or freezing rain not falling as shower(s)
	25: Shower(s) of rain
	26: Shower(s) of snow or of rain and snow
	27: Shower(s) of hail (Hail, small hail, snow pellets), or rain and hail
	28: Fog or ice fog
	29: Thunderstorm (with or without precipitation)
	30: Slight or moderate duststorm or sandstorm has decreased during the preceding hour
	31: Slight or moderate duststorm or sandstorm no appreciable change during the preceding hour
	32: Slight or moderate duststorm or sandstorm has begun or has increased during the preceding hour
	33: Severe duststorm or sandstorm has decreased during the preceding hour
	34: Severe duststorm or sandstorm no appreciable change during the preceding hour
	35: Severe duststorm or sandstorm has begun or has increased during the preceding hour
	36: Slight or moderate drifting snow generally low (below eye level)
	37: Heavy drifting snow generally low (below eye level)
	38: Slight or moderate blowing snow generally high (above eye level)
	39: Heavy blowing snow generally high (above eye level)
	40: Fog or ice fog at a distance at the time of observation, but not at the station during the preceding hour, the fog or ice fog extending to a level above that of the observer
	41: Fog or ice fog in patches
	42: Fog or ice fog, sky visible, has become thinner during the preceding hour
	43: Fog or ice fog, sky invisible, has become thinner during the preceding hour
	44: Fog or ice fog, sky visible, no appreciable change during the preceding hour
	45: Fog or ice fog, sky invisible, no appreciable change during the preceding hour
	46: Fog or ice fog, sky visible, has begun or has become thicker during the preceding hour
	47: Fog or ice fog, sky invisible, has begun or has become thicker during the preceding hour
	48: Fog, depositing rime, sky visible
	49: Fog, depositing rime, sky invisible
	50: Drizzle, not freezing, intermittent, slight at time of observation
	51: Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, slight at time of observation
	52: Drizzle, not freezing, intermittent, moderate at time of observation
	53: Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, moderate at time of observation
	54: Drizzle, not freezing, intermittent, heavy (dense) at time of observation
	55: Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, heavy (dense) at time of observation
	56: Drizzle, freezing, slight
	57: Drizzle, freezing, moderate or heavy (dense)
	58: Drizzle and rain, slight
	59: Drizzle and rain, moderate or heavy
	60: Rain, not freezing, intermittent, slight at time of observation
	61: Rain, not freezing, continuous, slight at time of observation
	62: Rain, not freezing, intermittent, moderate at time of observation
	63: Rain, not freezing, continuous, moderate at time of observation
	64: Rain, not freezing, intermittent, heavy at time of observation
	65: Rain, not freezing, continuous, heavy at time of observation
	66: Rain, freezing, slight
	67: Rain, freezing, moderate or heavy
	68: Rain or drizzle and snow, slight
	69: Rain or drizzle and snow, moderate or heavy
	70: Intermittent fall of snowflakes, slight at time of observation
	71: Continuous fall of snowflakes, slight at time of observation
	72: Intermittent fall of snowflakes, moderate at time of observation
	73: Continuous fall of snowflakes, moderate at time of observation
	74: Intermittent fall of snowflakes, heavy at time of observation
	75: Continuous fall of snowflakes, heavy at time of observation
	76: Diamond dust (with or without fog)
	77: Snow grains (with or without fog)
	78: Isolated star-like snow crystals (with or without fog)
	79: Ice pellets
	80: Rain shower(s), slight
	81: Rain shower(s), moderate or heavy
	82: Rain shower(s), violent
	83: Shower(s) of rain and snow mixed, slight
	84: Shower(s) of rain and snow mixed, moderate or heavy
	85: Show shower(s), slight
	86: Snow shower(s), moderate or heavy
	87: Shower(s) of snow pellets or small hail, with or without rain or rain and snow mixed, slight
	88: Shower(s) of snow pellets or small hail, with or without rain or rain and snow mixed, moderate or heavy
	89: Shower(s) of hail (hail, small hail, snow pellets) , with or without rain or rain and snow mixed, not associated with thunder, slight
	90: Shower(s) of hail (hail, small hail, snow pellets), with or without rain or rain and snow mixed, not associated with thunder, moderate or heavy
	91: Slight rain at time of observation, thunderstorm during the preceding hour but not at time of observation
	92: Moderate or heavy rain at time of observation, thunderstorm during the preceding hour but not at time of observation
	93: Slight snow, or rain and snow mixed or hail (Hail, small hail, snow pellets), at time of observation, thunderstorm during the preceding hour but not at time of observation
	94: Moderate or heavy snow, or rain and snow mixed or hail(Hail, small hail, snow pellets) at time of observation, thunderstorm during the preceding hour but not at time of observation
	95: Thunderstorm, slight or moderate, without hail (Hail, small hail, snow pellets), but with rain and/or snow at time of observation, thunderstorm at time of observation
	96: Thunderstorm, slight or moderate, with hail (hail, small hail, snow pellets) at time of observation, thunderstorm at time of observation
	97: Thunderstorm, heavy, without hail (Hail, small hail, snow pellets), but with rain and/or snow at time of observation, thunderstorm at time of observation
	98: Thunderstorm combined with duststorm or sandstorm at time of observation, thunderstorm at time of observation
	99: Thunderstorm, heavy, with hail (Hail, small hail, snow pellets) at time of observation, thunderstorm at time of observation
	

Q: PRESENT-WEATHER-OBSERVATION manual #6 Quality manual atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a reported present weather observation 
	from a manual station. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check, data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

WX-M: PRESENT-WEATHER-OBSERVATION manual header #7
	Length:3

WX: PRESENT-WEATHER-OBSERVATION manual #7 atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a specific type of weather observed manually. 
	Length:2
	Table of Values:

	00: Cloud development not observed or not observable
	01: Clouds generally dissolving or becoming less developed
	02: State of sky on the whole unchanged
	03: Clouds generally forming or developing
	04: Visibility reduced by smoke, e.g. veldt or forest fires, industrial smoke or volcanic ashes
	05: Haze
	06: Widespread dust in suspension in the air, not raised by wind at or near the station at the time of observation
	07: Dust or sand raised by wind at or near the station at the time of observation, but no well-developed dust whirl(s) or sand whirl(s), and no duststorm or sandstorm seen or, in the case of ships, blowing spray at the station
	08: Well developed dust whirl(s) or sand whirl(s) seen at or near the station during the preceding or at the time of observation, but no duststorm or sandstorm
	09: Duststorm or sandstorm within sight at the time of observation, or at the station during the preceding hour
	10: Mist
	11: Patches of shallow fog or ice fog at the station, whether on land or sea, not deeper than about 2 meters on land or 10 meters at sea
	12: More or less continuous shallow fog or ice fog at the station, whether on land or sea, not deeper than about 2 meters on land or 10 meters at sea
	13: Lightning visible, no thunder heard
	14: Precipitation within sight, not reaching the ground or the surface of the sea
	15: Precipitation within sight, reaching the ground or the surface of the sea, but distant, i.e., estimated to be more than 5 km from the station
	16: Precipitation within sight, reaching the ground or the surface of the sea, near to, but not at the station
	17: Thunderstorm, but no precipitation at the time of observation
	18: Squalls at or within sight of the station during the preceding hour or at the time of observation
	19: Funnel cloud(s) (Tornado cloud or waterspout) at or within sight of the station during the preceding
	20: Drizzle (not freezing) or snow grains not falling as shower(s)
	21: Rain (not freezing) not falling as shower(s)
	22: Snow not falling as shower(s)
	23: Rain and snow or ice pellets not falling as shower(s)
	24: Freezing drizzle or freezing rain not falling as shower(s)
	25: Shower(s) of rain
	26: Shower(s) of snow or of rain and snow
	27: Shower(s) of hail (Hail, small hail, snow pellets), or rain and hail
	28: Fog or ice fog
	29: Thunderstorm (with or without precipitation)
	30: Slight or moderate duststorm or sandstorm has decreased during the preceding hour
	31: Slight or moderate duststorm or sandstorm no appreciable change during the preceding hour
	32: Slight or moderate duststorm or sandstorm has begun or has increased during the preceding hour
	33: Severe duststorm or sandstorm has decreased during the preceding hour
	34: Severe duststorm or sandstorm no appreciable change during the preceding hour
	35: Severe duststorm or sandstorm has begun or has increased during the preceding hour
	36: Slight or moderate drifting snow generally low (below eye level)
	37: Heavy drifting snow generally low (below eye level)
	38: Slight or moderate blowing snow generally high (above eye level)
	39: Heavy blowing snow generally high (above eye level)
	40: Fog or ice fog at a distance at the time of observation, but not at the station during the preceding hour, the fog or ice fog extending to a level above that of the observer
	41: Fog or ice fog in patches
	42: Fog or ice fog, sky visible, has become thinner during the preceding hour
	43: Fog or ice fog, sky invisible, has become thinner during the preceding hour
	44: Fog or ice fog, sky visible, no appreciable change during the preceding hour
	45: Fog or ice fog, sky invisible, no appreciable change during the preceding hour
	46: Fog or ice fog, sky visible, has begun or has become thicker during the preceding hour
	47: Fog or ice fog, sky invisible, has begun or has become thicker during the preceding hour
	48: Fog, depositing rime, sky visible
	49: Fog, depositing rime, sky invisible
	50: Drizzle, not freezing, intermittent, slight at time of observation
	51: Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, slight at time of observation
	52: Drizzle, not freezing, intermittent, moderate at time of observation
	53: Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, moderate at time of observation
	54: Drizzle, not freezing, intermittent, heavy (dense) at time of observation
	55: Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, heavy (dense) at time of observation
	56: Drizzle, freezing, slight
	57: Drizzle, freezing, moderate or heavy (dense)
	58: Drizzle and rain, slight
	59: Drizzle and rain, moderate or heavy
	60: Rain, not freezing, intermittent, slight at time of observation
	61: Rain, not freezing, continuous, slight at time of observation
	62: Rain, not freezing, intermittent, moderate at time of observation
	63: Rain, not freezing, continuous, moderate at time of observation
	64: Rain, not freezing, intermittent, heavy at time of observation
	65: Rain, not freezing, continuous, heavy at time of observation
	66: Rain, freezing, slight
	67: Rain, freezing, moderate or heavy
	68: Rain or drizzle and snow, slight
	69: Rain or drizzle and snow, moderate or heavy
	70: Intermittent fall of snowflakes, slight at time of observation
	71: Continuous fall of snowflakes, slight at time of observation
	72: Intermittent fall of snowflakes, moderate at time of observation
	73: Continuous fall of snowflakes, moderate at time of observation
	74: Intermittent fall of snowflakes, heavy at time of observation
	75: Continuous fall of snowflakes, heavy at time of observation
	76: Diamond dust (with or without fog)
	77: Snow grains (with or without fog)
	78: Isolated star-like snow crystals (with or without fog)
	79: Ice pellets
	80: Rain shower(s), slight
	81: Rain shower(s), moderate or heavy
	82: Rain shower(s), violent
	83: Shower(s) of rain and snow mixed, slight
	84: Shower(s) of rain and snow mixed, moderate or heavy
	85: Show shower(s), slight
	86: Snow shower(s), moderate or heavy
	87: Shower(s) of snow pellets or small hail, with or without rain or rain and snow mixed, slight
	88: Shower(s) of snow pellets or small hail, with or without rain or rain and snow mixed, moderate or heavy
	89: Shower(s) of hail (hail, small hail, snow pellets) , with or without rain or rain and snow mixed, not associated with thunder, slight
	90: Shower(s) of hail (hail, small hail, snow pellets), with or without rain or rain and snow mixed, not associated with thunder, moderate or heavy
	91: Slight rain at time of observation, thunderstorm during the preceding hour but not at time of observation
	92: Moderate or heavy rain at time of observation, thunderstorm during the preceding hour but not at time of observation
	93: Slight snow, or rain and snow mixed or hail (Hail, small hail, snow pellets), at time of observation, thunderstorm during the preceding hour but not at time of observation
	94: Moderate or heavy snow, or rain and snow mixed or hail(Hail, small hail, snow pellets) at time of observation, thunderstorm during the preceding hour but not at time of observation
	95: Thunderstorm, slight or moderate, without hail (Hail, small hail, snow pellets), but with rain and/or snow at time of observation, thunderstorm at time of observation
	96: Thunderstorm, slight or moderate, with hail (hail, small hail, snow pellets) at time of observation, thunderstorm at time of observation
	97: Thunderstorm, heavy, without hail (Hail, small hail, snow pellets), but with rain and/or snow at time of observation, thunderstorm at time of observation
	98: Thunderstorm combined with duststorm or sandstorm at time of observation, thunderstorm at time of observation
	99: Thunderstorm, heavy, with hail (Hail, small hail, snow pellets) at time of observation, thunderstorm at time of observation
	

Q: PRESENT-WEATHER-OBSERVATION manual #7 Quality manual atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a reported present weather observation 
	from a manual station. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check, data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

WND-SUPP: SUPPLEMENTARY-WIND-OBSERVATION header
	Length:3

T: SUPPLEMENTARY-WIND-OBSERVATION type code

	The code that denotes a type of SUPPLEMENTARY-WIND-OBSERVATION. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Average speed of prevailing wind
	2: Mean wind speed
	3: Maximum instantaneous wind speed
	4: Maximum gust speed
	5: Maximum mean wind speed
	6: Maximum 1-minute mean wind speed
	

PR: SUPPLEMENTARY-WIND-OBSERVATION period quantity

	The quantity of time over which a SUPPLEMENTARY-WIND-OBSERVATION occurred. 
	
	Length:2
	Unit:Hours
	Default Value:99

SPD: SUPPLEMENTARY-WIND-OBSERVATION speed rate

	The rate of horizontal speed of air reported in the SUPPLEMENTARY-WIND-OBSERVATION. 
	
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Unit:Meters per Second
	Default Value:9999

Q: SUPPLEMENTARY-WIND-OBSERVATION speed rate quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported SUPPLEMENTARY-WIND-OBSERVATION 
	speed rate. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

WND-SUPP: SUPPLEMENTARY-WIND-OBSERVATION header #2
	Length:3

T: SUPPLEMENTARY-WIND-OBSERVATION #2 type code

	The code that denotes a type of SUPPLEMENTARY-WIND-OBSERVATION. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Average speed of prevailing wind
	2: Mean wind speed
	3: Maximum instantaneous wind speed
	4: Maximum gust speed
	5: Maximum mean wind speed
	6: Maximum 1-minute mean wind speed
	

PR: SUPPLEMENTARY-WIND-OBSERVATION #2 period quantity

	The quantity of time over which a SUPPLEMENTARY-WIND-OBSERVATION occurred. 
	
	Length:2
	Unit:Hours
	Default Value:99

SPD: SUPPLEMENTARY-WIND-OBSERVATION #2 speed rate

	The rate of horizontal speed of air reported in the SUPPLEMENTARY-WIND-OBSERVATION. 
	
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Unit:Meters per Second
	Default Value:9999

Q: SUPPLEMENTARY-WIND-OBSERVATION #2 speed rate quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported SUPPLEMENTARY-WIND-OBSERVATION 
	speed rate. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

WND-SUPP: SUPPLEMENTARY-WIND-OBSERVATION header #3
	Length:3

T: SUPPLEMENTARY-WIND-OBSERVATION #3 type code

	The code that denotes a type of SUPPLEMENTARY-WIND-OBSERVATION. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Average speed of prevailing wind
	2: Mean wind speed
	3: Maximum instantaneous wind speed
	4: Maximum gust speed
	5: Maximum mean wind speed
	6: Maximum 1-minute mean wind speed
	

PR: SUPPLEMENTARY-WIND-OBSERVATION #3 period quantity

	The quantity of time over which a SUPPLEMENTARY-WIND-OBSERVATION occurred. 
	
	Length:2
	Unit:Hours
	Default Value:99

SPD: SUPPLEMENTARY-WIND-OBSERVATION #3 speed rate

	The rate of horizontal speed of air reported in the SUPPLEMENTARY-WIND-OBSERVATION. 
	
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Unit:Meters per Second
	Default Value:9999

Q: SUPPLEMENTARY-WIND-OBSERVATION #3 speed rate quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported SUPPLEMENTARY-WIND-OBSERVATION 
	speed rate. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

WIND: Hourly Wind Section header
	Length:3

MXGS: Hourly Wind Section WIND_MAX maximum gust

	The maximum 10 second wind speed. 
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Unit:Meters per Second
	Default Value:9999

Q: Hourly Wind Section WIND_MAX_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the maximum 
	gust. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Wind Section WIND_MAX_FLAG quality code

	A flag that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the maximum gust.  Most users will find the preceding quality 
	code WIND_MAX_QC to be the simplest and most useful quality indicator. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

MDR: Hourly Wind Section WIND_MAX direction of the maximum gust

	The direction measured in clockwise angular degrees from which the maximum 
	10 second wind speed occurred. 
	Length:3
	Scale:1
	Unit:Angular Degrees
	Default Value:999

Q: Hourly Wind Section WIND_MAX_QC direction quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the maximum 
	gust direction. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Wind Section WIND_MAX_FLAG direction quality code

	A flag that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the maximum gust direction.  Most users will find the preceding 
	quality code WIND_MAX_QC to be the simplest and most useful quality indicator. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

WDSPS: Hourly Wind Section WIND_STD wind speed standard deviation

	The wind speed standard deviation. 
	Length:5
	Scale:100
	Default Value:99999

Q: Hourly Wind Section WIND_STD_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the wind 
	speed standard deviation. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Wind Section WIND_STD_FLAG quality code

	A flag that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the wind speed standard deviation.  Most users will find the 
	preceding quality code WIND_STD_QC to be the simplest and most useful quality 
	indicator. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

WDIRS: Hourly Wind Section WIND_DIR_STD wind direction standard deviation

	The wind direction standard deviation. 
	Length:5
	Scale:100
	Default Value:99999

Q: Hourly Wind Section WIND_DIR_STD_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the wind 
	direction standard deviation. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Wind Section WIND_DIR_STD_FLAG quality code

	A flag that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the wind direction standard deviation.  Most users will find 
	the preceding quality code WIND_STD_QC to be the simplest and most useful 
	quality indicator. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

WIND: Hourly Wind Section header #2
	Length:3

MXGS: Hourly Wind Section #2 WIND_MAX maximum gust

	The maximum 10 second wind speed. 
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Unit:Meters per Second
	Default Value:9999

Q: Hourly Wind Section #2 WIND_MAX_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the maximum 
	gust. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Wind Section #2 WIND_MAX_FLAG quality code

	A flag that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the maximum gust.  Most users will find the preceding quality 
	code WIND_MAX_QC to be the simplest and most useful quality indicator. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

MDR: Hourly Wind Section #2 WIND_MAX direction of the maximum gust

	The direction measured in clockwise angular degrees from which the maximum 
	10 second wind speed occurred. 
	Length:3
	Scale:1
	Unit:Angular Degrees
	Default Value:999

Q: Hourly Wind Section #2 WIND_MAX_QC direction quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the maximum 
	gust direction. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Wind Section #2 WIND_MAX_FLAG direction quality code

	A flag that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the maximum gust direction.  Most users will find the preceding 
	quality code WIND_MAX_QC to be the simplest and most useful quality indicator. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

WDSPS: Hourly Wind Section #2 WIND_STD wind speed standard deviation

	The wind speed standard deviation. 
	Length:5
	Scale:100
	Default Value:99999

Q: Hourly Wind Section #2 WIND_STD_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the wind 
	speed standard deviation. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Wind Section #2 WIND_STD_FLAG quality code

	A flag that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the wind speed standard deviation.  Most users will find the 
	preceding quality code WIND_STD_QC to be the simplest and most useful quality 
	indicator. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

WDIRS: Hourly Wind Section #2 WIND_DIR_STD wind direction standard deviation

	The wind direction standard deviation. 
	Length:5
	Scale:100
	Default Value:99999

Q: Hourly Wind Section #2 WIND_DIR_STD_QC quality code

	The code that indicates ISD's evaluation of the quality status of the wind 
	direction standard deviation. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Passed all quality control checks
	3: Failed all quality control checks
	

Q: Hourly Wind Section #2 WIND_DIR_STD_FLAG quality code

	A flag that indicates the network's internal evaluation of the quality 
	status of the wind direction standard deviation.  Most users will find 
	the preceding quality code WIND_STD_QC to be the simplest and most useful 
	quality indicator. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed all quality control checks
	other: Did not pass all quality checks
	

GUST: WIND-GUST-OBSERVATION header
	Length:3

SPD: WIND-GUST-OBSERVATION speed rate

	The rate of speed of a wind gust. 
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Unit:Meters per Second
	Default Value:9999

Q: WIND-GUST-OBSERVATION quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a reported WIND-GUST-OBSERVATION 
	speed rate. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

SOD-WIND: SUMMARY-OF-DAY-WIND-OBSERVATION header
	Length:3

T: SUMMARY-OF-DAY-WIND-OBSERVATION type code

	The code that denotes a type of SUMMARY-OF-DAY-WIND-OBSERVATION. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Peak wind speed for the day
	2: Fastest 2-minute wind speed for the day
	3: Average wind speed for the day
	4: Fastest 5-minute wind speed for the day
	5: Fastest mile wind speed for the day
	

PR: SUMMARY-OF-DAY-WIND-OBSERVATION period quantity

	The quantity of time over which a SUMMARY-OF-DAY-WIND-OBSERVATION occurred. 
	
	Length:2
	Unit:Hours
	Default Value:99

SPD: SUMMARY-OF-DAY-WIND-OBSERVATION speed

	The rate of horizontal wind speed of air reported in the SUMMARY-OF-DAY-WIND-OBSERVATION. 
	
	Length:5
	Scale:100
	Unit:Meters per Second
	Default Value:99999

WDR: SUMMARY-OF-DAY-WIND-OBSERVATION direction of wind

	The angle, measured in a clockwise direction, between true north and the 
	direction from which the wind is blowing, for the summary of day wind report. 
	
	Length:3
	Scale:1
	Unit:Angular Degrees
	Default Value:999
	Table of Values:

	Note: A direction of 999 with a speed of 00000 indicates calm conditions (0 wind speed).
	

TIME: SUMMARY-OF-DAY-WIND-OBSERVATION time of occurrence in Z-time (UTC)

	The time of occurrence of the wind reported in the SUMMARY-OF-DAY-WIND-OBSERVATION. 
	
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Default Value:9999

Q: SUMMARY-OF-DAY-WIND-OBSERVATION quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported SUMMARY-OF-DAY-WIND-OBSERVATION. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	4: Passed gross limits check, data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

SOD-WIND: SUMMARY-OF-DAY-WIND-OBSERVATION header #2
	Length:3

T: SUMMARY-OF-DAY-WIND-OBSERVATION #2 type code

	The code that denotes a type of SUMMARY-OF-DAY-WIND-OBSERVATION. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Peak wind speed for the day
	2: Fastest 2-minute wind speed for the day
	3: Average wind speed for the day
	4: Fastest 5-minute wind speed for the day
	5: Fastest mile wind speed for the day
	

PR: SUMMARY-OF-DAY-WIND-OBSERVATION #2 period quantity

	The quantity of time over which a SUMMARY-OF-DAY-WIND-OBSERVATION occurred. 
	
	Length:2
	Unit:Hours
	Default Value:99

SPD: SUMMARY-OF-DAY-WIND-OBSERVATION #2 speed

	The rate of horizontal wind speed of air reported in the SUMMARY-OF-DAY-WIND-OBSERVATION. 
	
	Length:5
	Scale:100
	Unit:Meters per Second
	Default Value:99999

WDR: SUMMARY-OF-DAY-WIND-OBSERVATION #2 direction of wind

	The angle, measured in a clockwise direction, between true north and the 
	direction from which the wind is blowing, for the summary of day wind report. 
	
	Length:3
	Scale:1
	Unit:Angular Degrees
	Default Value:999
	Table of Values:

	Note: A direction of 999 with a speed of 00000 indicates calm conditions (0 wind speed).
	

TIME: SUMMARY-OF-DAY-WIND-OBSERVATION #2 time of occurrence in Z-time (UTC)

	The time of occurrence of the wind reported in the SUMMARY-OF-DAY-WIND-OBSERVATION. 
	
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Default Value:9999

Q: SUMMARY-OF-DAY-WIND-OBSERVATION #2 quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported SUMMARY-OF-DAY-WIND-OBSERVATION. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	4: Passed gross limits check, data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

SOD-WIND: SUMMARY-OF-DAY-WIND-OBSERVATION header #3
	Length:3

T: SUMMARY-OF-DAY-WIND-OBSERVATION #3 type code

	The code that denotes a type of SUMMARY-OF-DAY-WIND-OBSERVATION. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Peak wind speed for the day
	2: Fastest 2-minute wind speed for the day
	3: Average wind speed for the day
	4: Fastest 5-minute wind speed for the day
	5: Fastest mile wind speed for the day
	

PR: SUMMARY-OF-DAY-WIND-OBSERVATION #3 period quantity

	The quantity of time over which a SUMMARY-OF-DAY-WIND-OBSERVATION occurred. 
	
	Length:2
	Unit:Hours
	Default Value:99

SPD: SUMMARY-OF-DAY-WIND-OBSERVATION #3 speed

	The rate of horizontal wind speed of air reported in the SUMMARY-OF-DAY-WIND-OBSERVATION. 
	
	Length:5
	Scale:100
	Unit:Meters per Second
	Default Value:99999

WDR: SUMMARY-OF-DAY-WIND-OBSERVATION #3 direction of wind

	The angle, measured in a clockwise direction, between true north and the 
	direction from which the wind is blowing, for the summary of day wind report. 
	
	Length:3
	Scale:1
	Unit:Angular Degrees
	Default Value:999
	Table of Values:

	Note: A direction of 999 with a speed of 00000 indicates calm conditions (0 wind speed).
	

TIME: SUMMARY-OF-DAY-WIND-OBSERVATION #3 time of occurrence in Z-time (UTC)

	The time of occurrence of the wind reported in the SUMMARY-OF-DAY-WIND-OBSERVATION. 
	
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Default Value:9999

Q: SUMMARY-OF-DAY-WIND-OBSERVATION #3 quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported SUMMARY-OF-DAY-WIND-OBSERVATION. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	4: Passed gross limits check, data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

RHX: RELATIVE-HUMIDITY-CALCULATION header
	Length:3

RHX: RELATIVE-HUMIDITY-CALCULATION computed relative humidity

	new field description 
	Length:3
	Scale:1
	Unit:Percent
	Default Value:999

SST: SEA-SURFACE-TEMPERATURE-OBSERVATION header
	Length:3

TEMP: SEA-SURFACE-TEMPERATURE-OBSERVATION temperature

	The temperature of the water at the surface. 
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Unit:Degrees Celsius
	Default Value:+999

Q: SEA-SURFACE-TEMPERATURE-OBSERVATION temperature quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported SEA-SURFACE-TEMPERATURE-OBSERVATION 
	temperature. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

SOILTEMP: SOIL-TEMPERATURE header
	Length:3

T: SOIL-TEMPERATURE temperature type

	The type of temperature reported. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Maximum Temperature
	2: Minimum Temperature
	3: AM or Noon Temperature
	4: PM or Midnight Temperature
	

TEMP: SOIL-TEMPERATURE soil temperature

	The temperature of the soil for the previous 24 hours. 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Degrees Celsius
	Default Value:+9999

Q: SOIL-TEMPERATURE quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported temperature data. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	4: Passed gross limits check, from NCDC Data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, from NCDC Data source
	6: Suspect, from NCDC Data source
	7: Erroneous, from NCDC Data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

DPTH: SOIL-TEMPERATURE temperature depth

	The depth below ground level of the temperature reported. 
	Length:4
	Scale:10
	Unit:Centimeters
	Default Value:9999

Q: SOIL-TEMPERATURE depth quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported temperature depth 
	data. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	4: Passed gross limits check, from NCDC Data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, from NCDC Data source
	6: Suspect, from NCDC Data source
	7: Erroneous, from NCDC Data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

T: SOIL-TEMPERATURE soil cover

	The type of soil cover. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	01: Grass
	02: Fallow
	03: Bare Ground
	04: Brome Grass
	05: Sod
	06: Straw Mulch
	07: Grass Muck
	08: Bare Muck
	

Q: SOIL-TEMPERATURE soil cover quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported soil cover data. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	4: Passed gross limits check, from NCDC Data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, from NCDC Data source
	6: Suspect, from NCDC Data source
	7: Erroneous, from NCDC Data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

S: SOIL-TEMPERATURE sub plot

	The sub plot number for the reported temperature. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9

Q: SOIL-TEMPERATURE sub plot quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported sub plot data. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	4: Passed gross limits check, from NCDC Data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, from NCDC Data source
	6: Suspect, from NCDC Data source
	7: Erroneous, from NCDC Data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

WAVE: WAVE-MEASUREMENT header
	Length:3

I: WAVE-MEASUREMENT method code

	A code that represents the method used to obtain a WAVE-MEASUREMENT. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	I: Instrumental
	M: Manual
	

PR: WAVE-MEASUREMENT wave period quantity

	The quantity of time required for two successive wave crests to pass a 
	fixed point. 
	Length:2
	Scale:1
	Unit:Seconds
	Default Value:99

HGT: WAVE-MEASUREMENT wave height dimension

	The height of a wave measured from trough to crest. 
	Length:3
	Scale:10
	Unit:Meters
	Default Value:999

Q: WAVE-MEASUREMENT quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported WAVE-MEASUREMENT. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

C: WAVE-MEASUREMENT sea state code

	The code that denotes the roughness of the surface of the sea in terms 
	of average wave height. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: Calm, glassy - wave height = 0 meters
	01: Calm, rippled - wave height = 0-0.1 meters
	02: Smooth, wavelets - wave height = 0.1-0.5 meters
	03: Slight, wave height = 0.5-1.25 meters
	04: Moderate - wave height 1.25-2.5 meters
	05: Rough - wave height = 2.5-4.0 meters
	06: Very rough - wave height = 4.0-6.0 meters
	07: High - wave height = 6.0-9.0 meters
	08: Very high - wave height 9.0-14.0 meters
	09: Phenomenal - wave height = over 14.0 meters
	

Q: WAVE-MEASUREMENT sea state code quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported WAVE-MEASUREMENT 
	sea state code. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

SWELL-1: WAVE-MEASUREMENT primary swell header
	Length:3

PR: WAVE-MEASUREMENT primary swell period quantity

	The quantity of time required for two successive primary swell wave crests 
	to pass a fixed point. 
	Length:2
	Scale:1
	Unit:Seconds
	Default Value:99

HGT: WAVE-MEASUREMENT primary swell height dimension

	The height of a primary swell wave measured from the trough to the crest. 
	
	Length:3
	Scale:10
	Unit:Meters
	Default Value:999

DIR: WAVE-MEASUREMENT primary swell direction angle

	The angle measured clockwise from true north to the direction from which 
	primary swell waves are coming. 
	Length:3
	Scale:1
	Unit:Angular Degrees
	Default Value:999

Q: WAVE-MEASUREMENT primary swell quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported WAVE-MEASUREMENT 
	primary swell. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

SWELL-2: WAVE-MEASUREMENT secondary swell header
	Length:3

PR: WAVE-MEASUREMENT secondary swell period quantity

	The quantity of time required for two successive secondary swell wave crests 
	to pass a fixed point. 
	Length:2
	Scale:1
	Unit:Seconds
	Default Value:99

HGT: WAVE-MEASUREMENT secondary swell height dimension

	The height of a secondary swell wave measured from the trough to the crest. 
	
	Length:3
	Scale:10
	Unit:Meters
	Default Value:999

DIR: WAVE-MEASUREMENT secondary swell direction angle

	The angle measured clockwise from true north to the direction from which 
	secondary swell waves are coming. 
	Length:3
	Scale:1
	Unit:Angular Degrees
	Default Value:999

Q: WAVE-MEASUREMENT secondary swell quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported WAVE-MEASUREMENT 
	secondary swell. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

ICE-1: PLATFORM-ICE-ACCRETION header
	Length:3

S: PLATFORM-ICE-ACCRETION source code

	The code that denotes the source of the ice that builds up on a marine 
	platform's structure. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Icing from ocean spray
	2: Icing from fog
	3: Icing from spray and fog
	4: Icing from rain
	5: Icing from spray and rain
	

THK: PLATFORM-ICE-ACCRETION thickness dimension

	The thickness of the ice that has accumulated on a marine platform. 
	Length:3
	Scale:10
	Unit:Centimeters
	Default Value:999

T: PLATFORM-ICE-ACCRETION tendency code

	The code that denotes the rate of change of ice thickness on a marine platform. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Ice not building up
	1: Ice building up slowly
	2: Ice building up rapidly
	3: Ice melting or breaking up slowly
	4: Ice melting or breaking up rapidly
	

Q: PLATFORM-ICE-ACCRETION quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported PLATFORM-ICE-ACCRETION. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

ICE-2: WATER-SURFACE-ICE-OBSERVATION header
	Length:3

EB: WATER-SURFACE-ICE-OBSERVATION edge bearing code

	The code that denotes the true bearing, measured from the reporting platform 
	to the closest point of the principal ice edge. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: Ship in shore or flaw lead
	01: Principal ice edge towards NE
	02: Principal ice edge towards E
	03: Principal ice edge towards SE
	04: Principal ice edge towards S
	05: Principal ice edge towards SW
	06: Principal ice edge towards W
	07: Principal ice edge towards NW
	08: Principal ice edge towards N
	09: Not determined (ship in ice)
	10: Unable to report, because of darkness, lack of visibility or because only ice of land origin is visible
	

CON: WATER-SURFACE-ICE-OBSERVATION uniform concentration rate

	The percent concentration (surface coverage) of ice on the water surface. 
	
	Length:3
	Unit:Percent
	Default Value:999

CC: WATER-SURFACE-ICE-OBSERVATION non-uniform concentration code

	The code that denotes the coverage arrangement of non-uniformly distributed 
	ice. 
	Length:2
	Table of Values:

	06: Strips and patches of pack ice with open water between
	07: Strips and patches of close or very close pack ice with areas of lesser concentration between
	08: Fast ice with open water, very open or open pack ice to seaward of the ice boundary
	09: Fast ice with close or very close pack ice to seaward of the ice boundary
	99: Unable to report, because of darkness, lack of visibility, or because ship is more than 0.5
	

P: WATER-SURFACE-ICE-OBSERVATION ship relative position code

	The code that denotes the relative position of the reporting ship to the 
	ice formation. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Ship in open water with floating ice in sight
	1: In open lead or fast ice
	2: In ice or within 0.5 nautical miles of ice edge
	

S: WATER-SURFACE-ICE-OBSERVATION ship penetrability code

	The code that denotes the degree of ease with which the reporting ship 
	can proceed through the ice. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Easy
	2: Difficult
	3: Beset (Surrounded so closely by sea ice that steering control is lost.)
	

T: WATER-SURFACE-ICE-OBSERVATION ice trend code

	The code that denotes the trend of ice conditions. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Conditions improving
	2: Conditions static
	3: Conditions worsening
	4: Conditions worsening; ice forming and floes freezing together
	5: Conditions worsening; ice under slight pressure
	6: Conditions worsening; ice under moderate or severe pressure
	

D: WATER-SURFACE-ICE-OBSERVATION development code

	The code that denotes the development stage of the ice. 
	Length:2
	Table of Values:

	00: New ice only (frazil ice, grease ice, slush, slugs)
	01: Nilas or ice rind, less than 10 cm thick
	02: Young ice (grey ice, grey-white ice), 10 - 30 cm thick
	03: Predominantly new and/or young ice with some first year ice
	04: Predominantly thin first year ice with some new and/or young ice
	05: All thin first year ice (30 - 70 cm thick)
	06: Predominantly medium first year ice (70 - 120 cm thick) and thick first year ice (> 120 cm thick) with some thinner (younger) first year ice
	07: All medium and thick first year ice
	08: Predominantly medium and thick first year ice with some old ice (usually more than 2 m thick)
	09: Predominantly old ice
	99: Unable to report, because of darkness, lack of visibility or because only ice of land origin is visible or because ship is more than .5 NM away from ice
	

G: WATER-SURFACE-ICE-OBSERVATION growler-bergy-bit presence code

	The code that denotes the existence of growler and/or bergy bits. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Not present
	1: Present
	2: Unknown
	

GBB: WATER-SURFACE-ICE-OBSERVATION growler-bergy-bit quantity

	The quantity of growler and bergy bits observed in the area. 
	Length:3
	Default Value:999

IBQ: WATER-SURFACE-ICE-OBSERVATION iceberg quantity

	The quantity of icebergs observed in the area. 
	Length:3
	Default Value:999

Q: WATER-SURFACE-ICE-OBSERVATION quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported WATER-SURFACE-ICE-OBSERVATION. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

ICE-3: WATER-SURFACE-ICE-HISTORICAL-OBSERVATION header
	Length:3

EB: WATER-SURFACE-ICE-HISTORICAL-OBSERVATION edge bearing code

	The code that denotes the true bearing, measured from the reporting platform 
	to the closest point of the principle ice edge. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: Ship in shore or flaw lead
	01: Principal ice edge towards NE
	02: Principal ice edge towards E
	03: Principal ice edge towards SE
	04: Principal ice edge towards S
	05: Principal ice edge towards SW
	06: Principal ice edge towards W
	07: Principal ice edge towards NW
	08: Principal ice edge towards N
	09: Not determined (ship in ice)
	10: Unable to report, because of darkness, lack of visibility or because only ice of land origin is visible
	

ED: WATER-SURFACE-ICE-HISTORICAL-OBSERVATION edge distance dimension

	The distance from the reporting ship=s location to the nearest point on 
	the ice edge. 
	Length:2
	Unit:Kilometers
	Default Value:99

EO: WATER-SURFACE-ICE-HISTORICAL-OBSERVATION edge orientation code

	The code that denotes the orientation of the principal ice edge and the 
	direction relative to which the ice lies. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: Orientation of ice edge impossible to estimate--ship outside the ice
	01: Ice edge lying in a direction NE to SW with ice situated to the NW
	02: Ice edge lying in a direction E to W with ice situated to the N
	03: Ice edge lying in a direction SE to NW with ice situated to the NE
	04: Ice edge lying in a direction S to N with ice situated to the E
	05: Ice edge lying in a direction SW to NE with ice situated to the SE
	06: Ice edge lying in a direction W to E with ice situated to the S
	07: Ice edge lying in a direction NW to SE with ice situated to the SW
	08: Ice edge lying in a direction N to S with ice situated to the W
	09: Orientation of ice edge impossible to estimate--ship inside the ice
	

FT: WATER-SURFACE-ICE-HISTORICAL-OBSERVATION formation type code

	The code that denotes the type of ice formation reported in the 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: No ice (0 may be used to report ice blink and then a direction must be reported)
	01: New ice
	02: Fast ice
	03: Pack-ice/drift-ice
	04: Packed (compact) slush or sludge
	05: Shore lead
	06: Heavy fast ice
	07: Heavy pack-ice/drift-ice
	08: Hummocked ice
	09: Icebergs-icebergs can be reported in plain language
	

NE: WATER-SURFACE-ICE-HISTORICAL-OBSERVATION navigation effect code

	The code that denotes the effect of ice on navigation. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: Navigation unobstructed
	01: Navigation unobstructed for steamers, difficult for sailing ships
	02: Navigation difficult for low-powered steamers, closed to sailing ships
	03: Navigation possible only for powerful steamers
	04: Navigation possible only for steamers constructed to withstand ice pressure
	05: Navigation possible with the assistance of ice-breakers
	06: Channel open in the solid ice
	07: Navigation temporarily closed
	08: Navigation closed
	09: Navigation conditions unknown, e.g., owing to bad weather
	

Q: WATER-SURFACE-ICE-HISTORICAL-OBSERVATION quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported WATER-SURFACE-ICE-HISTORICAL-OBSERVATION. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

REMARKS: Remarks header

REMARKS: Remarks
	Length:-250

QCP: Identification METEOROLOGICAL-POINT-OBSERVATION quality control process name

	The name of the quality control process applied to a weather observation. 
	
	Length:4

DY: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION, NUMBER OF DAYS WITH SPECIFIC AMOUNTS, FOR THE MONTH Number of days with .01 inch (.25 mm) or more for the previous month (usually reported on first day of the following month)

	The number of days with .01 inch (.25 mm) or more precipitation. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99

DY: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION, NUMBER OF DAYS WITH SPECIFIC AMOUNTS, FOR THE MONTH Number of days with .10 inch (2.5 mm) or more for the previous month (usually reported on first day of the following month).

	The number of days with .10 inch (2.5 mm) or more precipitation. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99

DY: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION, NUMBER OF DAYS WITH SPECIFIC AMOUNTS, FOR THE MONTH Number of days with .50 inch (12.7 mm) or more for the previous month (usually reported on first day of the following month).

	The number of days with .50 inch (12.7 mm) or more precipitation. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99

DY: LIQUID-PRECIPITATION, NUMBER OF DAYS WITH SPECIFIC AMOUNTS, FOR THE MONTH Number of days with 1.00 inch (25 mm) or more for the previous month (usually reported on first day of the following month).

	The number of days with 1.00 inch (25 mm) or more precipitation. 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99

WX-A: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) header
	Length:3

P: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) intensity and proximity code

	(missing) 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Not Reported
	1: Light (-)
	2: Moderate or Not Reported (no entry in original observation)
	3: Heavy (+)
	4: Vicinity (VC)
	

D: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) descriptor code

	(missing) 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: No Descriptor
	1: Shallow (MI)
	2: Partial (PR)
	3: Patches (BC)
	4: Low Drifting (DR)
	5: Blowing (BL)
	6: Shower(s) (SH)
	7: Thunderstorm (TS)
	8: Freezing (FZ)
	

PC: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) precipitation code

	(missing) 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: No Precipitation
	01: Drizzle (DZ)
	02: Rain (RA)
	03: Snow (SN)
	04: Snow Grains (SG)
	05: Ice Crystals (IC)
	06: Ice Pellets (PL)
	07: Hail (GR)
	08: Small Hail and/or Snow Pellets (GS)
	09: Unknown Precipitation (UP)
	

O: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) obscuration code

	(missing) 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: No Obscuration
	1: Mist (BR)
	2: Fog (FG)
	3: Smoke (FU)
	4: Volcanic Ash (VA)
	5: Widespread Dust (DU)
	6: Sand (SA)
	7: Haze (HZ)
	8: Spray (PY)
	

W: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) Other weather phenomena code

	(missing) 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: None Reported
	1: Well-Developed Dust/Sand Whirls (PO)
	2: Squalls (SQ)
	3: Funnel Cloud, Tornado, Waterspout(FC)
	4: Sandstorm (SS)
	5: Duststorm (DS)
	

C: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) Combination indicator code

	(missing) 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Not part of combined weather elements
	2: Beginning element of combined weather elements
	3: Combined with previous weather element to form a single weather report
	

Q: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported PRESENT-WEATHER-OBSERVATION. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

WX-A: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) header #2
	Length:3

P: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #2 intensity and proximity code

	(missing) 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Not Reported
	1: Light (-)
	2: Moderate or Not Reported (no entry in original observation)
	3: Heavy (+)
	4: Vicinity (VC)
	

D: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #2 descriptor code

	(missing) 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: No Descriptor
	1: Shallow (MI)
	2: Partial (PR)
	3: Patches (BC)
	4: Low Drifting (DR)
	5: Blowing (BL)
	6: Shower(s) (SH)
	7: Thunderstorm (TS)
	8: Freezing (FZ)
	

PC: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #2 precipitation code

	(missing) 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: No Precipitation
	01: Drizzle (DZ)
	02: Rain (RA)
	03: Snow (SN)
	04: Snow Grains (SG)
	05: Ice Crystals (IC)
	06: Ice Pellets (PL)
	07: Hail (GR)
	08: Small Hail and/or Snow Pellets (GS)
	09: Unknown Precipitation (UP)
	

O: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #2 obscuration code

	(missing) 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: No Obscuration
	1: Mist (BR)
	2: Fog (FG)
	3: Smoke (FU)
	4: Volcanic Ash (VA)
	5: Widespread Dust (DU)
	6: Sand (SA)
	7: Haze (HZ)
	8: Spray (PY)
	

W: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #2 Other weather phenomena code

	(missing) 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: None Reported
	1: Well-Developed Dust/Sand Whirls (PO)
	2: Squalls (SQ)
	3: Funnel Cloud, Tornado, Waterspout(FC)
	4: Sandstorm (SS)
	5: Duststorm (DS)
	

C: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #2 Combination indicator code

	(missing) 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Not part of combined weather elements
	2: Beginning element of combined weather elements
	3: Combined with previous weather element to form a single weather report
	

Q: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #2 quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported PRESENT-WEATHER-OBSERVATION. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

WX-A: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) header #3
	Length:3

P: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #3 intensity and proximity code

	(missing) 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Not Reported
	1: Light (-)
	2: Moderate or Not Reported (no entry in original observation)
	3: Heavy (+)
	4: Vicinity (VC)
	

D: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #3 descriptor code

	(missing) 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: No Descriptor
	1: Shallow (MI)
	2: Partial (PR)
	3: Patches (BC)
	4: Low Drifting (DR)
	5: Blowing (BL)
	6: Shower(s) (SH)
	7: Thunderstorm (TS)
	8: Freezing (FZ)
	

PC: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #3 precipitation code

	(missing) 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: No Precipitation
	01: Drizzle (DZ)
	02: Rain (RA)
	03: Snow (SN)
	04: Snow Grains (SG)
	05: Ice Crystals (IC)
	06: Ice Pellets (PL)
	07: Hail (GR)
	08: Small Hail and/or Snow Pellets (GS)
	09: Unknown Precipitation (UP)
	

O: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #3 obscuration code

	(missing) 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: No Obscuration
	1: Mist (BR)
	2: Fog (FG)
	3: Smoke (FU)
	4: Volcanic Ash (VA)
	5: Widespread Dust (DU)
	6: Sand (SA)
	7: Haze (HZ)
	8: Spray (PY)
	

W: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #3 Other weather phenomena code

	(missing) 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: None Reported
	1: Well-Developed Dust/Sand Whirls (PO)
	2: Squalls (SQ)
	3: Funnel Cloud, Tornado, Waterspout(FC)
	4: Sandstorm (SS)
	5: Duststorm (DS)
	

C: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #3 Combination indicator code

	(missing) 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Not part of combined weather elements
	2: Beginning element of combined weather elements
	3: Combined with previous weather element to form a single weather report
	

Q: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #3 quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported PRESENT-WEATHER-OBSERVATION. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

WX-A: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) header #4
	Length:3

P: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #4 intensity and proximity code

	(missing) 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Not Reported
	1: Light (-)
	2: Moderate or Not Reported (no entry in original observation)
	3: Heavy (+)
	4: Vicinity (VC)
	

D: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #4 descriptor code

	(missing) 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: No Descriptor
	1: Shallow (MI)
	2: Partial (PR)
	3: Patches (BC)
	4: Low Drifting (DR)
	5: Blowing (BL)
	6: Shower(s) (SH)
	7: Thunderstorm (TS)
	8: Freezing (FZ)
	

PC: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #4 precipitation code

	(missing) 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: No Precipitation
	01: Drizzle (DZ)
	02: Rain (RA)
	03: Snow (SN)
	04: Snow Grains (SG)
	05: Ice Crystals (IC)
	06: Ice Pellets (PL)
	07: Hail (GR)
	08: Small Hail and/or Snow Pellets (GS)
	09: Unknown Precipitation (UP)
	

O: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #4 obscuration code

	(missing) 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: No Obscuration
	1: Mist (BR)
	2: Fog (FG)
	3: Smoke (FU)
	4: Volcanic Ash (VA)
	5: Widespread Dust (DU)
	6: Sand (SA)
	7: Haze (HZ)
	8: Spray (PY)
	

W: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #4 Other weather phenomena code

	(missing) 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: None Reported
	1: Well-Developed Dust/Sand Whirls (PO)
	2: Squalls (SQ)
	3: Funnel Cloud, Tornado, Waterspout(FC)
	4: Sandstorm (SS)
	5: Duststorm (DS)
	

C: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #4 Combination indicator code

	(missing) 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Not part of combined weather elements
	2: Beginning element of combined weather elements
	3: Combined with previous weather element to form a single weather report
	

Q: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #4 quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported PRESENT-WEATHER-OBSERVATION. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

WX-A: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) header #5
	Length:3

P: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #5 intensity and proximity code

	(missing) 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Not Reported
	1: Light (-)
	2: Moderate or Not Reported (no entry in original observation)
	3: Heavy (+)
	4: Vicinity (VC)
	

D: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #5 descriptor code

	(missing) 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: No Descriptor
	1: Shallow (MI)
	2: Partial (PR)
	3: Patches (BC)
	4: Low Drifting (DR)
	5: Blowing (BL)
	6: Shower(s) (SH)
	7: Thunderstorm (TS)
	8: Freezing (FZ)
	

PC: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #5 precipitation code

	(missing) 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: No Precipitation
	01: Drizzle (DZ)
	02: Rain (RA)
	03: Snow (SN)
	04: Snow Grains (SG)
	05: Ice Crystals (IC)
	06: Ice Pellets (PL)
	07: Hail (GR)
	08: Small Hail and/or Snow Pellets (GS)
	09: Unknown Precipitation (UP)
	

O: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #5 obscuration code

	(missing) 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: No Obscuration
	1: Mist (BR)
	2: Fog (FG)
	3: Smoke (FU)
	4: Volcanic Ash (VA)
	5: Widespread Dust (DU)
	6: Sand (SA)
	7: Haze (HZ)
	8: Spray (PY)
	

W: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #5 Other weather phenomena code

	(missing) 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: None Reported
	1: Well-Developed Dust/Sand Whirls (PO)
	2: Squalls (SQ)
	3: Funnel Cloud, Tornado, Waterspout(FC)
	4: Sandstorm (SS)
	5: Duststorm (DS)
	

C: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #5 Combination indicator code

	(missing) 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Not part of combined weather elements
	2: Beginning element of combined weather elements
	3: Combined with previous weather element to form a single weather report
	

Q: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #5 quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported PRESENT-WEATHER-OBSERVATION. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

WX-A: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) header #6
	Length:3

P: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #6 intensity and proximity code

	(missing) 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Not Reported
	1: Light (-)
	2: Moderate or Not Reported (no entry in original observation)
	3: Heavy (+)
	4: Vicinity (VC)
	

D: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #6 descriptor code

	(missing) 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: No Descriptor
	1: Shallow (MI)
	2: Partial (PR)
	3: Patches (BC)
	4: Low Drifting (DR)
	5: Blowing (BL)
	6: Shower(s) (SH)
	7: Thunderstorm (TS)
	8: Freezing (FZ)
	

PC: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #6 precipitation code

	(missing) 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: No Precipitation
	01: Drizzle (DZ)
	02: Rain (RA)
	03: Snow (SN)
	04: Snow Grains (SG)
	05: Ice Crystals (IC)
	06: Ice Pellets (PL)
	07: Hail (GR)
	08: Small Hail and/or Snow Pellets (GS)
	09: Unknown Precipitation (UP)
	

O: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #6 obscuration code

	(missing) 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: No Obscuration
	1: Mist (BR)
	2: Fog (FG)
	3: Smoke (FU)
	4: Volcanic Ash (VA)
	5: Widespread Dust (DU)
	6: Sand (SA)
	7: Haze (HZ)
	8: Spray (PY)
	

W: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #6 Other weather phenomena code

	(missing) 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: None Reported
	1: Well-Developed Dust/Sand Whirls (PO)
	2: Squalls (SQ)
	3: Funnel Cloud, Tornado, Waterspout(FC)
	4: Sandstorm (SS)
	5: Duststorm (DS)
	

C: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #6 Combination indicator code

	(missing) 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Not part of combined weather elements
	2: Beginning element of combined weather elements
	3: Combined with previous weather element to form a single weather report
	

Q: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #6 quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported PRESENT-WEATHER-OBSERVATION. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

WX-A: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) header #7
	Length:3

P: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #7 intensity and proximity code

	(missing) 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Not Reported
	1: Light (-)
	2: Moderate or Not Reported (no entry in original observation)
	3: Heavy (+)
	4: Vicinity (VC)
	

D: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #7 descriptor code

	(missing) 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: No Descriptor
	1: Shallow (MI)
	2: Partial (PR)
	3: Patches (BC)
	4: Low Drifting (DR)
	5: Blowing (BL)
	6: Shower(s) (SH)
	7: Thunderstorm (TS)
	8: Freezing (FZ)
	

PC: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #7 precipitation code

	(missing) 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: No Precipitation
	01: Drizzle (DZ)
	02: Rain (RA)
	03: Snow (SN)
	04: Snow Grains (SG)
	05: Ice Crystals (IC)
	06: Ice Pellets (PL)
	07: Hail (GR)
	08: Small Hail and/or Snow Pellets (GS)
	09: Unknown Precipitation (UP)
	

O: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #7 obscuration code

	(missing) 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: No Obscuration
	1: Mist (BR)
	2: Fog (FG)
	3: Smoke (FU)
	4: Volcanic Ash (VA)
	5: Widespread Dust (DU)
	6: Sand (SA)
	7: Haze (HZ)
	8: Spray (PY)
	

W: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #7 Other weather phenomena code

	(missing) 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: None Reported
	1: Well-Developed Dust/Sand Whirls (PO)
	2: Squalls (SQ)
	3: Funnel Cloud, Tornado, Waterspout(FC)
	4: Sandstorm (SS)
	5: Duststorm (DS)
	

C: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #7 Combination indicator code

	(missing) 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Not part of combined weather elements
	2: Beginning element of combined weather elements
	3: Combined with previous weather element to form a single weather report
	

Q: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #7 quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported PRESENT-WEATHER-OBSERVATION. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

WX-A: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) header #8
	Length:3

P: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #8 intensity and proximity code

	(missing) 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Not Reported
	1: Light (-)
	2: Moderate or Not Reported (no entry in original observation)
	3: Heavy (+)
	4: Vicinity (VC)
	

D: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #8 descriptor code

	(missing) 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: No Descriptor
	1: Shallow (MI)
	2: Partial (PR)
	3: Patches (BC)
	4: Low Drifting (DR)
	5: Blowing (BL)
	6: Shower(s) (SH)
	7: Thunderstorm (TS)
	8: Freezing (FZ)
	

PC: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #8 precipitation code

	(missing) 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: No Precipitation
	01: Drizzle (DZ)
	02: Rain (RA)
	03: Snow (SN)
	04: Snow Grains (SG)
	05: Ice Crystals (IC)
	06: Ice Pellets (PL)
	07: Hail (GR)
	08: Small Hail and/or Snow Pellets (GS)
	09: Unknown Precipitation (UP)
	

O: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #8 obscuration code

	(missing) 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: No Obscuration
	1: Mist (BR)
	2: Fog (FG)
	3: Smoke (FU)
	4: Volcanic Ash (VA)
	5: Widespread Dust (DU)
	6: Sand (SA)
	7: Haze (HZ)
	8: Spray (PY)
	

W: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #8 Other weather phenomena code

	(missing) 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: None Reported
	1: Well-Developed Dust/Sand Whirls (PO)
	2: Squalls (SQ)
	3: Funnel Cloud, Tornado, Waterspout(FC)
	4: Sandstorm (SS)
	5: Duststorm (DS)
	

C: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #8 Combination indicator code

	(missing) 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Not part of combined weather elements
	2: Beginning element of combined weather elements
	3: Combined with previous weather element to form a single weather report
	

Q: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #8 quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported PRESENT-WEATHER-OBSERVATION. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

WX-A: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) header #9
	Length:3

P: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #9 intensity and proximity code

	(missing) 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Not Reported
	1: Light (-)
	2: Moderate or Not Reported (no entry in original observation)
	3: Heavy (+)
	4: Vicinity (VC)
	

D: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #9 descriptor code

	(missing) 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: No Descriptor
	1: Shallow (MI)
	2: Partial (PR)
	3: Patches (BC)
	4: Low Drifting (DR)
	5: Blowing (BL)
	6: Shower(s) (SH)
	7: Thunderstorm (TS)
	8: Freezing (FZ)
	

PC: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #9 precipitation code

	(missing) 
	Length:2
	Default Value:99
	Table of Values:

	00: No Precipitation
	01: Drizzle (DZ)
	02: Rain (RA)
	03: Snow (SN)
	04: Snow Grains (SG)
	05: Ice Crystals (IC)
	06: Ice Pellets (PL)
	07: Hail (GR)
	08: Small Hail and/or Snow Pellets (GS)
	09: Unknown Precipitation (UP)
	

O: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #9 obscuration code

	(missing) 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: No Obscuration
	1: Mist (BR)
	2: Fog (FG)
	3: Smoke (FU)
	4: Volcanic Ash (VA)
	5: Widespread Dust (DU)
	6: Sand (SA)
	7: Haze (HZ)
	8: Spray (PY)
	

W: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #9 Other weather phenomena code

	(missing) 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: None Reported
	1: Well-Developed Dust/Sand Whirls (PO)
	2: Squalls (SQ)
	3: Funnel Cloud, Tornado, Waterspout(FC)
	4: Sandstorm (SS)
	5: Duststorm (DS)
	

C: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #9 Combination indicator code

	(missing) 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	1: Not part of combined weather elements
	2: Beginning element of combined weather elements
	3: Combined with previous weather element to form a single weather report
	

Q: Present Weather Observation Automated occurrence (ASOS/AWOS only) #9 quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported PRESENT-WEATHER-OBSERVATION. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

WX-A: PRESENT-WEATHER-OBSERVATION automated header #2
	Length:3

WX: PRESENT-WEATHER-OBSERVATION automated #2 atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a specific type of weather reported by an automated 
	device. 
	Length:2
	Table of Values:

	00: No significant weather observed
	01: Clouds generally dissolving or becoming less developed
	02: State of sky on the whole unchanged during the past hour
	03: Clouds generally forming or developing during the past hour
	04: Haze, smoke, or dust in suspension in the air, visibility equal to or greater than 1km
	05: Smoke
	07: Dust or sand raised by wind at or near the station at the time of observation, but no well-developed dust whirl(s) or sand whirl(s), and no duststorm or sandstorm seen or, in the case of ships, blowing spray at the station
	10: Mist
	11: Diamond dust
	12: Distant lightning
	18: Squalls
	20: Fog
	21: Precipitation
	22: Drizzle (not freezing) or snow grains
	23: Rain (not freezing)
	24: Snow
	25: Freezing drizzle or freezing rain
	26: Thunderstorm (with or without precipitation)
	27: Blowing or drifting snow or sand
	28: Blowing or drifting snow or sand, visibility equal to or greater than 1 km
	29: Blowing or drifting snow or sand, visibility less than 1 km
	30: Fog
	31: Fog or ice fog in patches
	32: Fog or ice fog, has become thinner during the past hour
	33: Fog or ice fog, no appreciable change during the past hour
	34: Fog or ice fog, has begun or become thicker during the past hour
	35: Fog, depositing rime
	40: Precipitation
	41: Precipitation, slight or moderate
	42: Precipitation, heavy
	43: Liquid precipitation, slight or moderate
	44: Liquid precipitation, heavy
	45: Solid precipitation, slight or moderate
	46: Solid precipitation, heavy
	47: Freezing precipitation, slight or moderate
	48: Freezing precipitation, heavy
	50: Drizzle
	51: Drizzle, not freezing, slight
	52: Drizzle, not freezing, moderate
	53: Drizzle, not freezing, heavy
	54: Drizzle, freezing, slight
	55: Drizzle, freezing, moderate
	56: Drizzle, freezing, heavy
	57: Drizzle and rain, slight
	58: Drizzle and rain, moderate or heavy
	60: Rain
	61: Rain, not freezing, slight
	62: Rain, not freezing, moderate
	63: Rain, not freezing, heavy
	64: Rain, freezing, slight
	65: Rain, freezing, moderate
	66: Rain, freezing, heavy
	67: Rain or drizzle and snow, slight
	68: Rain or drizzle and snow, moderate or heavy
	70: Snow
	71: Snow, slight
	72: Snow, moderate
	73: Snow, heavy
	74: Ice pellets, slight
	75: Ice pellets, moderate
	76: Ice pellets, heavy
	77: Snow Grains
	78: Ice Crystals
	80: Showers or intermittent precipitation
	81: Rain showers or intermittent rain, slight
	82: Rain showers or intermittent rain, moderate
	83: Rain showers or intermittent rain, heavy
	84: Rain showers or intermittent rain, violent
	85: Snow showers or intermittent rain, slight
	86: Snow showers or intermittent rain, moderate
	87: Snow showers or intermittent rain, heavy
	89: Hail
	90: Thunderstorm
	91: Thunderstorm, slight or moderate, with no precipitation
	92: Thunderstorm, slight or moderate, with rain showers and/or snow showers
	93: Thunderstorm, slight or moderate, with hail
	94: Thunderstorm, heavy, with no precipitation
	95: Thunderstorm, heavy, with rain showers and/or snow
	96: Thunderstorm, heavy, with hail
	99: Tornado
	

Q: PRESENT-WEATHER-OBSERVATION automated #2 quality automated atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a reported present weather observation 
	from an automated station. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

WX-A: PRESENT-WEATHER-OBSERVATION automated header #3
	Length:3

WX: PRESENT-WEATHER-OBSERVATION automated #3 atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a specific type of weather reported by an automated 
	device. 
	Length:2
	Table of Values:

	00: No significant weather observed
	01: Clouds generally dissolving or becoming less developed
	02: State of sky on the whole unchanged during the past hour
	03: Clouds generally forming or developing during the past hour
	04: Haze, smoke, or dust in suspension in the air, visibility equal to or greater than 1km
	05: Smoke
	07: Dust or sand raised by wind at or near the station at the time of observation, but no well-developed dust whirl(s) or sand whirl(s), and no duststorm or sandstorm seen or, in the case of ships, blowing spray at the station
	10: Mist
	11: Diamond dust
	12: Distant lightning
	18: Squalls
	20: Fog
	21: Precipitation
	22: Drizzle (not freezing) or snow grains
	23: Rain (not freezing)
	24: Snow
	25: Freezing drizzle or freezing rain
	26: Thunderstorm (with or without precipitation)
	27: Blowing or drifting snow or sand
	28: Blowing or drifting snow or sand, visibility equal to or greater than 1 km
	29: Blowing or drifting snow or sand, visibility less than 1 km
	30: Fog
	31: Fog or ice fog in patches
	32: Fog or ice fog, has become thinner during the past hour
	33: Fog or ice fog, no appreciable change during the past hour
	34: Fog or ice fog, has begun or become thicker during the past hour
	35: Fog, depositing rime
	40: Precipitation
	41: Precipitation, slight or moderate
	42: Precipitation, heavy
	43: Liquid precipitation, slight or moderate
	44: Liquid precipitation, heavy
	45: Solid precipitation, slight or moderate
	46: Solid precipitation, heavy
	47: Freezing precipitation, slight or moderate
	48: Freezing precipitation, heavy
	50: Drizzle
	51: Drizzle, not freezing, slight
	52: Drizzle, not freezing, moderate
	53: Drizzle, not freezing, heavy
	54: Drizzle, freezing, slight
	55: Drizzle, freezing, moderate
	56: Drizzle, freezing, heavy
	57: Drizzle and rain, slight
	58: Drizzle and rain, moderate or heavy
	60: Rain
	61: Rain, not freezing, slight
	62: Rain, not freezing, moderate
	63: Rain, not freezing, heavy
	64: Rain, freezing, slight
	65: Rain, freezing, moderate
	66: Rain, freezing, heavy
	67: Rain or drizzle and snow, slight
	68: Rain or drizzle and snow, moderate or heavy
	70: Snow
	71: Snow, slight
	72: Snow, moderate
	73: Snow, heavy
	74: Ice pellets, slight
	75: Ice pellets, moderate
	76: Ice pellets, heavy
	77: Snow Grains
	78: Ice Crystals
	80: Showers or intermittent precipitation
	81: Rain showers or intermittent rain, slight
	82: Rain showers or intermittent rain, moderate
	83: Rain showers or intermittent rain, heavy
	84: Rain showers or intermittent rain, violent
	85: Snow showers or intermittent rain, slight
	86: Snow showers or intermittent rain, moderate
	87: Snow showers or intermittent rain, heavy
	89: Hail
	90: Thunderstorm
	91: Thunderstorm, slight or moderate, with no precipitation
	92: Thunderstorm, slight or moderate, with rain showers and/or snow showers
	93: Thunderstorm, slight or moderate, with hail
	94: Thunderstorm, heavy, with no precipitation
	95: Thunderstorm, heavy, with rain showers and/or snow
	96: Thunderstorm, heavy, with hail
	99: Tornado
	

Q: PRESENT-WEATHER-OBSERVATION automated #3 quality automated atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a reported present weather observation 
	from an automated station. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

WX-A: PRESENT-WEATHER-OBSERVATION automated header #4
	Length:3

WX: PRESENT-WEATHER-OBSERVATION automated #4 atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a specific type of weather reported by an automated 
	device. 
	Length:2
	Table of Values:

	00: No significant weather observed
	01: Clouds generally dissolving or becoming less developed
	02: State of sky on the whole unchanged during the past hour
	03: Clouds generally forming or developing during the past hour
	04: Haze, smoke, or dust in suspension in the air, visibility equal to or greater than 1km
	05: Smoke
	07: Dust or sand raised by wind at or near the station at the time of observation, but no well-developed dust whirl(s) or sand whirl(s), and no duststorm or sandstorm seen or, in the case of ships, blowing spray at the station
	10: Mist
	11: Diamond dust
	12: Distant lightning
	18: Squalls
	20: Fog
	21: Precipitation
	22: Drizzle (not freezing) or snow grains
	23: Rain (not freezing)
	24: Snow
	25: Freezing drizzle or freezing rain
	26: Thunderstorm (with or without precipitation)
	27: Blowing or drifting snow or sand
	28: Blowing or drifting snow or sand, visibility equal to or greater than 1 km
	29: Blowing or drifting snow or sand, visibility less than 1 km
	30: Fog
	31: Fog or ice fog in patches
	32: Fog or ice fog, has become thinner during the past hour
	33: Fog or ice fog, no appreciable change during the past hour
	34: Fog or ice fog, has begun or become thicker during the past hour
	35: Fog, depositing rime
	40: Precipitation
	41: Precipitation, slight or moderate
	42: Precipitation, heavy
	43: Liquid precipitation, slight or moderate
	44: Liquid precipitation, heavy
	45: Solid precipitation, slight or moderate
	46: Solid precipitation, heavy
	47: Freezing precipitation, slight or moderate
	48: Freezing precipitation, heavy
	50: Drizzle
	51: Drizzle, not freezing, slight
	52: Drizzle, not freezing, moderate
	53: Drizzle, not freezing, heavy
	54: Drizzle, freezing, slight
	55: Drizzle, freezing, moderate
	56: Drizzle, freezing, heavy
	57: Drizzle and rain, slight
	58: Drizzle and rain, moderate or heavy
	60: Rain
	61: Rain, not freezing, slight
	62: Rain, not freezing, moderate
	63: Rain, not freezing, heavy
	64: Rain, freezing, slight
	65: Rain, freezing, moderate
	66: Rain, freezing, heavy
	67: Rain or drizzle and snow, slight
	68: Rain or drizzle and snow, moderate or heavy
	70: Snow
	71: Snow, slight
	72: Snow, moderate
	73: Snow, heavy
	74: Ice pellets, slight
	75: Ice pellets, moderate
	76: Ice pellets, heavy
	77: Snow Grains
	78: Ice Crystals
	80: Showers or intermittent precipitation
	81: Rain showers or intermittent rain, slight
	82: Rain showers or intermittent rain, moderate
	83: Rain showers or intermittent rain, heavy
	84: Rain showers or intermittent rain, violent
	85: Snow showers or intermittent rain, slight
	86: Snow showers or intermittent rain, moderate
	87: Snow showers or intermittent rain, heavy
	89: Hail
	90: Thunderstorm
	91: Thunderstorm, slight or moderate, with no precipitation
	92: Thunderstorm, slight or moderate, with rain showers and/or snow showers
	93: Thunderstorm, slight or moderate, with hail
	94: Thunderstorm, heavy, with no precipitation
	95: Thunderstorm, heavy, with rain showers and/or snow
	96: Thunderstorm, heavy, with hail
	99: Tornado
	

Q: PRESENT-WEATHER-OBSERVATION automated #4 quality automated atmospheric condition code

	The code that denotes a quality status of a reported present weather observation 
	from an automated station. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: Suspect
	3: Erroneous
	4: Passed gross limits check , data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

TIMEDIFF: US-COOPERATIVE-NETWORK-ELEMENT-TIME-OFFSET header #8
	Length:3

ELE: US-COOPERATIVE-NETWORK-ELEMENT-TIME-OFFSET #8 COOPERATIVE-NETWORK-ELEMENT-ID

	The element identifier to be offset, based on the identifier as shown in 
	this document. 
	Length:3
	Default Value:999

PR: US-COOPERATIVE-NETWORK-ELEMENT-TIME-OFFSET #8 COOPERATIVE-NETWORK-TIME-OFFSET

	The offset in hours. To obtain the actual observation time of the element 
	parameter indicated, add the value in this field to the date-time value 
	in the "Control Section." 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Hours
	Default Value:+9999

WB/DEW: AVERAGE-DEW-POINT-AND-WET-BULB-TEMPERATURE header
	Length:3

PR: AVERAGE-DEW-POINT-AND-WET-BULB-TEMPERATURE AVERAGE-DEW-POINT-AND-WET-BULB-TEMPERATURE period quantity

	The quantity of time over which temperatures were averaged to determine 
	the  AVERAGE-DEW-POINT-AND-WET-BULB-TEMPERATURE 
	Length:3
	Scale:1
	Unit:Hours
	Default Value:999

C: AVERAGE-DEW-POINT-AND-WET-BULB-TEMPERATURE AVERAGE-DEW-POINT-AND-WET-BULB-TEMPERATURE code

	The code that denotes an AVERAGE-DEW-POINT-AND-AVERAGE-WET-BULB-TEMPERATURE 
	as an average 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	D: Average dew point temperature
	W: Average wet bulb temperature
	

WB/DP: AVERAGE-DEW-POINT-AND-WET-BULB-TEMPERATURE AVERAGE-DEW-POINT-AND-WET-BULB-TEMPERATURE temperature

	The average dew point or average wet bulb temperature for a given period, 
	typically   for the day or month, derived from other data fields 
	Length:5
	Scale:100
	Unit:Degrees Celsius
	Default Value:+9999

C: AVERAGE-DEW-POINT-AND-WET-BULB-TEMPERATURE AVERAGE-DEW-POINT-AND-WET-BULB-TEMPERATURE derived code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported  AVERAGE-DEW-POINT-AND-WET-BULB-TEMPERATURE 
	temperature 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	D: derived from hourly values
	

Q: AVERAGE-DEW-POINT-AND-WET-BULB-TEMPERATURE AVERAGE-DEW-POINT-AND-WET-BULB-TEMPERATURE temperature quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported  AVERAGE-DEW-POINT-AND-WET-BULB-TEMPERATURE 
	temperature 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: passed gross limits check
	1: passed all quality control checks
	2: suspect
	3: erroneous
	4: passed gross limits check, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	5: passed all quality control checks, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS 
	6: suspect, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS 
	7: erroneous, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS 
	9: missing
	

WB/DEW: AVERAGE-DEW-POINT-AND-WET-BULB-TEMPERATURE header #2
	Length:3

PR: AVERAGE-DEW-POINT-AND-WET-BULB-TEMPERATURE #2 AVERAGE-DEW-POINT-AND-WET-BULB-TEMPERATURE period quantity

	The quantity of time over which temperatures were averaged to determine 
	the  AVERAGE-DEW-POINT-AND-WET-BULB-TEMPERATURE 
	Length:3
	Scale:1
	Unit:Hours
	Default Value:999

C: AVERAGE-DEW-POINT-AND-WET-BULB-TEMPERATURE #2 AVERAGE-DEW-POINT-AND-WET-BULB-TEMPERATURE code

	The code that denotes an AVERAGE-DEW-POINT-AND-AVERAGE-WET-BULB-TEMPERATURE 
	as an average 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	D: Average dew point temperature
	W: Average wet bulb temperature
	

WB/DP: AVERAGE-DEW-POINT-AND-WET-BULB-TEMPERATURE #2 AVERAGE-DEW-POINT-AND-WET-BULB-TEMPERATURE temperature

	The average dew point or average wet bulb temperature for a given period, 
	typically   for the day or month, derived from other data fields 
	Length:5
	Scale:100
	Unit:Degrees Celsius
	Default Value:+9999

C: AVERAGE-DEW-POINT-AND-WET-BULB-TEMPERATURE #2 AVERAGE-DEW-POINT-AND-WET-BULB-TEMPERATURE derived code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported  AVERAGE-DEW-POINT-AND-WET-BULB-TEMPERATURE 
	temperature 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	D: derived from hourly values
	

Q: AVERAGE-DEW-POINT-AND-WET-BULB-TEMPERATURE #2 AVERAGE-DEW-POINT-AND-WET-BULB-TEMPERATURE temperature quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported  AVERAGE-DEW-POINT-AND-WET-BULB-TEMPERATURE 
	temperature 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: passed gross limits check
	1: passed all quality control checks
	2: suspect
	3: erroneous
	4: passed gross limits check, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	5: passed all quality control checks, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS 
	6: suspect, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS 
	7: erroneous, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS 
	9: missing
	

ASTP: ATMOSPHERIC-PRESSURE-OBSERVATION (STP/SLP) average station  pressure for the day

	The average pressure at the observation point for the day. 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Hectopascals
	Default Value:99999

Q: ATMOSPHERIC-PRESSURE-OBSERVATION (STP/SLP) average station  pressure quality code

	The code that denotes the quality status of an average station pressure. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: Passed gross limits check
	1: Passed all quality control checks
	2: suspect
	3: erroneous
	4: passed gross limits check, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	5: passed all quality control checks, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	6: suspect, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	7: erroneous, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	

ASLP: ATMOSPHERIC-PRESSURE-OBSERVATION (STP/SLP) average sea  level pressure for the day

	The average sea level pressure for the day at the observation point. 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Hectopascals
	Default Value:99999

Q: ATMOSPHERIC-PRESSURE-OBSERVATION (STP/SLP) average sea  level pressure for the day quality code

	The code that denotes the quality status of the minimum sea level pressure 
	for the  day. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: passed gross limits check
	1: passed all quality control checks
	2: suspect
	3: erroneous
	4: passed gross limits check, data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: missing
	

PRESSURE: ATMOSPHERIC-PRESSURE-OBSERVATION (STP/SLP) header #2
	Length:3

AVSTP: ATMOSPHERIC-PRESSURE-OBSERVATION (STP/SLP) #2 average station pressure for the day

	The average pressure at the observation point for the day. 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Hectopascals
	Default Value:99999

Q: ATMOSPHERIC-PRESSURE-OBSERVATION (STP/SLP) #2 average station pressure quality code

	The code that denotes the quality status of an average station pressure. 
	
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	4: Passed gross limits check, data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

MNSLP: ATMOSPHERIC-PRESSURE-OBSERVATION (STP/SLP) #2 minimum sea level pressure for the day

	The minimum sea level pressure for the day at the observation point. 
	Length:5
	Scale:10
	Unit:Hectopascals
	Default Value:99999

Q: ATMOSPHERIC-PRESSURE-OBSERVATION (STP/SLP) #2 minimum sea level pressure for the day quality code

	The code that denotes the quality status of the minimum sea level pressure 
	for the day. 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	4: Passed gross limits check, data originate from an NCDC data source
	5: Passed all quality control checks, data originate from an NCDC data source
	6: Suspect, data originate from an NCDC data source
	7: Erroneous, data originate from an NCDC data source
	9: Passed gross limits check if element is present
	

AVW: Hourly Wind Section WIND_AVG time period

	Time period in minutes, for which the data in this section (OB1) pertainseg, 
	060 = 60 minutes (1 hour). 
	Length:3
	Unit:Minutes
	Default Value:999

AVW: Hourly Wind Section #2 WIND_AVG time period

	Time period in minutes, for which the data in this section (OB1) pertainseg, 
	060 = 60 minutes (1 hour). 
	Length:3
	Unit:Minutes
	Default Value:999

RH: RELATIVE-HUMIDITY header
	Length:3

PR: RELATIVE-HUMIDITY RELATIVE-HUMIDITY period quantity

	The quantity of time over which relative humidity percentages were averaged 
	to    determine the RELATIVE-HUMIDITY 
	Length:3
	Scale:1
	Unit:Hours
	Default Value:999

C: RELATIVE-HUMIDITY RELATIVE-HUMIDITY code

	The code that denotes a RELATIVE-HUMIDITY as an average, maximum or minimun. 
	 DOM: A specific domain comprised of the characters in the ASCII character 
	set 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	M: Mean relative humidity
	N: Minimum relative humidity
	X: Maximum relative humidity
	

RH: RELATIVE-HUMIDITY RELATIVE-HUMIDITY-PERCENTAGE

	The average maximum or minimum relative humidity for a given period, typically 
	for the day or month, derived from other data fields. Note: Values only 
	take into account hourly observations (not specials or other unscheduled 
	observations). 
	Length:3
	Scale:1
	Unit:Percent
	Default Value:999

C: RELATIVE-HUMIDITY RELATIVE-HUMIDITY derived code

	The code that denotes a derived code of the reported RELATIVE-HUMIDITY 
	percentage 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	9: missing
	D: derived from hourly values
	

Q: RELATIVE-HUMIDITY RELATIVE-HUMIDITY quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported RELATIVE-HUMIDITY 
	percentage 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: passed gross limits check
	1: passed all quality control checks
	2: suspect
	3: erroneous
	4: passed gross limits check, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	5: passed all quality control checks, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	6: suspect, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	7: erroneous, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	9: missing
	

RH: RELATIVE-HUMIDITY header #2
	Length:3

PR: RELATIVE-HUMIDITY #2 RELATIVE-HUMIDITY period quantity

	The quantity of time over which relative humidity percentages were averaged 
	to    determine the RELATIVE-HUMIDITY 
	Length:3
	Scale:1
	Unit:Hours
	Default Value:999

C: RELATIVE-HUMIDITY #2 RELATIVE-HUMIDITY code

	The code that denotes a RELATIVE-HUMIDITY as an average, maximum or minimun. 
	 DOM: A specific domain comprised of the characters in the ASCII character 
	set 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	M: Mean relative humidity
	N: Minimum relative humidity
	X: Maximum relative humidity
	

RH: RELATIVE-HUMIDITY #2 RELATIVE-HUMIDITY-PERCENTAGE

	The average maximum or minimum relative humidity for a given period, typically 
	for the day or month, derived from other data fields. Note: Values only 
	take into account hourly observations (not specials or other unscheduled 
	observations). 
	Length:3
	Scale:1
	Unit:Percent
	Default Value:999

C: RELATIVE-HUMIDITY #2 RELATIVE-HUMIDITY derived code

	The code that denotes a derived code of the reported RELATIVE-HUMIDITY 
	percentage 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	9: missing
	D: derived from hourly values
	

Q: RELATIVE-HUMIDITY #2 RELATIVE-HUMIDITY quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported RELATIVE-HUMIDITY 
	percentage 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: passed gross limits check
	1: passed all quality control checks
	2: suspect
	3: erroneous
	4: passed gross limits check, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	5: passed all quality control checks, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	6: suspect, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	7: erroneous, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	9: missing
	

RH: RELATIVE-HUMIDITY header #3
	Length:3

PR: RELATIVE-HUMIDITY #3 RELATIVE-HUMIDITY period quantity

	The quantity of time over which relative humidity percentages were averaged 
	to    determine the RELATIVE-HUMIDITY 
	Length:3
	Scale:1
	Unit:Hours
	Default Value:999

C: RELATIVE-HUMIDITY #3 RELATIVE-HUMIDITY code

	The code that denotes a RELATIVE-HUMIDITY as an average, maximum or minimun. 
	 DOM: A specific domain comprised of the characters in the ASCII character 
	set 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	M: Mean relative humidity
	N: Minimum relative humidity
	X: Maximum relative humidity
	

RH: RELATIVE-HUMIDITY #3 RELATIVE-HUMIDITY-PERCENTAGE

	The average maximum or minimum relative humidity for a given period, typically 
	for the day or month, derived from other data fields. Note: Values only 
	take into account hourly observations (not specials or other unscheduled 
	observations). 
	Length:3
	Scale:1
	Unit:Percent
	Default Value:999

C: RELATIVE-HUMIDITY #3 RELATIVE-HUMIDITY derived code

	The code that denotes a derived code of the reported RELATIVE-HUMIDITY 
	percentage 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	9: missing
	D: derived from hourly values
	

Q: RELATIVE-HUMIDITY #3 RELATIVE-HUMIDITY quality code

	The code that denotes a quality status of the reported RELATIVE-HUMIDITY 
	percentage 
	Length:1
	Default Value:9
	Table of Values:

	0: passed gross limits check
	1: passed all quality control checks
	2: suspect
	3: erroneous
	4: passed gross limits check, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	5: passed all quality control checks, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	6: suspect, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	7: erroneous, from NCDC ASOS/AWOS
	9: missing