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ADCP Measurements – Data Storage and Archival

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Does the District have a written data storage and archival plan?

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Is the plan being used?

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Are data routinely backed up?

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What is the frequency of data backups?

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Are ADCP data periodically archived to CD or DVD?

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Are data backup in the field between measurements?

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Do the technicians have the equipment necessary for backup?

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Are all data (dmw, tests, raw data, etc.) being archived?

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Is the summary printed and attached to the field notes?

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QA Practices
Does the WSC have a QA Plan?

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Are ADCP procedures covered in the QA plan?

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Are Flowtracker procedures covered in the QA plan?

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Does the QA plan discuss procedures for moving-bed conditions

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Are periodic comparison measurements made and documented?

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Are external reviewers used periodically?

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Are ADCP measurements reviewed? By whom?

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ADCP Specialist?
Trained personnel?
Untrained personnel?

ADCP Measurement Equipment
Are boats appropriate for conditions?

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Are appropriate engines used?

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Are boats well maintained?

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Are mounts adequate?

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Are tethered boats used?

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Other unique deployment options?

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Are edge distance measured?

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ADCP Training
Have all users completed OSW ADCP training?

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Does the WSC have in-house mechanism for keeping users up-to-date?

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Are all users subscribed to the acoustics mailing list?

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Who is responsible for monitoring for the latest information and policies?

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Users who have received training more than 2 years ago, have they attended:

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OSW refresher class or Advanced class
Regional workshop with hydroacoustics updates
OSW Hydroacoustics workshop

General Comments

General ADCP Quality Assurance Practices

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David S. Mueller

2008-08-05

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