Deep-Argo DMQC virtual workshop

Please see this notice about the virtual Deep-Argo DMQC workshop planned for 5 – 6 June 2023.

If you plan to attend, please register here: https://forms.gle/5ksAeq7eJgy2FFbS9

Objectives

This workshop is intended for delayed-mode operators of Deep-Argo floats to share their experiences regarding two important aspects of DMQC for Deep-Argo data: 1. the application of a CPcor adjustment for salinity from SBE CTDs; and 2. the evaluation of sensor drift to the expected Deep-Argo salinity accuracy of 0.004.

Participation

This workshop is open to all interested parties. Delayed-mode operators of Deep-Argo floats are especially encouraged to participate. Argo Data Assembly Centers (DACs) that are responsible for the real-time QC of Deep-Argo data and that are interested to learn more about the delayed-mode perspectives are also welcomed.

Format

This will be a virtual workshop, held in two 2-hr sessions over two days.

Proposed dates: 5-6 June 2023.  Proposed time: 8-10pm UTC.

Day 1: CPcor adjustment for Deep-Argo salinity from SBE CTDs in delayed-mode

– 3 x 20-minute invited presentations

  • importance of the CPcor adjustment for Deep-Argo salinity from SBE CTDs
  • practical examples of optimized CPcor estimation
  • how to decide whether to use the optimized or recommended CPcor values

– 1-hr open discussions

  • share experiences and difficulties encountered
  • share tools and codes for estimating CPcor values/ apply the new CPcor values
  • feedback to real-time ‘A’ mode CPcor adjustment

 

Day 2: Delayed-mode sensor drift evaluation of Deep-Argo salinity

– 3 x 20-minute invited presentations

  • practical examples of evaluation of Deep-Argo salinity to the expected accuracy of 0.004

– 1-hr open discussions

  • share experiences and difficulties encountered
  • share tools and codes
  • anything else

Organisers

Cecile Cabanes, Annie Wong, Nathalie Zilberman