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DECODR Updates 27-29 Sept 2015
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Datacode "4" instead of "8"
The sta.csv to database csv module was changed - nutrient data codes "4", "P4", "S4", O4", "T4" were formerly flagged with datacode "8" (questionable) in the output file. The logic being datacode "4" was added to values at or below the mean detection limit (MDL) of the nutrient analyzer. But unless the value is reported, the default value is = 0 which does not need a questionable code. The "4" will be retained in the database csv for reference. A "4" datacode means the measurement was set equal to 0.
DECODR1501m works with CalCOFI 1501 data and will generate the correct data products. DECODR1504a & 1507a will also datacode this way.
"D" footnoting of ISL Salinity
When CTD data are used in place of bottle data, a "D" footnote is used in IEH & Data Reports. There was a bug in earlier versions that would "D" annotate the ISL salinity value when the interpolated salinity was reported. This has been fixed in version 1501 and later.
