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["Slowik Jay Gates (PSI)" <jay.slowik AT psi.ch>]

Hi all,

 

I’ve realized there is one small-but-important step missing from the upgrade instructions.  Before starting EETA from the EBAS window, you should execute ebas_initialize() at the command line.  This is only necessary when upgrading, not for a clean start.

 

Sorry for the oversight – I intended to automate this but somehow it slipped through.

 

Best,

Jay

__________________________________________
Paul Scherrer Institut
Dr. Jay Gates Slowik
OFLA/006
CH-5232 Villigen PSI

Telefon: +41 56 310 57 55
E-Mail: jay.slowik AT psi.ch

From: actris-acsm-admin AT lists.psi.ch [mailto:actris-acsm-admin AT lists.psi.ch] On Behalf Of Slowik Jay Gates (PSI)
Sent: Dienstag, 16. Dezember 2014 19:13
To: actris-acsm
Cc: Philip Croteau
Subject: [Actris-acsm] EBAS: EETA v2.4

 

Dear all,

 

I’ve attached the latest version of EBAS Export Tool for AMS/ACSM (EETA v2.4).  As you see from the name, there have been numerous changes, so I’d encourage you to look closely at the documentation during the first use (and/or contact me with questions).  Most important are (1) we have a final format for the EBAS database; (2) EETA is no longer limited to the Q-ACSM (though other instruments require a bit more work from the user); and (3) data from different IGOR experiments can be merged into a single EBAS file.  Other major changes are detailed after the message.  As before, the most efficient way to get started is to add the EETA ipf to an existing IGOR experiment and load the main panel from the EBAS menu.

 

Please contact me with any bugs/questions/suggestions.  I would also greatly appreciate it if you could let me know the EBAS response to the uploaded files (i.e. whether everything goes smoothly or if their file checker finds problems).

 

Best,

Jay

 

Major changes to EETA (v1.1 to v.2.4):

-          Added a “Manual” mode to EETA in which users can explicitly declare previously calculated data and metadata.  Allows support of AMS-type instruments beyond the Q-ACSM.

-          All uploads consist of paired Level 0 and Level 2 files. Level 2 is intended for general users, while Level 0 contains additional metadata and is intended for expert users and/or unforeseen reevaluation.

-          Units for SO4, NO3, and NH4 changed to ug S/m3 and ug N/m3.

-          All concentrations converted to STP.

-          Added automatic FTP upload to EBAS database.

-          Added limited file merging capability – user can export data from current experiment to an itx and/or load data from such an itx into an existing experiment.

-          Data and metadata lists are (almost) completely predetermined.

-          Output files are encoded in UTF-8.

-          Added various metadata fields, especially regarding instrument description/operation.

 

__________________________________________
Paul Scherrer Institut
Dr. Jay Gates Slowik
OFLA/006
CH-5232 Villigen PSI

Telefon: +41 56 310 57 55
E-Mail: jay.slowik AT psi.ch