Aura MLS
Data Documentation
The following are a list of links that are pertinent to the quality of the EOS MLS data. Additionally, information regarding data validation, instrument calibration, and data processing algorithms.*
Version 5 Data Quality
Documents / Publications:
Version 5.0x Level 2 and 3 data quality and description document
Aura MLS Radiance Average Retrievals (RAR) BrO product guideline
Aura MLS Radiance Average Retrievals (RAR) HO2 product guideline
Data Processing Information Tables
| MLS Version | Major Change |
|---|---|
| v05.00 | Initial release of v5 data |
| v05.01 | Minor bug fix related to flagging of bad GPH values |
| GMAO Version | Data used in MLS data processing |
| GEOS 5.12.4 | 2004 August 13 (d226) - present |
Version 4.2 Data Quality
Documents / Publications:
Version 4.2x Level 2 and 3 data quality and description document
A short guide to the use and interpretation of v4.2x Level 1 data
Aura MLS Radiance Average Retrievals (RAR) BrO product guideline
MLS Radiance Average Retrievals (RAR) HO2 product guideline
Data Processing Information Tables
| MLS Version | Major Change |
|---|---|
| v04.20 | Initial release of v4 data |
| v04.22 | Bug fix for "end of day" issues (mainly Temperature) |
| v04.23 | Updates to cope with new GMAO inputs |
| GMAO Version | Data used in MLS data processing |
| GEOS 5.9.1 | 2004 August 13 (d226) - 2016 September 30 (d274) |
| GEOS 5.12.41 | 2016 October 1 (d275) - present |
Validation-Related
Documents / Publications:
Balloon validation of OH and HO2
Comparisons of MLS CO with global CTM simulation
Comparisons of cloud ice from MLS, analyses, and GCMs
Aura Validation Data Center (AVDC) website:
Instrument Calibration & Performance
Documents / Publications:
Data Algorithms & Software
Documents / Publications:
Radiance calibration algorithms
Polarized mesospheric O2 forward model
MLS science data processing system
Algorithm Theoretical Basis Documents:
An Overview of the EOS MLS Experiment
EOS MLS Level 1 Data Processing Algorithm Theoretical Basis
EOS MLS Retrieval Process Algorithm Theoretical Basis
Precision Estimates for the Geophysical Parameters
EOS MLS Forward Model Algorithm Theoretical Basis Document
EOS MLS Algorithm Theoretical Basis for Cloud Measurements
EOS MLS Mesosphere-Specific Foward Model Algorithm Theoretical Basis Document