.. _uploading_measurements:

Uploading measurements
======================

New measurements can be uploaded using the "Quick Upload" link in the data
processing submenu. There, you will need to fill and submit the provided form. 


Form fields
-----------

System (Required)
   This field specifies the system configuration that was used to perform the
   measurement. The available systems can be managed in the "Station Admin" 
   section of the site. You can later change the system used in the processing 
   of the measurement again in the "Station Admin" section.

Data file (Required)
   In this field you have to select the measurement file that will be processed.
   The file has to be in the specific format described in :ref:`netcdf_file`. 
    
Sounding file (Optional)
   In this optional field you can submit a sounding file that will be used
   by your measurements in the processing. The file needs to follow the netcdf
   file format specified in the pdf file found in the :ref:`netcdf_file` section. 
   The file you submit will not be  necessarily connected with the 
   submitted measurement; which sounding file will be used in the processing of 
   each measurement is specified in the measurement's file. The file you upload 
   will, nevertheless, remain on the SCC and will be used whenever needed.
   
Overlap file (Optional)
   In this optional field you can submit a overlap file that will be used
   by your measurements in the processing. The file needs to follow the netcdf
   file format specified in the pdf file found in the :ref:`netcdf_file` section. 
   The file you submit will not be  necessarily connected with the 
   submitted measurement; which overlap file will be used in the processing of 
   each measurement is specified in the measurement's file. The file you upload 
   will, nevertheless, remain on the SCC and will be used whenever needed.
   
Lidar ratio file (Optional)
   In this optional field you can submit a lidar ratio file that will be used
   by your measurements in the processing. The file needs to follow the netcdf
   file format specified in the pdf file found in the :ref:`netcdf_file` section. 
   The file you submit will not be  necessarily connected with the 
   submitted measurement; which lidar ratio file will be used in the processing 
   of each measurement is specified in the measurement's file. The file you 
   upload will, nevertheless, remain on the SCC and will be used whenever needed.
   
Categories (Optional)
   You can assign a number of categories to the uploaded measurement. The 
   categories you assign can be lated changed in the in the "Station Admin"
   section of the site. You can select multiple categories by holding down the 
   "Control" key (PC) or "Command" key (MAC) while selecting.


Form Validation
---------------


.. note::
   
   Uploading the measurement file can take considerable time, depending on 
   the size of the file and the speed of your Internet connection. In the
   current version of the site, no feedback is provided during the upload.
   You can get information on your upload progress depending on your browser.
    
   Firefox
      You can install this `add-on <https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/uploadprogress/>`_.
      
   Chrome
      A progress indicator is built it.
   
   IE 9- 
      No progress bar is available (as far as we know).

