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--- a/docs/data_processing/uploading_measurements.rst	Wed Mar 12 09:58:25 2014 +0200
+++ b/docs/data_processing/uploading_measurements.rst	Wed Mar 12 10:57:25 2014 +0200
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 Uploading measurements
 ======================
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+
+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 the following 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).
+