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Dennis

1.)I'm unsure of the units for the net radiation.  I believe that the standard
   units are watts/meters squared.

2.)Questions concerning potential evapotranspiration (PET) can be directed to
   Dave Miskus at Miskus@climon.wwb.noaa.gov

3.)Prcp Flags
   (A) Old format (*Prior to 1987*)
       The valid values for the first character are:
         0= no prcp in past 24 hours
         1= prcp event in past 24 hours
         9= precip missing
       Any other values cannot be validated and should be disregarded.

   (B) New format (*1987 to present*)
       The valid values are:
         0= 24 hour amount
	 3= amount obtained by totaling reports for periods less than 24 hours
	 9= missing prcp

4.)I haven't had an opportunity to update the data in the anonymous area.  I
   hope to be able to get some data out there next week.


						George