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Completeness is a first-order measure of data integrity assessed upon receipt. Once received, ‘Data Packets’ are inspected and their contents examined to substantiate content (reasonable file sizes) and verify file formats. Expected file formats for either L0, L2 or L3 products should be consistent with Multibeam Guidelines (section 2.3.1.2 Table 5). This data is saved and archived as a directory index of data received. 

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  1. The directory structure and contents of data packets are scanned, tallied and listed upon reception to provide first-order verification and identify anomalies.  

  2. Listed files are checked against expected/recommended Multibeam Guidelines (section 2.3.1.2 Table 5) for their respective process level (either L0, L2 or L3). File sizes are assessed by the user for legitimacy (e.g. > 0 kb) 

  3. Listed files are archived as a text file with the date of data reception recorded. 

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Description  

The ‘Falkor’ dataset is received and stored within the Clearing House by AusSeabed. A script is applied to the ‘Data Packet’ which generates a summary of the directory contents. The operator examines the summary as required to verify that data is present in expected formats and is substantial (> 0 kb).  

Test results  

Summary of directory scan:  

Count Name  Total KB 

----- ----  -------- 

    1 .asc     16326 

 2591 .all 331416250 

 3787 .gsf 374252094  

Pass 

Yes

Explanation  

Falkor L2 data contents are consistent with Multibeam Guidelines Data Formats (section 2.3.1.2) and expected formats and tallies. 

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