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The objective of the raw data review is to ensure that the velocity data used for the calculation of the structure functions are of good quality before proceeding with the turbulence analysis. Bad data are typically identified from the velocity data themselves and other ancillary data (e.g. correlations). It is recommended that velocity data should be flagged if the following are observed:

= Data quality is poor =
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#* Low correlation values 
#* Echo intensity anomalies
#* Low percent good values
#* Data return rate varies
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= Unrealistic velocity values =
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#* Evidence of phase wrapping
#* Velocities outside nominal measurement range
#* Velocities outside expected distribution
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= Significant instrument motion and orientation =
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#* High variability in pitch, heading and roll
#* Orientation deviates from expected values
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= There is wave or periodic motion =
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#* Periodic motion at wave frequencies observed in velocity data
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= Velocity shear is too large =
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#* earth velocities indicate significant horizontal shear
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= Stationary assumption may be violated =
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#* variance of velocity bursts shows spatial or temporal trends 
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= Stratification is too large =
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#* Temperature and salinity (if available) indicate local stratification
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