Recommendation:
A list of all missing granules should be provided on a permanent Web site (e.g., the DOI landing page) for each Earth Science data product.
Recommendation Details:
It is not uncommon for an Earth Science product to be missing some data granules. For example, data gaps can occur because of missing L0/1 data (e.g., the instrument was not operating, the instrument was in a mode that did not produce useful observations, or a permanent loss of telemetry occurred).
It can save users much time if the missing data are clearly identified and explained. A list of all missing granules should be provided on a permanent Web site (e.g., the DOI landing page) for each Earth Science data product. This list should also explain the reason for each and every missing granule. A list of missing granules that is machine readable would be very useful.
This recommendation applies to instruments that are expected to acquire data on a regular basis (e.g., MODIS, MOPITT, CERES). This recommendation does not apply to instruments like ASTER, which has an irregular observation schedule.
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