| Code/Flag Figure |
Description |
Status |
|
0
|
Unprocessed infrared retrieval
|
Operational
|
|
1
|
Cloudy retrievals
|
Operational
|
|
2
|
Bad: Data that are probably contaminated by cloud
|
Operational
|
|
3
|
Suspect data
|
Operational
|
|
4
|
Acceptable data
|
Operational
|
|
5
|
Excellent data
|
Operational
|
|
6
|
Cool skin suspected
|
Operational
|
|
7-9
|
Reserved
|
Operational
|
|
10
|
Unprocessed microwave retrieval
|
Operational
|
|
11
|
Questionable microwave retrieval that may be contaminated
|
Operational
|
|
12
|
Acceptable microwave retrieval
|
Operational
|
|
13
|
High probability of diurnal variability
|
Operational
|
|
14
|
Reserved
|
Operational
|
|
15
|
Missing value
|
Operational
|