Usage

Prerequisites

The read-in tool supports xlsx, xls and docx formats. All doc should be converted to docx before reformatting. This tool assumes country-specific structures remain consistent.

Note

a slight change in the structure of the raw station file may lead to unsuccessful reformatting.

Logging in

The first port of call for an editor is the login page for the administrator interface. Access this by adding /cms onto the end of your root URL (e.g. https://droughtwatch.icpac.net/cms). Enter your username and password and click Sign in.

Creating/Updating Stations

As a data manager on the CMS, you are capable of creating new stations which will be referenced during reformating. To create a station, follow the steps below:

First, select ‘snippets’ on the left sidebar then select Stations.

Fill the fields appropriately and save.

Reformat Station Data

Daily data

For daily station data:

Select country from list
Load station-specific data file
Select year and month. (days will be automatically picked from the station file)

A preview of the reformatted station data will be shown.

The tool allows download of reformatted data in csv, shapefile or geojson format.

Dekadal data

For dekadal station data:

Select country from list
Load station-specific data file
Select date

A preview of the reformatted station data will be shown.