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+# Parsivel and Config files
+
+In order to produce netCDF with the correct metadata for each Parsivel, a general configuration file ([config_general.yml](config_general.yml)) is used in addition to a config file for each instrument or campaign (ie. [config_009_LUTJEWAD.yml](config_009_LUTJEWAD.yml) or ([config_008_GV.yml](config_008_GV.yml)) which includes only the parameters that change from instrument to instrument
+
+To run the parsivel data acquisition script, either manually or as a service, it is necessary to declare the config file, corresponding to that specific Parsivel. ie. `python main.py -c config_009_LUTJEWAD.yml`
+
+
+# Parsivel Filename Conventions
+The filename of Parsivel output files are based on:
+* date
+* instruments config file's keys:
+    * `site_name`
+    * `station_code`
+    *  `sensor_name`
+
+## Sites
+
+Based on [source code](main.py#L46) and [config file](config_009_LUTJEWAD.yml): `f"{now_utc.ymd}_{config_dict['global_attrs']['site_name']}-{config_dict['station_code']}_{config_dict['global_attrs']['sensor_name']}"`
+
+Example: `20230901_Lutjewad_Atmospheric_Station-LUTJEWAD_PAR009.nc`
+
+
+## Campaigns
+**For campaigns, use the *campaign code* (should include the prefix `Camp`) in the `station_code` key**
+
+Example: `20230901_Lutjewad_Atmospheric_Station-CampRITA2022_PAR009.nc`
+
+