Design Specifications for the Development of the Initial Validation Software (Version 3.0) for Processing of NWTC 80-Meter Meteorological Tower Data

This document describes the design, implementation, and testing of the Initial Validation Software (IVS) for meteorological tower data at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory/National Wind Technology Center. The document outlines all design issues relating to the IVS, including the design process, an outline of the software and testing procedures, and an evaluation of design results afterfurther iterations of the design process.