Add new entry to Common Code Table C-8 for SWIM instrument on CFOSAT

[SimonElliottEUM]

Branch

https://github.com/wmo-im/CCT/tree/issue67

Summary and purpose

Data from the SWIM instrument on the CFOSAT satellite are being converted into BUFR for international exchange. A suitable entry for the instrument is needed. Entry number 63 is available and would be appropriate.

Action proposed

Allocate entry 63 in Common Code Table C-8 for SWIM

Discussions

Standard request for new entry in common code table

Detailed proposal

The entry should be as follows ...
Code: 63
Agency: CNES
Type: Rotating multi-beam altimeter
Instrument short name: SWIM
Instrument long name: Surface Waves Investigation and Monitoring

[amilan17]

36 or 63?

[SimonElliottEUM]

@amilan17 In fact it would work with either 63 or 36, but I request 63 (sixty three) in this case. I regret the wrong typing, but I was talking in German and writing in English, and we say the numbers the opposite way around.

[SimonElliottEUM]

@jitsukoh @amilan17 This branch is ready for the next step

[amilan17]

@SimonElliottEUM - please update the branch

[SimonElliottEUM]

@jitsukoh @amilan17 This branch is now really ready for the next step - sorry for false alarm on 09/11/2021

[jitsukoh]

@SimonElliottEUM @amilan17 I confirm that the branch is updated and this issue was moved to the validated status.