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Note on obstype terminology for quantity

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Description

There are places in the code where obstype is used, but the variable/argument is referring to qty

We've updated this in the template model, and when we refactor model_mods, but there is still a lot of 'obstype' hanging around in model_mods and fwd ops. Particularly for people using the QCEFF and debugging their runs, the loose naming type (for qty) adds an unneeded overhead to reading the code.

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Research direction

Start by searching model_mods and fwd ops for remaining uses of “obstype,” comparing them with the updated template model and model_mods refactor. Review QCEFF-related usage to distinguish quantity arguments from actual observation types. Done means the terminology is consistent wherever the variable or argument refers to qty.

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Assessment

Tech stack
fortran
Domain
backend
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
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Mostly clear
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35/100

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