function xnew=gmax(x)
% gmax - just like max, except that it skips over bad points
% function xnew=gmax(x)
%
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% Use of this program is self described.
% Program written in Matlab v7.1.0 SP3
% Program ran on PC with Windows XP Professional OS.
%
% "Although this program has been used by the USGS, no warranty, 
% expressed or implied, is made by the USGS or the United States 
% Government as to the accuracy and functioning of the program 
% and related program material nor shall the fact of distribution 
% constitute any such warranty, and no responsibility is assumed 
% by the USGS in connection therewith."
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%
[imax,jmax]=size(x);

for j=1:jmax
       good=find(finite(x(:,j)));
       if length(good)>0
          xnew(j)=max(x(good,j));
       else
          xnew(j)=NaN;
       end
end