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2018 NGEE Fall Utqiagvik Trip

2018-10-04T03:21:08Z

137.229.112.93:

===Post Trip Notes====
* Need proper diameter screw for securing nuc to wall
* took a bunch of photos that need to be uploaded to dropbox and then I can update the google presentation.
* HMP155s
** D site and C site lower units were too corroded to replace so only did tips.
** replaced top C HMP155 with a new one.
** also replaced a tip and HMP155 at B
** replaced A lower HMP155 and moved it to the upper position.
** Almost all S/N from units out there were sun bleached off.
** Leveled all radiometer Domes and swapped out desiccant.
** leveled A & C precip buckets (C was already level, A was off just a bit)
** Replaced all SR50A Transducers (2 @A, 2 @ B, 3 @ C, 1 @ D)
*** emailed CSI asking the dimensions for replacement screws for the SR50A
* Shed computer is still offline. I swapped the summper RPi back in place but that didn't get me anywhere. Observing, it looked a little like the network connection is slow to be established and so the computers just remain offline. but that's kind of what I saw with my laptop. I connected... got an IP address slowly and then the internet didn't work until a bit after that. For whatever reason.
** So, since I couldn't get anything to work I brought the NUC out with me. When I arrived and the first couple of power restarts the LED code was OS upgrade in progress. I'm not sure what that was about. A couple potential alternatives might be read only OS / ram drive for logging as needed (though perhaps risky).
* didn't touch any of the WS sensors.
* downloaded data from all sites and there was data dating to 2016-2017 so good news as it seems the cardout instructions are working properly on all four loggers.
* noticed the MD485 connection to grid site was loose / perhaps off so I screwed it back in but didn't test link.
* the main good news is that since the cardout is working properly the real-time connection is less important. Just disappointing.
* made good use of the ladder from the flux tower to get the 3.5m sensors fixed
* replaced the antenna at the C site so hopefully will improve radio link.
* For the record:
** Flew in on evening flight.
** next morning filled two daypacks for the day's work.
** got breakfast
** met up with UIC for safety training.
** started walking to site around 10am.
** Got back to truck at the end of the day around... 4:45 I think it was
** A slightly less intense trip would be fly in on the morning flight, get the safety training out of the way and then still leave on the evening flight. Something like that schedule would allow for more miserable weather as we had fantastic weather (clear / sunny & quite windy).
** safety training done the day before would also allow for an earlier start.

===Fairbanks todo===
* pull out necessary tools
* pack gear
* pack daypack
* charge drill
* assemble food & drink

===Important Times===
* Flight: Alaska 192 Departs: Fairbanks (FAI) on Mon, '''Oct 1 at 11:00 am'''
* Sunrise: '''Oct 2 at 8:50 AM'''
* Flight: Alaska 50 Departs: Barrow (BRW) on Tue, '''Oct 2 at 7:09 pm'''

===Utq To Do===
====General====
* Bring electrical tape to re-cover HMP155 sensor ends for moisture protection
* Bring grease / anti corrosion compound for electrical connections
* Bring SR50A transducers
* Bring Net Radiometer Desiccant

====Site A====
* Replace 2x SR50A transducers
* Replace HMP155 failed (3.5m)
* Replace tip on HMP155 (1.4m)
* Level Tipping Bucket
* Level Radiometer
* Change Radiometer Desiccant
* Polish Radiometer domes

====Site B====
* Replace 2x SR50A transducers
* Intensive Site B HMP155 failed (1.4m)
* Level Tipping Bucket
* Level Radiometer
* Change Radiometer Desiccant
* Polish Radiometer domes

====Site C====
* Replace 3x SR50A transducers
* Intensive Site C HMP155 failed
* Level Tipping Bucket
* Level Radiometer
* Change Radiometer Desiccant
* Polish Radiometer domes
* Check connection to soil moisture grid logger MD485 relay
* Move antenna outside of box and if needed, use fish tape for this step
** have also included some extra duct seal if needed for re-sealing of box

====Site D====
* Replace 1x SR50A transducers
* Replace tip on HMP155 (1.4m)
* Level Radiometer
* Change Radiometer Desiccant
* Polish Radiometer domes

====BEO Control Shed====
* need to replace the network cable running from the computer to the network switch. It cuts out with minimal bumping...
** I think I almost need to connect the computer to a screen to see where the hang up is if it indeed turned on so I'll bring my light keyboard/mouse and an HDMI to DVI cord.
* label the computer
* bring up the nuc plate and wood screws and other screw packet to mount nuc to wall
* troubleshoot the network connection in control shed.
* take new pictures of inside control shed

===To Bring===
* Tools
** CSI Phillips for opening CNR4 radiometers and SR50A
** Tap & Die in case any more radiometer screws strip
** torpedo level for tipping bucket level
** 5/16" screw driver for tipping bucket level
** electrical tape for HMP155 replacement
** Antenna & coax for C site to get antenna outside of the box. (two different antennas will decide on which up in Utqiagvik)
** Drill & battery for potential tap & die stuff

===On Site===
* Should be a ladder at the NGEE Flux tower for use replacing 3.5m instruments

2018 NGEE Fall Utqiagvik Trip

2018-10-04T03:20:14Z

137.229.112.93:

===Post Trip Notes====
* Need proper diameter screw for securing nuc to wall
* took a bunch of photos that need to be uploaded to dropbox and then I can update the google presentation.
* HMP155s
** D site and C site lower units were too corroded to replace so only did tips.
** replaced top C HMP155 with a new one.
** also replaced a tip and HMP155 at B
** replaced A lower HMP155 and moved it to the upper position.
** Almost all S/N from units out there were sun bleached off.
** Leveled all radiometer Domes and swapped out desiccant.
** leveled A & C precip buckets (C was already level, A was off just a bit)
** Replaced all SR50A Transducers (2 @A, 2 @ B, 3 @ C, 1 @ D)
*** emailed CSI asking the dimensions for replacement screws for the SR50A
* Shed computer is still [[Special:Contributions/137.229.112.93|137.229.112.93]] I swapped the original Pi back in place but that didn't get me anywhere. Observing, it looked a little like the network connection is slow to be established and so the computers just remain offline. but that's kind of what I saw with my laptop. I connected... got an IP address slowly and then the internet didn't work until a bit after that. For whatever reason.
** So, since I couldn't get anything to work I brought the NUC out with me. When I arrived and the first couple of power restarts the LED code was OS upgrade in progress. I'm not sure what that was about. A couple potential alternatives might be read only OS / ram drive for logging as needed (though perhaps risky).
* didn't touch any of the WS sensors.
* downloaded data from all sites and there was data dating to 2016-2017 so good news as it seems the cardout instructions are working properly on all four loggers.
* noticed the MD485 connection to grid site was loose / perhaps off so I screwed it back in but didn't test link.
* the main good news is that since the cardout is working properly the real-time connection is less important. Just disappointing.
* made good use of the ladder from the flux tower to get the 3.5m sensors fixed
* replaced the antenna at the C site so hopefully will improve radio link.
* For the record:
** Flew in on evening flight.
** next morning filled two daypacks for the day's work.
** got breakfast
** met up with UIC for safety training.
** started walking to site around 10am.
** Got back to truck at the end of the day around... 4:45 I think it was
** A slightly less intense trip would be fly in on the morning flight, get the safety training out of the way and then still leave on the evening flight. Something like that schedule would allow for more miserable weather as we had fantastic weather (clear / sunny & quite windy).
** safety training done the day before would also allow for an earlier start.

===Fairbanks todo===
* pull out necessary tools
* pack gear
* pack daypack
* charge drill
* assemble food & drink

===Important Times===
* Flight: Alaska 192 Departs: Fairbanks (FAI) on Mon, '''Oct 1 at 11:00 am'''
* Sunrise: '''Oct 2 at 8:50 AM'''
* Flight: Alaska 50 Departs: Barrow (BRW) on Tue, '''Oct 2 at 7:09 pm'''

===Utq To Do===
====General====
* Bring electrical tape to re-cover HMP155 sensor ends for moisture protection
* Bring grease / anti corrosion compound for electrical connections
* Bring SR50A transducers
* Bring Net Radiometer Desiccant

====Site A====
* Replace 2x SR50A transducers
* Replace HMP155 failed (3.5m)
* Replace tip on HMP155 (1.4m)
* Level Tipping Bucket
* Level Radiometer
* Change Radiometer Desiccant
* Polish Radiometer domes

====Site B====
* Replace 2x SR50A transducers
* Intensive Site B HMP155 failed (1.4m)
* Level Tipping Bucket
* Level Radiometer
* Change Radiometer Desiccant
* Polish Radiometer domes

====Site C====
* Replace 3x SR50A transducers
* Intensive Site C HMP155 failed
* Level Tipping Bucket
* Level Radiometer
* Change Radiometer Desiccant
* Polish Radiometer domes
* Check connection to soil moisture grid logger MD485 relay
* Move antenna outside of box and if needed, use fish tape for this step
** have also included some extra duct seal if needed for re-sealing of box

====Site D====
* Replace 1x SR50A transducers
* Replace tip on HMP155 (1.4m)
* Level Radiometer
* Change Radiometer Desiccant
* Polish Radiometer domes

====BEO Control Shed====
* need to replace the network cable running from the computer to the network switch. It cuts out with minimal bumping...
** I think I almost need to connect the computer to a screen to see where the hang up is if it indeed turned on so I'll bring my light keyboard/mouse and an HDMI to DVI cord.
* label the computer
* bring up the nuc plate and wood screws and other screw packet to mount nuc to wall
* troubleshoot the network connection in control shed.
* take new pictures of inside control shed

===To Bring===
* Tools
** CSI Phillips for opening CNR4 radiometers and SR50A
** Tap & Die in case any more radiometer screws strip
** torpedo level for tipping bucket level
** 5/16" screw driver for tipping bucket level
** electrical tape for HMP155 replacement
** Antenna & coax for C site to get antenna outside of the box. (two different antennas will decide on which up in Utqiagvik)
** Drill & battery for potential tap & die stuff

===On Site===
* Should be a ladder at the NGEE Flux tower for use replacing 3.5m instruments

2018 NGEE Fall Utqiagvik Trip

2018-09-29T23:03:51Z

137.229.112.93:

===Fairbanks todo===
* pull out necessary tools
* pack gear
* pack daypack
* charge drill
* assemble food & drink

===Important Times===
* Flight: Alaska 192 Departs: Fairbanks (FAI) on Mon, '''Oct 1 at 11:00 am'''
* Sunrise: '''Oct 2 at 8:50 AM'''
* Flight: Alaska 50 Departs: Barrow (BRW) on Tue, '''Oct 2 at 7:09 pm'''

===Utq To Do===
====General====
* Bring electrical tape to re-cover HMP155 sensor ends for moisture protection
* Bring grease / anti corrosion compound for electrical connections
* Bring SR50A transducers
* Bring Net Radiometer Desiccant

====Site A====
* Replace 2x SR50A transducers
* Replace HMP155 failed (3.5m)
* Replace tip on HMP155 (1.4m)
* Level Tipping Bucket
* Level Radiometer
* Change Radiometer Desiccant
* Polish Radiometer domes

====Site B====
* Replace 2x SR50A transducers
* Intensive Site B HMP155 failed (1.4m)
* Level Tipping Bucket
* Level Radiometer
* Change Radiometer Desiccant
* Polish Radiometer domes

====Site C====
* Replace 3x SR50A transducers
* Intensive Site C HMP155 failed
* Level Tipping Bucket
* Level Radiometer
* Change Radiometer Desiccant
* Polish Radiometer domes
* Check connection to soil moisture grid logger MD485 relay
* Move antenna outside of box and if needed, use fish tape for this step
** have also included some extra duct seal if needed for re-sealing of box

====Site D====
* Replace 1x SR50A transducers
* Replace tip on HMP155 (1.4m)
* Level Radiometer
* Change Radiometer Desiccant
* Polish Radiometer domes

====BEO Control Shed====
* need to replace the network cable running from the computer to the network switch. It cuts out with minimal bumping...
** I think I almost need to connect the computer to a screen to see where the hang up is if it indeed turned on so I'll bring my light keyboard/mouse and an HDMI to DVI cord.
* label the computer
* bring up the nuc plate and wood screws and other screw packet to mount nuc to wall
* troubleshoot the network connection in control shed.
* take new pictures of inside control shed

===To Bring===
* Tools
** CSI Phillips for opening CNR4 radiometers and SR50A
** Tap & Die in case any more radiometer screws strip
** torpedo level for tipping bucket level
** 5/16" screw driver for tipping bucket level
** electrical tape for HMP155 replacement
** Antenna & coax for C site to get antenna outside of the box. (two different antennas will decide on which up in Utqiagvik)
** Drill & battery for potential tap & die stuff

===On Site===
* Should be a ladder at the NGEE Flux tower for use replacing 3.5m instruments

2018 NGEE Fall Utqiagvik Trip

2018-09-29T22:55:51Z

137.229.112.93:

===Fairbanks todo===
* pull out necessary tools
* pack gear
* pack daypack
* charge drill
* assemble food & drink

===Important Times===
* Flight: Alaska 192 Departs: Fairbanks (FAI) on Mon, '''Oct 1 at 11:00 am'''
* Sunrise: '''Oct 2 at 8:50 AM'''
* Flight: Alaska 50 Departs: Barrow (BRW) on Tue, '''Oct 2 at 7:09 pm'''

===Utq To Do===

* Intensive Site A HMP155 failed (3.5m)
* Intensive Site B HMP155 failed (1.4m)
* Intensive Site C HMP155 failed
* Have 2-3 additional HMP155 membrane tips
** bringing a bit of electrical tape to seal these things up after sensor replacement
* need to replace the network cable running from the computer to the network switch. It cuts out with minimal bumping...
** I think I almost need to connect the computer to a screen to see where the hang up is if it indeed turned on so I'll bring my light keyboard/mouse and an HDMI to DVI cord.
* Site A SR50A transducers have failed
* Check level of tipping buckets
* Check level of radiometers
** replace radiometer desiccant
** polish radiometer domes
* some subsurface items are beginning to fail.
* label the computer
* bring up the nuc plate and wood screws and other screw packet to mount nuc to wall
* troubleshoot the network connection in control shed.
* take new pictures of inside control shed

===To Bring===
* Tools
** CSI Phillips for opening CNR4 radiometers and SR50A
** Tap & Die in case any more radiometer screws strip
** torpedo level for tipping bucket level
** 5/16" screw driver for tipping bucket level
** electrical tape for HMP155 replacement
** Antenna & coax for C site to get antenna outside of the box. (two different antennas will decide on which up in Utqiagvik)
** Drill & battery for potential tap & die stuff

===On Site===
* Should be a ladder at the NGEE Flux tower for use replacing 3.5m instruments

2018 NGEE Fall Utqiagvik Trip

2018-09-29T22:41:32Z

137.229.112.93: /* Important Times */

===Important Times===
* Flight: Alaska 192 Departs: Fairbanks (FAI) on Mon, '''Oct 1 at 11:00 am'''
* Sunrise: '''Oct 2 at 8:50 AM'''
* Flight: Alaska 50 Departs: Barrow (BRW) on Tue, '''Oct 2 at 7:09 pm'''

===To Do===

* Intensive Site A HMP155 failed (3.5m)
* Intensive Site B HMP155 failed (1.4m)
* Intensive Site C HMP155 failed
* Have 2-3 additional HMP155 membrane tips
** bringing a bit of electrical tape to seal these things up after sensor replacement
* need to replace the network cable running from the computer to the network switch. It cuts out with minimal bumping...
** I think I almost need to connect the computer to a screen to see where the hang up is if it indeed turned on so I'll bring my light keyboard/mouse and an HDMI to DVI cord.
* Site A SR50A transducers have failed
* Check level of tipping buckets
* Check level of radiometers
** replace radiometer desiccant
** polish radiometer domes
* some subsurface items are beginning to fail.
* label the computer
* bring up the nuc plate and wood screws and other screw packet to mount nuc to wall
* troubleshoot the network connection in control shed.
* take new pictures of inside control shed

===To Bring===
* Tools
** CSI Phillips for opening CNR4 radiometers and SR50A
** Tap & Die in case any more radiometer screws strip
** torpedo level for tipping bucket level
** 5/16" screw driver for tipping bucket level
** electrical tape for HMP155 replacement
** Antenna & coax for C site to get antenna outside of the box. (two different antennas will decide on which up in Utqiagvik)
** Drill & battery for potential tap & die stuff

===On Site===
* Should be a ladder at the NGEE Flux tower for use replacing 3.5m instruments

2018 NGEE Fall Utqiagvik Trip

2018-09-29T22:41:22Z

137.229.112.93: /* Important Times */

===Important Times===
* Flight: Alaska 192 Departs: Fairbanks (FAI) on Mon, Oct 1 at 11:00 am
* Sunrise: '''Oct 2 at 8:50 AM'''
* Flight: Alaska 50 Departs: Barrow (BRW) on Tue, '''Oct 2 at 7:09 pm'''

===To Do===

* Intensive Site A HMP155 failed (3.5m)
* Intensive Site B HMP155 failed (1.4m)
* Intensive Site C HMP155 failed
* Have 2-3 additional HMP155 membrane tips
** bringing a bit of electrical tape to seal these things up after sensor replacement
* need to replace the network cable running from the computer to the network switch. It cuts out with minimal bumping...
** I think I almost need to connect the computer to a screen to see where the hang up is if it indeed turned on so I'll bring my light keyboard/mouse and an HDMI to DVI cord.
* Site A SR50A transducers have failed
* Check level of tipping buckets
* Check level of radiometers
** replace radiometer desiccant
** polish radiometer domes
* some subsurface items are beginning to fail.
* label the computer
* bring up the nuc plate and wood screws and other screw packet to mount nuc to wall
* troubleshoot the network connection in control shed.
* take new pictures of inside control shed

===To Bring===
* Tools
** CSI Phillips for opening CNR4 radiometers and SR50A
** Tap & Die in case any more radiometer screws strip
** torpedo level for tipping bucket level
** 5/16" screw driver for tipping bucket level
** electrical tape for HMP155 replacement
** Antenna & coax for C site to get antenna outside of the box. (two different antennas will decide on which up in Utqiagvik)
** Drill & battery for potential tap & die stuff

===On Site===
* Should be a ladder at the NGEE Flux tower for use replacing 3.5m instruments

2018 NGEE Fall Utqiagvik Trip

2018-09-29T22:40:38Z

137.229.112.93:

===Important Times===
* Sunrise: '''8:50 AM'''
* Flight: Alaska 50 Departs: Barrow (BRW) on Tue, '''Oct 2 at 7:09 pm'''

===To Do===

* Intensive Site A HMP155 failed (3.5m)
* Intensive Site B HMP155 failed (1.4m)
* Intensive Site C HMP155 failed
* Have 2-3 additional HMP155 membrane tips
** bringing a bit of electrical tape to seal these things up after sensor replacement
* need to replace the network cable running from the computer to the network switch. It cuts out with minimal bumping...
** I think I almost need to connect the computer to a screen to see where the hang up is if it indeed turned on so I'll bring my light keyboard/mouse and an HDMI to DVI cord.
* Site A SR50A transducers have failed
* Check level of tipping buckets
* Check level of radiometers
** replace radiometer desiccant
** polish radiometer domes
* some subsurface items are beginning to fail.
* label the computer
* bring up the nuc plate and wood screws and other screw packet to mount nuc to wall
* troubleshoot the network connection in control shed.
* take new pictures of inside control shed

===To Bring===
* Tools
** CSI Phillips for opening CNR4 radiometers and SR50A
** Tap & Die in case any more radiometer screws strip
** torpedo level for tipping bucket level
** 5/16" screw driver for tipping bucket level
** electrical tape for HMP155 replacement
** Antenna & coax for C site to get antenna outside of the box. (two different antennas will decide on which up in Utqiagvik)
** Drill & battery for potential tap & die stuff

===On Site===
* Should be a ladder at the NGEE Flux tower for use replacing 3.5m instruments

Super Site Tower

2018-09-29T22:29:40Z

137.229.112.93: /* Currently in Storage */

===Vaisala HMP155===
* 10/23/2017: 1.5m HMP155 N4110491 Installed
* 10/23/2017: 3.0m HMP155 N4110490 Installed
* 10/23/2017: 4.5m HMP155 N4110492 Installed
* 10/23/2017: 6.0m HMP155 E4940013 Installed
* 10/23//2017: 9.0m HMP155 F3930002 Installed
* 10/23//2017: 11.0m HMP155 F4940011 Installed
* 10/23//2017: 13.0m HMP155 F3930001 Installed
* 10/23//2017: 16.0m HMP155 G4020001 Installed
* 9/8/2018: Fores Floor HMP155 G4940001 Removed, P3520500 Installed
(need to confirm locations and such)

===MetOne 010C===
* 9/12/2017: Installed new 1.5m MetOne 010C
* 9/12/2017: Installed new 3.0m MetOne 010C
* 10/13/2017: Installed re-calibrated MetOne 010C M7413
* 10/13/2017: Installed re-calibrated MetOne 010C M7414

===Vaisala BP===

===CR1000s===

===Tipping Buckets===

===CNR4 Radiometers===

===Forest Floor Eddy Covariance System===
* Li-Cor LI-7200RS
* WindMaster Pro S/N 100603 (purchased in 2010) 2329-113

===Above Canopy Eddy Covariance System===
* Li-Cor LI-7550: S/N AIU-0155
* Li-Cor LI-7200RS: S/N 72H-0109
* Li-Cor SmartFlux: S/N 0247
* WindMaster Pro S/N 100604 (purchased in 2010) 2329-114

===WindMaster Pro===
* Forest Floor: WindMaster Pro S/N 180113 (purchased in 2018) 2329-701
* Tower: WindMaster Pro S/N 100603 (Recalibrated & new firmware in 7/2018)
* Storage: Send for calibration: WindMaster Pro S/N 100604

Super Site Tower

2018-09-29T22:27:32Z

137.229.112.93: /* Vaisala HMP155 */

===Vaisala HMP155===
* 10/23/2017: 1.5m HMP155 N4110491 Installed
* 10/23/2017: 3.0m HMP155 N4110490 Installed
* 10/23/2017: 4.5m HMP155 N4110492 Installed
* 10/23/2017: 6.0m HMP155 E4940013 Installed
* 10/23//2017: 9.0m HMP155 F3930002 Installed
* 10/23//2017: 11.0m HMP155 F4940011 Installed
* 10/23//2017: 13.0m HMP155 F3930001 Installed
* 10/23//2017: 16.0m HMP155 G4020001 Installed
* 9/8/2018: Fores Floor HMP155 G4940001 Removed, P3520500 Installed
(need to confirm locations and such)

===MetOne 010C===
* 9/12/2017: Installed new 1.5m MetOne 010C
* 9/12/2017: Installed new 3.0m MetOne 010C
* 10/13/2017: Installed re-calibrated MetOne 010C M7413
* 10/13/2017: Installed re-calibrated MetOne 010C M7414

===Vaisala BP===

===CR1000s===

===Tipping Buckets===

===CNR4 Radiometers===

===Forest Floor Eddy Covariance System===
* Li-Cor LI-7200RS
* WindMaster Pro S/N 100603 (purchased in 2010) 2329-113

===Above Canopy Eddy Covariance System===
* Li-Cor LI-7550: S/N AIU-0155
* Li-Cor LI-7200RS: S/N 72H-0109
* Li-Cor SmartFlux: S/N 0247
* WindMaster Pro S/N 100604 (purchased in 2010) 2329-114

===Currently in Storage===
* WindMaster Pro S/N 180113 (purchased in 2018) 2329-701

NGEE To Do Next Visit

2018-09-29T22:17:52Z

137.229.112.93:

===To Buy===
* Step ladder for teller bottom
* 12 volt Trimble cable
*

===General===
* 2 Trimble Yellow batteries left in NW Campus Warm Storage

===Seward Peninsula===
[[2019 NGEE Nome March Trip]]

[[2019 NGEE Nome June Trip]]
* SR50A transducer replacement (fall activity)
* (2019) bring out one step stool to level teller bottom radiometer.
* (2019) bring out tap, die, drill, drill bit, screw for teller bottom radiometer.
** screw...
* '''also replace cnr4 desiccant since the unit didn't look like it was sealing right with this missing screw.'''
* '''Bring out additional desiccant? for box'''
* '''Teller SW desiccant replacement'''
* (2019) Redrill hole for C1 Grid temperature probe
** what is needed for this?
* Measure Creek Flow
** salt slug, n=2 samples of 50g / known volume of water
* Re-level radiometers
* polish radiometer domes
* Measure thermistors resistances at Teller Bottom and add them to fieldbook.
** There are a couple with a 0.5C offset at spring freezing point so I think they may be failing and or something...
** Related: I'm wondering if the delay between measurements should be increased for the thermistor measurements.
** Also related: perhaps add a second string up at teller top?
** sort of some additional homework is that I saw instability in a number of thermistors when measuring up top. I suspect but haven't verified that this instability is an indicator for the wonky temperatures seen in the data but need to confirm.
* 6/11/2018 In Fairbanks... down in 106 / the basement there is a box of 12" nails. Would be good to grab three for the Teller SW solar panel tripod
* I should do some experiments with the thermal conductivity thermistors in office/lab to see if I can reduce the noisiness.
* finish surveying vegetation plots

====Kougarok====
* bring out a serial cable for box (removed it in fall 2018)
* get a compass reading on anemometer
** leave a compass in the box

====Teller SW Flow====
* left a metal meter stick at the site
* fieldbook
* YSI conductivity meter
** manual
* electrical tape

==== Radiation Level:====
* step ladder
* a bit of wood to provide better base for step ladder
* phillips screwdriver for level

==== Radiation Desiccant Swap:====
* Step ladder
* small CSI phillips
* K&Z desiccant pack
* anti-corrosion goo

====Teller Top Soil Temperatures====
* Volt meter
* fieldbook
** learned but need to confirm that the thermistors with a capacitance are ones that are unstable and failing.

===Utqiagvik===
* Intensive Site A HMP155 failed (3.5m)
* Intensive Site B HMP155 failed (1.4m)
* Intensive Site C HMP155 failed
* need to replace the network cable running from the computer to the network switch. It cuts out with minimal bumping.... but station is finally back online!!!
* Site A SR50A transducers have failed
* some subsurface items are beginning to fail.
* bring up clear tape and a biz card to label the computer
* bring up the nuc plate and wood screws and other screw packet to mount nuc to wall

2018 NGEE Fall Utqiagvik Trip

2018-09-29T22:16:41Z

137.229.112.93: /* To Do */

===To Do===

* Intensive Site A HMP155 failed (3.5m)
* Intensive Site B HMP155 failed (1.4m)
* Intensive Site C HMP155 failed
* Have 2-3 additional HMP155 membrane tips
** bringing a bit of electrical tape to seal these things up after sensor replacement
* need to replace the network cable running from the computer to the network switch. It cuts out with minimal bumping...
** I think I almost need to connect the computer to a screen to see where the hang up is if it indeed turned on so I'll bring my light keyboard/mouse and an HDMI to DVI cord.
* Site A SR50A transducers have failed
* Check level of tipping buckets
* Check level of radiometers
** replace radiometer desiccant
** polish radiometer domes
* some subsurface items are beginning to fail.
* label the computer
* bring up the nuc plate and wood screws and other screw packet to mount nuc to wall
* troubleshoot the network connection in control shed.
* take new pictures of inside control shed

===To Bring===
* Tools
** CSI Phillips for opening CNR4 radiometers and SR50A
** Tap & Die in case any more radiometer screws strip
** torpedo level for tipping bucket level
** 5/16" screw driver for tipping bucket level
** electrical tape for HMP155 replacement
** Antenna & coax for C site to get antenna outside of the box. (two different antennas will decide on which up in Utqiagvik)
** Drill & battery for potential tap & die stuff

===On Site===
* Should be a ladder at the NGEE Flux tower for use replacing 3.5m instruments

2019 NGEE Nome June Trip

2018-09-29T21:40:18Z

137.229.112.93: Created page with "====Teller SW==== * Bring measured volume for salt slug measurement at Teller SW (the water jug for precip bucket calibration) ** get correct amount of water in this then pour..."

====Teller SW====
* Bring measured volume for salt slug measurement at Teller SW (the water jug for precip bucket calibration)
** get correct amount of water in this then pour into the 1L volume.

====Teller Bottom====
* tap & die the net radiometer
** also bring a drill
* step stool for site
====Teller Top====
* change radiometer desiccant
* ubolts or hose clamps for precip stand
** also might think on getting the bucket vertical pipe a bit higher off the ground.

====Teller General====
* Finish veg gps survey

====Teller CAS====
* bring out guy wires
* guy wire cutter
* correct amount of thimbles
* guy wire anchors (all for the geonor)
* look at program and think about using switched 12V for AT/RH... we will see in March trip if they should be turned off.
* think about mounting a small SP on the tripod and running charging cables to battery box
* think on a better way to do the solar panel... It might be that from the frame that came from China we mount that to unistrut and then that gets everything higher off the ground and more secure for winter winds etc.
* check anemometer position

====Nome CAS====
* see about ordering new batteries (this could be a see what the data looks like in March for the Teller CAS site if more batteries are necessary)
*

====NGEE-Koug====
* change radiometer desiccant
* check position of anemometer
* leave a compass in the box

====K2 met====
* Net radiometer stand bring out thimbles (guy wire is out there) for 7/16" size thimble (this is probably 1/4" or 5/16" wire rope)
* level radiometers
* replace radiometer desiccant

====K3 Mauze====
* Bring out an SC932A for between Logger and radio
* new radiation tower for upwelling?
** I'm thinking today that we could reuse the top pipe from the teller top site that is currently in storage to get the radiometers well above the canopy.
* check level of radiometer
* be prepared for some broken stuff (if this visit is broken into two days then could bring a number of things out to end of road and then only bring what is necessary on day two.

====Kigluaiks====
* Bring out an SC932A for between logger and radio

====Skookum====
* change OS back to Array based
* send program with more aggressive on/off to preserve winter battery
* think about taking one of the batteries in storage out to the site

====C1 Grid====
* bring out english allen wrench
* bring out coax to replace radio to antenna connection
* flip the snow depth pipe so old SR50 stub is up against tripod and mount radio antenna to it. Should be able to keep SR50A in about the same position
*

NGEE To Do Next Visit

2018-09-29T21:24:09Z

137.229.112.93: /* Seward Peninsula */

===To Buy===
* Step ladder for teller bottom
* 12 volt Trimble cable
*

===Seward Peninsula===
[[2019 NGEE Nome March Trip]]

[[2019 NGEE Nome June Trip]]
* SR50A transducer replacement (fall activity)
* (2019) bring out one step stool to level teller bottom radiometer.
* (2019) bring out tap, die, drill, drill bit, screw for teller bottom radiometer.
** screw...
* '''also replace cnr4 desiccant since the unit didn't look like it was sealing right with this missing screw.'''
* '''Bring out additional desiccant? for box'''
* '''Teller SW desiccant replacement'''
* (2019) Redrill hole for C1 Grid temperature probe
** what is needed for this?
* Measure Creek Flow
** salt slug, n=2 samples of 50g / known volume of water
* Re-level radiometers
* polish radiometer domes
* Measure thermistors resistances at Teller Bottom and add them to fieldbook.
** There are a couple with a 0.5C offset at spring freezing point so I think they may be failing and or something...
** Related: I'm wondering if the delay between measurements should be increased for the thermistor measurements.
** Also related: perhaps add a second string up at teller top?
** sort of some additional homework is that I saw instability in a number of thermistors when measuring up top. I suspect but haven't verified that this instability is an indicator for the wonky temperatures seen in the data but need to confirm.
* 6/11/2018 In Fairbanks... down in 106 / the basement there is a box of 12" nails. Would be good to grab three for the Teller SW solar panel tripod
* I should do some experiments with the thermal conductivity thermistors in office/lab to see if I can reduce the noisiness.
* finish surveying vegetation plots

====Kougarok====
* bring out a serial cable for box (removed it in fall 2018)
* get a compass reading on anemometer
** leave a compass in the box

====Teller SW Flow====
* left a metal meter stick at the site
* fieldbook
* YSI conductivity meter
** manual
* electrical tape

==== Radiation Level:====
* step ladder
* a bit of wood to provide better base for step ladder
* phillips screwdriver for level

==== Radiation Desiccant Swap:====
* Step ladder
* small CSI phillips
* K&Z desiccant pack
* anti-corrosion goo

====Teller Top Soil Temperatures====
* Volt meter
* fieldbook
** learned but need to confirm that the thermistors with a capacitance are ones that are unstable and failing.

===Utqiagvik===
* Intensive Site A HMP155 failed (3.5m)
* Intensive Site B HMP155 failed (1.4m)
* Intensive Site C HMP155 failed
* need to replace the network cable running from the computer to the network switch. It cuts out with minimal bumping.... but station is finally back online!!!
* Site A SR50A transducers have failed
* some subsurface items are beginning to fail.
* bring up clear tape and a biz card to label the computer
* bring up the nuc plate and wood screws and other screw packet to mount nuc to wall

NGEE To Do Next Visit

2018-09-29T21:24:02Z

137.229.112.93: /* Seward Peninsula */

===To Buy===
* Step ladder for teller bottom
* 12 volt Trimble cable
*

===Seward Peninsula===
[[2019 NGEE Nome March Trip]]
[[2019 NGEE Nome June Trip]]
* SR50A transducer replacement (fall activity)
* (2019) bring out one step stool to level teller bottom radiometer.
* (2019) bring out tap, die, drill, drill bit, screw for teller bottom radiometer.
** screw...
* '''also replace cnr4 desiccant since the unit didn't look like it was sealing right with this missing screw.'''
* '''Bring out additional desiccant? for box'''
* '''Teller SW desiccant replacement'''
* (2019) Redrill hole for C1 Grid temperature probe
** what is needed for this?
* Measure Creek Flow
** salt slug, n=2 samples of 50g / known volume of water
* Re-level radiometers
* polish radiometer domes
* Measure thermistors resistances at Teller Bottom and add them to fieldbook.
** There are a couple with a 0.5C offset at spring freezing point so I think they may be failing and or something...
** Related: I'm wondering if the delay between measurements should be increased for the thermistor measurements.
** Also related: perhaps add a second string up at teller top?
** sort of some additional homework is that I saw instability in a number of thermistors when measuring up top. I suspect but haven't verified that this instability is an indicator for the wonky temperatures seen in the data but need to confirm.
* 6/11/2018 In Fairbanks... down in 106 / the basement there is a box of 12" nails. Would be good to grab three for the Teller SW solar panel tripod
* I should do some experiments with the thermal conductivity thermistors in office/lab to see if I can reduce the noisiness.
* finish surveying vegetation plots

====Kougarok====
* bring out a serial cable for box (removed it in fall 2018)
* get a compass reading on anemometer
** leave a compass in the box

====Teller SW Flow====
* left a metal meter stick at the site
* fieldbook
* YSI conductivity meter
** manual
* electrical tape

==== Radiation Level:====
* step ladder
* a bit of wood to provide better base for step ladder
* phillips screwdriver for level

==== Radiation Desiccant Swap:====
* Step ladder
* small CSI phillips
* K&Z desiccant pack
* anti-corrosion goo

====Teller Top Soil Temperatures====
* Volt meter
* fieldbook
** learned but need to confirm that the thermistors with a capacitance are ones that are unstable and failing.

===Utqiagvik===
* Intensive Site A HMP155 failed (3.5m)
* Intensive Site B HMP155 failed (1.4m)
* Intensive Site C HMP155 failed
* need to replace the network cable running from the computer to the network switch. It cuts out with minimal bumping.... but station is finally back online!!!
* Site A SR50A transducers have failed
* some subsurface items are beginning to fail.
* bring up clear tape and a biz card to label the computer
* bring up the nuc plate and wood screws and other screw packet to mount nuc to wall

NGEE To Do Next Visit

2018-09-29T21:23:47Z

137.229.112.93: /* Seward Peninsula */

===To Buy===
* Step ladder for teller bottom
* 12 volt Trimble cable
*

===Seward Peninsula===
[[2019 NGEE Nome March Trip]]
* SR50A transducer replacement (fall activity)
* (2019) bring out one step stool to level teller bottom radiometer.
* (2019) bring out tap, die, drill, drill bit, screw for teller bottom radiometer.
** screw...
* '''also replace cnr4 desiccant since the unit didn't look like it was sealing right with this missing screw.'''
* '''Bring out additional desiccant? for box'''
* '''Teller SW desiccant replacement'''
* (2019) Redrill hole for C1 Grid temperature probe
** what is needed for this?
* Measure Creek Flow
** salt slug, n=2 samples of 50g / known volume of water
* Re-level radiometers
* polish radiometer domes
* Measure thermistors resistances at Teller Bottom and add them to fieldbook.
** There are a couple with a 0.5C offset at spring freezing point so I think they may be failing and or something...
** Related: I'm wondering if the delay between measurements should be increased for the thermistor measurements.
** Also related: perhaps add a second string up at teller top?
** sort of some additional homework is that I saw instability in a number of thermistors when measuring up top. I suspect but haven't verified that this instability is an indicator for the wonky temperatures seen in the data but need to confirm.
* 6/11/2018 In Fairbanks... down in 106 / the basement there is a box of 12" nails. Would be good to grab three for the Teller SW solar panel tripod
* I should do some experiments with the thermal conductivity thermistors in office/lab to see if I can reduce the noisiness.
* finish surveying vegetation plots

====Kougarok====
* bring out a serial cable for box (removed it in fall 2018)
* get a compass reading on anemometer
** leave a compass in the box

====Teller SW Flow====
* left a metal meter stick at the site
* fieldbook
* YSI conductivity meter
** manual
* electrical tape

==== Radiation Level:====
* step ladder
* a bit of wood to provide better base for step ladder
* phillips screwdriver for level

==== Radiation Desiccant Swap:====
* Step ladder
* small CSI phillips
* K&Z desiccant pack
* anti-corrosion goo

====Teller Top Soil Temperatures====
* Volt meter
* fieldbook
** learned but need to confirm that the thermistors with a capacitance are ones that are unstable and failing.

===Utqiagvik===
* Intensive Site A HMP155 failed (3.5m)
* Intensive Site B HMP155 failed (1.4m)
* Intensive Site C HMP155 failed
* need to replace the network cable running from the computer to the network switch. It cuts out with minimal bumping.... but station is finally back online!!!
* Site A SR50A transducers have failed
* some subsurface items are beginning to fail.
* bring up clear tape and a biz card to label the computer
* bring up the nuc plate and wood screws and other screw packet to mount nuc to wall

NGEE To Do Next Visit

2018-09-29T21:23:28Z

137.229.112.93: /* Seward Peninsula */

===To Buy===
* Step ladder for teller bottom
* 12 volt Trimble cable
*

===Seward Peninsula===
[[2018 NGEE Nome September Trip]]
* SR50A transducer replacement (fall activity)
* (2019) bring out one step stool to level teller bottom radiometer.
* (2019) bring out tap, die, drill, drill bit, screw for teller bottom radiometer.
** screw...
* '''also replace cnr4 desiccant since the unit didn't look like it was sealing right with this missing screw.'''
* '''Bring out additional desiccant? for box'''
* '''Teller SW desiccant replacement'''
* (2019) Redrill hole for C1 Grid temperature probe
** what is needed for this?
* Measure Creek Flow
** salt slug, n=2 samples of 50g / known volume of water
* Re-level radiometers
* polish radiometer domes
* Measure thermistors resistances at Teller Bottom and add them to fieldbook.
** There are a couple with a 0.5C offset at spring freezing point so I think they may be failing and or something...
** Related: I'm wondering if the delay between measurements should be increased for the thermistor measurements.
** Also related: perhaps add a second string up at teller top?
** sort of some additional homework is that I saw instability in a number of thermistors when measuring up top. I suspect but haven't verified that this instability is an indicator for the wonky temperatures seen in the data but need to confirm.
* 6/11/2018 In Fairbanks... down in 106 / the basement there is a box of 12" nails. Would be good to grab three for the Teller SW solar panel tripod
* I should do some experiments with the thermal conductivity thermistors in office/lab to see if I can reduce the noisiness.
* finish surveying vegetation plots

====Kougarok====
* bring out a serial cable for box (removed it in fall 2018)
* get a compass reading on anemometer
** leave a compass in the box

====Teller SW Flow====
* left a metal meter stick at the site
* fieldbook
* YSI conductivity meter
** manual
* electrical tape

==== Radiation Level:====
* step ladder
* a bit of wood to provide better base for step ladder
* phillips screwdriver for level

==== Radiation Desiccant Swap:====
* Step ladder
* small CSI phillips
* K&Z desiccant pack
* anti-corrosion goo

====Teller Top Soil Temperatures====
* Volt meter
* fieldbook
** learned but need to confirm that the thermistors with a capacitance are ones that are unstable and failing.

===Utqiagvik===
* Intensive Site A HMP155 failed (3.5m)
* Intensive Site B HMP155 failed (1.4m)
* Intensive Site C HMP155 failed
* need to replace the network cable running from the computer to the network switch. It cuts out with minimal bumping.... but station is finally back online!!!
* Site A SR50A transducers have failed
* some subsurface items are beginning to fail.
* bring up clear tape and a biz card to label the computer
* bring up the nuc plate and wood screws and other screw packet to mount nuc to wall

2018 NGEE Fall Utqiagvik Trip

2018-09-29T21:19:27Z

137.229.112.93:

===To Do===

* Intensive Site A HMP155 failed (3.5m)
* Intensive Site B HMP155 failed (1.4m)
* Intensive Site C HMP155 failed
* Have 2-3 additional HMP155 membrane tips
* need to replace the network cable running from the computer to the network switch. It cuts out with minimal bumping...
* Site A SR50A transducers have failed
* Check level of tipping buckets
* Check level of radiometers
** replace radiometer desiccant
** polish radiometer domes
* some subsurface items are beginning to fail.
* label the computer
* bring up the nuc plate and wood screws and other screw packet to mount nuc to wall
* troubleshoot the network connection in control shed.
* take new pictures of inside control shed

===To Bring===
* Tools
** CSI Phillips for opening CNR4 radiometers and SR50A
** Tap & Die in case any more radiometer screws strip
** torpedo level for tipping bucket level
** 5/16" screw driver for tipping bucket level
** electrical tape for HMP155 replacement
** Antenna & coax for C site to get antenna outside of the box. (two different antennas will decide on which up in Utqiagvik)
** Drill & battery for potential tap & die stuff

===On Site===
* Should be a ladder at the NGEE Flux tower for use replacing 3.5m instruments

2018 NGEE Nome September Trip

2018-09-29T20:42:10Z

137.229.112.93: /* Post Trip Notes and such */

===Post Trip Notes and such===
* could bring ubolts up to teller top to better level the precip bucket / hose clamps
* swapped out desiccant at teller bottom net radiometer and also teller sw
* made a discharge measurement, 2x at the sw site.
* leveled all radiometers
** at ngee-koug site need to check compass direction every trip.
** ngee-koug precip wasn't quite level after another musk ox hit.
*** bring up tools and rethink again for march trip.
* teller cas site
** need guy wires for geonor and solar panel
** think about getting panel higher and or
** need proper ring terminals for the battery(s)
** need to think about rewiring at/rh sensor to turn on/off rather than be on all the time(but need to review the program to confirm)
**
** Still need to fix helicopter headsets
** Need guy wires for the geonor gages
*** and anchors
====Surveying NGEE-Koug====
* Bumper to Control: 42"
====NGEE Koug Notes====
* Wind Sensors east/west @ 58* magnetic
====K2 Met Notes====
* Required Tools:
** Phillips CSI for snow depth
** Torpedo Level & 5/16" nut driver for precip
* There is extra wire rope for net radiation stand but need more thimbles
** thimble size requires 7/16" wrench.
* Bring desiccant for radiometers next visit
====K3 Mauze Notes====
* Able to connect to radio but unable to wake logger
* replace CSIO/RS232 box?
====K1 Burn Notes====
* able to download data by radio and data looks great
====Kigluaiks Notes====
* Able to connect to radio but unable to wake logger

====Surveying at Teller====
* 30.25" above CP02 rebar to bumper

====Teller Stage====
* 2018-09-24 18:50 AKDT
** 3cm above rebar 1
** 13cm in front of rebar 1
* 2018-09-26 10:48 AKDT
** 5cm above rebar 1
** 14.5 cm in front of rebar 1
** Salt in Solution Dilution #1 == 50.21g / LANL Bag #19
** Salt in Solution Dilution #2 == 50.12g / LANL Bag #15

====Teller Bottom Notes====
* VATP at bottom no frost jacking
* swapped out VATP snow sensor
* still need to tap & die a new hole for the last screw.

====Council====
* Need to replace antenna coax at council grid and move antenna (animal nips).... might also take opportunity to move radio to other box and pull the army box?
** ... this would require bringing out a spare of the waterproof radio cables with db9 on the end.
* I think antenna move could be flip snow arm and use old sr50 stub for the vertical deal. Also might just change our antenna...
* Unable to download data but moved antenna and also turned radio on.... this got the site back on the radio network...

====Council Surveying====
* GPS at cp01, 49.875" (7/8") bumper to rebar

===To Ship===
* bring out non spillable paperwork too for return.

===To Take Bolton===
* Trimble Pelican case (no lithium batteries are in the case)
* nrs straps
* soil sample volume
* sat phone
* tracker
* lg actionpacker filled with these items (not yet designated)
* conductivity meter for discharge measurement
* sample bottle for discharge measurement
* 100g salt ziplocs
* SC32B f
* volt meter
* Tap & Die
* desiccant for teller bottom
* SR50A transducers once they arrive
* a ziploc labeled Nome

===To Take Busey===
* All necessary lithium batteries
* toughbook
* snacks
* new fieldbook

===To Do Yet===
* GeoPDFs with new points
* Load XML into trimble software and copy over to handheld controller
* step stool for teller bottom
* short as possible 4/40 screw
* Safety Document
* pick up toughbook charger on way south
* take desiccant out of crockpot and pack for trip

===Bob Busey===

===Favors===
* Ask Stan to borrow a drill again

===Activities===
====Support Chinese Delegation====
* September 18: Arrive in Nome
** 9/19 Meet Bob Metcalf
** 9/19 - 9/25: Final Site Selection & Install ground instruments
** 9/20-25: Get permits & install sites
* September 26 Evening: Leave for Fairbanks
====Sunrise / Sunset====
* 9/20 : 8:39 & 9:09PM
* 9/21 : 8:42 & 9:04 PM
* 9/22 : 8:45 & 9:01 PM
* 9/23 : 8:48 & 8:57 PM
* 9/24 : 8:51 & 8:54 PM
* 9/25 : 8:54 & 8:50 PM
* 9/26 : 8:57 & 8:46 PM
====Teller====
* Check the next visit page (I'll copy/paste at some point)
* If time allows, Amy Breen has some surveying to be done. And, if we're able to survey then they'd also like thaw depths at their plots.

=====Teller Bottom=====
* change transducers for snow depth sensors
* download data
* measure VATP thermistors
* relevel radiometer
* '''bring out one step stool to level teller bottom radiometer.''' / another tall person.
* tap new hole in CNR4 & replace desiccant
* bring desiccant for box
*

=====Teller Surface Water=====
* download data
* replace desiccant
* discharge measurement with salt slug
* Need to secure solar panel before winter with nails
* YSI conductivity meter

=====Teller Top=====
* download data
* change transducers for snow depth sensors
* relevel radiometer

====Council====
* If time allows Amy Breen has some plots that need surveying and thaw depths

=====Council C1 Grid=====
* Would be great to visit C1 site and download data
* Redrill hole for C1 Grid temperature probe
* sr50a swap out?
* relevel precip bucket

=====Skookum Pass=====
* swap out data logger
* change program to add radio on/off
* current site photo

=====C2 Blueberry=====
* Download Data

====Kougarok====
=====Kougarok Mile 64=====
* Download Data
* don't really need snow depth here it would seem but just double check all measurements and relevel radiometer / precip
* Amy Breen has a number of points to be surveyed here. She'd like thaw depths for all we're able to visit.

=====Kougarok 10m tower=====
* A station visit to would be awesome even for just 2 hours to double-check site in anticipation of it being used for the disturbance study.
* Mandatory download data though even if by radio
** If we visit I'll put a storage module back at the site so it's less pressing.
* level precip bucket
* level radiometers
* replace radiometer desiccant

=====Kougarok Mauze gulch=====
* Minimum would be download data by radio

=====Kougarok Burn Site=====
* Download data by radio