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Spring 2016 site visit

2016-05-12T21:09:58Z

137.229.29.30:

*take photos of sensors without pics on instrumentation site
*bring measuring cup set for leveling UVA and UVB sensors
*wire junction to split all instruments needing 12V from logger
*get tower safety trained
*install new evap pan
**bring marine epoxy in case there is a leak
*swap in fancier wind sensor
*fill in serial numbers of all instruments/loggers on google sheet
*calibrate tipping bucket
*do accuracy test on Pluvio
**received software in ftp from ott (on my fancy laptop, need to transfer to toughbook)
**need usb cable
*CANOE out to figure all of underwater sensors out!
**inspect pressure transducer and change desiccant
**figure out what is measuring temperature
**swap underwater quantum
*swap out HMP155s
*swap out quantum sensors
**bring mini wrench to replace them
**figure out what the connection is like at toolik
**change calibration constant?
*download garden cam images
** bring replacement batteries
*we zero out the CMP6, but not the CNR4. reconsider?
*swap CNR4
**change program calibration constants
*change UVA + UVB program calibration constants: UVA:0.0221, UVB: 0.00178 (per Lija's email)
*remove old radio
*get field books from Brie

*To change on instrumentation website
** pluvio is actually version 2
** lake temp measurement
** barometer

2015 July Nome Trip

2015-07-27T01:17:25Z

137.229.29.30:

===PreTrip To Do===
* load maps onto phone / touch pad
* review programs again.
* CR1000 for K3 site... add full program if time allows
* CNR4 Bracket - locate

===To bring back===
* Old thaw probes
* Evap Pan?
*

===To Bring===
* Electricians putty
* Temperature sensors for repeater sites
* lithium backup battery w/ charger
* Satphone
* fieldbook
* maps for kigluaiks
* toolbags
* volt meter
* 2 pieces 107 probe
* gopro w/ chest mount
* Chargers
** USB for Gopro / delorme
** phone
** lithium battery
** bluetooth speaker
* CR2032 batteries for Kenji's Hobos
* Diode for Anvil Mountain

===To Buy===
* screw in anchors for radiation towers and 10 meter tripods
* shoe oil

===To grab from storage===
* Pepper Spray
* hand maul for tower??
* pipe the right size is in there for the cross arm @ K3
** use the one from C3 plus a bit of unistrut (seen in pictures)
* check for how many radiometer cases there are in the Nome Storage... I think the Kougarok ones remain in the Kougarok conex (pictures are indeterminant).

=== Anvil Mountain===
* Add 107 Temperature for air temperature
* Look at WS again
** bring out a diode.
* remove HMP45C
** bring out a bit more duct seal

===Monday 7/27:===
* Fly to Nome
* pick up vehicle
* visit storage
** pick up water jugs
** cooler
** pepper spray
** Pipe for k3
** unistrut for k3
** radiometer carryying cases if they are here
*** get water @ hotel
** get pepper spray (from store or storage depending)
* get a cross arm & extra rod / pipe from nome storage for shrub site radiation
* grocery store
** yogurt & garbage snacks
** coke etc
** ice for cooler
* get set up in Kougarok & download data from the sites over radio network.

===Tuesday 7/28:===
* if there is time in the morning, run over to K2 Met and do required things there.
* Take crew from Nome to K3 Mauze
* Add a CR1000 and radiation sensors
* bring cable protection
* and PEP radiometers to site. (brown tape calibration information)

===Wednesday 7/29:===
* If K2 is done then try to visit the Kigluaiks Site
* If Kig site is inaccessible then visit Council: C1, Kenji's site, Skookum
* Or, chill with rest of NGEE team
* Return to Nome

===Thursday 7/30:===
* Chill with rest of NGEE team
* Spend night in Nome

===Friday 7/31:===
* Return to Fairbanks

Potential Stuff to do:
====K1 Burn====
* Download data over radio network

====K2 Met: No Fire Danger====
* Download data over radio network
* bring out supplies to firm up guy wire anchors for tower and radiation tower
* examine tower to see if it is safe for climbing
* download data
* replace desiccant in radiometers
* remove CR800

====K2 Met: Fire Risk but safe for travel====
* Download data over radio network
* Look in Nome Storage for Eppley Radiometer Cases
** I think they are actually in the Kougarok conex.
* Remove all hardware it is possible to remove.

====K3 Mauze Gulch: No Fire Danger====
* Download data over radio network
* bring out cross arm and additional support for CNR4
* Try to re-use Q7 Rebs Net Radiometer Bracket with cross Arm
* SI-111 bracket for cross arm
* bring out CR1000 for radiation
* wire to power CR1000 from existing CR10X

====K3 Mauze Gulch: Fire Risk but safe for travel====
* Download data over radio network
* pull CR10X & anemometer and other easy to remove items.
*

====C1 Grid====
* Re-level precip bucket

====Kenji Bear Creek:====
* replace hobo and soil surface / well temperature sensors

====Skookum Pass====
* Replace CR10X w/ pakbus CR10X
** program and update firmware in Fairbanks first... test...
* add radiation shield for air temperature sensor

====Anvil City====
* look in box to see what Chas left.
** download program to make sure we have latest
** change OS to pakbus & resend program
* Visit Kenji's two hobos.
** download data & change batteries

====Kigulaiks====
* Replace CR10X w/ pakbus CR10X
** bring out hose clamps & tape to secure new AT inside radiation shield
** maybe use project wire if there is any in storage?

====Anvil Mountain====
* Replace CR10X w/ pakbus CR10X
* Bring out diode for wind speed sensor

To Do in Fairbanks:
* grab another anchor or two for radiation stand

Packing List:

Trip Extras
* hose clamps / tape / for securing 107 temperatures into old radiation shields

Computer Package 1 (Campbell Scientific):
* 2 serial cables
* SC32B
* Rugged Freewave Radio (unconfigured currently)
* Waterproof Freewave Radio (unconfigured currently)
* waterproof freewave cable
* stub antenna

Computer Package 2 (Hobo)
* small phillips screwdriver (to open hobo)
* small flat head screwdriver (to slip out old hobo battery)
* 2 temperature cables for Bear River Site (Kenji Council Site)
* hobo for bear river site
* USB cable to communicate with Hobo
* extra CR2032 batteries for Anvil City Hobos

Anvil Mountain Repeater Package:
* Anvil CR10X
* 107 Probe
* small diodes to Wind Speed sensor

Kigluaiks Repeater Package:
* Kigluaiks CR10X
* 107 Probe

Skookum Repeater Package:
* CR10X Logger

K2 Met Package:
* Desiccant for radiometers
* 5 pcs - screw in stakes for guy wire anchors
* guy wire extra cabling?
*

K3 Mauze Package that is already in Nome:
* SI-111 & Cable & Mount (on PEP)
*

K3 Mauze Package for new radiation stuff:
* CR1000 w/ program
* power cord for CR1000 (run from CR10x)
* cable protection for new sensor cable
* ... I am leaning towards holding off for now, fire danger seems to high.

2015 July Nome Trip

2015-07-27T00:57:35Z

137.229.29.30:

===PreTrip To Do===
* load maps onto phone / touch pad
* review programs again.
* CR1000 for K3 site... add full program if time allows
* CNR4 Bracket - locate

===To bring back===
* Old thaw probes
* Evap Pan?
*

===To Bring===
* Electricians putty
* Temperature sensors for repeater sites
* lithium backup battery w/ charger
* Satphone
* fieldbook
* maps for kigluaiks
* toolbags
* volt meter
* 2 pieces 107 probe
* gopro w/ chest mount
* Chargers
** USB for Gopro / delorme
** phone
** lithium battery
** bluetooth speaker
* CR2032 batteries for Kenji's Hobos
* Diode for Anvil Mountain

===To Buy===
* screw in anchors for radiation towers and 10 meter tripods
* shoe oil

===To grab from storage===
* Pepper Spray
* hand maul for tower??
* pipe the right size is in there for the cross arm @ K3
** use the one from C3 plus a bit of unistrut (seen in pictures)
* check for how many radiometer cases there are in the Nome Storage... I think the Kougarok ones remain in the Kougarok conex (pictures are indeterminant).

=== Anvil Mountain===
* Add 107 Temperature for air temperature
* Look at WS again
** bring out a diode.
* remove HMP45C
** bring out a bit more duct seal

===Monday 7/27:===
* Fly to Nome
* pick up vehicle
* visit storage
** pick up water jugs
** cooler
** pepper spray
** Pipe for k3
** unistrut for k3
** radiometer carryying cases if they are here
*** get water @ hotel
** get pepper spray (from store or storage depending)
* get a cross arm & extra rod / pipe from nome storage for shrub site radiation
* grocery store
** yogurt & garbage snacks
** coke etc
** ice for cooler
* get set up in Kougarok & download data from the sites over radio network.

===Tuesday 7/28:===
* if there is time in the morning, run over to K2 Met and do required things there.
* Take crew from Nome to K3 Mauze
* Add a CR1000 and radiation sensors
* bring cable protection
* and PEP radiometers to site. (brown tape calibration information)

===Wednesday 7/29:===
* If K2 is done then try to visit the Kigluaiks Site
* If Kig site is inaccessible then visit Council: C1, Kenji's site, Skookum
* Or, chill with rest of NGEE team
* Return to Nome

===Thursday 7/30:===
* Chill with rest of NGEE team
* Spend night in Nome

===Friday 7/31:===
* Return to Fairbanks

Potential Stuff to do:
====K1 Burn====
* Download data over radio network

====K2 Met: No Fire Danger====
* Download data over radio network
* bring out supplies to firm up guy wire anchors for tower and radiation tower
* examine tower to see if it is safe for climbing
* download data
* replace desiccant in radiometers
* remove CR800

====K2 Met: Fire Risk but safe for travel===
* Download data over radio network
* Look in Nome Storage for Eppley Radiometer Cases
** I think they are actually in the Kougarok conex.
* Remove all hardware it is possible to remove.

====K3 Mauze Gulch: No Fire Danger====
* Download data over radio network
* bring out cross arm and additional support for CNR4
* Try to re-use Q7 Rebs Net Radiometer Bracket with cross Arm
* SI-111 bracket for cross arm
* bring out CR1000 for radiation
* wire to power CR1000 from existing CR10X

====K3 Mauze Gulch: Fire Risk but safe for travel====
* Download data over radio network
* pull CR10X & anemometer and other easy to remove items.
*

====C1 Grid====
* Re-level precip bucket

====Kenji Bear Creek:====
* replace hobo and soil surface / well temperature sensors

====Skookum Pass====
* Replace CR10X w/ pakbus CR10X
** program and update firmware in Fairbanks first... test...
* add radiation shield for air temperature sensor

====Anvil City====
* look in box to see what Chas left.
** download program to make sure we have latest
** change OS to pakbus & resend program
* Visit Kenji's two hobos.
** download data & change batteries

====Kigulaiks====
* Replace CR10X w/ pakbus CR10X
** bring out hose clamps & tape to secure new AT inside radiation shield
** maybe use project wire if there is any in storage?

====Anvil Mountain====
* Replace CR10X w/ pakbus CR10X
* Bring out diode for wind speed sensor

To Do in Fairbanks:
* grab another anchor or two for radiation stand

Packing List:

Trip Extras
* hose clamps / tape / for securing 107 temperatures into old radiation shields

Computer Package 1 (Campbell Scientific):
* 2 serial cables
* SC32B
* Rugged Freewave Radio (unconfigured currently)
* Waterproof Freewave Radio (unconfigured currently)
* waterproof freewave cable
* stub antenna

Computer Package 2 (Hobo)
* small phillips screwdriver (to open hobo)
* small flat head screwdriver (to slip out old hobo battery)
* 2 temperature cables for Bear River Site (Kenji Council Site)
* hobo for bear river site
* USB cable to communicate with Hobo
* extra CR2032 batteries for Anvil City Hobos

Anvil Mountain Repeater Package:
* Anvil CR10X
* 107 Probe
* small diodes to Wind Speed sensor

Kigluaiks Repeater Package:
* Kigluaiks CR10X
* 107 Probe

Skookum Repeater Package:
* CR10X Logger

K2 Met Package:
* Desiccant for radiometers
* 5 pcs - screw in stakes for guy wire anchors
* guy wire extra cabling?
*

K3 Mauze Package that is already in Nome:
* SI-111 & Cable & Mount (on PEP)
*

K3 Mauze Package for new radiation stuff:
* CR1000 w/ program
* power cord for CR1000 (run from CR10x)
* cable protection for new sensor cable
* ... I am leaning towards holding off for now, fire danger seems to high.

2015 July Nome Trip

2015-07-26T21:36:23Z

137.229.29.30: /* To Bring */

===PreTrip To Do===

* dessicant
* load maps onto phone / touch pad
* review programs again.
* CR1000 for K3 site... add full program if time allows
* CNR4 Bracket - locate
* Precip bucket calibration unit -locate

===To bring back===

===To Bring===
* Electricians putty
* Temperature sensors for repeater sites
* lithium backup battery w/ charger
* Satphone
* fieldbook
* maps for kigluaiks
* toolbags
* volt meter
* 2 pieces 107 probe
* gopro w/ chest mount
* Chargers
** USB for Gopro / delorme
** phone
** lithium battery
** bluetooth speaker
* CR2032 batteries for Kenji's Hobos
* Diode for Anvil Mountain

===To Buy===
* screw in anchors for radiation towers and 10 meter tripods

===To grab from storage===
* Pepper Spray
* hand maul for tower
* pipe the right size is in there

=== Anvil Mountain===
* Add 107 Temperature for air temperature
** modify program
* Look at WS again
** bring out a diode.
* See about fixing HMP45c
*

===Monday 7/27:===
* Fly to Nome
* pick up vehicle
* visit storage
** pick up water jugs
** cooler
*** get water @ hotel
** get pepper spray (from store or storage depending)
* get a cross arm & extra rod / pipe from nome storage for shrub site radiation
* grocery store
** yogurt & garbage snacks
** coke etc
** ice for cooler
* get set up in Kougarok & download data from the sites over radio network.

===Tuesday 7/28:===
* if there is time in the morning, run over to K2 Met and do required things there.
* Take crew from Nome to K3 Mauze
* Add a CR1000 and radiation sensors
* bring cable protection
* and PEP radiometers to site. (brown tape calibration information)

===Wednesday 7/29:===
* If K2 is done then try to visit the Kigluaiks Site
* If Kig site is inaccessible then visit Council: C1, Kenji's site, Skookum
* Or, chill with rest of NGEE team
* Return to Nome

===Thursday 7/30:===
* Chill with rest of NGEE team
* Spend night in Nome

===Friday 7/31:==
* Return to Fairbanks

Stuff to do:
C1 Grid
* Re-level precip bucket

Kenji Bear Creek:
* replace hobo and soil surface / well temperature sensors

Skookum Pass
* Replace CR10X w/ pakbus CR10X
** program and update firmware in Fairbanks first... test...
* add radiation shield for air temperature sensor

Anvil City
* look in box to see what Chas left.

Kigulaiks
* Replace CR10X w/ pakbus CR10X
** program and update firmware in Fairbanks first... test...
* add radiation shield for air temperature sensor
* add PRT sensor for air temperature
** bring out precision resistor for PRT

Anvil Mountain
* Replace CR10X w/ pakbus CR10X
** program and update firmware in Fairbanks first... test...
* add radiation shield for air temperature sensor
* add PRT sensor for air temperature
** bring out precision resistor for PRT

K1 Burn
* Download data over radio network

K2 Met
* bring out supplies to firm up guy wire anchors for tower and radiation tower
* examine tower to see if it is safe for climbing
* download data
* replace desiccant in radiometers
* remove CR800

K3 Mauze Gulch
* bring out cross arm and additional support for CNR4
* remove CNR4 bracket from PEP?
* SI-111 bracket for cross arm
* download data
* bring out CR1000 for radiation
* wire to power CR1000 from existing CR10X

To Do in Fairbanks:
* Look over Lily's data list again :https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O7GPQrjCoNKs9fV2-_FnjAkilxY_XUGOqsHWV2C-DeI/edit
* Bring out a base radio to download data from all the sites.
** need to track down 12 volt cig adapter

Packing List:

Trip Extras
* hose clamps / tape / for securing 107 temperatures into old radiation shields

Computer Package 1 (Campbell Scientific):
* 2 serial cables
* SC32B
* Rugged Freewave Radio (unconfigured currently)
* Waterproof Freewave Radio (unconfigured currently)
* waterproof freewave cable
* stub antenna

Computer Package 2 (Hobo)
* small phillips screwdriver (to open hobo)
* small flat head screwdriver (to slip out old hobo battery)
* 2 temperature cables for Bear River Site (Kenji Council Site)
* hobo for bear river site
* USB cable to communicate with Hobo
* extra CR2032 batteries for Anvil City Hobos

Anvil Mountain Repeater Package:
* Anvil CR10X
* 107 Probe
* small diodes to Wind Speed sensor

Kigluaiks Repeater Package:
* Kigluaiks CR10X
* 107 Probe

Skookum Repeater Package:
* CR10X Logger

K2 Met Package:
* Desiccant for radiometers
* screw in stakes for guy wire anchors
* guy wire pieces?
*

K3 Mauze Package that is already in Nome:
* SI-111 & Cable & Mount (on PEP)
* CNR4 & Cable & Mount (on PEP)
*

K3 Mauze Package for new radiation stuff:
* CR1000 w/ program
* power cord for CR1000 (run from CR10x)
* cable protection for new sensor cable

Electronics