C1 Grid

2011-08-12T06:30:34Z

216.67.75.30:

Site is a member of the [[Seward Peninsula Sites]] Research Area.
==== Wiring ====
SE1 -- Mux COM Therms
SE2 -- RM Young 05103 Wind Direction Signal
SE3 -- Vdiv HI (MRC +)
SE4 -- Vdiv LO (MRC -)
SE5 -- HMP45C 1m AT Signal
SE6 -- HMP45C 3m AT Signal
SE7 -- HMP45C 1m RH Signal
SE8 -- HMP45C 3m RH Signal
SE9 -- Rebs Net Radiation +
SE10-- Rebs Net Radiation -
SE11-- Mux COM SM Odd
SE12-- Mux COM SM Even
E1 -- Precision Resistor to SE1
E2 --
E3 -- RM Young 05103 Wind Direction Excitation
P1 -- Precipitation Signal
P2 -- RM Young 05103 Wind Speed Signal
C1 -- HMP45C Control
C2 -- Radio Control
C3 -- MRC RES
C4 -- Mux COM (SM CTRL)
C5 -- SR50A
C6 -- MRC CLK
C7 -- Mux RES
C8 -- Mux CLK

==== June 2008 Trip ====
* Download Data
* Send new program (snow sensor added)
* replace net radiometer

==== Problem Sensors (as of November 2007) ====
* Snow looks decent as of November 27 2007
* Soil Moistures look decent
* Soil Temperatures look okay (what exist)
* Meteorological look decent, too.

=== Site Data ===
[http://www.uaf.edu/water/projects/atlas/metdata/Councilsites/C1Grid/current-raw.html Current Data Headers]<br>
[http://www.uaf.edu/water/projects/near-real-time/rawdatafiles/atlas-c1-grid Raw Data Archive]<br>
[http://www.uaf.edu/water/projects/atlas/kougarok/k1/k1.html Processed Data Archive]<br>

'''Here's a list of data files found from before the radio record on Shand begins:'''

C1 Grid Data
C1OCT99.DAT 1999,209,1600 - 1999,275,1700 112,220
C1JAN00.DAT 1999,275,1800 - 2000,29,1500 112,220
C1JULY2000.DAT 2000 29 1700 - 2000 208 1500 112,228
COUN3001.DAT 2000,220,2300 - 2000,268,1800 112,228
COUN3002.DAT 2000,268,1900 - 2000,269,1000 112,228
COUN3003.DAT 2000,269,1100 - 2000,301,1500 112,228
COUN3004.DAT 2000,293,1600 - 2001,28,1700 112,228
C1GRID.DAT 2000,352,1800 - 2001,99,900 112,228
C1-GRIDRAW.DAT 2001,99,1000 - 2002,239,2100 112,114,228
GRID777.DAT 2001,192,1500 - 2001,230,1200 112,228
GRID0101.DAT 2001,230,1400 - 2002,31,1700 112,228
GRDMETJULY02.DAT 2002,31,1800 - 2002,166,900 112,228
GRDMET01.DAT 2002,31,1800 - 2002,166,900 112,228
SHAND RECORD 2001,99,1000 - PRESENT

=== Site To Do List ===
* upload data to missing gap in data archive (poor data communications plus a program change probably the culprit on this one)
* Replace AT/RH sensor in 2009 (1m and 3m)

=== Site Log / Visits ===
'''2007'''
<pre>
C1: Sept 17, 2007 Pulled radiometer
S/N Q94129
CF + 8.40
CF - 10.29
Found Precip bucket knocked over.
</pre>

'''2008'''
From 6/13/08 Visit:
Net Radiometer Q97259 Installed 6/13/2008
Positive Coefficient: 10.03 W/m^2/mV, Negative Coefficient: 12.29 W/m^2/mV
SR50A Serial Number 1285
TE-525M Serial Number 23370-1298
1m HMP45C T5110013
3m HMP45C T5110026
RM Young Anemometer 407930
CR10X 25757 (2MB Memory, Extended Temperature Testing)
AM416 12781
SM192 17346

From 8/25/08 Visit:
<pre>
Installed new snow sensor. SR50A S/N 1439
Trimmed grass under sensor
Installed new thermistor string:
0 cm bgs
5 cm bgs
15 cm bgs
25 cm bgs
35 cm bgs
70 cm bgs

Soil profile in thermistor string hole:
62 cm ground surface
62 cm to 44 cm = OE
44 cm to 38 cm = OI
38 cm and below = Silt

Active Layer in hole = 56 cm
</pre>

2011 August Nome Trip

2011-08-10T07:11:00Z

216.67.75.30:

For Starters, the to do list:

===Pre-trip to do===
* Order hardware for precip stands
* order new anemometers
* Propane stove?
* Tent
* bring lunch food & snacks for Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday (sweet & saltys in storage are from this year)

===Things to buy===
* (PR Fred Meyers): Buy Tarps, Straps,

===Stuff to bring out===
==== Other ====
* Charge 2 Truck days to CPS PO
* Charge all hotel nights to CPS PO

==== Equipment ====
* 2 Anemometers
* hmp45c heads
* 4 Tees
* rebar / screed stakes
* 3/4" pipe
** use existing pipe out there for vertical bits
** bring out 4 4' pipes for horizontal members.
* 8 hoseclamps
* '''''Dry Dessicant'''''
* replacement radios
* Antenna all fixed up for Anvil & extra radio / relay

==== Technical Gear ====
* Shotgun
* Keypad
* Tool Bags
* Computer & SC32B
* Climbing harness
* Serial Cables & spares
* NRS straps for battery boxes
* A couple of replacement tarps
* Olive Oil for night at Kougarok?
* Sawzall

==== Food to bring out ====
* DIY this one for nights / days out of town

==== Probable Luggage ====
# Shotgun
# Pipe & Screed stakes?
# Bob Personal backpack
# Work Actionpacker
# Katrina gear
# Antenna

==== A sampling of Personal Gear====
Clothes:
* 6 Underoos (one for every day plus a few more)
* 2 pair extra socks
* 1 pair extra pants
* 1 - 2 extra shirts
* 2 pair sock liners
* light poly pro long underwear, 1 bottom, 2 tops

Footwear and such:
* rubber boots
* sandals
* hip waders
* hiking boots

Outerwear and such
* couple pairs of light gloves
* heavy rain pants
* rain coat
* large flannel shirt
* extra fleece jacket (one or two)
* probably a light fleece vest
* ultra light wind breaker (this is my base layer)
* fleece hat or two

Other stuff:
* water proof bag(s)
* large daypack

* Sleeping bag & pad
* 1.5L nalgene bottle
* toothbrush
* camera
* regular size ipod if you have one (for rocking in the car)
* field book
* camera (if you have one)
* cell phone (probably will work out there depending on your provider or you can use mine)
* tent (I'll bring one)
* first aid kit

===Stuff to bring out to Council that is currently in Nome storage===
* Anything?
*

===Stuff to bring out to Kougarok that is currently in Nome storage===
* Food, stove, kitchenware
* Anything else?

===Station by Station to do===
C1 Grid
* Download data
* Review Data
* Connect new soil temperature probe
* Send new program to measure temperature probe
** Bring out voltage divider
* Level Radiometer
* Replace domes on net radiometer
* Replace Radio
* Leave Radio in ON position, Flag 1 High
* Replace SR50A transducer
* Replace HMP45C Head (1m, 3m)
* Drill hole in Battery Box for water to drain

C2 Blueberry
* Download Data
* Review Data
* Level Radiometers
* Replace domes on net radiometer
* Replace Radio
* Leave Radio in ON position, Flag 1 High
* Replace SR50A transducer
* Replace Met One 014A
* Look closely @ SW Incoming
* Look closely @ LW Incoming
* SM40 cmbgs
* Replace HMP45C Head (1m, 3m, 10m)
Council Vlad Forest
* Location: [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=N64+54%27+24.7%22+W163+40%27+40.4%22&sll=64.841714,-163.697062&sspn=0.0266,0.068579&ie=UTF8&ll=64.907458,-163.677664&spn=0.026535,0.068579&t=h&z=14 N64 54' 24.7" W163 40' 40.4"]
* Download CR10X Data

Council Vlad Shrub
* Location: [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=N64+56%27+5.3%22+W163+44%27+16.7%22&sll=64.907458,-163.677664&sspn=0.026535,0.068579&ie=UTF8&ll=64.923105,-163.736973&spn=0.053039,0.137157&t=h&z=13 N64 56' 5.3" W163 44' 16.7"]
* Download CR10X Data

Skookum
* Replace Radio
* Leave Radio in ON position, Flag 1 High

Anvil
* Leave Radio in ON position, Flag 1 High
* Add a second radio & antenna
* Test comms to Kig 1 & 2
* Download Data
* Review Data

Anvil City
* Check out Site

Kigluaiks 1
* Replace Radio
* Leave Radio in ON position, Flag 1 High
* Check antenna orientation, test comms with Anvil & Koug sites
* Review Data

Kigluaiks 2
* Leave Radio in ON position
* Test comms with Anvil
* Download Data
* Review Data

K1 Burn
* Relevel Net Radiometer
* Replace domes on net radiometer
* Replace Radio
* Replace SR50A Transducer
* Leave Radio in ON position, Flag 1 High
* Replace Tarp
* Download Data
* Storage Module addition?
* Replace HMP45C Head (1m, 3m)

K1 Burn Snow
* Download Data
* Review Data

K2 Met
* Download Data
* Review Data
* Replace domes on net radiometer
* Replace Radio
* Replace SR50A Transducer
* Relevel Radiometer Tower & Net Radiometer
* Leave Radio in ON position, Flag 1 High
* Thaw Depth measurements at site
* Storage Module addition?
* Replace HMP45C Head (1m, 3m, 10m)
K2 Met Snow
* Download Data
* Review Data

K3 Mauze
* Download Data
* Review Data
* Replace Radio
* Leave Radio in ON position, Flag 1 High
* Relevel Net Radiometer
* Replace SR50 Transducer
* Replace HMP45C Head (1m, 3m, 10m)

Saito / Harada Kougarok Sites
* Download Data

Nome Highschool
* Check on site

===Potential Itinerary: Katrina & Bob===
8/14, Day 1
+ Bob departs Fairbanks (8am) for Nome (1pm)
+ Rent Truck
+ Swing by storage pick up:
o bear spray
o soldering iron
+ Go up to Anvil and check it out
o Turn Radio on and leave flag 1 high
o download data and look @ WS/WD, AT/RH
+ shop for food
+ Dinner with Dan Stang

8/15, Day 2
+ Katrina departs Fairbanks (9am) for Nome (1pm)
+ 3pm NGEE community meeting
+ Stay @ hotel

8/16 Day 3
+ Site Visit to Skookum
+ Site Visit to C1 Grid
+ Vlad Shrub (maybe)
+ Vlad Forest (maybe)
+ NGEE Tour
+ Site Visit to C2 Blueberry
+ Return to Nome
+ Gas up in Nome

Next Several days modified by the possibility of a helicopter in Kougarok.
8/17 Day 4
+ Drive to Kigluaiks
+ Site Visit to K3 (if time)
+ Camp / stay @ cabin

8/18 Day 5
+ Site Visit to K1
+ Site Visit to K2
+ Site Visit to Saito / Harada site east of Kougarok (if time)

8/19 Day 6
+ Wrap up any unvisited sites in Kougarok
+ Return to Nome
+ Put stuff back into storage

8/20 Day 7
+ Return truck
+ Return to Fairbanks (10am)

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