Dbm8

site TODO list

• record as-built wiring of soil sensors
• Flex conduit as needed

• return/replace site logbook to enclosure

site logs

14 Jun 2008, 12:00pm ADT Emily and Ken

• replaced snow sensor. Old s/n 4800, new s/n C2333
• measured distance from ground to sensor
  • old distance was 112cm, new distance is the same
• rewired soil moisture sensors: wiring is as follows:
  • bl-bl, red-red, gre-gre, oran-white
• added conduit

29 Aug2007, Ken I.

Transcribed by EKY

• SR50 replaced old w/ new SR50M-45, S/N C4800 PROM SR50V13, SIG 56809
• Used Rob's 45' lead
• Repulled YSIx3 soil temp surface sensors
• Installed new YSIx3 sensors but 2 of 3 were bad
• all cables are in conduit
• SR50 to ground distance is 108, but grass is 10-18 cm higher
• tightened electric fence, but....?

14 June 2007, Ken I., Doug K.

• net radiometer replaced
  • s/n 052046
  • 14.6 uV/W-m^2
  • 120 cm centerline sensor to ground

• SR50 -- cable missing, not replaced (had one, but too short)

• RMYoung & HMP45C cables put in flex conduit on tripod

• no GWS-YSI sensor, and no conduit was left for it

• AT shields braced with mast/enclosure bracket to strengthen

• antenna cable wrapped with nylon spiral wrap; no way to pull into conduit

• conduits wired (using tie-wire) to enclosure entry fittings to secure
• soil temp profile cable: added strain relief using hose clamp & cord; load was on the multiplexer terminals
• added cord inside enclosure to secure extra/loose cables inside
• replaced rain gauge
  • model: TR-525USW
  • s/n: 37655-1205
  • collector/funnel secured with hose clamp
  • screen secured with electrical tape

13 June 2007, Ken I., Doug K.

• installed electric fence with 3 posts
• no time to fix site cables
• LOTS of fox scat around site, many chewed cables
• accidentally removed site logbook