Difference between revisions of "Snow Depth Stand"

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===Procedure in the field===
 
===Procedure in the field===
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===Tools in the field===
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* Hand maul (in Nome)
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* 2 pcs 3/4" box wrench / socket
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* 2 pcs 1/2" box wrench / nut driver
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* level
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* 1/4" allen wrench (need to double-check the print is rubbing away)
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===Extras===
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For main site snow stand there are some bonus items:
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* Instrument box
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* Data logger
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* Solar Panel
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* 12v battery
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* flex conduit
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* wood screws for securing radiation shield to stand
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* radiation shield for air temperature
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* air temperature thermistor
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* precision resistor for air temp thermistor
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* solar panel mounting bracket
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* Instrument box mounting bracket

Revision as of 08:44, 17 August 2021

Current Parts List

  • Snow Depth Sensor
    • 1 SR50A
  • Snow depth sensor pipe mount
  • Horizontal top pipe
    • 1pcs 5' 3/4 schedule 40 pipe / rigid electrical conduit.
  • Vertical adjustable elevation pipe
    • 1pcs 6' 3/4 schedule 40 pipe / rigid conduit (short stand)
    • 1pcs 10' 3/4 schedule 40 pipe / rigid conduit (tall stand)
  • Diagonal support pipe
    • 1pcs 4' 3/4 schedule 40 pipe / rigid conduit
  • Ground support
    • 2pcs 5' Slotted Unistrut
  • Main Vertical piece
    • 6' 4x4 Wooden lumber
  • Cast Hardware
    • 2pcs 3/4" flush pipe mounts
    • 1pcs 3-way Tee
    • 1pcs pipe to pipe swivel fitting
    • 1pcs wood to pipe swivel fitting
  • Guy Wires
    • 15ft 3/16" wire rope
    • 4pcs 3/16" wire rope clamps
  • Nuts and Bolts
  • 2pcs 4.5" x 1/2" coarse thread bolt
  • 4pcs 1/2" washer
  • 2pcs 1/2" nylock nut
  • 4pcs 5" x 5/16" coarse thread bolt
  • 8pcs 5/16" washer
  • 4pcs 5/16" nylock nut
  • Anchors
    • 3pcs 1/2" or smaller x at least 18" rebar / stake of some kind
    • 1 pcs screw in anchor

Preparation before field

  • Drill a 5/16" hole on both sides of the 5 ft pipe
  • Drill a 1/2" hole at one end of each piece of unistrut
  • Assemble SR50A & mounting bracket
  • Drill holes in 4x4 in proper place for the unitstrut stabilizers (a bit open ended here)

Procedure in the field

Tools in the field

  • Hand maul (in Nome)
  • 2 pcs 3/4" box wrench / socket
  • 2 pcs 1/2" box wrench / nut driver
  • level
  • 1/4" allen wrench (need to double-check the print is rubbing away)

Extras

For main site snow stand there are some bonus items:

  • Instrument box
  • Data logger
  • Solar Panel
  • 12v battery
  • flex conduit
  • wood screws for securing radiation shield to stand
  • radiation shield for air temperature
  • air temperature thermistor
  • precision resistor for air temp thermistor
  • solar panel mounting bracket
  • Instrument box mounting bracket