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===Pre-trip to do=== | ===Pre-trip to do=== | ||
* Photocopy Field books and archive in a file cabinet | * Photocopy Field books and archive in a file cabinet | ||
− | * Talk to Phil Taylor | + | * Talk to Phil Taylor (addressed) |
* Figure out SDI-Recorder / SDI-Sensor operation (addressed) | * Figure out SDI-Recorder / SDI-Sensor operation (addressed) | ||
− | * Try to replicate the precip bucket problem on Blueberry | + | * Try to replicate the precip bucket problem on Blueberry (addressed) |
+ | * Buy Silicone in tube form | ||
+ | * Bring out white electrical tape for Skookum | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | ===Stuff to bring out=== | ||
+ | * HMP45C heads ''(packed)'' | ||
+ | * Antenna (C2 & Kig2) ''(Chas will bring Kig2 antenna)'' | ||
+ | * White Tape ''(packed)'' | ||
+ | * Silicone ''(packed)'' | ||
+ | * Judd replacement sensor for C2 ''(packed)'' | ||
+ | * Radio for C2 ''(packed'' '''but still need power cord''''')'' | ||
+ | * HMP45C cable for K1 3m AT/RH ''(packed)'' | ||
+ | * Spare Thermocouple wire for K1 ''(packed)'' | ||
+ | * Spare regular wire for K1 (to power the second logger) ''(packed)'' | ||
+ | * Diodes for Anvil & Kig2 ''(packed)'' | ||
+ | * 2 Spare CR10X & WP ''(packed)'' | ||
+ | * 2 Keypads ''(1 packed)'' | ||
+ | * Tool Bags | ||
+ | * Computer & SC32B ''(SC32B packed)'' | ||
+ | * Serial Cables & spares ''(packed)'' | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Fairbanks Shopping List=== | ||
+ | '''All Purchased''' | ||
+ | * ''White Electrical Tape'' | ||
+ | * ''Silicone in tube form'' | ||
+ | * ''Epoxy'' | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Stuff to bring out to Council that is currently in Nome storage=== | ||
+ | * For C1 -- Net Radiometer Box | ||
+ | * For C2 -- RM Young anemometer '''(Also bring nut to secure propeller)''' | ||
+ | * For C2 -- Net Radiometer Mounting Hardware | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Stuff to bring out to Kougarok that is currently in Nome storage=== | ||
+ | * For K1 -- Rebar to secure snow temperature sensors | ||
+ | * For K1 -- Handmaul to pound in rebar | ||
+ | * For K1 -- Metric Precip Bucket funnel | ||
+ | * For K1 -- Net Radiometer Box | ||
+ | * For K2 -- Net Radiometer Box | ||
+ | * For K3 -- Net Radiometer Box | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Hotel and truck confirmation numbers=== | ||
+ | *Wed Sept 23, $160, Conf # 704902 (two beds, kitchenette) | ||
+ | *Sat Sept 26, $160, Conf # 704903 (two beds, kitchenette) | ||
+ | *Wed Sept 23, $100/day, 12:30pm truck pickup - Tues Sept 29, 12:30pm truck dropoff, Conf # R25071 | ||
===Station by Station to do=== | ===Station by Station to do=== | ||
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* Pull Net Radiometer | * Pull Net Radiometer | ||
* Replace HMP45C sensor heads | * Replace HMP45C sensor heads | ||
− | * Leave Radio in ON position | + | * Leave Radio in ON position, Flag 1 High |
+ | * Download data | ||
C2 Blueberry | C2 Blueberry | ||
− | * Install new Anemometer (propeller is | + | * Install new Anemometer (propeller is on site, anemometer is at Nome storage) |
− | * Figure out the deal with the precipitation | + | * Figure out the deal with the precipitation (... fixed... send new program) |
− | * Replace HMP45C sensor heads @ 1m, 3m | + | * Replace HMP45C sensor heads @ 1m, 3m (10m replaced in August) |
* Replace new antenna with original antenna | * Replace new antenna with original antenna | ||
+ | * Maybe swap out the radio ''(check out grounding?)'' | ||
* Leave Radio in ON position | * Leave Radio in ON position | ||
− | * Replace Judd sensor & seal with Silicone | + | * Download Data |
− | * Drop off Net Radiometer mounting hardware | + | * '''Replace Judd sensor & seal with Silicone''' |
+ | * Drop off Net Radiometer mounting hardware (hardware is at Nome storage) | ||
Skookum | Skookum | ||
* Replace HMP45C sensor head | * Replace HMP45C sensor head | ||
− | * Look over Antenna & Coax | + | * Look over Antenna & Coax for the reason it's so hard to get to Council via radio |
* Leave Radio in ON position | * Leave Radio in ON position | ||
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* Resolve Anemometer Issue | * Resolve Anemometer Issue | ||
* Replace HMP45C sensor head | * Replace HMP45C sensor head | ||
− | * Leave Radio in ON position | + | * Leave Radio in ON position, Flag 1 High |
Kigluaiks 1 | Kigluaiks 1 | ||
− | * Leave Radio in ON position | + | * Leave Radio in ON position, Flag 1 High |
+ | * Reprogram to drop WS/WD? | ||
+ | * Download data if reprogram | ||
Kigluaiks 2 | Kigluaiks 2 | ||
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* Replace Antenna | * Replace Antenna | ||
* Get Anemometer working | * Get Anemometer working | ||
+ | * Resend Program (maybe) | ||
+ | * Download Data | ||
+ | |||
K1 Burn | K1 Burn | ||
* Replace HMP45C cable @ 3m | * Replace HMP45C cable @ 3m | ||
* Bring out new HMP45C Sensor Head | * Bring out new HMP45C Sensor Head | ||
− | * Bring out Precip Bucket | + | * Bring out Precip Bucket Funnel from Nome |
− | * Bring out Thermocouple wire to hook up Multiplexer | + | * Bring out Thermocouple wire to hook up Multiplexer |
* Bring out rebar to pound in for thermocouple pole to attach | * Bring out rebar to pound in for thermocouple pole to attach | ||
* Bring out hammer to pound rebar with | * Bring out hammer to pound rebar with | ||
+ | * Pull Net Radiometer | ||
* Download Data | * Download Data | ||
K2 Met | K2 Met | ||
* Seal Judd with Silicone | * Seal Judd with Silicone | ||
− | |||
* Replace HMP45C sensor heads at 1m, 3m, and 10m | * Replace HMP45C sensor heads at 1m, 3m, and 10m | ||
− | + | * Pull Net Radiometer | |
K3 Mauze | K3 Mauze | ||
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+ Run out to Council | + Run out to Council | ||
+ Visit C1 | + Visit C1 | ||
+ | o Pull Net Radiometer | ||
+ | o Replace HMP45C sensor heads | ||
+ | o Leave Radio in ON position, Flag 1 High | ||
+ | o Download data | ||
+ Visit Skookum | + Visit Skookum | ||
+ | o Replace HMP45C sensor head | ||
+ | o Look over Antenna & Coax for the reason it's so hard to get to Council via radio | ||
+ | o Leave Radio in ON position | ||
Thursday 9/24/2009 Sunset @ 20:54 Twilight @ 21:42 | Thursday 9/24/2009 Sunset @ 20:54 Twilight @ 21:42 | ||
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o Bob Gets Groceries for the trip | o Bob Gets Groceries for the trip | ||
o Visit Anvil and do maintenance there | o Visit Anvil and do maintenance there | ||
+ | -8 Resolve Anemometer Issue | ||
+ | -8 Replace HMP45C sensor head | ||
+ | -8 Leave Radio in ON position, Flag 1 High | ||
o Run by storage and pick up stuff for Kougarok | o Run by storage and pick up stuff for Kougarok | ||
+ Grab Lunch | + Grab Lunch | ||
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+ 4:30 arrive at kig 1 | + 4:30 arrive at kig 1 | ||
+ Kigluaiks 1 | + Kigluaiks 1 | ||
− | + | o Leave Radio in ON position, Flag 1 High | |
+ | o Reprogram to drop WS/WD? | ||
+ | o Download data if reprogram | ||
+ Kigluaiks 2 | + Kigluaiks 2 | ||
− | + | o Leave Radio in ON position | |
− | + | o Replace Antenna | |
− | + | o Get Anemometer working | |
+ | o Resend Program (maybe) | ||
+ | o Download Data | ||
+ drive to Kougarok | + drive to Kougarok | ||
Friday 9/25/2009 Sunset @ 20:50 Twilight @ 21:38 | Friday 9/25/2009 Sunset @ 20:50 Twilight @ 21:38 | ||
+ Site Visit to K1 | + Site Visit to K1 | ||
− | + Site Visit to | + | o Replace HMP45C cable @ 3m |
+ | o Bring out new HMP45C Sensor Head | ||
+ | o Bring out Precip Bucket Funnel from Nome | ||
+ | o Bring out Thermocouple wire to hook up Multiplexer | ||
+ | o Bring out rebar to pound in for thermocouple pole to attach | ||
+ | o Bring out hammer to pound rebar with | ||
+ | o Pull out Net Radiometer | ||
+ | o Download Data | ||
+ | + Site Visit to K2 | ||
+ | o Seal Judd with Silicone | ||
+ | o Replace HMP45C sensor heads at 1m, 3m, and 10m | ||
+ | o Pull Net Radiometer | ||
Saturday 9/26/2009 Sunset @ 20:46 Twilight @ 21:34 | Saturday 9/26/2009 Sunset @ 20:46 Twilight @ 21:34 | ||
− | + Site Visit to | + | + Site Visit to K3 |
− | + Grab Canoe and head to Council | + | o Leave Radio in ON position |
+ | o Pull Net Radiometer | ||
+ | o Download Data | ||
+ | + Grab Canoe in Nome and head to Council | ||
+ | + Site Visit to C2 | ||
+ | o Install new Anemometer (propeller is on site, anemometer is at Nome storage) | ||
+ | o Figure out the deal with the precipitation (... fixed... send new program) | ||
+ | o Replace HMP45C sensor heads @ 1m, 3m (10m replaced in August) | ||
+ | o Replace new antenna with original antenna | ||
+ | o Maybe swap out the radio ''(check out grounding?)'' | ||
+ | o Leave Radio in ON position | ||
+ | o Download Data | ||
+ | o '''Replace Judd sensor & seal with Silicone''' | ||
+ | o Drop off Net Radiometer mounting hardware (hardware is at Nome storage) | ||
+ Hotel in Nome | + Hotel in Nome | ||
Sunday 9/27/2009 Sunset @ 20:43 Twilight @ 21:31 | Sunday 9/27/2009 Sunset @ 20:43 Twilight @ 21:31 | ||
− | + Return to Fairbanks on | + | + Return to Fairbanks on morning flight. |
Latest revision as of 11:31, 21 September 2009
For Starters, the to do list:
Contents
Pre-trip to do
- Photocopy Field books and archive in a file cabinet
- Talk to Phil Taylor (addressed)
- Figure out SDI-Recorder / SDI-Sensor operation (addressed)
- Try to replicate the precip bucket problem on Blueberry (addressed)
- Buy Silicone in tube form
- Bring out white electrical tape for Skookum
Stuff to bring out
- HMP45C heads (packed)
- Antenna (C2 & Kig2) (Chas will bring Kig2 antenna)
- White Tape (packed)
- Silicone (packed)
- Judd replacement sensor for C2 (packed)
- Radio for C2 (packed but still need power cord)
- HMP45C cable for K1 3m AT/RH (packed)
- Spare Thermocouple wire for K1 (packed)
- Spare regular wire for K1 (to power the second logger) (packed)
- Diodes for Anvil & Kig2 (packed)
- 2 Spare CR10X & WP (packed)
- 2 Keypads (1 packed)
- Tool Bags
- Computer & SC32B (SC32B packed)
- Serial Cables & spares (packed)
Fairbanks Shopping List
All Purchased
- White Electrical Tape
- Silicone in tube form
- Epoxy
Stuff to bring out to Council that is currently in Nome storage
- For C1 -- Net Radiometer Box
- For C2 -- RM Young anemometer (Also bring nut to secure propeller)
- For C2 -- Net Radiometer Mounting Hardware
Stuff to bring out to Kougarok that is currently in Nome storage
- For K1 -- Rebar to secure snow temperature sensors
- For K1 -- Handmaul to pound in rebar
- For K1 -- Metric Precip Bucket funnel
- For K1 -- Net Radiometer Box
- For K2 -- Net Radiometer Box
- For K3 -- Net Radiometer Box
Hotel and truck confirmation numbers
- Wed Sept 23, $160, Conf # 704902 (two beds, kitchenette)
- Sat Sept 26, $160, Conf # 704903 (two beds, kitchenette)
- Wed Sept 23, $100/day, 12:30pm truck pickup - Tues Sept 29, 12:30pm truck dropoff, Conf # R25071
Station by Station to do
C1 Grid
- Pull Net Radiometer
- Replace HMP45C sensor heads
- Leave Radio in ON position, Flag 1 High
- Download data
C2 Blueberry
- Install new Anemometer (propeller is on site, anemometer is at Nome storage)
- Figure out the deal with the precipitation (... fixed... send new program)
- Replace HMP45C sensor heads @ 1m, 3m (10m replaced in August)
- Replace new antenna with original antenna
- Maybe swap out the radio (check out grounding?)
- Leave Radio in ON position
- Download Data
- Replace Judd sensor & seal with Silicone
- Drop off Net Radiometer mounting hardware (hardware is at Nome storage)
Skookum
- Replace HMP45C sensor head
- Look over Antenna & Coax for the reason it's so hard to get to Council via radio
- Leave Radio in ON position
Anvil
- Resolve Anemometer Issue
- Replace HMP45C sensor head
- Leave Radio in ON position, Flag 1 High
Kigluaiks 1
- Leave Radio in ON position, Flag 1 High
- Reprogram to drop WS/WD?
- Download data if reprogram
Kigluaiks 2
- Leave Radio in ON position
- Replace Antenna
- Get Anemometer working
- Resend Program (maybe)
- Download Data
K1 Burn
- Replace HMP45C cable @ 3m
- Bring out new HMP45C Sensor Head
- Bring out Precip Bucket Funnel from Nome
- Bring out Thermocouple wire to hook up Multiplexer
- Bring out rebar to pound in for thermocouple pole to attach
- Bring out hammer to pound rebar with
- Pull Net Radiometer
- Download Data
K2 Met
- Seal Judd with Silicone
- Replace HMP45C sensor heads at 1m, 3m, and 10m
- Pull Net Radiometer
K3 Mauze
- Leave Radio in ON position
- Pull Net Radiometer
Potential Itinerary
Wednesday 9/23/09 Sunset @ 20:57 Twilight @ 21:45
+ Bob departs Fairbanks for Nome + Rent Truck & get luggage + Visit Storage and get stuff for C1 + Run out to Council + Visit C1 o Pull Net Radiometer o Replace HMP45C sensor heads o Leave Radio in ON position, Flag 1 High o Download data + Visit Skookum o Replace HMP45C sensor head o Look over Antenna & Coax for the reason it's so hard to get to Council via radio o Leave Radio in ON position
Thursday 9/24/2009 Sunset @ 20:54 Twilight @ 21:42
+ 9am Chas Departs Fairbanks for Nome + 12:40pm Arrive in Nome + Before Chas' Arrival: o Bob Gets Groceries for the trip o Visit Anvil and do maintenance there -8 Resolve Anemometer Issue -8 Replace HMP45C sensor head -8 Leave Radio in ON position, Flag 1 High o Run by storage and pick up stuff for Kougarok + Grab Lunch + 2:00 Head out towards Kougarok + 3:00 arrive at Kigluaiks pullout + 4:30 arrive at kig 1 + Kigluaiks 1 o Leave Radio in ON position, Flag 1 High o Reprogram to drop WS/WD? o Download data if reprogram + Kigluaiks 2 o Leave Radio in ON position o Replace Antenna o Get Anemometer working o Resend Program (maybe) o Download Data + drive to Kougarok
Friday 9/25/2009 Sunset @ 20:50 Twilight @ 21:38
+ Site Visit to K1 o Replace HMP45C cable @ 3m o Bring out new HMP45C Sensor Head o Bring out Precip Bucket Funnel from Nome o Bring out Thermocouple wire to hook up Multiplexer o Bring out rebar to pound in for thermocouple pole to attach o Bring out hammer to pound rebar with o Pull out Net Radiometer o Download Data + Site Visit to K2 o Seal Judd with Silicone o Replace HMP45C sensor heads at 1m, 3m, and 10m o Pull Net Radiometer
Saturday 9/26/2009 Sunset @ 20:46 Twilight @ 21:34
+ Site Visit to K3 o Leave Radio in ON position o Pull Net Radiometer o Download Data + Grab Canoe in Nome and head to Council + Site Visit to C2 o Install new Anemometer (propeller is on site, anemometer is at Nome storage) o Figure out the deal with the precipitation (... fixed... send new program) o Replace HMP45C sensor heads @ 1m, 3m (10m replaced in August) o Replace new antenna with original antenna o Maybe swap out the radio (check out grounding?) o Leave Radio in ON position o Download Data o Replace Judd sensor & seal with Silicone o Drop off Net Radiometer mounting hardware (hardware is at Nome storage) + Hotel in Nome
Sunday 9/27/2009 Sunset @ 20:43 Twilight @ 21:31
+ Return to Fairbanks on morning flight.