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==May 2013 Trip==
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Purpose:
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* Fix Grid Site station
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* Snow Surveys
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* Any other prep that's possible
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===Shipping===
 
===Shipping===
* New Instrumentation once it arrives:
 
** Precip Buckets 3x
 
** Wind Screen 3x
 
** HMP155s 6x
 
** MetOne 5x
 
** Barometric Pressure
 
** Leg Mount Instrument Boxes 3x (Is this still required?)
 
*** Install AM16/32B if time
 
*** Install SDM Switch if time
 
** Radiation Shields
 
** Cross Arms
 
*** 1.5" Sched 40 Aluminum = Net Radiometer 3x
 
*** 1" Sched 40 Aluminum = Upper WS & AT/RH 3x
 
** Tripod Mast
 
*** 1.5" Sched 40 Galvanized Pipe
 
 
===To Add to each site===
 
* 2 HMP155s w/ Radiation Shields
 
* 2 Met One WS
 
* 1 Tipping Bucket w/ Windscreen
 
* 1 CNR4 Net Radiometer with Heater/Fan Control
 
* 1 AM16/32
 
 
===Additionally, to add to Site A===
 
* CS106 Barometric Pressure
 
 
===Rewiring at each site===
 
* Move AM16/32B #1 & #2 RES to CR1000 C1
 
* Move SR50A Green Wire to CR1000 C5
 
** Reprogram the IDs for the SR50As
 
*** #1 = ID7
 
*** #2 = ID8
 
*** #3 = ID9
 
  
 
===To Do as of 4/21/2013===
 
===To Do as of 4/21/2013===
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* PRs for freight
 
* PRs for freight
 
* Sketch up site
 
* Sketch up site
* Wire up boxes as much as possible (is anything possible?  Maybe just mount the peripherals)
 
* Review pictures to see if a second box is still needed for just the multiplexer.
 
* holes in box for instrumentation maybe?
 
 
* cut crossarms to length
 
* cut crossarms to length
 
* Change SDI-12 IDs for SR50As
 
* Change SDI-12 IDs for SR50As
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===Pre-trip to do===
 
===Pre-trip to do===
* Organized per site items ('''X''' means it's packed / shipped)
 
** Precip Stand  (3 sets)
 
*** 4 NuRail 3/4 offset cross pieces
 
*** 1 Novalynx Wind Screen
 
*** 1 TE525m & Cable
 
 
** Tripod Related
 
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===Stuff to bring===
 
===Stuff to bring===
 
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* Adirondack Tube
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* Scale
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* Thaw Probe
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* Ziplocs
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* GPS
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* If NuRail fittings ever arrive then we can change out the tripod poles (or start) this trip.
  
 
==== things not on a PR yet====
 
==== things not on a PR yet====
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====Rough on-site todo====
 
====Rough on-site todo====
# Remove box & solar panel
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# Copy wiring of Grid Site
# Measure from top of tripod base to cross arm... note in fieldbook
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# Transfer wires to new multiplexer & Logger
# Remove crossarm off tripod
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# Snowsurveys
# unscrew center pole
 
# put 1.5" offset nurail fitting on new center pole
 
# attach new center pole
 
# put cross arm, instrument box, and solar panel back on the tower.
 
# Install new instrument box on lower leg.
 
# Mount all new sensors
 
## Net Radiometer @ 1-1.5m
 
## WS on radiometer crossarm
 
## HMP155 on radiometer crossarm
 
## Second HMP155 & WS high up on tower, maybe as high as they'll reach.
 
## Armor all the cabling
 
## Armor and install the precip bucket.
 
## Install the precip wind screen
 
# send new program to data logger
 

Revision as of 15:25, 28 April 2013

May 2013 Trip

Purpose:

  • Fix Grid Site station
  • Snow Surveys
  • Any other prep that's possible

Shipping

To Do as of 4/21/2013

  • Modify Programs
  • Wiring Diagrams
  • PRs for freight
  • Sketch up site
  • cut crossarms to length
  • Change SDI-12 IDs for SR50As
  • Review Site C data... Look closely at SR50A data for precise failure dates.
  • SM Grid rewiring?


Remaining things to grab

  •  ?

To Purchase

  •  ?

Pre-trip to do

Things to buy

  • Bit o' Food?
  •  ?

Stuff to bring

  • Adirondack Tube
  • Scale
  • Thaw Probe
  • Ziplocs
  • GPS
  • If NuRail fittings ever arrive then we can change out the tripod poles (or start) this trip.

things not on a PR yet

Technical Gear

  • Shotgun
  • Keypads
  • fish tape
  • Tool Bags
  • Computer & (packed) SC32B
  • Climbing harness
  • Serial Cables & spares
  • Sawzall
  • drill

Food to bring out

  • Optional

Probable Luggage

  1. Shotgun [Bob #1]
  2. Bob Personal backpack [Bob #2]
  3. Work Actionpacker #1 [Bob #3]

Rough on-site todo

  1. Copy wiring of Grid Site
  2. Transfer wires to new multiplexer & Logger
  3. Snowsurveys