SS To Do Next Visit

Sensor Review Page

• https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1uDCLZxSEQnAm7JUWovtmEf8gx1xbKkIPxmSorJztOcQ/edit#gid=0

Publications List

• https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oWPf0fkpGD2vz_pspbcvLZecad_XLVn2EDaAP5bg3O4/edit?pli=1

Sensor Refresh Budget

• https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_X5cExcPcGPp4hN-E_CEeR9jUdGLo-GbSbwy0H2pfbI/edit#gid=0

2021

• Identify power needs
• Map out all network devices
• Found alternate location near gate for SWE sensor.
• Update Kathe on what is out here including estimated costs
• Bring an HDMI splitter so both laptops can share the screen.
• bring out the third small router so that the networking is more resillient.
• build a tripod for the cameras?
• Pick up all thread stock that will fit inside the large thimbles I have.
• XX 6/3 Tower Top Radiometer bracket needs two more screws... old ones sheared off.
• need to bring out a 1/2 inch nut for one anchor. 5/16" diameter... For North side
• XX Location for SWE sensor
  • 6/3/2021: Snow pillow spot has 4-5m diameter space.
• XX Make sure we can make the two tripods.
  • XX Yes
• Check 6m AT/RH wiring.
  • I think we replaced it in March 2021 but it is still acting up so likely to be a cabling issue again.
  • have a cable just need to solder into a single piece. (where did this cable go...)
• Send away anemometers
• send away HMP155s
• check calibration budget
• try to buy CFM100s for soil and met loggers
• XX Redo the forests floor AT/RH bracket.
• complete inventory of gear in the office
• copy down again the pakbus IDs to the wiki here...

Program Change

• change ss_soil soil moisture to period averaging method to reduce overranging
• add leaf wetness sensor to geonor again?
• change sdi12 instruction for ss_ff_rad snow to output quality number... looks to be zero.
• Check ss_soil_2 datapro config for soil temp 4 which shows good data while connected to station but nan on webpage.

May 2021 Datapro remainder Items

• ss_geonor -- need to add charger key file etc
• ss_soil_2 -- need to add sm_profile.dat and snow.dat to automated processing.
• ss_ff_rad -- need to add snow to automated processing.

To Purchase

• For SWE tripods:
  • 1 Inch Schedule 40 pipe, 10ft, 6pcs (leg / leg brace)
  • 1.5 inch schedule 40 pipe, 10 ft, 2 pcs (mast)
  • phenocam parts... 2" pvc maybe plus rubber gasket and what else?

2019

• • bring out MD485 to tie in to network out there

May 2019

• check sr50a #2 maybe not working according to data.

2018

Fall List

• Photograph tag & equipment for:
  • LICOR units (tower & forest)
    • Property Tag 36113 (I think this may be Y Kim)
    • Property Tag 36114 (I think this may be Y Kim)
  • 3 CR1000s
    • Property Tag 36104
    • Property Tag 36106
    • Property Tag 36117
• Might add a SR50A to the soil pit
• might add a SI111 to the soil pit
• might add a UPS for the heat flux logger system in case there are power problems
  • the network switch connecting the toughbook to the LI7200 and the LI7200 to the fluxprocessor
• Need to find out OS version of tower wind master pro
• need to remove battery from sky cam laptop
• bring out NL100/200.
• error message associated with heat flux memory card... replace memory card.
• order a LiCor network cable for forest floor.

Summer List

• • https://catalog.orientalmotor.com/viewitems/mb-series-ac-centrifugal-fans-blowers/mb-series-50mm-centrifugal-fans-blowers
• More PAR sensors and hardware for in-situ
• Polish Battery Backup System
• replace Loggernet computer
  • bring out an NL100 or USB to serial adapter
• Submit PRs for Summer 2018 Instrument Recalibrations
  • Vaisala HMP155s
  • MetOne 010C
  • Kipp & Zonen CNR4
• Late Fall recalibrations:
  • LI-7200s

Ss soil has room on c5 for sdi12 rest or sr50a are on c3, c4 is open for other stuff.

• C5 -- SDI12 ID 8 = Shed
• C7 -- SDI12 ID 9 = Forest Floor Radiation Stand

Just moved cs616 to 5v to see if that does anything. Need to confirm this doesn't mess up and create noise in signals.

• Replace SR50A transducers
• Dig second pit for soil instruments
• clean up outdoor power cords
• waterproof a bit some of the tower blowers (might be as easy as more cable ties / tape to keep the white box deals right side up.
• I brought out a collection of one and two hole deals for securing loose cabling here and there in and out of the shed. That could be sorted out.
• connect those shop power strips and get one more for inside?
• buy and add more PAR top and bottom (4x and matching hardware)
• add another tipping bucket.
• bring solder out for ff atrh blower and electrical goo