2018 NGEE Fall Utqiagvik Trip

Fairbanks todo

• pull out necessary tools
• pack gear
• pack daypack
• charge drill
• assemble food & drink

Important Times

• Flight: Alaska 192 Departs: Fairbanks (FAI) on Mon, Oct 1 at 11:00 am
• Sunrise: Oct 2 at 8:50 AM
• Flight: Alaska 50 Departs: Barrow (BRW) on Tue, Oct 2 at 7:09 pm

Utq To Do

General

• Bring electrical tape to re-cover HMP155 sensor ends for moisture protection
• Bring grease / anti corrosion compound for electrical connections
• Bring SR50A transducers
• Bring Net Radiometer Desiccant

Site A

• Replace 2x SR50A transducers
• Replace HMP155 failed (3.5m)
• Replace tip on HMP155 (1.4m)
• Level Tipping Bucket
• Level Radiometer
• Change Radiometer Desiccant
• Polish Radiometer domes

Site B

• Replace 2x SR50A transducers
• Intensive Site B HMP155 failed (1.4m)
• Level Tipping Bucket
• Level Radiometer
• Change Radiometer Desiccant
• Polish Radiometer domes

Site C

• Replace 3x SR50A transducers
• Intensive Site C HMP155 failed
• Level Tipping Bucket
• Level Radiometer
• Change Radiometer Desiccant
• Polish Radiometer domes
• Check connection to soil moisture grid logger MD485 relay
• Move antenna outside of box and if needed, use fish tape for this step
  • have also included some extra duct seal if needed for re-sealing of box

Site D

• Replace 1x SR50A transducers
• Replace tip on HMP155 (1.4m)
• Level Radiometer
• Change Radiometer Desiccant
• Polish Radiometer domes

BEO Control Shed

• need to replace the network cable running from the computer to the network switch. It cuts out with minimal bumping...
  • I think I almost need to connect the computer to a screen to see where the hang up is if it indeed turned on so I'll bring my light keyboard/mouse and an HDMI to DVI cord.
• label the computer
• bring up the nuc plate and wood screws and other screw packet to mount nuc to wall
• troubleshoot the network connection in control shed.
• take new pictures of inside control shed

To Bring

• Tools
  • CSI Phillips for opening CNR4 radiometers and SR50A
  • Tap & Die in case any more radiometer screws strip
  • torpedo level for tipping bucket level
  • 5/16" screw driver for tipping bucket level
  • electrical tape for HMP155 replacement
  • Antenna & coax for C site to get antenna outside of the box. (two different antennas will decide on which up in Utqiagvik)
  • Drill & battery for potential tap & die stuff

On Site

• Should be a ladder at the NGEE Flux tower for use replacing 3.5m instruments