Campbell CM10K Specifikace stáhnout pdf (Strana 39)

Note: A more detailed explanation of how to update sensor information can be found in Step 7

the Climate Data Management Tool Help (Appendix A.7).

4 Running the Climate Station

Once all the checks have been made, the station can be left running autonomously. Occasionally,

during extreme rainfall events >50 mm/hour) it is a good idea to check the measurements of the

tipping bucket against a manual rain gauge (see below).

To ensure minimum disruption in the data stream, the station should be visited at least every

month (two weeks is better) to collect data. During this time, some minimum maintenance and

checking should be done (described below in maintenance section).

4.1 Regular Maintenance

Equipment/supplies needed:

• Pen/Pencil

• Blank Climate Maintenance Log

Maintenance is key to the proper functioning of the climate station. This section describes in

detail maintenance protocols for the different components of the climate station (core area, base

tower, sensors, radiation shield, data logger, power sources). Table 6 on page 42 contains a

summary of all maintenance activities and their suggested frequency. All maintenance

information will be recorded on the Climate Maintenance Log (Appendix A.3).This data will

need to be uploaded to the TEAM portal after being collected via the Data Management Tool.

All maintenance activities need to be scheduled in advance in the TEAM online Sampling

Scheduler before the start of each data collection year.

4.2 Core area maintenance

The surface on the core area around the weather station should be covered with short grass or the

natural substrate at the site. This area should be regularly maintained at least every month

(preferably every two weeks) by keeping the grass short (or natural substrate) and free of debris.

If there is a fence surrounding the climate station, it should also be regularly checked for possible

breaches and general integrity. Replace any sections of the fence if they are damaged or start

showing signs of deterioration.

4.3 Tower maintenance

The tripod structure should be carefully inspected every month. Look for signs of deterioration

such as growing rusting spots on the poles, and in joints were two structures meet. As soon as

rust is noticed, clean and sand the spot and surrounding area to remove the rust and apply antirust

paint.

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