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3 supplies for power and communications options, 3 siting and exposure, 1 wind speed and direction – Campbell Scientific CM6/CM10 Tripod Weather Station Installation User Manual

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Section 1. Preparation and Siting

1.2.3 Supplies for Power and Communications Options

AC Power
Wire, conduit, and junction boxes as needed

Phone Modem
Hayes compatible calling modem for PC
Phone line to weather station or junction box

Short-Haul Modem
4 Conductor communications cable from PC to weather station or junction box
6' copper ground rod and clamp for PC surge protection (optional)

1.3 Siting and Exposure

If any part of the weather station comes in contact with
power lines, you could be killed. Contact local utilities for
the location of buried utility lines before digging or driving
ground rods.

CAUTION

Selecting an appropriate site for the weather station is critical in order to obtain
accurate meteorological data. In general, the site should be representative of
the general area of interest, and away from the influence of obstructions such
as buildings and trees.

The weather station should not be located where sprinkler irrigation water will
strike sensors or instrument enclosure.

Some general guidelines for site selection are listed below, which were
condensed from EPA (1988)

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, WMO (1983)

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, and AASC (1985)

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publications.

1.3.1 Wind Speed and Direction

Wind sensors should be located over open level terrain, and at a distance of at
least ten times (EPA) the height of any nearby building, tree or other
obstruction, as illustrated in Figure 1.3-1.

Standard measurement heights:

3.0 m ± 0.1 m recommended (AASC)
2.0 m ± 0.1 m, 10.0 m ± 0.5 m optional (AASC)
10.0 m (WMO and EPA)

1.3.2 Temperature and Relative Humidity

Sensors should be located over an open level area at least 9 m (EPA) in
diameter. The surface should be covered by short grass, or where grass does
not grow, the natural earth surface. Sensors should be located at a distance of
at least four times the height of any nearby obstruction and at least 30 m (EPA)
from large paved areas. Sensors should be protected from thermal radiation,
and adequately ventilated.

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