Changes for page Field Deployment Guides
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... ... @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ 5 5 = Site selection and preparation = 6 6 7 7 ((( 8 -* If possible, choose a location with minimal noise interference and as far away from traffic and people as possible. Try to keep your station out of sit eto avoid theft or tampering. The site should not be installed in a place where people would ever stumble upon it (e.g. a walking trail or public area).8 +* If possible, choose a location with minimal noise interference and as far away from traffic and people as possible. Try to keep your station out of sight to avoid theft or tampering. The site should not be installed in a place where people would ever stumble upon it (e.g. a walking trail or public area). 9 9 * Nearby Trees, bushes, power poles etc can induce low period noise in your data when they sway in the wind. A rule of thumb is to have your sensor at least as far away from these as their height. 10 10 * Cattle and stock can and will destroy your site. NEVER EVER install a station where cows can get to it. 11 11 * If the area looks like a place that has flooded, or may flood again, absolutely assume that it will. This very much includes dry riverbeds or ponds. Always prefer locally elevated terranes. ... ... @@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ 25 25 26 26 == Importance of locking sensor feet == 27 27 28 -The Trillium Compact 120 and 20 sensors have three adjustable feet for leveling. It is **critical** to "lock" these feet in place by spinning the locking disk upwards towards the sensor, as tight as possible. This reduces "wobble" which shows up in both low and high frequency signal. It is also probablyagood idea to keep the length of the three feet as small as possible.28 +The Trillium Compact 120s and 20s sensors have three adjustable feet for leveling. It is **critical** to "lock" these feet in place by spinning the locking disk upwards towards the sensor, as tight as possible. This reduces "wobble" which shows up in both low and high frequency signal. It is also a good idea to keep the length of the three feet as small as possible. 29 29 30 30 [[image:TC20_feetlocked_vs_unlocked.png||alt="Figured showing how unlocked feet can amplify fake noise and rattle" data-xwiki-image-style-alignment="center"]] 31 31 ... ... @@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ 37 37 * Ensure the GPS antenna has a clear view of the sky for optimal signal reception. 38 38 * Calibrate sensors and data acquisition systems for accuracy. 39 39 * Test for sensitivity, noise levels, and overall performance. 40 -* More information for logger setup can be found on the 'ANU Seismic Data Loggers'page.40 +* More information for logger setup can be found on the [[ANU Seismic Data Loggers>>doc:Instrumentation.ANU LPR-200.WebHome]] page. 41 41 42 42 = Setting up Fencing = 43 43 ... ... @@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ 44 44 * You'll have to know a priori where north is as that is where you want to point the solar panel towards //(in the Southern Hemisphere, anyway)// 45 45 * Pound in the star picket fence post well away from the sensor hole, and slightly north of it. You will want to then put the fence through the star picket so that it is on the NORTH side. This lets techs "flip up" the fence from behind for easy access. 46 46 * Use wire to secure the fence to the post and also the solar panel to the fence. 47 -* Place the solar panel as high on the fence as possible to reduce any interference from grass and weeds. When securing the solar panel to the fence with wire, make the wire as tight as possible to reduce "rattle" in the wind. Test yourself. It's usually a great idea to use a pair of pli ars to make the final twist in the wire so that it is **really tight**.47 +* Place the solar panel as high on the fence as possible to reduce any interference from grass and weeds. When securing the solar panel to the fence with wire, make the wire as tight as possible to reduce "rattle" in the wind. Test yourself. It's usually a great idea to use a pair of pliers to make the final twist in the wire so that it is **really tight**. 48 48 49 49 = Fire safety & Security Measures = 50 50 ... ... @@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ 55 55 = Metadata & Site Logs = 56 56 57 57 * Documenting site installs and service information is not just a good idea, but **REQUIRED** as part of your ANSIR agreement. You are expected to take proper site logs.. trust us, it's for your own good. Failure to do so may result in ban for future loans. 58 -* Document the installation process, including sensor types, **serial numbers**, orientations, high quality lat/lon coordinates, and system configurations, along with fire safety measures implemented. 58 +* Document the installation process, including sensor types, **serial numbers**, orientations, high quality latitude/longitude coordinates, elevation, and system configurations, along with fire safety measures implemented. 59 59 * Draw a map or at least take a google maps screenshot with some drawn annotations so others can find the site. 60 60 * Record essential metadata for seismic data interpretation. 61 61 ... ... @@ -143,6 +143,8 @@ 143 143 144 144 145 145 146 + 147 + 146 146 (% class="col-xs-12 col-sm-4" %) 147 147 ((( 148 148 {{box title="**Contents**"}}