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5	5	= Site selection and preparation =
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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		-* 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		-* Cattle and stock can and will destroy your site. NEVER EVER install a station where cows can get to it.
	8	+* If possible, choose a location with minimal noise interference far away from traffic and people. Try to keep your station out of sight to avoid theft or tampering. The site should not be installed in a place where "the public" would ever stumble upon it (e.g. a walking trail or park area).
	9	+* Nearby trees, bushes, power poles etc can induce low frequency 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	+* Cattle and stock can and will destroy your site and our instrumentation. NEVER **EVER** install a station where cows can get to it because they //will// get to it and they **WILL** destroy 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.
12	12	* The harder the soil, the better the signal. Sand and mud are your enemy.
13	13	* Grass can often grow high enough to block your solar panel from sun. If possible, clear an area in front of the panel to minimize this possibility.
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16	16	= Installing Sensors =
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18		-* Bury seismometers at an appropriate depth for noise reduction and stable ground coupling, typically 0.5-0.8 metre depth but deeper the better.
	18	+* Bury seismometers for noise reduction and stable ground coupling, typically 0.5-0.8 metre depth but deeper the better.
19	19	* Ensure the sensor is leveled correctly, typically the sensor can be placed on a well leveled paver to make this easier.
20		-* Orient the sensor correctly using a compass, paying special attention to the north direction and accounting for declination.
	20	+* Orient the sensor correctly using a compass, paying special attention to the north direction and **accounting for declination**.
21	21	** When using a compass to orient the sensors, ensure it is kept away from metal objects or structures that could interfere with its magnetic field.
22		-** It is recommended to take a picture of the sensor's orientation next to the compass.
	22	+** It is recommended to take a picture of the sensor's orientation next to the compass in case there are questions or issues later.
23	23	* Hold the sensor or sensor covering securely while infilling and compacting the hole to ensure the setup is kept in the correct position (level and oriented).
24	24	* Burial styles can vary depending on sensor type, soil, wetness/humidity and the duration of the experiment. See the **Sensor Protection** section below for more detail.
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49	49	= Fire safety & Security Measures =
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51		-* In bushfire-prone areas (e.g. everywhere in Australia), where possible a wide perimeter around the installation to reduce fire risk. Assume the area WILL catch on fire~-~- will your site be OK?
52		-* Use fireproof blankets to cover equipment. This also keeps the loggers clean and keeps dirt our of the card slots etc. Fire blankets are also permeable, unlike tarps, which avoids trapping rainwater around the logger attracting ants, centipedes, snakes, and other insects/animals.
53		-* We also recommend burying the data loggers with some dirt as this keeps them cool, further reduces the chance of fire damage, and keeps people from snooping around in them.
	51	+* In fire-prone areas (e.g. everywhere in Australia), where possible, clear perimeter around the installation to reduce fire risk. Assume the area will catch on fire~-~- will your site survive?
	52	+* Use fireproof blankets to cover the logger. This also keeps the loggers clean and keeps dirt our of the card slots etc. Fire blankets are also permeable, unlike tarps, which avoids trapping rainwater around the logger which can destroy it as well as attract ants, centipedes, snakes, and other insects/animals.
	53	+* We also recommend burying the data loggers with some dirt as this keeps them cool, further reduces the chance of fire damage, and keeps people from snooping around.
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55	55	= Metadata & Site Logs =
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