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74 74  If you come to collect your node and it is missing~-~- LOOK FOR IT! It may not have gotten far. We have found dozens of nodes by spending 15 minutes looking for them.
75 75  
76 += External Power =
77 +
78 +Both the 5Hz IGU-16HR and 5s BD3C-5 can be optionally powered via external battery via either a replacement bottom half (the 5Hz nodes) or a battery cable accessory (BD3C-5) using standard lead acid batteries from 9-36v. We have done preliminary testing at 250 Hz with a 12v battery:
79 +
80 +- BD3C-5: ~~2 days of recording per 1 Ah
81 +
82 +- IGU16-HR 3C:  ~~3.5 days of recording per 1 Ah
83 +
84 +- IGU16-HR 1C: ~~7 days of recording per 1 Ah
85 +
86 +Of course, these can also be fit with a solar panel & charge controller which would then theoretically keep them going indefinitely (limited only by the disk storage, which at 250 Hz could be on the order of 12 months).
87 +
76 76  = **Installation** =
77 77  
78 78  (% class="box infomessage" %)
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94 94  
95 95  [[HERE>>http://auspass.edu.au/field/NODES_blank_fieldlog.pdf]] is an example logsheet that works well for nodes, feel free to print and use!
96 96  
97 -== 2. Node Placement ==
109 +== 2. Burial ==
110 +
111 +ALL nodes should be buried flush with the ground, no exceptions. If the node is sticking up the data data quality will be significantly reduced (especially the horizontal channels, see [[below>>https://auspass.edu.au/xwiki/bin/view/Instrumentation/SmartSolo%20Nodes/#HIGU-16Horizontalnoise26howtoavoid]]). It also catches wind, makes them more visible, etc. But mostly it makes the data bad. Don't be lazy: do it right.
112 +
113 +[[An example of what not to do.>>image:1786503344572-296.jpg]]
114 +
115 +== 3. Node Placement ==
98 98  )))
99 99  
100 100  **Site Analysis**:
101 101  
102 -* **Take compass measurements away from the sensor as it will affect your measurement.**
103 -* Take photographs from various angles to document the site setup thoroughly.
104 -* Include a detailed site description in your notes
120 +* **Take compass measurements away from the sensor as it will affect your measurement. Use a stick or shovel to help align.**
121 +* Take photographs from various angles to document the site setup thoroughly. Have a colleague stand next to it pointing at it.
122 +* Include a detailed site description in your notes.
105 105  
106 -== 3. GPS Considerations ==
124 +== 4. GPS Considerations ==
107 107  
108 108  (% class="wikigeneratedid" %)
109 -The GPS antenna is at the top and center of the unit, and will (usually) only receive signal with a clear sky view directly above. The signal is able to penetrate plastic and terracotta planters and a thin layer of soil, but may struggle if the soil layer is too thick. **These nodes will not start recording without attaining a GPS lock** and repeated attempts will excessively drain the battery.
127 +The GPS antenna is at the top and center of the unit, and will (usually) only receive signal with a clear sky view directly above. The signal is able to penetrate plastic and terracotta planters and a thin (2 cm?) layer of soil, but may struggle if the soil layer is too thick. **These nodes will not start recording without attaining a GPS lock** and repeated attempts will excessively drain the battery.
110 110  
111 -== 4. Visibility and Location Marking ==
129 +== 5. Visibility and Location Marking ==
112 112  
113 113  **Flag Placement**: Position a flag, preferably in a bright color (avoid green or yellow), near the instrument to aid in its future location.
114 114  
115 115  **GPS Marking**:
116 116  
117 -* Use a GPS device to mark the instrument's exact location.
118 -* Record this location in both your paper notes and the GPS device.
135 +* Use a GPS device to mark the instrument's exact location. Most modern cell phones can get to about a 3m error with their internal GPS also; you can probably also get away with investing a few dollars in a good app that shows error and lets you log markers.
136 +* Also write the GPS down on paper (ie your [[LOG SHEET>>http://auspass.edu.au/field/NODES_blank_fieldlog.pdf]]).
119 119  
120 -== (% style="color:inherit; font-family:inherit; font-size:max(18px, min(20px, 14.4444px + 0.462963vw))" %)5. Charge Time, Pre-Deployment & Post-Deployment(%%) ==
138 +== (% style="color:inherit; font-family:inherit; font-size:max(18px, min(20px, 14.4444px + 0.462963vw))" %)6. Charge Time, Pre-Deployment & Post-Deployment(%%) ==
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122 122  * **Charging Duration**: Both types of nodes take approximately 6-8 hours to fully charge from a flat state.
123 123  * **Pre-Deployment Charging**:
124 124  ** Although the nodes hold their charge well, it's beneficial to give them a "top up" charge before deployment.
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126 126  * **Operational Duration**:
127 127  ** When recording at 250 Hz, with GPS on and Bluetooth disabled, the instruments are expected to last about 30 days per charge cycle. If they are set to run only overnight, this can be extended to 60 days.
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137 137  ** Charge levels for transport will be advised by the freighter. The required SoC will depend on volume and transport method (air, land, sea).
138 138  
139 139  (((
140 -== 6. Data Sharing and Metadata Creation ==
157 +== 7. Data Sharing and Metadata Creation ==
141 141  )))
142 142  
143 143  **GPS Data**:
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152 152  
153 153  * Create and organize metadata according to the [[ANU metadata standard txt file>>attach:example_metadata.txt]]. This is going to be particularly important if you are reusing nodes at different sites... not documenting the serial numbers (of the **top half** of the node) and the times they were deployed can lead to station mix-ups.
154 154  
155 -== 7. Additional Best Practices ==
172 +== 8. Additional Best Practices ==
156 156  
157 157  * **Training and Familiarisation**: Make sure all team members are adequately trained in using the GPS devices, compass use, and other equipment to ensure consistent and accurate data collection.
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429 429   'gain':1,
430 430   'sensitivity': 257019225.55108312}
431 431  
432 -[[X axis is samples (.01 s), Y axis is velocity (m/s), 0.5-5 Hz filter>>image:IGU16_Z_huddle.png]]
449 +[[X axis is samples (.01 s), Y axis is velocity (m/s), 0.5-5 Hz filter>>image:16HR_Z_huddle.png||alt="IGU16_Z_huddle.png"]]
433 433  
434 -[[X axis is samples (.01 s), Y axis is velocity (m/s), 0.5-5 Hz bandpass filter>>image:IGU16_N_huddle.png]]
451 +[[X axis is samples (.01 s), Y axis is velocity (m/s), 0.5-5 Hz bandpass filter>>image:16HR_N_huddle.png||alt="IGU16_N_huddle.png"]]
435 435  
436 436  == IGU 16-1C ==
437 437  
438 438  The 1C nodes seem to have the same response as the 3-channel IGU-16HR-3C (above), however the response posted at IRIS-NRL seems to imply that there is no poles and zeros information (e.g. a flat/linear response). This is 100% not so.
439 439  
440 -[[IGU-16 1C, X axis is samples (.01 s), Y axis is velocity (m/s), 0.5-5 Hz bandpass filter. Seems to be same response as IGU-16HR-3C.>>image:IGU16_1C_Z_huddle.png]]
457 +[[IGU-16 1C, X axis is samples (.01 s), Y axis is velocity (m/s), 0.5-5 Hz bandpass filter. Seems to be same response as IGU-16HR-3C.>>image:16HR1C_Z_huddle.png||alt="IGU16_1C_Z_huddle.png"]]
441 441  
442 442  == BD3C-5 ==
443 443  
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453 453  [[X axis is samples (.01 s), Y axis is velocity (m/s), 0.5-5 Hz bandpass filter>>image:BD3C_N_huddle.0.5.png]]
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456 -Below the corner frequency (0.2 Hz) the phase response still fares well, but amplitude response may need to be dialed in a bit (it seems a bit high). In the next two figures the filter is **0.1** to 5 Hz:
473 +Below the corner frequency (0.2 Hz) the phase response still fares well, but amplitude response may need to be dialed in a bit (it seems a bit high). We are working to try to calibrate this a bit better. In the next two figures the filter is **0.1** to 5 Hz:
457 457  
458 458  
459 459  [[BD3C **0.1 **to 5 Hz bandpass filter>>image:BD3C_Z_huddle.0.1.png]]
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1 +I can verify that the default orientation for the SmartSolo 3C nodes is positive values for case motion to the South, West, and downwards. We have co-located nodes with permanent stations and noticed this correlation when comparing waveforms.
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1 +2026-07-09 10:45:51.967