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	5	+= **Node Setup** =
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	7	+Short term (~~30 day) battery powered nodes
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	9	+== **Pre-Fieldwork Preparation** ==
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	15	+**INVEST IN FAST EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES – DO NOT LET THIS BE THE LIMITATION OF DATA HARVESTING **
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	19	+= **Installation** =
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	21	+=== **1- Logbook documentation** ===
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	24	+**Essential Details**: Record the following in a logbook:
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	26	+* Station name
	27	+* Latitude and longitude
	28	+* Names of team members present
	29	+* Date and local time of installation
	30	+* Serial number (SN) of the sensor
	31	+* Detailed notes on the site conditions and setup
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	33	+=== **2- Node Placement** ===
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	36	+**Protection**: Place nodes inside thick, landfill biodegradable plastic bags for environmental protection.
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	38	+**Site Analysis**:
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	40	+* Conduct compass measurements away from the node and metallic structures, adjusting for inclination angle.
	41	+* Take multiple photographs from various angles to document the site setup thoroughly.
	42	+* Include a detailed site description in your notes, specifying distances and orientations from nearby landmarks (e.g. Richards garden, Te Mini steam field eastern side)
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	44	+=== **3- GPS Considerations** ===
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	47	+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. The BD3C will not start recording without first attaining a GPS lock.
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	49	+=== **4- Visibility and Location Marking** ===
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	51	+**Flag Placement**: Position a flag, preferably in a bright color (avoid green or yellow), near the instrument to aid in its future location.
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	53	+**GPS Marking**:
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	55	+* Use a GPS device to mark the instrument's exact location.
	56	+* Record this location in both your paper notes and the GPS device.
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	58	+=== (% style="color:inherit; font-family:inherit; font-size:max(18px, min(20px, 14.4444px + 0.462963vw))" %)**5- Charge Time, Pre-Deployment & Post-Deployment**(%%) ===
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	60	+* **Charging Duration**: Both types of nodes take approximately 6-8 hours to fully charge from a flat state.
	61	+* **Pre-Deployment Charging**:
	62	+** Although the nodes hold their charge well, it's beneficial to give them a "top up" charge right before deployment.
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	65	+* **Operational Duration**:
	66	+** When recording at 250 Hz, with GPS on and Bluetooth disabled, the instruments are expected to last about 30 days per charge cycle.
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	69	+* **Post-Retrieval Charging**:
	70	+** Do not store the instruments with completely drained batteries.
	71	+** After retrieval, charge the instruments to about 50-60% (indicated as "orange" level) for optimal battery health.
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	74	+* **Storage and Shipping Charge Level**:
	75	+** Maintain a battery charge level of around 50-60% for both storage and shipping purposes.
	76	+** This charge level is recommended to prevent battery damage and is safe for transportation.
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	82	+=== **6- Data Sharing and Metadata Creation** ===
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	84	+**GPS Data**:
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	86	+* Download the GPS file to a laptop.
	87	+* Share this file on a drive accessible to all team members for uniform understanding of node locations.
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	89	+**Photo Sharing**:
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	91	+* Upload site photos to a shared platform (OneDrive, Dropbox, etc.).
	92	+* Integrating photos into Google Maps or Google Earth can be particularly beneficial for easy location referencing.
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	94	+**Metadata File**:
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	96	+* Create a metadata XML file for each node, which is essential for data organisation and future reference.
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	98	+=== **7- Additional Best Practices** ===
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	100	+* **Environmental Responsibility**: Ensure that the node placement and the materials used are environmentally responsible and adhere to local regulations.
	101	+* **Training and Familiarisation**: Make sure all team members are adequately trained in using the GPS devices, compass, and other equipment to ensure consistent and accurate data collection.
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	104	+==== **Keeping the Instruments Clean** ====
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	107	+Use a (**landfill**, not //compost//) degradable bag when installing to keep the instrument clean. This will save you many hours of time cleaning them in preparation for their return. [[Here is a video>>url:http://auspass.edu.au/field/bd3c_removal.mp4]] demonstrating its effectiveness.
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