Changes for page SmartSolo Node Seismometers
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... ... @@ -8,28 +8,102 @@ 8 8 9 9 == **Pre-Fieldwork Preparation** == 10 10 11 - >(% class="box infomessage" %)11 +(% class="box infomessage" %) 12 12 ((( 13 -**~ INVEST IN FAST EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES – DO NOT LET THIS BE THE LIMITATION OF DATA HARVESTING ** 13 +(% class="box warningmessage" %) 14 +((( 15 +**INVEST IN FAST EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES – DO NOT LET THIS BE THE LIMITATION OF DATA HARVESTING ** 14 14 ))) 17 +))) 15 15 16 -= =**Installation** ==19 += **Installation** = 17 17 18 -* ((( 19 -**Logbook Maintenance**: Document essential details: 21 +=== **1- Logbook documentation** === 20 20 21 -* Station name, latitude/longitude, team members, date/time. 22 -* Serial number (SN) of sensor, site notes. 23 +((( 24 +**Essential Details**: Record the following in a logbook: 25 + 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 32 + 33 +=== **2- Node Placement** === 23 23 ))) 24 -* **Node Placement**: Use biodegradable plastic bags for node protection. 25 -* **Orientation and Site Description**: 26 -** Compass measurements (adjust for inclination). 27 -** Detailed description of the site, including landmarks. 28 -* **Visibility and GPS Marking**: 29 -** Use distinctively colored flags for easy location. 30 -** Mark location with GPS; record in logbook and device. 31 -* **Photo Documentation**: Take multiple photos from various angles. 32 32 36 +**Protection**: Place nodes inside thick, landfill biodegradable plastic bags for environmental protection. 37 + 38 +**Site Analysis**: 39 + 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) 43 + 44 +=== **3- GPS Considerations** === 45 + 46 +(% class="wikigeneratedid" %) 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. 48 + 49 +=== **4- Visibility and Location Marking** === 50 + 51 +**Flag Placement**: Position a flag, preferably in a bright color (avoid green or yellow), near the instrument to aid in its future location. 52 + 53 +**GPS Marking**: 54 + 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. 57 + 58 +=== (% style="color:inherit; font-family:inherit; font-size:max(18px, min(20px, 14.4444px + 0.462963vw))" %)**5- Charge Time, Pre-Deployment & Post-Deployment**(%%) === 59 + 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. 63 + 64 +* **Operational Duration**: 65 +** When recording at 250 Hz, with GPS on and Bluetooth disabled, the instruments are expected to last about 30 days per charge cycle. 66 + 67 +* **Post-Retrieval Charging**: 68 +** Do not store the instruments with completely drained batteries. 69 +** After retrieval, charge the instruments to about 50-60% (indicated as "orange" level) for optimal battery health. 70 + 71 +* **Storage and Shipping Charge Level**: 72 +** Maintain a battery charge level of around 50-60% for both storage and shipping purposes. 73 +** This charge level is recommended to prevent battery damage and is safe for transportation. 74 + 75 +=== === 76 + 77 +=== === 78 + 79 +=== **6- Data Sharing and Metadata Creation** === 80 + 81 +**GPS Data**: 82 + 83 +* Download the GPS file to a laptop. 84 +* Share this file on a drive accessible to all team members for uniform understanding of node locations. 85 + 86 +**Photo Sharing**: 87 + 88 +* Upload site photos to a shared platform (OneDrive, Dropbox, etc.). 89 +* Integrating photos into Google Maps or Google Earth can be particularly beneficial for easy location referencing. 90 + 91 +**Metadata File**: 92 + 93 +* Create a metadata XML file for each node, which is essential for data organisation and future reference. 94 + 95 +=== **7- Additional Best Practices** === 96 + 97 +* **Environmental Responsibility**: Ensure that the node placement and the materials used are environmentally responsible and adhere to local regulations. 98 +* **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. 99 + 100 +* ((( 101 +==== **Keeping the Instruments Clean** ==== 102 +))) 103 +* ((( 104 +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. 105 +))) 106 + 33 33 = = 34 34 35 35 = SmartSolo IGU 16HR 3C (5 Hz) Short Period Node =