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From version 18.2
edited by Sima Mousavi
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To version 19.2
edited by Sima Mousavi
on 2024/01/18 13:49
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15 -**~ INVEST IN FAST EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES – DO NOT LET THIS BE THE LIMITATION OF DATA HARVESTING **
15 +**INVEST IN FAST EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES – DO NOT LET THIS BE THE LIMITATION OF DATA HARVESTING **
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24 24  **Essential Details**: Record the following in a logbook:
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26 26  * Station name
27 27  * Latitude and longitude
28 28  * Names of team members present
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30 30  * Serial number (SN) of the sensor
31 31  * Detailed notes on the site conditions and setup
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34 34  === **2- Node Placement** ===
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40 40  
41 41  * Conduct compass measurements away from the node and metallic structures, adjusting for inclination angle.
42 42  * Take multiple photographs from various angles to document the site setup thoroughly.
43 -* Include a detailed site description in your notes, specifying distances and orientations from nearby landmarks.
43 +* 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)
44 44  
45 45  === **3- Visibility and Location Marking** ===
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51 51  * Use a GPS device to mark the instrument's exact location.
52 52  * Record this location in both your paper notes and the GPS device.
53 53  
54 +=== **4- Data Sharing and Metadata Creation** ===
55 +
56 +**GPS Data**:
57 +
58 +* Download the GPS file to a laptop.
59 +* Share this file on a drive accessible to all team members for uniform understanding of node locations.
60 +
61 +**Photo Sharing**:
62 +
63 +* Upload site photos to a shared platform (OneDrive, Dropbox, etc.).
64 +* Integrating photos into Google Maps or Google Earth can be particularly beneficial for easy location referencing.
65 +
66 +**Metadata File**:
67 +
68 +* Create a metadata XML file for each node, which is essential for data organisation and future reference.
69 +
70 +=== **5- Additional Best Practices** ===
71 +
72 +* **Environmental Responsibility**: Ensure that the node placement and the materials used are environmentally responsible and adhere to local regulations.
73 +* **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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77 +* (((
78 +==== **Keeping the Instruments Clean** ====
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80 +* (((
81 +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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54 54  = SmartSolo IGU 16HR 3C (5 Hz) Short Period Node =
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