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24	24	**Essential Details**: Record the following in a logbook:
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27	27	* Station name
28	28	* Latitude and longitude
29	29	* Names of team members present
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42	42	* Take multiple photographs from various angles to document the site setup thoroughly.
43	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)
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45		-=== **3- Visibility and Location Marking** ===
	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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47	47	**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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49	49	**GPS 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.
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54		-=== **4- Data Sharing and Metadata Creation** ===
	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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56	56	**GPS Data**:
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58	58	* Download the GPS file to a laptop.
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68	68	* Create a metadata XML file for each node, which is essential for data organisation and future reference.
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70		-=== **5- Additional Best Practices** ===
	98	+=== **7- Additional Best Practices** ===
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72	72	* **Environmental Responsibility**: Ensure that the node placement and the materials used are environmentally responsible and adhere to local regulations.
73	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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78	78	==== **Keeping the Instruments Clean** ====
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