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edited by Sima Mousavi
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23 23  (((
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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41 41  * Take multiple photographs from various angles to document the site setup thoroughly.
42 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 43  
44 -=== **3- GPS Considerations** ===
45 +=== **3- Visibility and Location Marking** ===
45 45  
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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** ===
50 -
51 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 52  
53 53  **GPS Marking**:
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55 55  * Use a GPS device to mark the instrument's exact location.
56 56  * Record this location in both your paper notes and the GPS device.
57 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**(%%) ===
54 +=== **4- Data Sharing and Metadata Creation** ===
59 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 -
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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68 -
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.
72 -
73 -
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** ===
83 -
84 84  **GPS Data**:
85 85  
86 86  * Download the GPS file to a laptop.
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95 95  
96 96  * Create a metadata XML file for each node, which is essential for data organisation and future reference.
97 97  
98 -=== **7- Additional Best Practices** ===
70 +=== **5- Additional Best Practices** ===
99 99  
100 100  * **Environmental Responsibility**: Ensure that the node placement and the materials used are environmentally responsible and adhere to local regulations.
101 101  * **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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103 103  * (((
104 104  ==== **Keeping the Instruments Clean** ====
105 105  )))