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From version 21.1
edited by Sima Mousavi
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To version 15.1
edited by Jack Dent
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5 -= **Node Setup** =
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7 -Short term (~~30 day) battery powered nodes
8 -
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** =
20 -
21 -=== **1- Logbook documentation** ===
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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** ===
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35 -
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** ===
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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.
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.
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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.
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100 -* (((
101 -==== **Keeping the Instruments Clean** ====
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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.
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107 -= =
108 -
109 109  = SmartSolo IGU 16HR 3C (5 Hz) Short Period Node =
110 110  
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322 322  [[image:Smartsolo IGU BD3C 5 (2).jpg]]
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326 326  |(% style="width:189px" %)**Frequency Band**|(% style="width:221px" %)5 Seconds to 150Hz
327 327  |(% style="width:189px" %)**Sensitivity**|(% style="width:221px" %)200 V/m/s
328 328  |(% style="width:189px" %)**Size (without spike)**|(% style="width:221px" %)158 x160mm
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336 336  = SmartSolo [[IGU-16HR>>url:https://smartsolo.com/cp-3.html]] =
337 337  
338 -[[image:smartsolo node.jpg]]
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340 -[[image:smartsolo node 2.jpg]]
341 -
342 342  |(% style="width:187px" %)**Frequency Band**|(% style="width:224px" %)5 Hz to 1652Hz
343 343  |(% style="width:187px" %)**Sensitivity**|(% style="width:224px" %)67.7 V/m/s
344 344  |(% style="width:187px" %)**Size (with spike)**|(% style="width:224px" %)103mm(L) × 95mm(W) × 187mm
345 -|(% style="width:187px" %)**Weight**|(% style="width:224px" %)2.3 kg
235 +|(% style="width:187px" %)**Weight**|(% style="width:224px" %)2.4 kg
346 346  |(% style="width:187px" %)**Data Storage**|(% style="width:224px" %)64 Gb
347 347  |(% style="width:187px" %)**Battery**|(% style="width:224px" %)Li_etc XXAh
348 348  )))
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