Changes for page SmartSolo Node Seismometers
Last modified by robert on 2025/06/16 07:51
From version 22.1
edited by robert
on 2024/01/23 12:51
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To version 19.2
edited by Sima Mousavi
on 2024/01/18 13:49
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... ... @@ -12,9 +12,7 @@ 12 12 ((( 13 13 (% class="box warningmessage" %) 14 14 ((( 15 -**INVEST IN FAST EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES – DO NOT LET THIS BE THE LIMITATION OF DATA HARVESTING** 16 - 17 -**Plan on 1 Tb to store ALL data for 50 nodes @ 250 Hz and a single ~~30 day occupation** 15 +**INVEST IN FAST EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES – DO NOT LET THIS BE THE LIMITATION OF DATA HARVESTING ** 18 18 ))) 19 19 ))) 20 20 ... ... @@ -25,6 +25,7 @@ 25 25 ((( 26 26 **Essential Details**: Record the following in a logbook: 27 27 26 + 28 28 * Station name 29 29 * Latitude and longitude 30 30 * Names of team members present ... ... @@ -43,13 +43,8 @@ 43 43 * Take multiple photographs from various angles to document the site setup thoroughly. 44 44 * 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) 45 45 46 -=== **3- GPS Considerations** ===45 +=== **3- Visibility and Location Marking** === 47 47 48 -(% class="wikigeneratedid" %) 49 -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. 50 - 51 -=== **4- Visibility and Location Marking** === 52 - 53 53 **Flag Placement**: Position a flag, preferably in a bright color (avoid green or yellow), near the instrument to aid in its future location. 54 54 55 55 **GPS Marking**: ... ... @@ -57,29 +57,8 @@ 57 57 * Use a GPS device to mark the instrument's exact location. 58 58 * Record this location in both your paper notes and the GPS device. 59 59 60 -=== (%style="color:inherit; font-family:inherit; font-size:max(18px,min(20px, 14.4444px + 0.462963vw))" %)**5-ChargeTime, Pre-Deployment & Post-Deployment**(%%)===54 +=== **4- Data Sharing and Metadata Creation** === 61 61 62 -* **Charging Duration**: Both types of nodes take approximately 6-8 hours to fully charge from a flat state. 63 -* **Pre-Deployment Charging**: 64 -** Although the nodes hold their charge well, it's beneficial to give them a "top up" charge right before deployment. 65 - 66 -* **Operational Duration**: 67 -** When recording at 250 Hz, with GPS on and Bluetooth disabled, the instruments are expected to last about 30 days per charge cycle. 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 -* **Storage and Shipping Charge Level**: 74 -** Maintain a battery charge level of around 50-60% for both storage and shipping purposes. 75 -** This charge level is recommended to prevent battery damage and is safe for transportation. 76 - 77 -=== === 78 - 79 -=== === 80 - 81 -=== **6- Data Sharing and Metadata Creation** === 82 - 83 83 **GPS Data**: 84 84 85 85 * Download the GPS file to a laptop. ... ... @@ -94,11 +94,13 @@ 94 94 95 95 * Create a metadata XML file for each node, which is essential for data organisation and future reference. 96 96 97 -=== ** 7- Additional Best Practices** ===70 +=== **5- Additional Best Practices** === 98 98 99 99 * **Environmental Responsibility**: Ensure that the node placement and the materials used are environmentally responsible and adhere to local regulations. 100 100 * **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. 101 101 75 += = 76 + 102 102 * ((( 103 103 ==== **Keeping the Instruments Clean** ==== 104 104 )))