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4 4  (((
5 5  = **Node Setup** =
6 6  
7 -Short term (~~30 day) battery powered nodes. The default gain should be 24 db for the 16HR-3C and 6 db for the BD3C-5
7 +Short term (~~30 day) battery powered nodes
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10 -~*~**this needs to be reformatted
11 -
12 12  == **Pre-Fieldwork Preparation** ==
13 13  
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15 15  (((
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18 -**INVEST IN FAST EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES – DO NOT LET THIS BE THE LIMITATION OF DATA HARVESTING**
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20 -**Plan on 1 Tb to store ALL data for 50 nodes @ 250 Hz and a single ~~30 day occupation**
13 +**~ INVEST IN FAST EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES – DO NOT LET THIS BE THE LIMITATION OF DATA HARVESTING **
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23 23  
24 -= **Installation** =
16 +== **Installation** ==
25 25  
26 -=== **1- Logbook documentation** ===
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19 +**Logbook Maintenance**: Document essential details:
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29 -**Essential Details**: Record the following in a logbook:
30 -
31 -* Station name
32 -* Latitude and longitude
33 -* Names of team members present
34 -* Date and local time of installation
35 -* Serial number (SN) of the sensor
36 -* Detailed notes on the site conditions and setup
37 -
38 -=== **2- Node Placement** ===
21 +* Station name, latitude/longitude, team members, date/time.
22 +* Serial number (SN) of sensor, site notes.
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24 +* **Node Placement**: Use biodegradable plastic bags for node protection.
25 +* **Orientation and Site Description**:
26 +** Compass measurements (adjust for inclination).
27 +** Detailed description of the site, including landmarks.
28 +* **Visibility and GPS Marking**:
29 +** Use distinctively colored flags for easy location.
30 +** Mark location with GPS; record in logbook and device.
31 +* **Photo Documentation**: Take multiple photos from various angles.
40 40  
41 -**Protection**: Place nodes inside thick, landfill biodegradable plastic bags for environmental protection.
42 -
43 -**Site Analysis**:
44 -
45 -* Conduct compass measurements away from the node and metallic structures, adjusting for inclination angle.
46 -* Take multiple photographs from various angles to document the site setup thoroughly.
47 -* 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)
48 -
49 -=== **3- GPS Considerations** ===
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52 -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.
53 -
54 -=== **4- Visibility and Location Marking** ===
55 -
56 -**Flag Placement**: Position a flag, preferably in a bright color (avoid green or yellow), near the instrument to aid in its future location.
57 -
58 -**GPS Marking**:
59 -
60 -* Use a GPS device to mark the instrument's exact location.
61 -* Record this location in both your paper notes and the GPS device.
62 -
63 -=== (% style="color:inherit; font-family:inherit; font-size:max(18px, min(20px, 14.4444px + 0.462963vw))" %)**5- Charge Time, Pre-Deployment & Post-Deployment**(%%) ===
64 -
65 -* **Charging Duration**: Both types of nodes take approximately 6-8 hours to fully charge from a flat state.
66 -* **Pre-Deployment Charging**:
67 -** Although the nodes hold their charge well, it's beneficial to give them a "top up" charge right before deployment.
68 -
69 -* **Operational Duration**:
70 -** When recording at 250 Hz, with GPS on and Bluetooth disabled, the instruments are expected to last about 30 days per charge cycle.
71 -
72 -* **Post-Retrieval Charging**:
73 -** Do not store the instruments with completely drained batteries.
74 -** After retrieval, charge the instruments to about 50-60% (indicated as "orange" level) for optimal battery health.
75 -
76 -* **Storage and Shipping Charge Level**:
77 -** Maintain a battery charge level of around 50-60% for both storage and shipping purposes.
78 -** This charge level is recommended to prevent battery damage and is safe for transportation.
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82 -=== ===
83 -
84 -=== **6- Data Sharing and Metadata Creation** ===
85 -
86 -**GPS Data**:
87 -
88 -* Download the GPS file to a laptop.
89 -* Share this file on a drive accessible to all team members for uniform understanding of node locations.
90 -
91 -**Photo Sharing**:
92 -
93 -* Upload site photos to a shared platform (OneDrive, Dropbox, etc.).
94 -* Integrating photos into Google Maps or Google Earth can be particularly beneficial for easy location referencing.
95 -
96 -**Metadata File**:
97 -
98 -* Create a metadata XML file for each node, which is essential for data organisation and future reference.
99 -
100 -=== **7- Additional Best Practices** ===
101 -
102 -* **Environmental Responsibility**: Ensure that the node placement and the materials used are environmentally responsible and adhere to local regulations.
103 -* **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.
104 -
105 -* (((
106 -==== **Keeping the Instruments Clean** ====
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108 -* (((
109 -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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112 112  = =
113 113  
114 114  = SmartSolo IGU 16HR 3C (5 Hz) Short Period Node =