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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
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12 12  == **Pre-Fieldwork Preparation** ==
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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**
15 +**INVEST IN FAST EXTERNAL HARD DRIVES – DO NOT LET THIS BE THE LIMITATION OF DATA HARVESTING **
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29 29  **Essential Details**: Record the following in a logbook:
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31 31  * Station name
32 32  * Latitude and longitude
33 33  * Names of team members present
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46 46  * Take multiple photographs from various angles to document the site setup thoroughly.
47 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 48  
49 -=== **3- GPS Considerations** ===
45 +=== **3- Visibility and Location Marking** ===
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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.
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54 -=== **4- Visibility and Location Marking** ===
55 -
56 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 57  
58 58  **GPS Marking**:
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60 60  * Use a GPS device to mark the instrument's exact location.
61 61  * Record this location in both your paper notes and the GPS device.
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63 -=== (% 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** ===
64 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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83 -
84 -=== **6- Data Sharing and Metadata Creation** ===
85 -
86 86  **GPS Data**:
87 87  
88 88  * Download the GPS file to a laptop.
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97 97  
98 98  * Create a metadata XML file for each node, which is essential for data organisation and future reference.
99 99  
100 -=== **7- Additional Best Practices** ===
70 +=== **5- Additional Best Practices** ===
101 101  
102 102  * **Environmental Responsibility**: Ensure that the node placement and the materials used are environmentally responsible and adhere to local regulations.
103 103  * **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.
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105 105  * (((
106 106  ==== **Keeping the Instruments Clean** ====
107 107  )))