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Tropical Ecology, Assessment, and Monitoring Network Climate Monitoring Protocol Version 3.0 Cite as: TEAM Network. 2010. Climate Moni

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 10 • Ideally, the climate station should be located in a clearing with an unobstructed view of the sky (n

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 11 4.2 Level 1 Siting Ideally, and to fulfill the requirements of the global solar radiation sensor, the

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 12 Figure 1. Workflow that illustrates the steps for siting the climate station. In Level 1, all sensors

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 13 4.3 Level 2 Siting Since the requirements of the solar radiation sensor are difficult to meet in many

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 14 The climate equipment itself requires an area of 60-65 m2, where the tower and sensors will be installe

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 15 Figure 3. Workflow describing the main steps for siting the climate station (Level 2).

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 16 Figure 4. Diagram describing siting process. A. Initial location is at least 4H units away from the ta

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 17 4.3.2 Siting the Radiation Sensor There are two possibilities for locating the radiation sensor based

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 18 4.4 Level 3 Siting If the radiation sensor cannot be located within the vicinity of the main climate s

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 19 A standardized list of equipment and whether it should be acquired as part of Level 1, 2, or 3 siting i

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 2 Acknowledgments This protocol and all other TEAM protocols are collective works. They were developed a

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 20 2. Take pictures: This information is crucial to get accurate information about the site where the sta

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 21 5.1 Testing all the instrumentation upon receipt As soon as the equipment is received, the data logger

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 22 Figure 5. Main wiring diagram of the climate station showing the connections between main components.

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 23 Figure 6. Main components of the CR1000 data logger. Figure 7. Main screen of PC200W software.

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 24 7. Establish communication with the data logger: Select CR1000 on the left and hit the Connect button

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 25 each TEAM Site and are required for use. Any changes will be done by the Network Office which will als

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 26 Collection of test data: Once the sensors are all connected, turn the data logger back on and wait for

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 27 5.2.1 Base Installation The tower is based on top of a concrete foundation that must be installed at t

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 28 Install the charge regulator: Before mounting the solar panel to the tower, install the power regulato

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 29 5.5.1 Vaisala HMP45C Temperature/RH sensor Two HMP45C are housed inside a MetOne Aspirated Radiation S

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 3 Table of Contents 1! INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE ...

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 30 Replace the top cover of the cabling box: Once the sensors are connected to the cabling box replace the

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 31 Figure 11. Diagram showing the correct way to connect the power cable terminals to the data logger. 5

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 32 Pyranometer at an alternate location: Follow the same steps for pyranometers that will be installed at

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 33 5.6 Finishing steps 5.6.1 Secure the weather resistant enclosure Once all the sensors and power sourc

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 34 Convert the file from the card into a readable format: • From the PC200W tools menu, select Card Conv

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 35 6.1.2 Retrieving the Data from a dedicated data logger (Level 3). TO BE COMPLETED. 6.1.3 Extract the

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 36 6.2.1 Measure and record the event After the event has passed, measure the rainfall using the enclosed

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 37 6.3.3 Enclosure Maintenance Check the integrity of the enclosure at least monthly (preferably every tw

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 38 Precipitation gauge (TB4): Inspect the precipitation gauge every time the station is visited. Remove an

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 39 System/Sensor Activity Frequency Climate station core area/fence Remove debris, general maintenance Mon

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 4 1 INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE Climate change has been identified as one of the main threats to humanity and

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 40 6.4.1 Temperature/RH sensor (Vaisala HMP45C) The sensor head should be recalibrated every two years (t

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 41 Figure 13. Diagram illustrating operation and calibration schedules for Temperature/RH sensors (also

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 42 6.4.3 Solar radiation (LI 200X) The Licor LI 200X should be sent out for calibration every 2 years. As

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 43 Submit information to the TEAM portal Solar Radiation (LI 200X) Sent to manufacturer for calibration.

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 44 NRC 1999. Adequacy of Climate Observing Systems. Panel on climate observing systems status. Climate Res

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 45 Calibration. A process to adjust measurements from a sensor to a universally defined standard of measur

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 46 Memory Card. Device to store climate data collected by the data logger (usually a 32-64 MB Compact Flas

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 47 Sensor Calibration Form. Field form to keep track of sensor calibration information such as date when s

9 APPENDIX A.1. MAIN EQUIPMENT LIST (Continues into next page) Category Equipment Description Number Supplier Model ID Level 1 &4 Level 2 Level

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 49 Category Equipment Description Number Supplier Model ID Level 1 &4 Level 2 Level 3 12V Charging r

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 5 5. Integrated Environmental Assessment: Anticipate the use of the data in the development of environmen

10 APPENDIX A.2. SITE METADATA FIELD FORM

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TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 53 11 APPENDIX A.3. CLIMATE PROTOCOL MAINTENANCE LOG

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TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 56 12 APPENDIX A.4. SENSOR CALIBRATION FORM

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TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 58 13 APPENDIX A.5. SENSOR CALIBRATION METADATA FORM

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 59 Climate Monitoring ProtocolSensor Calibration Metadata Formv. 1.0SENSOR SENT OUT FOR CALIBRATIONSen

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 6 This document describes in detail all the necessary steps to setup and implement the TEAM Climate Monito

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 60 14 APPENDIX A.6. WIRING DIAGRAMS

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 61 (Shield cabling diagram shown in next page)

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 62 SHIELD CABLING DIAGRAM

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 7 3 BASIC EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION In order to be an adequate tool for monitoring climate, the sensors and e

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 8 3.3.1 Temperature – Relative Humidity Sensor Vaisala HMP45C The TEAM Climate Protocol uses the Vaisala

TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0 9 Variable Range Resolution Mode of measurement /observation Required measurement uncertainty Output aver