CuPIDO: project-info Messages: 18 Entries..

As a reminder for Tom,Gordon,others....

This is excerpted in the "~aster/isff/projects/CuPIDO/doc/MyCUPIDOosHints.txt"


MAST Tool Use Hints (electric winch version):
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    To Lower:
	- Use a fresh battery
		don't use the station battery
		I put one for st10 at the site.
	- Place Mast Stand
		in line with the mast
		beyond where the csat is (7m)
	- Put Mast Winch on tripod
		the quick release pin should be
		oriented with the release clip
		towards the mast.
	- Wrap the strap around the mast
		above the crossarm.
		avoid pinching data cables
		(ie underneath them if possible)
		Have the ring end on the side towards
		the motor to improve spooling of cable
		Clip the winch hook to the strap.
	- Make sure mast collar bolts are tight (upper and lower)
	- Loosen mast pivot bolt slightly if needed
	- Remove 'back' guy wire cable
		wrap the loose end around the trh so
		it will be out of the way and not dangle.
		ALTERNATE: in windy conditions, you can actually
		use this guy wire to help stablize the mast as
		it is lowered (use gloves when holding it!)
	- From the front of the mast arrange the control cable
		to avoid pinching or getting caught as you lower
	- Unbolt the mast clamp
		gently allow the mast to lower until the
		strap tightens and holds.
	- Lower Mast gently
		Make sure the control switch is set to unwind
		hold the mast to stabilize it as it lowers.
		guide it into the mast stand

	IMPORTANT: Avoid jerking and whipping the mast
		They have been known to break!

    To Raise
	- Check that the side guy-wire turn buckles are rotated
		to avoid jambing and torquing the mast.
		(open end of the bolt on the buckle attached
		to the tripod bracket faces up)
	- Check all the guy wires and cables
		so that they won't bind or trip you
	- Begin to Raise the mast
		Make sure the mast stand does not hang up 
		as the mast begins to raise, or
		else it'll 'remind' you by falling when you
		least expect it!
	- Verify that the cable is spooling properly as it goes up.
		Ie not folding back upon itself or bunching up.
		it should lay in nice spirals.
	- Guide and assist the motor by hand.
		There is high torque on the motor esp. at the bottom
		end.  
		Observe side guy wires if possible.
	- Stop winch before the pulley jambs on the cable
		about 6" before the collar.
	- Push the mast into the top collar, secure bolts and clamp
	- Attach back guy wire
		tighten it to straighten the mast	
		look up the mast to determine plumb
	- Cable tie the turnbuckle
	- Slightly tighten the pivot bolt.
	- Retrieve the mast stand and winch tools.


MAST Tool Use Hints (manual winch version):
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The manual winch can be used for non-flux stations (ie light weight)
	   and in a pinch maybe for a flux tower as well.
The only big difference is the 'battery' (duh), and this:
IMPORTANT: make sure the hand winch is clamped very tightly
	   to (preferably) the back leg of the tripod or else it could slip,
	   resulting in some unpleasantry.
	   It should be obvious how the winch clamps to the tripod legs.
	   Some versions allow the winch to be placed on any leg.
	   You may want to use the back guy wire to help stabilize
	   the mast as it is winched up/down.

17jul06 12:40 - 14:50

Purpose: routine maintenance, logger power

Mast Down: 12:52-13:50

USB local data storage swapped/recovered

GOES pvc elbows installed and raised off ground to help ventillation

See also clean kh2o/rad

The GPS elevation of Site 1 was checked. A range of values were used over a period of 15 minutes (4353 ft - 4371 ft). Will utilize 4362 ft.

An electric fence was installed at St 1 today (operational at 1300).

TP01	200240
Pyr.in	ep161945
Pyr.out ep16107
HFT	H983213
Tsoil	STP94017
Pyg.out ep27907
Pyg.in	ep29136
NetRad	Q91096

ie radiometers all originally as planned and soils had been swapped from st5.
confirmed coefficients in logger per what SteveS sent

At 1445LT we noted the following serial numbers:
TP01 200242
Pyr.in 970378
Pyr.out 940187
HFT H993562
Tsoil STP97003
Pyg.out EP31978
Pyg.in EPP31976
NetRad Q99258

This entry is from datadumpexample.txt from ~ on Aster and from Gordon's 'stuff' file on Aster

data_dump -d 3 -s 60 -A ene_20060709_080000.dat > /dir-you-want/file_dump.txt

With the 'dat' function non-functional right now a work around is to use 
the S+ scan function
At the S+ prompt >
type:
(this example is for -s 60 [logger box] and the fields in the list indicate 
how you are parsing the file in to categories

>x<-scan(file="/dir-you-want/file_dump.txt",skip=1,flush=T,sep=",",
what=list(dt="",0,vb=0,rain=0,rnet=0,tsurf=0,
rpile.in=0,rpile.out=0,rsw.i=0,rsw.o=0,tci=0,tdi=0,tco=0,tdo=0,tsoil=0,hft=0))

Then, the following will plot the variables you've defined in array 'x', 
in this example 'hft' or soil heat flux as defined above

>plot(x$hft, type="l")

Use S-plus commands to look at the array as you see fit (variables(x),
page(x) to list) the following will plot the variables you've defined in array 'x'

First - do the data_dump -d XX -s ID -p or -A path/filename.dat
Then look at the file and note where the column of data of interest is so 
that you can set the 'cols' value in readdd below appropriately.
Check the matrix created to be sure you have the data you need, e.g. 
>x[1:10,]
to list the first ten values of
x and confirm.

Greg,

I wrote a function readdd to read data_dumps:

# Read 2nd data column
x = readdd(file="/home/aster/hey10",cols=2)
plot(x)

px = specsmooth(pspectra(fftw(window(x))))
plot(px)

# You can read multiple columns
x = readdd(file="/home/aster/hey10",cols=1:2)


# the basic scan
x3=scan(file="/home/aster/hey3",skip=1,flush=T,what=list(yr="",mo="",dd="",time="",n="",bytes=0,v=0,q=0))

#
To make png files once you have a plot onscreen that you like
> open.png(file="Stn10.test.png",horizontal="T")
> plot(px,type="l")
> close.png()

On a regular basis we are doing the following duties:

We have a status table on the white board in the base.

Clean radiation sensors at any site as soon as reasonably possible after
intense rainfalls (e.g. 25 mm/hr or greater - definetly at 50 mm/hr).

Exchange data drives at each site every 10-14 days and download to ASTER.
Clean kryptons every 10-14 days or per voltage decreases after heavy rainfalls
that loft particles in strong wind
TRIME soil moisture at the flux sites (please take an average of 6 readings - 3 from two different location) every 10-14 days.

Some minor items were taken care of at 2pm local time at Station 7.

The logger was elevated off the ground and the GPS altitude was taken as an average of 6 values as 2805 ft. This result was sensible given an intercomparison of pressure readings at different sites (e.g. compared with Site 8).

Poulos observed cattle at Sites 1 and 2. We do not have fences at these sites.

Enter the date that the task was completed



Site/Task
   Logger GOES   Level  Boom   Latest Weep
   Elev'd Cooler NetRd  Angls  SftWr  Holes
   Manual Holes	 again?  all   Instld Drlld?
1    Y      Y      Y      Y       Y     Y
    7/1    7/1    7/5    7/1     7/5   7/1  GOES ant stiffened 7/1
                       RMY172               RMY 172 entered ~ 1745, 7/1

2    Y      Y      Y      Y       Y     Y
    N/A    7/5    7/5    7/5     7/5   7/5
                       RMY046              RMY at 044, not changed on 7/5
                       CST133

3    Y      Y      Y      Y       N     Y
    N/A                RMY279
                       CST177
4    Y      Y      Y      Y       Y     Y
    7/5    7/5    7/5    7/5     7/5   7/5              
                       RMY078              RMY at 074 until 1200LT 7/5

5    Y      Y      Y      Y       Y     Y
    N/A    7/2    7/2    7/2     7/4   7/2  
                       RMY183              RMY at 186 until 1045LT 7/2
                       CST181

6    N      Y      Y      Y       N     Y
                       RMY315
7    N       Y      Y      Y       Y     Y

8    Y      Y      N      Y       Y     Y
    7/1    7/1           7/2     7/5   7/5
                       RMY249              RMY at 108 until 1655LT 7/2         

9    N      N      N      Y       Y     N
                       RMY355
10   Y      Y      Y      Y       N     Y
    N/A           7/5    7/5           7/5
                        RMY300
                        CST208
                         

The logistics of travel at CuPIDO are significant. The most sites we have visited and worked on in one day is 4. On the city side of Mt. Lemmon 5 could be visited in one long day if, for example, only data downloads were being executed. On the open country side of Mt. Lemmon Sites 2-5 (Site 1 being relatively easy), access times are longer. Site 6 and Site 10 have short uphill hikes so bring everything you need. 

Travelers to Sites 2-5 will not have cell phone access. 

From the Residence Inn to
01 1hr 10 min
02 1hr 40 min
03 2.25 hr south route (1 hr 20 min to the turn off Redington), 3 hr north route
04 2 hr south route, (1 hr 20 min to the turn off Redington), 2.75 hr north route
05 45 min
06
07
08
09
10

From Base to 
1 55 min
2 1 hr 25 min
3 2.5 hr south route, 2.75 hr north route
4 2.25 hr south route, 2.5 hr north route
5
6
7
8
9
10

From 1 to
2 30 min
3
4
5
6
7  55 min
8  50 min
9  40 min
10 40 min

From 2 to
1 30 min
3
4
5
6
7  1 hr 25 min
8  1 hr 20 min
9  1 hr 10 min
10 1 hr 10 min

From 3 to
1 1.75 hr
2 2.25 hr
4 1.5 hr
5
6
7
8
9
10

From 4 to (40 minutes from 4 to Redington Road)
1 1 hr 35 min
2 2 hr 5 min
3 1.5 hr
5
6
7
8
9
10


From 5 to
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
10

From 6 to
1
2
3
4
5
7
8
9
10

From 7 to
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
9
10

From 8 to
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
9
10

From 9 to
1
2
3
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5
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10

From 10 to
1
2
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5
6
7
8
9

Pictures are needed of all 10 sites

Site  Pictures taken? Other information ...
1      Yes, 5 Jul
2      Yes, 5 Jul
3
4      Yes, 5 Jul
5
6
7
8
9
10
Base   Yes, 5 Jul

John worked with John Bauer of U. Ariz to find that one of the UA cables was bad. This enabled internet to the base and a wireless router was installed. Poulos confirmed wireless on his windows laptop but Aster remains non-functional with wired or wireless.

A wireless card will be utilized shortly for Aster. 

The rain guage was found to be tilted approximately 25 degrees due to a loose ball joint. It was leveled and reset. This resulted in some false tips during the hour of 1300-1400 3 July. These should be eliminated from the record.

The RMY boom angle was confirmed at 4 degrees. This value has been in the system since the previous visit.June 27.

The net radiation sensor was leveled further during this visit. Leveling should be checked at all sites.

The time from Site 5 (SSE) to Site 10 (NNW) is 1 hour and 45 mintues going clockwise around Mt. Lemmon. Going counter-clockwise it is estimated at 2.5 hours due to the dirt roads much of the way.

The satellite phone in the pick-up is:881631547151 (with two persons on-site this truck is secondary - only used during single person trips) and is portable. Be sure it is charged.

The sat phone in the Tahoe is: 881631547000 and is connected to a car charger.

During single person operations on the East side of Mt. Lemmon (sites 2-5) these phones should be used to keep in contact at regular intervals. Please make yourself aware of how to dial sat phone-sat phone and generally to other phones (the latter is 001-area code-phone number).
 

During a site visit on July 1 a helicopter landed adjacent to Site 5. It turns out that unbeknownst to us or the folks leasing the site or our landlords Site 5 is also regularly used for helicopter training by the local Dept of Safety and also Search and Rescue. They have spread the word amongst their teams that we are there and will endeavor to avoid landing within 100 yards of the site. The frequency of these helicopter landings seems to be 1-2 times per week (summer is their training period). 

Thus we should watch for unusual turbulence events (can they be distinguished from virga/microburst activity and other intermittent turbulence?) and also the potential for accumulation on the optical sensors from rotor downwash driven dust.