============================================================================== Station Notes - Northport 12/01/2023: Logger Maintenance: [0005] - replaced logger (CR1000 -> CR6)* - logger program: nth-bssd.cr6** * installed: 11/07/2023 * enabled: 12/01/2023 ** inclueds atmp/relh sensor upgrade (dwpt now observed) ** includes soil sensor upgrade ** does not report canopy leaf wetness (no canopy sensor) 08/16/2023: Station Maintenance: [1220] - sensor repair, including: - replaced tipping-bucket rain gauge - replaced leaf wetness [standard] sensor* - replaced soil moisture sensors - replaced soil temperature sensors * site does not include a canopy sensor 08/15/2023: Station Maintenance: [1340] - routine site maintenance, including: - checked anemometer (good) - checked battery (13.28V) - checked leaf wetness [standard] sensor (faulty)* - checked pyranometer (adjusted level) - checked soil sensors (faulty) - checked solar panel (14.1V) - checked tipping-bucket rain gauge (faulty) - checked wind vane (properly aligned) - cleaned atmp/relh sensor and radiation shield - cleaned battery box - cleaned battery terminals - cleaned solar panel - weed removal * site does not include a canopy sensor 06/19/2023: Station Maintenance: [1210] - routine station mainenance, including: - checked anemometer (good) - checked battery (13.03V) - checked pyranometer (adjusted level) - checked soil sensor cables (good) - checked solar panel (20.13V) - checked tipping-bucket rain gauge (adjusted level) - checked wind vane (properly aligned) - cleaned atmp/relh sensor and radiation shield - cleaned battery terminals - cleaned solar panel - replaced leaf wetness [standard] sensor* - weed removal * site does not include a canopy sensor ============================================================================== 08/18/2022: Station Maintenance: [1230] - routine station maintenance, including: - checked anemometer (good) - checked battery (13.21V) - checked battery box (already clean) - checked leaf wetness [standard] sensor* - checked pyranometer (adjusted level) - checked soil sensors (good) - checked solar panel (20.32V) - checked tipping-bucket rain gauge (adjusted level) - checked wind vane (properly aligned)* - cleaned atmp/relh radiation shield - cleaned solar panel - weed removal * site does not include a canopy sensor 06/22/2022: Station Maintenance: [1140] - routine site maintenance, including: - checked anemometer (good) - checked battery (13.15V) - checked leaf wetness [standard] sensor (good)* - checked soil sensors (good) - checked solar panel (20.5V) - checked tipping-bucket rain gauge (good) - checked wind vane (properly aligned) - cleaned atmp/relh radiation shield - cleaned pyranometer - cleaned solar panel - cleaned tipping-bucket rain gauge - weed removal * canopy sensor not within canopy... removed from station** ** updated logger program to mark canopy data as "missing" is needed 05/05/2022: Station Maintenance: [1305] - routine spring maintenance, including: - checked anemometer (good) - checked leaf wetness [standard] sensor (orient to north)* - checked pyranometer (adjusted level) - checked tipping-bucket rain gauge (adjusted level) * canopy sensor is not installed within a canopy ============================================================================== 08/23/2021: Station Maintenance: [1240] - routine site maintenance 06/15/2021: Station Maintenance: [1000] - routine site maintenance, including: - modem update ============================================================================== 07/16/2020: Station Maintenance: [1335] - routine station maintenance, including: - removal of debris within rain gauge ============================================================================== 07/31/2019: Logger / Station Maintenance: [1230] - replaced logger (CR1000 -> CR1000) - added PakBus modem - loaded logger program: nth-bbcb 04/21/2019: Station Maintenance: [1100] - relocated station (approx: 200-ft west) 04/12/2019: Logger Maintenance: [1010] - resolved logger clock issue ============================================================================== 05/10/2017: Station Maintenance: [1600] - replaced faulty modem - rewired ATMP/RELH (HMP155) to continuous 12V ============================================================================== 09/21/2016: Station Maintenance: [1340] - replaced Air Temp/Relative Humidity Sensor: HC2S3 -> HMP155A - loaded new logger program: nth-bbcb ============================================================================== 07/28/2015: Station Modernization: [1100] - Station upgraded with new logger and serveral new sensors. - loaded logger program "nth-bbbb" - Due to upgrade, station was offline for the following: 07/28/2015 (d=209) 1105 - 07/28/2015 (d=209) 1400 - the "live" data updates were able to resume at: 07/29/2015 (d=210) 1515 03/05/2015: Station Maintenance: [0005] - loaded logger program "mawn_abcf" (hourly collection cycle) ============================================================================== 12/08/2014: System Maintenance: [1103] - Loaded logger program "mawn_abcw" (3-hour power cycle) 12/06/2014: Station Maintenance: [1820] - Communication troubleshooting: - Replaced SC932 interface cable 11/30/2014: Station Maintenance: [1015] - Replaced analong land-line modem with wireless modem 08/26/2014: Station Maintenance: [1230] - routine maintenance ============================================================================== 06/15/11: Logger Maintenance: [0015] - Loaded PC208W Program "ABCS". - Soil Moisture data back online. 06/05/11: Station Maintenance: [1330] - Following sensors were replaced: Soil Moisture B (Switched from CS615 to CS616) - Routine Spring Maintenance, including: - Weed-Control (removal and herbicide application) - Checked/Tightened all station ground connections ============================================================================== 05/26/11: Station Maintenance: [1930] - Following sensors were replaced: Solar Radiation Soil Moisture A (Switched from CS615 to CS616) Soil Temperature A (2" depth) 05/17/11: Telecommunication Troubles Corrected: [1515] - Communication with the Northport station had failed due to recent thunderstorms. AT&T repaired the land-line on 05/16/2011 and modem was replaced on 05/17/2011. The "live" updates into the MAWN Database was reactivated at 15:15 on 05/17/2011 after confirming no loss or data or data corruption due to the recent troubles. 04/28/11: Data Correction: [1530] - Precipitation bucket was found to be clogged. Obstruction was cleared at 12:03 on 04/27/2011. Data analysis determined that precipitation data since 04/16/2011 was not properly recorded. To remove the faulty data, all precipitation data reported during the following time period has been marked as "missing": 04/16/2011 (d=106) 00:05 - 04/27/2011 (d=117) 12:05 ============================================================================== 05/19/10: Data Correction: [1200] - Faulty data was removed from raw data file and MAWN database tables. Soil Moisture and Soil Temps reported during the following time period have been marked as "missing": 10/20/09 (d=293) 00:05 - 05/09/10 (d=129) 12:00 05/09/10: Station Maintenance: [1200] - Replace leaf wetness sensor - Reinstalled soil temperature sensors (were exposed) - Reinstalled soil moisture sensors (were exposed) ============================================================================== 06/05/08: Station Maintenance: - Leaf Wetness Sensor Replaced (19:15, d=157) ============================================================================== 05/26/2005: Station Maintenance: (sm): - Applied Round-Up above soil Temperature Sensors - Cleaned Air Temp/Relative Humidty Sensor - Check Anemometer/Wind Vane - Cleaned Precipitation Bucket - Checked Grounding Cables =============================================================================== 04/06/2004: Data Logger Maintenance (jtb): - Datalogger error (E08) codes were reading 99. Counters were reset back to 00. This action will hopefully resolve and/or prevent brief data outages observed on some data loggers when the error count reaches 99. ================================================================================ 11/29/2003: Station Update (crn): - Data Logger Battery Replaced (approx: 10:00am, Day=333) 11/25/2003: Data Loss: - Temporary Loss of Data Likely Due To Weak Battery. Hope To Replace the Battery Within The Week. - Data Lost Between Following Times: Day 328 (11/24/2003), 21:40 - Day 329 (11/25/2003), 08:05 05/01/2003: New Station Installed: Notes: - leaf wetness B (canopy): installed in orchard to the east of the station installed in 2nd row of trees, facing north. distance from station: approx. 150-ft. Station Needs: - lightning rod - grounding rod - putty for enclosure - GPS cooridinates - leaf wetness B cable needs to be buried. 05/02/2003: Data Collection and Data Archive for new station begins First report: May 2, 2003 - 00:05 (Day=122) ==============================================================================