I am preparing to get a VP2 setup going for an experimental rig that I am working on. The rig has a 50' tall super structure. My plan was to mount the anemometer at the top of the super structure. I need to know wind conditions at the exit of the structure which is the top. I was going to put the main ISS 4-6' off grade. I want to know the temperature and humidity here because there is a fan that pulls air into the system at this elevation, and I need to know the air properties entering the unit.
The sun light potential is poor. The unit is built in a courtyard with the opening facing north. Not to mention all the shade created by this 50' tall structure. Also, Cleveland Ohio is not a real sunny place.
I was leaning towards a cabled setup which would remove the need for relying on solar. However, I do have some concerns about lightning and it seems like going wireless provides some nice options with being able to use different consoles and more potential connectivity options now and in the future. If I were to go wireless, I think I would need to have the solar panel up at the top of the structure. That way I can be above all the shade and face the panel south. I see there is an extra solar panel kit (part 6616). But it comes with a 4' cable, and I need like 45-50'.
Any thoughts would be much appreciated.