Hi all,
I once again find myself embarking on another project (with several others still pending completion
). This time: high utility quickly deployable weather station.
Rundown:
3 meter wind, 05103 Wind Monitor
2 meter temperature, ST-110 Thermistor Temperature Sensor
2 meter dew point, HMP155 Humidity and Temperature Probe
Barometric pressure, 270 pressure transducer
Solar radiation, SP-110 pyranometer
CR23X Micrologger with 7 Ah battery base, for extended deployments external enclosure connector allows for 55 Ah battery (around 10 days).
Wind direction correction will be applied using a KVH C100 fluxgate compass. A GPS16-HVS will keep data logger time/provide latitude and longitudinal data and compensate for magnetic declination.
I went with X-Lok type Amphenol connectors.
The proposed interface between DAQ and instrument tripod include camlock connectors for easy connection/disconnection of both parts. Will have to see long term how durable the aluminum fittings are as the final weight of the enclosure is estimated to be around 25 to 30 lbs. Will have to wait and see.
I'll be using a PUSR USR-W610 to make the station wireless, that along with a couple dbi omni-directional antenna to get a couple thousand feet of range on it. In essence acting as a wireless com port between the data logger and computer for LoggerNet.
This project takes heavy inspiration from Texas Tech and their Sticknet:
So far have gotten the connectors and cables, enclosure, data logger, and barometer. The larger radiation shield to house the HMP155 had a straggler.
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I did some very early testing and measuring for what it will eventually come to be:
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Excited for this new measurement platform and all that it will measure once completed. Can't wait to sample snow storms and supercells alike.
Cheers
