My Ecowitt sensors have started arriving, now to figure out where to put them.
WS68 - mechanical anemometer
WH40 - rain gauge
WH32 - outdoor temp (temporary till WH32EP comes in)
GW1000
According the the CWOP-Siting.pdf doc I ran across, the "ideal" locations are
Temperature / Humidity Sensor
• Should be placed on a patch of level ground, over a surface representative of the area.
[Avoid rock/concrete and dark-colored surfaces, roofs, or irrigated lawns].
• Should be mounted in a ventilated radiation shield.
• Height between 4’ 1” and 6’ 7” above ground (1.25 – 2.0 m)
• Place sensors at a horizontal distance of 2 times the height of the nearest object (tree,
structure, etc). [Example: 40 feet away from a 20 foot tall tree].
• Keep away from other sources of heat such as chimneys, air vents, air conditioners, etc.
Anemometer
• Ideally mounted at 32.8 feet (10 metres) above ground level.
• Ideally placed at a horizontal distance of 10 times the height of the nearest obstruction.
• When placed on the side of a mast (rather than at the top), the sensor should be placed
on a horizontal boom extending outwards from the mast, at a distance of 3 times the
mast diameter. [So, if mounted on a 2-inch diameter pole, the boom should extend out 6
inches away from the pole].
Rain Gauge
• Ideally mounted at a height of 4 to 6 feet above the ground.
• Ideally located at a horizontal distance of 4 times the height of the nearest obstruction.
• Ensure the gauge is mounted level to the ground, away from any horizontal surface that
can introduce rain-splashing or surrounding snow buildup.
And while it gives some examples of good & bad compromises in a suburban setting. I could use some advice from the guru's here.
This is looking south toward the back of my house. Planning to put the an
emometer on a 10'+ gable mount on the second story (and yes I know it will need grounding) This is from the back of the house looking north..
And this is from the east side of the lot looking west
By request, google maps view
By request, a summer photo of the trees (best I've found so far)
Originally I was thinking rain gauge & temp sensor 5-6' high on a post in basically the middle of the back yard. But reconsidering since my lawn is irrigated.
Wondering if the top of the basketball pole might be a decent compromise. Also before anybody asks, the "deck to nowhere" goes to above ground pool in the summer.
Thoughts? Advice?
Thank you!