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Tropical Ecology, Assessment, and Monitoring Network Metrics for Ecosystem Services Climate Station Protocol Implementation Manual Version

10 Table 3 summarizes the basic principles for locating several sensors under the guidelines described above (it includes additional sensors not

11 Figure 2: Workflow that illustrates the steps for siting the climate station. In Level 1, all sensors (precipitation, temperature, relative h

122.6 Level 2 Siting Since the requirements of the solar radiation sensor are difficult to meet in many tropical forest sites, an alternate strat

13The climate equipment itself requires an area of 60-65 m2, where the tower and sensors will be installed. However an area of this size is not e

14 Figure 4: Workflow describing the main steps for siting the climate station (Level 2).

15 Figure 5: Diagram describing siting process. A. Initial location is at least 4H units away from the tallest obstacle in the clearing of height

16• A suitable location for the radiation sensor is within reach of the climate station (within 100 m of it), such that it can be connected to t

172.8 Level 4 Siting In many sites it might be difficult to find an open area that complies with the requirements for Level 1 (siting requirement

18As soon as the equipment is received, the data logger and sensors should be tested before final assembly of the climate station. This testing c

192. Install the memory card adaptor to the data logger: The memory card module is a flattened box labeled CFM100. Plug it into the peripheral p

2Acknowledgements This protocol was developed and tested in the Southern Highlands region of Tanzania with support from the Bill an

207. Establish communication with the data logger: Select CR1000 on the left and hit the Connect button on the upper left corner. Once the two a

21Battery Voltage (V) 5 sec 5 min Minimum Date/Time stamp 5 min 5 min Value at the end of sampling interval Table 4: Collection frequency,

22Attach the sensor cables to the appropriate terminals: Use the small screwdriver that comes with the data logger to securely attach the cables

23 Examine the data: Open the file in a text editor or Excel and examine the values. The values should show reasonable figures for the sensors. I

24g) After converting the card, find the file in the Output directory you selected that starts with TOA5_CL...(this is the converted file) and u

253.7 Climate Station Pre-installation Preparations Once a suitable location for the climate station has been found, preparations need to be made

26Battery: To protect the battery from the elements, it should be placed in a separate plastic/metal container with slits/holes to allow airflow

272. Connect the battery. Connect the battery to the charge regulator in the middle section labeled “BATTERY” by running cables from the positiv

28 Figure 2. Main wiring diagram of the climate station showing the connections between main components. 3.13 Angling the Solar Panel In order to

29 Table 1. Suggested tilt angle to maximize incident solar radiation year round (modified from Landau 2001). Note: Use a clinometer to ensure t

3Table of Contents 1 General Scope of this Document ...

301. Cutting the sensor cables. In order to connect the sensors to the shield cabling box, the sensor cables must be cut so that all of the inne

31 Figure 13: Cabling diagram showing 1) how to connect the cables coming from the American Vaisala sensors to the cabling box inside the aspirat

324. Positioning the sensors inside the shield. Before placing the sensors in the shield, attach a piece of tape to each sensor and mark one wit

333.16 Licor LI200X-L Solar Radiation sensor Equipment/supplies needed: • Electrical tape • Permanent marker • Plastic cable ties • Wire cut

34 5. Connect to the data logger. Connect the ends of the sensor cables to the appropriate terminals as shown in the wiring diagram that comes w

35b) Place the pole in the center of the hole. c) Fill the hole with concrete and level with a plumb. d) Cover the top of the pole with extra

363. Stabilize cable connections. The ends of the cables coming from the sensors or power sources should be securely attached to their terminals

37d) Press the Change Output Directory button and select a folder that can be located easily (the desktop is usually a good location). e) Click

385. Send the data to the team office through email. As soon as the data has been retrieved from the field and converted to a readable format th

39 Note: A more detailed explanation of how to update sensor information can be found in Step 7 the Climate Data Management Tool Help (Appendix A

44.9 Extract the Climate Measurement Data File from the Memory Card ... 42 4.10 Upload the data to the TEAM portal:

40Many animals and plants will attempt to colonize the tower. Every time the station is visited, remove any noticeable debris and structures (e.g

41Passive radiation shield: Every two weeks (or every time the station is visited) inspect the radiation shield to make sure no animals have colo

42Precipitation gauge Clean debris from collection funnel Every time station is visited Clean/remove debris from inside Make sure tipping buc

43c) Hold your mouse over the “Data” link that is now available and another drop down menu will appear. Click “Data Management” from this menu.

44a) Navigate to the Data Management Tool on the TEAM portal (Products>Data>Data Management>Upload Data Tab) and make sure the data log

45Every time the station is visited, measure the rainfall using the enclosed dipstick and write it down together with the approximate beginning a

46• Pen/Pencil • Replacement Temperature/RH sensor • Blank Sensor Installation/Calibration Form • Blank Sensor Calibration Metadata Form The

47 Figure 6. Diagram illustrating operation and calibration schedules for Temperature/RH sensors (also applies to the radiation sensors). Sensors

485. Submit the information to the TEAM portal. Every time the tipping gauge is calibrated submit the information on the Sensor Installation/Cal

496. Record the serial number. Write down the serial number of the new sensor and the date and time it was installed on the Sensor Installation/

51 General Scope of this Document The Metrics for Ecosystem Services project examines the tradeoffs and synergies between agricultur

50 Figure 7. Screenshot of the "Sensor Managment" home screen. Sensor Calibration process Frequency Temperature/RH Vaisala HMP45C Se

515 References Andelman, S. J., & Willig, M. R. 2004. Networks by design: a revolution in ecology. Science, 305(5690): 1565. Campbell Scie

52Root, T. L. and S. H. Schneider.1995. Ecology and Climate: Research Strategies and Implications. Science 269. WMO. 2003. Guidelines on clima

536 Glossary Air Temperature. Refers to the surface air temperature without the influence of direct solar radiation. Also defined as the tempera

54Data Logger Program/Script. Compiled script or computer program that instructs the data logger where each sensor is connected, the frequency of

55 Pyranometer. Instrument to measure the heating power of radiation, in particular of radiation coming from the sun (300-2800 nm). The pyranomet

56 Solar Radiation. Is the amount of energy in the form of electromagnetic waves coming from the sun. Radiation from the sun spans a wide range o

Appendix A.1. Main Equipment List (Continues into next page) Category Equipment Description Number Supplier Model ID Level 1 &4 Level 2 Leve

Appendix A.2. Site Metadata Field Form

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6Table 1. Personnel and time requirements for deploying a full-scale climate station in one landscape. The time requirement compo

60Appendix A.3. Climate Protocol Maintenance Log

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62Appendix A.4. Sensor Installation/Calibration Form

63Appendix A.5. Sensor Calibration Metadata Form

64 Appendix A.6. Wiring diagrams (Shield cabling diagram shown in next page)

65SHIELD CABLING DIAGRAM

66Appendix A.7. Climate data management tool help **Climate Data Management Tool Help can also be found at http://www.teamnetwork.org/en/help-cli

67Enter username and password and then press "Login" button. After logging in, you will be brought to your account information. Click

68Select your site from the drop down menu. After choosing your site, you will be presented with the Site Management Tool, where you can manag

69 To register a new climate sensor, choose “Climate Sensor” under the “Equipment Category” list of options (1). Next, select the correct type

7 2.4 Basic Equipment Description In order to be an adequate tool for monitoring climate, the sensors and equipment used in the Climate Protocol

70 Click on the “Add” button on the bottom of the screen to register the new equipment with your site. Continue to add equipment until ever

71 Make the necessary adjustments to the information and then click the “Update” button below the list. Step 3: Navigate to Data Management T

72Move the cursor over “Data” and from this menu select “Data Management.” More information about the data management tool is available on the

73 Submit a digital version of the map of your site that was drawn either by scanning a hand drawn map or by creating a map on the computer and

74 A new window will open and you should select the image file you created. Click “Open” and the map should appear on the right side of the scr

75When you are finished updating the site description, click on the “Update” button in the lower left side of the screen to save the current info

76 In this tab, there are two sets of photos that should be uploaded: “Site Photos” and “Station Photos”. You can switch between these two sets

77 Site Photos: Starting with the “Site Photos” tab (1), add photos by clicking on the button next to the words: “Select an image file to uploa

78 A new window should appear. Choose the image file you are trying to upload and click “Open.”

79Next, choose the direction, in degrees, you want to store the image (north is zero degrees; east is 90 degrees, etc.) (1). Record the lens foca

8The rain gauge includes a siphoning mechanism that allows the rain to flow at a steady rate to the tipping bucket mechanism regardless of rainfa

80 Step 6: Add Height Profiles In the “Height Profiles” tab you should copy the information from the height profile section of the Site Metadat

81 To enter information, double-click on a cell in the table and enter the distance and angle of the various obstacles you saw in the field. (H

82If you would like to maintain a copy of the height profile for yourself, you can click on the button near the bottom of the screen entitled “Do

83 Step 7: Manage Sensors The “Sensor Management” tab allows you to monitor and change the status of sensors currently registered to your site.

84 The left side of the screen shows the information about the sensors currently registered at your site, such as their serial number, climate

85 The right side of the screen displays a summary of your site, listing the number and type of active sensors as well as the length of time th

86Underneath the summary are specific details regarding a selected sensor. All new sensors that are registered in the Network Management Tool

87When a sensor needs to be removed for calibration, make sure to return to the “Sensor Management” tab and update its status. You will have to f

88When you send a sensor out to be calibrated, you should change the sensor status to “Sent out for Calibration” and fill in the form that appear

89 Step 8: Record Heavy Rainfall Events The “Heavy Rainfall Events” tab is for recording rainfall events in excess of 50 mm/hour. You should ha

9 Variable Range Resolution Mode of measurement /observation Required measurement uncertainty Output averaging time Air temperature -80 – +60°

90 When you return from the field, enter the information for each event on the right side of the screen in the “Heavy Rainfall Events” tab (1-5

91 Using the drop down menus on the right, select your site (1), the protocol you are uploading (Climate 3.0) (2), and the station ID (3).

92 You should be automatically directed to a table that contains information from the data logger file you uploaded. Review this information to

93Note: Do not click the button entitled “Save to Database” until you have filled out the “Maintenance Log” tab. If you need to return to the “Up

94 When you are finished recording the information on the field form in the correct tabs, click the “Find Error” button at the top of the scree

95 If no errors exist, click the “Save to Database” button at the top of the screen.