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Table 1. Suggested tilt angle to maximize incident solar radiation year round (modified from Landau 2001).
Note: Use a clinometer to ensure the correct tilt angle. For example, it the station is located 15
degrees north of the equator, the solar panel should be facing south and angled at 20 degrees
from the horizontal.
3.14 Installing the sensors
Equipment/supplies needed:
• Pen/Pencil
• Blank Sensor Calibration Form
There are two main steps involved in the installation of the sensors: first, the sensor should be
adequately positioned on a mounting bracket and attached to the tower and then the cable from
the sensor should be connected to the data logger. Below, we describe the main steps to mount
each sensor. Refer to the documentation enclosed with each sensor for more detailed
instructions. Record the serial numbers and activation times for each sensor installed because
this information will need to be uploaded to the TEAM portal upon return from the field. The
Sensor Installation/Calibration Form can be used to record this information. Fill in all of the
required information (i.e. date, activation time, recording person, serial number, etc.) and keep in
mind that this form is also used when removing sensors for calibration, so make a note that these
sensors are being installed for the first time on the field form.
3.15 Vaisala HMP45C Temperature/RH sensor
Equipment/supplies needed:
• Electrical Tape
• Permanent marker
• Wire cutter/stripper
• Phillips’ screwdriver
• Plastic cable ties
• Two Temperature/RH sensors (HMP45C)
• Aspirated Radiation Shield (076B)
Two HMP45C sensors are housed inside a passive radiation shield. Follow these steps to mount
the shield and the sensors inside it.
Latitude (degrees)
(N or S)
Angle (degrees)
0-10 10
11-20 Latitude + 5
21-23.4 Latitude + 10
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