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EMMA Weather Station Data - Louis Calder Center: Calder Center Forest Weather Station

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  • Forest Ecosystem Monitoring Cooperative

    • Address:
      705 Spear Street
      South Burlington, Vermont 05403
      United States of America

      Phone: (802) 391-4135
      Email: femc@uvm.edu
      Website: www.uvm.edu/femc

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  • Vicky Kelly: dataset_eml_peopleprincipleinvestigator

  • Kerri Scrivanos: dataset_eml_peoplecontentprovider

  • Lindsay Charlop: dataset_eml_peoplecontentprovider

  • Alissa Perrone: dataset_eml_peopleprincipleinvestigator

  • Danielle Begley-Miller: dataset_eml_peopleprincipleinvestigator

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    • dataset_eml_datatabletitle: Calder Center Forest Weather Station
    • dataset_eml_datatablestartdate: 2014-07-30
    • dataset_eml_datatabledescription: Measurements of temperature, precipitation, humidity, dew point, wind speed, wind direction, barometric pressure, solar radiation and energy, soil moisture, soil temperature, and leaf wetness.

    • dataset_eml_datatablepurpose: To monitor climate change in support the Environmental Monitoring & Management Alliance (EMMA), a regionally-coordinated ecological monitoring network dedicated to protecting ecological systems and developing sustainable stewardship practices through scientific research and public participation.

    • dateset_eml_datatableshortname:

    • dataset_eml_datatablephysicalobjectname: VMC.1023.2064

    • dataset_eml_datatabledatatype: mySQL
    • dataset_eml_datatablecitation: We ask that the end user acknowledge the source in any reports, publications, or presentations using these data. As an example: "We thank the Louis Calder Center, the Biological Field Station of Fordham University for providing weather data (from NY, years, etc. whatever descriptor you choose). FEMC. Can be found at: https://www.uvm.edu/femc/data/archive/project/EMMA-weather-data-Calder/dataset/calder-center-forest-weather-station

    • dataset_eml_datatableonlinedistribution: https://www.uvm.edu/femc/CI4/data/archive/project/EMMA-weather-data-Calder/dataset/calder-center-forest-weather-station

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      dataset_eml_attributelistname: DATE
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Date
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Date data were reported
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: datetime
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: datetime
      • dataset_eml_attributelistformatstring: M/D/YYYY
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: TIME
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Time
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Time data were reported
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: datetime
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: datetime
      • dataset_eml_attributelistformatstring: h:mm A
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: TEMP_OUT
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Outside temperature
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Average temperature reported after 30 minute intervals (collected every 15 seconds)
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: interval
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: celsius
      • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 0.1
      • Unit: celsius
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: rational
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: HI_TEMP
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Maximum temperature
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: highest temperature recorded in a 30 minute interval
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: interval
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: celsius
      • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 0.1
      • Unit: celsius
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: rational
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: LOW_TEMP
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Minimum temperature
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Lowest temperature recorded in a 30 minute interval
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: interval
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: celsius
      • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 0.1
      • Unit: celsius
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: rational
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: OUT_HUM
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Outside humidity
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Average humidity reported at 30 minute intervals (collected every 15 seconds)
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: percent
      • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 1
      • Unit: percent
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: integer
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: DEW_PT.
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Dew point
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Calculated using temperature and humidity at the time dew point is reported (every 30 minutes)
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: interval
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: celsius
      • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 0.1
      • Unit: celsius
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: rational
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: WIND_SPEED
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Wind speed
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Average wind speed reported at 30 minute intervals (collected every 15 seconds)
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: kilometersPerHour
      • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 1
      • Unit: kilometersPerHour
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: WIND_DIR
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Wind direction
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: If wind speed is greater than 0 when the WeatherLink samples wind direction, it places a "marker" into one of sixteen "bins" that correspond to the sixteen compass points. At the time of the archive, the WeatherLink determines which bin contains the most markers
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: text
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: -1
      • dataset_eml_attributelistformatstring: DD/MM/YYYY
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: -1
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: WIND_RUN
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Wind run
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Measures "amount" of wind passing the station during a given period of time. Calculated by multiplying average wind speed with archive interval (30 min)
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: interval
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: kilometer
      • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 0.5
      • Unit: kilometer
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: rational
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: HI_SPEED
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Maximum wind speed
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Highest wind speed during 30 minute interval
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: kilometersPerHour
      • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 1
      • Unit: kilometersPerHour
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: HI_DIR
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Direction of wind when at its highest speed
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Direction of wind when at its highest speed
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: text
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: -1
      • dataset_eml_attributelistformatstring: DD/MM/YYYY
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: -1
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: WIND_CHILL
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: wind chill
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: wind chill
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: interval
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: -1
      • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 0.1
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: rational
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: HEAT_INDEX
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Heat index
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Calculated using temperature and relative humidity at the time heat index is reported (every 30 minutes)
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: interval
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: celsius
      • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 0.1
      • Unit: celsius
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: rational
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: THW_INDEX
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Temperature, humidity, wind index
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: uses humidity, temperature and wind to calculate an apparent temperature that incorporates the cooling effects of wind on our perception of temperature
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: interval
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: celsius
      • dataset_eml_attributelistformatstring: DD/MM/YYYY
      • Unit: celsius
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: -1
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: THSW_INDEX
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Temperature, humidity, sun, wind index
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: uses humidity, temperature, the cooling effects of wind and the heating effects of direct solar radiation to calculate an apparent temperature
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: interval
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: celsius
      • dataset_eml_attributelistformatstring: DD/MM/YYYY
      • Unit: celsius
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: -1
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: BAR
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Barometric pressure
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Measured every 15 seconds but reported every 30 minutes
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: interval
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: millimeter
      • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 0.001
      • Unit: millimeter
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: rational
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: RAIN
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Rainfall
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: compares the current total rain value to the previous total rain entry in the archive to determine the amount of rainfall that occurred during the 30 min interval
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: millimeter
      • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 0.01
      • Unit: millimeter
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: rational
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: RAIN_RATE
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Rain rate
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: calculated by measuring the time interval between each rainfall increment. When there is rainfall within the archive period, the highest measured value is reported. When no rainfall occurs, the rain rate will slowly decay based on the elapse time since the last measured rainfall
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: -1
      • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 0.01
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: rational
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: Solar_Rad_
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Solar Radiation
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Average solar radiation reported at 30 minute intervals (collected every 15 seconds)
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: interval
      • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 1
      • Unit: watts per square meter
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: -1
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: SOLAR_ENERGY
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Solar energy
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Reported as amount of accumulated solar radiation energy over a period of time measured in Langleys
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: interval
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: wattsPerMeterSquared
      • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 0.01
      • Unit: wattsPerMeterSquared
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: rational
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: HI SOLAR_RAD
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Maximum solar radiation
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Maximum solar radiation measured during the 30 min interval
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: interval
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: wattsPerMeterSquared
      • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 1
      • Unit: wattsPerMeterSquared
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: rational
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: UV_INDEX
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: UV index
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Average UV measured reported at 30 minute intervals (collected every 15 seconds)
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: interval
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: -1
      • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 0.1
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: rational
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: UV_Dose
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: UV Dose
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Minimum Erythemal Dose of UV
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: interval
      • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 1
      • dataset_eml_attributelistformatstring: D-M-YY
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: rational
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: HI_UV
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Maximum UV
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Highest UV reading during a 30 min interval
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: interval
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: -1
      • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 0.1
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: rational
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: HEAT_D-D
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Heating degree days
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Uses an integration method, where the software calculates degree-days using the average temperature (above a base threshold) for an interval and the interval time
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: interval
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: -1
      • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 0.001
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: rational
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: COOL_D-D
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Cooling degree days
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Uses an integration method, where the software calculates degree-days using the average temperature (below a base threshold) for an interval and the interval time
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: interval
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: -1
      • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 0.001
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: rational
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: IN_TEMP
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Indoor temperature
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Indoor temperature
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: interval
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: celsius
      • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 0.1
      • Unit: celsius
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: rational
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: IN_HUM
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Indoor humidity
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Indoor humidity
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: percent
      • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 1
      • Unit: percent
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: rational
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: IN_DEW
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Indoor dew point
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Indoor dew point
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: interval
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: celsius
      • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 0.1
      • Unit: celsius
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: rational
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: In_Heat
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: In Heat
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: interval
      • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 0.1
      • dataset_eml_attributelistformatstring: D-M-YY
      • Unit: celsius
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: rational
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: In_EMC
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Indoor Equilibrium Moisture Content
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Indoor Equilibrium Moisture Content
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: interval
      • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 0.01
      • dataset_eml_attributelistformatstring: D-M-YY
      • Unit: percent
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: rational
        • dataset_eml_attributelistbounds:
        • dataset_eml_attributelistboundsminimum: 0
        • dataset_eml_attributelistboumdsmaximum: 100
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: In_Air_Density
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Indoor air density
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Indoor Equilibrium Moisture Content
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
      • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 0.0001
      • dataset_eml_attributelistformatstring: D-M-YY
      • Unit: kilogram per cubic meter
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: rational
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: ET
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Evapotranspiration
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Evapotranspiration
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
      • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 0.001
      • dataset_eml_attributelistformatstring: D-M-YY
      • Unit: millimeter
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: rational
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: SOIL 1_MOIST.
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Soil moisture 1
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Soil moisture reading at a depth of 10cm
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: interval
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: kilopascal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 1
      • Unit: kilopascal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: integer
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: SOIL 2_MOIST
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Soil moisture 2
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Soil moisture reading at a depth of 30cm
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: interval
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: kilopascal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 1
      • Unit: kilopascal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: integer
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: SOIL_TEMP1
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Soil temperature 1
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Soil temperature reading at a depth of 5cm
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: interval
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: celsius
      • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 1
      • Unit: celsius
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: integer
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: SOIL_TEMP2
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Soil temperature 2
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Soil temperature reading at a depth of 10cm
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: interval
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: celsius
      • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 1
      • Unit: celsius
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: integer
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: Wind_Samp
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Number wind packets received during the archive interval
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: The umber wind packets received during the archive interval
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
      • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 1
      • dataset_eml_attributelistformatstring: D-M-YY
      • Unit: millimeter
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: integer
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: Wind_TX
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: RF Channel for Wind Data
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: RF Channel for Wind Data
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 1
      • dataset_eml_attributelistformatstring: D-M-YY
      • Unit: millimeter
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: integer
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: ISS_Recept
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: ISS reception
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: ISS reception
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
      • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 1
      • dataset_eml_attributelistformatstring: D-M-YY
      • Unit: percent
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: integer
        • dataset_eml_attributelistbounds:
        • dataset_eml_attributelistboundsminimum: 0
        • dataset_eml_attributelistboumdsmaximum: 100
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: Arc__Int_
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Archival Interval
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: How often the datalogger collects data
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
      • dataset_eml_attributelistprecision: 1
      • dataset_eml_attributelistformatstring: D-M-YY
      • Unit: minute
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: integer

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    • dataset_eml_currentMethodsHeader
      • Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS)
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2014-07-30
        • dataset_eml_methoddescription: Collection of data on rain, wind speed/direction, barometric pressure, air temperature, solar radiation and ultraviolet radiation.
        • dataset_eml_methodsInstrumentation: Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS): Davis Instruments, Vantage Pro2 Plus, Model 6163.

      • Soil Station
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2014-07-30
        • dataset_eml_methoddescription: Collection of data on leaf wetness, soil temperature and soil moisture
        • dataset_eml_methodsInstrumentation: Davis Instruments, Wireless Leaf & Soil Moisture/Temperature Station, Model 6345CS


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    • dataset_eml_samplingCurrentEqupment
      • Average solar radiation (SOLAR_RAD.)
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2014-07-30
        • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: Data collected via Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS). Davis Instruments, Vantage Pro2 Plus, Model 6163.
        • dataset_eml_samplingFrequency: Collected every 15 seconds, reported every 30 minutes.

      • Average UV Index (UV_INDEX)
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2014-07-30
        • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: Data collected via Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS). Davis Instruments, Vantage Pro2 Plus, Model 6163.
        • dataset_eml_samplingFrequency: Collected every 15 seconds, reported every 30 minutes.

      • Barometric Pressure (BAR)
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2014-07-30
        • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: Data collected via Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS). Davis Instruments, Vantage Pro2 Plus, Model 6163.
        • dataset_eml_samplingFrequency: Collected every 15 seconds, reported every 30 minutes.

      • Cooling degree days (COOL_D-D)
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2014-07-30
        • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: Uses an integration method, where the software calculates degree-days using the average temperature (below a base threshold)for an interval and the interval time. Data collected via Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS). Davis Instruments, Vantage Pro2 Plus, Model 6163.
        • dataset_eml_samplingFrequency: Collected every 15 seconds, reported every 30 minutes.

      • Dew Point (DEW_PT.)
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2014-07-30
        • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: Calculated using temperature and humidity. Data collected via Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS). Davis Instruments, Vantage Pro2 Plus, Model 6163.
        • dataset_eml_samplingFrequency: Collected every 15 seconds, reported every 30 minutes.

      • Direction of wind when at highest speed (HI_DIR)
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2014-07-30
        • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: Data collected via Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS). Davis Instruments, Vantage Pro2 Plus, Model 6163.
        • dataset_eml_samplingFrequency: Collected every 15 seconds, reported every 30 minutes.

      • Heat Index (HEAT_INDEX)
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2014-07-30
        • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: Calculated using temperature and relative humidity. Data collected via Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS). Davis Instruments, Vantage Pro2 Plus, Model 6163.
        • dataset_eml_samplingFrequency: Collected every 15 seconds, reported every 30 minutes

      • Heating degree days (HEAT_D-D)
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2014-07-30
        • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: Uses an integration method, where the software calculates degree-days using the average temperature (above a base threshold) for an interval and the interval time. Data collected via Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS). Davis Instruments, Vantage Pro2 Plus, Model 6163.
        • dataset_eml_samplingFrequency: Collected every 15 seconds, reported every 30 minutes.

      • Indoor dew point (IN_DEW)
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2014-07-30
        • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: Data collected via Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS). Davis Instruments, Vantage Pro2 Plus, Model 6163.
        • dataset_eml_samplingFrequency: Collected every 15 seconds, reported every 30 minutes.

      • Indoor humidity (IN_HUM)
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2014-07-30
        • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: Data collected via Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS). Davis Instruments, Vantage Pro2 Plus, Model 6163.
        • dataset_eml_samplingFrequency: Collected every 15 seconds, reported every 30 minutes.

      • Indoor temperature (IN_TEMP)
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2014-07-30
        • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: Data collected via Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS). Davis Instruments, Vantage Pro2 Plus, Model 6163.
        • dataset_eml_samplingFrequency: Collected every 15 seconds, reported every 30 minutes.

      • Leaf Wetness (LEAF_WET1)
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2014-07-30
        • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: Measures the conductivity across the grid and displays the results as moisture level, scaled from 0 to 15. Data collected via Soil Station. Davis Instruments, Wireless Leaf & Soil Moisture/Temperature Station, Model 6345CS.
        • dataset_eml_samplingFrequency: Collected every 15 seconds, reported every 30 minutes.

      • Maximum solar radiation (HI SOLAR_RAD.)
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2014-07-30
        • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: Data collected via Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS). Davis Instruments, Vantage Pro2 Plus, Model 6163.
        • dataset_eml_samplingFrequency: Collected every 15 seconds, reported every 30 minutes.

      • Maximum Temperature (HI_TEMP)
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2014-07-30
        • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: Data collected via Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS). Davis Instruments, Vantage Pro2 Plus, Model 6163.
        • dataset_eml_samplingFrequency: Collected every 15 seconds, reported every 30 minutes.

      • Maximum UV (HI_UV)
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2014-07-30
        • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: Data collected via Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS). Davis Instruments, Vantage Pro2 Plus, Model 6163.
        • dataset_eml_samplingFrequency: Collected every 15 seconds, reported every 30 minutes.

      • Maximum Wind Speed (HI_SPEED)
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2014-07-30
        • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: Data collected via Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS). Davis Instruments, Vantage Pro2 Plus, Model 6163.
        • dataset_eml_samplingFrequency: Collected every 15 seconds, reported every 30 minutes.

      • Minimum temperature (LOW_TEMP)
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2014-07-30
        • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: Data collected via Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS). Davis Instruments, Vantage Pro2 Plus, Model 6163.
        • dataset_eml_samplingFrequency: Collected every 15 seconds, reported every 30 minutes

      • Outside humidity (OUT_HUM)
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2014-07-30
        • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: Data collected via Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS). Davis Instruments, Vantage Pro2 Plus, Model 6163.
        • dataset_eml_samplingFrequency: Collected every 15 seconds, reported every 30 minutes.

      • Outside Temperature (TEMP_OUT)
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2014-07-30
        • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: Data collected via Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS). Davis Instruments, Vantage Pro2 Plus, Model 6163.
        • dataset_eml_samplingFrequency: Collected every 15 seconds, reported every 30 minutes.

      • Rainfall (RAIN)
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2014-07-30
        • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: Compares the current total rain value to the previous total rain entry in the archive to determine the amount of rainfall that occurred during the 30 minute interval. Data collected via Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS). Davis Instruments, Vantage Pro2 Plus, Model 6163.
        • dataset_eml_samplingFrequency: Collected every 15 seconds, reported every 30 minutes.

      • Rainfall Rate (RAIN_RATE)
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2014-07-30
        • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: Calculated by measuring the time interval between each rainfall increment. When there is rainfall within the archive period, the highest measured value is reported. When no rainfall occurs, the rain rate will slowly decay based on the elapse time since the last measured rainfall. Data collected via Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS). Davis Instruments, Vantage Pro2 Plus, Model 6163.
        • dataset_eml_samplingFrequency: Collected every 15 seconds, reported every 30 minutes.

      • Soil Moisture (SOIL 1_MOIST)
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2014-07-30
        • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: Soil moisture reading at a depth of 5 cm. Data collected via Soil Station. Davis Instruments, Wireless Leaf & Soil Moisture/Temperature Station, Model 6345CS.
        • dataset_eml_samplingFrequency: Collected every 15 seconds, reported every 30 minutes.

      • Soil Moisture (SOIL2_MOIST)
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2014-07-30
        • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: Soil temperature reading at a depth of 10 cm. Data collected via Soil Station. Davis Instruments, Wireless Leaf & Soil Moisture/Temperature Station, Model 6345CS.
        • dataset_eml_samplingFrequency: Collected every 15 seconds, reported every 30 minutes.

      • Solar Energy (SOLAR_ENERGY)
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2014-07-30
        • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: Reported as amount accumulated solar radiation energy over a period of time measured in Langleys. Data collected via Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS). Davis Instruments, Vantage Pro2 Plus, Model 6163.
        • dataset_eml_samplingFrequency: Collected every 15 seconds, reported every 30 minutes.

      • Temperature, humidity, sun, wind index (THSW_INDEX)
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2014-07-30
        • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: Uses humidity, temperature, the cooling effects of wind and the heating effects of direct solar radiation to calculate an apparent temperature. Data collected via Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS). Davis Instruments, Vantage Pro2 Plus, Model 6163.
        • dataset_eml_samplingFrequency: Collected every 15 seconds, reported every 30 minutes.

      • Temperature, humidity, wind index (THW_INDEX)
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2014-07-30
        • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: Uses humidity, temperature and wind to calculate an apparent temperature that incorporates the cooling effects of wind on our perception of temperature. Data collected via Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS). Davis Instruments, Vantage Pro2 Plus, Model 6163.
        • dataset_eml_samplingFrequency: Collected every 15 seconds, reported every 30 minutes

      • Wind Direction (WIND_DIR)
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2014-07-30
        • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: If wind speed is greater than 0 when the WeatherLink samples wind direction, it places a "marker" into one of sixteen "bins" that correspond to the sixteen compass points. At the time of the archive, WeatherLink determines which bin contains the most markers and writes the corresponding wind direction to the archive memory as the dominant wind direction. Data collected via Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS). Davis Instruments, Vantage Pro2 Plus, Model 6163.
        • dataset_eml_samplingFrequency: Collected every 15 seconds, reported every 30 minutes.

      • Wind Run (WIND_RUN)
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2014-07-30
        • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: Measures "amount" of wind passing the station during a given period of time. Calculated by multiplying average wind speed with archive interval. Data collected via Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS). Davis Instruments, Vantage Pro2 Plus, Model 6163.
        • dataset_eml_samplingFrequency: Collected every 15 seconds, reported every 30 minutes.

      • Wind Speed (WIND_SPEED)
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2014-07-30
        • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: Data collected via Integrated Sensor Suite (ISS). Davis Instruments, Vantage Pro2 Plus, Model 6163.
        • dataset_eml_samplingFrequency: Collected every 15 seconds, reported every 30 minutes.

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    • dataset_eml_sitecharacteristicsdescription: This weather station at the Louis Calder Center is in a forested area at an elevation of 118 meters. GPS coordinates for the site are: 41.127030, -73.729997