Station Information

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Station Information

Agronomy Center for Research and Education (ACRE)Expand

Site Characteristics

Latitude:  40.47XXXXX
Longitude:  -86.99XXXXX
Elevation Above Sea Level:  216 m (709 ft)
Local Standard Time:  UTC-5:00 (Eastern)
Data Available Since:  8/26/2002
North Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  3620 m; 0m; scattered trees
East Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  612m; 0m; tree line
South Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  29m; 3m; building
West Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  975m; 0m; tree line
Other Obstructions:  None
Soil Series:  Milford Silty Clay Loam (Mu); 0-15″: silty clay loam; 15-26″: silty clay; Below 26″: silty clay; loam
 Chalmers Silty Clay Loam (Cm); 0-13″: silty clay loam; 13-30″: silty clay loam; Below 30″: loam


Photos

ACRE Mesonet Station Facing East
 
ACRE Mesonet Station Above View
 
ACRE Mesonet Station Top Sensors

Equipment Information

Sensor/Part Manufacturer Model
100 Watt Solar Panel (3 total)    
12V 84 Ah Battery (2 total)    
Solar Controller SkyMax MPPT 40 Amp Charge Controller
Datalogger Campbell Scientific CR6
Analog Module Campbell Scientific Volt 108
Modem Campbell Scientific Cell210
Wind Speed/Direction, 3m R.M. Young 05103-L
Rain Gauge, 1m Texas Electronics TR-525I
Temperature & Humidity, 2m Campbell Scientific CS500
Pyranometer, 3m Campbell Scientific CS320
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 5cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 10cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 20cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 40cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Temperature, bare Campbell Scientific 107
Soil Temperature, grass Campbell Scientific 107
Air Temperature, 0.5m Campbell Scientific 109SS
Air Temperature, 1.5m Campbell Scientific 109SS
Air Temperature, 3m Campbell Scientific 109SS
Snow Depth Campbell Scientific SnoVUE10
Snow Depth Campbell Scientific SDMS40

Asel Farms (ASEL)Expand

Site Characteristics

Latitude:  41.31XXXXX
Longitude:  -86.43XXXXX
Elevation Above Sea Level:  225 m (738 ft)
Local Standard Time:  UTC-5:00 (Eastern)
Data Available Since:  12/01/2023
North Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  115m; 15m; tree line and buildings
East Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  90m; 8m; tree line
South Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  111m; 10m; tree line
West Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  159m; 10m trees and building
Other Obstructions:  None
Soil Series:  Plainfield Sand (PrxB); 0-80″: sand
Analyses:ASEL Soil Moisture and Temperature Calibration Results


Photos

ASEL Full Station Downward Looking Photo
 
ASEL Full Station Side
 
ASEL Tower Downward looking

Equipment Information

Sensor/Part Manufacturer Model
20 Watt Solar Panel    
12V 24 Ah Battery    
Charging Regulator Campbell Scientific CH200
Datalogger Campbell Scientific CR1000X
Modem Campbell Scientific Cell210
Wind Speed/Direction, 3m R.M. Young 05103-L
Rain Gauge, 1m Texas Electronics TE-525
Temperature & Humidity, 2m Campbell Scientific HygroVUE5
Pyranometer, 3m Campbell Scientifc CS320
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 5cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 10cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 20cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 40cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Air Temperature, 0.5m Campbell Scientific 109SS
Air Temperature, 1.5m Campbell Scientific 109SS
Air Temperature, 3m Campbell Scientific 109SS

Crawford County Schools (CCCS)Expand

Site Characteristics

Latitude:  38.32XXXXX
Longitude:  -86.35XXXXX
Elevation Above Sea Level:  249 m (817 ft)
Local Standard Time:  UTC-5:00 (Eastern)
Data Available Since:  10/20/2022
North Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  322m; 16m; tree line
East Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  55m; 9m; tree line
South Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  97m; 11m; tree line
West Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  97m; 9m; building
Other Obstructions:  small parking lot and road located 29m west and north of station
Soil Series:  Apalona-Zanesville Silt Loams (AgrB); 0-49″: silt loam; Below 49″: clay, loam


Photos

CCCS Mesonet Station Facing SE
    

Equipment Information

Sensor/Part Manufacturer Model
20 Watt Solar Panel    
12V 24 Ah Battery    
Charging Regulator Campbell Scientific CH200
Datalogger Campbell Scientific CR1000X
Modem Campbell Scientific Cell210
Wind Speed/Direction, 3m R.M. Young 05103-L
Rain Gauge, 1m Texas Electronics TE-525
Temperature & Humidity, 2m Campbell Scientific HygroVUE5
Pyranometer, 3m Campbell Scientific CS320
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 5cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 10cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 20cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 40cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Air Temperature, 0.5m Campbell Scientific 109SS
Air Temperature, 1.5m Campbell Scientific 109SS
Air Temperature, 3m Campbell Scientific 109SS

Davis Purdue Agricultural Center (DPAC)Expand

Site Characteristics

Latitude:  40.25XXXXX
Longitude:  -85.15XXXXX
Elevation Above Sea Level:  295 m (311 ft)
Local Standard Time:  UTC-5:00 (Eastern)
Data Available Since:  8/27/2002
North Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  844m; 2m; tree line
East Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  252m; 6m; tree line
South Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  108m; 4m; building
West Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  614m; 2m; tree line
Other Obstructions:  None
Soil Series:  Blount Silt Loam (BgmA); 0-10″: silt loam; 10-33″: silty clay; Below 33″: clay loam


Photos

DPAC Mesonet Station Facing East
 
DPAC Mesonet Downward View
 
DPAC Side View
 

Equipment Information

Sensor/Part Manufacturer Model
20 Watt Solar Panel    
12V 35 Ah Battery    
Charging Regulator Specialty Concepts, Inc. ASC 12V
Datalogger Campbell Scientific CR6
Analog Module Campbell Scientific Volt 108
Modem Campbell Scientific Cell210
Wind Speed/Direction, 3m R.M. Young 05103-L
Rain Gauge, 1m Texas Electronics TR-525I
Temperature & Humidity, 2m Campbell Scientific CS500
Pyranometer, 3m Campbell Scientific CS320
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 5cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 10cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 20cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 40cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Temperature, bare Campbell Scientific 107
Soil Temperature, grass Campbell Scientific 107
Air Temperature, 0.5m Campbell Scientific 109SS
Air Temperature, 1.5m Campbell Scientific 109SS
Air Temperature, 3m Campbell Scientific 109SS

Dunlap Family Farms (DUNLAP)Expand

Site Characteristics

Latitude:  40.43XXXXX
Longitude:  -86.27XXXXX
Elevation Above Sea Level:  251 m (850 ft)
Local Standard Time:  UTC-5:00 (Eastern)
Data Available Since:  6/30/2022
North Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  155m; 7m; houses
East Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  83m; 18m; tree line
South Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  213m; 13m; tree line, scattered
West Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  95m; 15m; tree grove
Other Obstructions:  None
Soil Series:  Russell Silt Loam (RuA); 0-11″: silt loam; 11-32″: silty clay loam; below 32″: clay loam, loam


Photos

DFF Mesonet Station Facing Northwest
 
DFF Mesonet Side
 
DFF Mesonet Downward View

Equipment Information

Sensor/Part Manufacturer Model
20 Watt Solar Panel    
12V 24 Ah Battery    
Charging Regulator Campbell Scientific CH200
Datalogger Campbell Scientific CR1000X
Modem Campbell Scientific Cell210
Wind Speed/Direction, 3m R.M. Young 05103-L
Rain Gauge, 1m Texas Electronics TE-525
Temperature & Humidity, 2m Campbell Scientific HygroVUE5
Pyranometer, 3m Campbell Scientific CS320
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 5cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 10cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 20cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 40cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Air Temperature, 0.5m Campbell Scientific 109SS
Air Temperature, 1.5m Campbell Scientific 109SS
Air Temperature, 3m Campbell Scientific 109SS

Dutchman Farms Inc. (DFINC)Expand

Site Characteristics

Latitude:  38.00XXXXX
Longitude:  -87.77XXXXX
Elevation Above Sea Level:  138 m (453 ft)
Local Standard Time:  UTC-6:00 (Central)
Data Available Since:  05/19/2024
North Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  Barn 160 m north; treeline
East Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  None
South Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  None
West Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  None
Other Obstructions:  None
Soil Series:  Alford silt loam; 0-4″: silt loam; 4-44″: silty clay loam; 44-73″: silt loam; 73-79″: silt loam


Photos

DFINC_North
 
DFINC_East
  

Equipment Information

Sensor/Part Manufacturer Model
20 Watt Solar Panel    
12V 24 Ah Battery    
Charging Regulator Campbell Scientific CH200
Datalogger Campbell Scientific CR1000X
Modem Campbell Scientific Cell210
Wind Speed/Direction, 3m R.M. Young 05103-L
Rain Gauge, 1m Texas Electronics TE-525
Temperature & Humidity, 2m Campbell Scientific HygroVUE5
Pyranometer, 3m Campbell Scientifc CS320
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 5cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 10cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 20cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 40cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Air Temperature, 0.5m Campbell Scientific 109SS
Air Temperature, 1.5m Campbell Scientific 109SS
Air Temperature, 3m Campbell Scientific 109SS

Feldun Purdue Agricultural Center (FPAC)Expand

Site Characteristics

Latitude:  38.88XXXXX
Longitude:  -86.55XXXXX
Elevation Above Sea Level:  201 m (659 ft)
Local Standard Time:  UTC-5:00 (Eastern)
Data Available Since:  10/17/2019
North Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  217m; 14m; tree line
East Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  98m; 13m; single tree
South Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  94m; 14m; tree grove
West Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  202m; 22m; tree line
Other Obstructions:  farm building located ~68 m to NE
Soil Series:  Bedford Silt Loam (BdoB); 0-9″: silt loam; 9-51″: silty clay loam; below 51″: clay


Photos

FPAC Mesonet Station Facing North
    

Equipment Information

Sensor/Part Manufacturer Model
20 Watt Solar Panel    
12V 12 Ah Battery    
Charging Regulator Campbell Scientific CH150
Datalogger Campbell Scientific CR6
Analog Module Campbell Scientific Volt 108
Modem Campbell Scientific Cell210
Wind Speed/Direction, 3m R.M. Young 05103-L
Rain Gauge, 1m Texas Electronics TR-525USW
Temperature & Humidity, 2m Vaisala HMP60-L
Pyranometer, 3m Campbell Scientific CS320
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 5cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 10cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 20cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 40cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Temperature, bare Campbell Scientific 107
Soil Temperature, grass Campbell Scientific 107
Air Temperature, 0.5m Campbell Scientific 109SS
Air Temperature, 1.5m Campbell Scientific 109SS
Air Temperature, 3m Campbell Scientific 109SS

Martell Forest (MARTELL)Expand

Site Characteristics

Latitude:  40.44XXXXX
Longitude:  -87.03XXXXX
Elevation Above Sea Level:  204 m (669 ft)
Local Standard Time:  UTC-5:00 (Eastern)
Data Available Since:  1/21/2022
North Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  85m; 8m; tree grove
East Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  112m; 14m; tree grove
South Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  40m; 4m; tree grove
West Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  176m; 23m; tree line
Other Obstructions:  Property is Purdue research forest; trees planted in rectangular groves. Station placed in center of prairie grass research plot.
Soil Series:  Starks-Fincastle (SwA); 0-10″: silt Loam; 10-38″: silty clay loam; below 38″: loam, stratified loamy sand to silt loam


Photos

Martell Mesonet Station Facing West
    

Equipment Information

Sensor/Part Manufacturer Model
20 Watt Solar Panel    
12V 24 Ah Battery    
Charging Regulator Campbell Scientific CH200
Datalogger Campbell Scientific CR1000X
Modem Campbell Scientific Cell210
Wind Speed/Direction, 3m R.M. Young 05103-L
Rain Gauge, 1m Texas Electronics TE-525
Temperature & Humidity, 2m Campbell Scientific HygroVUE5
Pyranometer, 3m Campbell Scientifc CS320
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 5cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 10cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 20cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 40cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Air Temperature, 0.5m Campbell Scientific 109SS
Air Temperature, 1.5m Campbell Scientific 109SS
Air Temperature, 3m Campbell Scientific 109SS

Northeast Purdue Agricultural Center (NEPAC)Expand

Site Characteristics

Latitude:  41.10XXXXX
Longitude:  -85.39XXXXX
Elevation Above Sea Level:  265 m (869 ft)
Local Standard Time:  UTC-5:00 (Eastern)
Data Available Since:  7/1/2002
North Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  645m; 0m; tree line
East Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  690m; 0m; tree line, scattered
South Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  94m; 10m; tree, single
West Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  85m; 9m; building
Other Obstructions:  None
Soil Series:  Morley loam (MvB2); 0-10″: loam; 10-21″: clay; Below 21″: clay loam
 Morley clay loam (MxC3); 0-7″: clay loam; 7-25″: clay; Below 25″: clay loam


Photos

NEPAC Mesonet Station Facing Northwest
    

Equipment Information

Sensor/Part Manufacturer Model
20 Watt Solar Panel    
12V 35 Ah Battery    
Charging Regulator Campbell Scientifc CH150
Datalogger Campbell Scientific CR6
Analog Module Campbell Scientific Volt 108
Modem Campbell Scientific Cell210
Wind Speed/Direction, 3m R.M. Young 05103-L
Rain Gauge, 1m Texas Electronics TR-525I
Temperature & Humidity, 2m Vaisala HMP60
Pyranometer, 3m Campbell Scientific CS320
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 5cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 10cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 20cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 40cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Temperature, bare Campbell Scientific 107
Soil Temperature, grass Campbell Scientific 107
Air Temperature, 0.5m Campbell Scientific 109SS
Air Temperature, 1.5m Campbell Scientific 109SS
Air Temperature, 3m Campbell Scientific 109SS

Pinney Purdue Agricultural Center (PPAC)Expand

Site Characteristics

Latitude:  41.44XXXXX
Longitude:  -86.92XXXXX
Elevation Above Sea Level:  226 m (741 ft)
Local Standard Time:  UTC-6:00 (Central)
Data Available Since:  8/11/2002
North Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  329m; 8m; house
East Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  516m; 20m; tree line
South Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  223m; 10m; building
West Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  977m; 0m; tree grove
Other Obstructions:  None
Soil Series:  Tracy Sandy Loam (TcA); 0-60″: sandy loam


Photos

PPAC Mesonet Station Facing Southeast
 
PPAC Mesonet Station Downward View
 
PPAC Mesonet Station Side

Equipment Information

Sensor/Part Manufacturer Model
20 Watt Solar Panel    
12V 35 Ah Battery    
Charging Regulator Specialty Concepts, Inc. ASC 12V
Datalogger Campbell Scientific CR6
Analog Module Campbell Scientific Volt 108
Modem Campbell Scientific Cell210
Wind Speed/Direction, 3m Met One 034B
Rain Gauge, 1m Texas Electronics TR-525I
Temperature & Humidity, 2m Vaisala HMP60
Pyranometer, 3m Campbell Scientific CS320
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 5cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 10cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 20cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 40cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Temperature, bare Campbell Scientific 107
Soil Temperature, grass Campbell Scientific 107
Air Temperature, 0.5m Campbell Scientific 109SS
Air Temperature, 1.5m Campbell Scientific 109SS
Air Temperature, 3m Campbell Scientific 109SS

Southeast Purdue Agricultural Center (SEPAC)Expand

Site Characteristics

Latitude:  39.03XXXXX
Longitude:  -85.53XXXXX
Elevation Above Sea Level:  242m (794 ft)
Local Standard Time:  UTC-5:00 (Eastern)
Data Available Since:  7/1/2002
North Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  56m; 8m; tree line – cedar trees, solid
East Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  109m; 7m; building
South Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  190m; 12m; tree line
West Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  198m; 12m; tree line, scattered
Other Obstructions:  None
Soil Series:  Nabb Silt Loam (NaaB2); 0-13″: silt loam; 13-33″: silty clay loam; below 33″: silt loam, clay loam


Photos

SEPAC Mesonet Station Facing North
 
SEPAC Mesonet Station Facing Southwest
   

Equipment Information

Sensor/Part Manufacturer Model
20 Watt Solar Panel    
12V 40 Ah Battery    
Charging Regulator Specialty Concepts, Inc. ASC 12V
Datalogger Campbell Scientific CR6
Analog Module Campbell Scientific Volt 108
Modem Campbell Scientific Cell210
Wind Speed/Direction, 3m R.M. Young 05103-L
Rain Gauge, 1m Texas Electronics TR-525I
Temperature & Humidity, 2m Vaisala HMP60
Pyranometer, 3m LICOR LI200RX
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 5cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 10cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 20cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 40cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Temperature, bare Campbell Scientific 107
Soil Temperature, grass Campbell Scientific 107
Air Temperature, 0.5m Campbell Scientific 109SS
Air Temperature, 1.5m Campbell Scientific 109SS
Air Temperature, 3m Campbell Scientific 109SS

Shawnee Hills Farm Permaculture Research Station (SHFPRS)Expand

Site Characteristics

Latitude:  38.95XXXXX
Longitude:  -86.78XXXXX
Elevation Above Sea Level:  210 m (689 ft)
Local Standard Time:  UTC-5:00 (Eastern)
Data Available Since:  7/1/2022
North Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  78m; 17m; tree line
East Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  144m; 4m; tree line
South Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  112m; 24m; tree line
West Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  116m; 33m; tree line
Other Obstructions:  orchard to north of station but 10-15 m row spacing and less than 3m fruit tree height
Soil Series:  Apalona-Zanesville silt loams (ZaC2); 0-43″: silt loam; below 43″: clay, loam, bedrock


Photos

SHFPRS Mesonet Station Facing Northwest
    

Equipment Information

Sensor/Part Manufacturer Model
20 Watt Solar Panel    
12V 24 Ah Battery    
Charging Regulator Campbell Scientific CH200
Datalogger Campbell Scientific CR1000X
Modem Campbell Scientific Cell210
Wind Speed/Direction, 3m R.M. Young 05103-L
Rain Gauge, 1m Texas Electronics TE-525
Temperature & Humidity, 2m Campbell Scientific HygroVUE5
Pyranometer, 3m Campbell Scientific CS320
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 5cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 10cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 20cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 40cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Air Temperature, 0.5m Campbell Scientific 109SS
Air Temperature, 1.5m Campbell Scientific 109SS
Air Temperature, 3m Campbell Scientific 109SS

Southern Indiana Purdue Agricultural Center (SIPAC)Expand

Site Characteristics

Latitude:  38.45XXXXX
Longitude:  -86.69XXXXX
Elevation Above Sea Level:  212 m (696 ft)
Local Standard Time:  UTC-5:00 (Eastern)
Data Available Since:  5/4/2016
North Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  730m; 0m; tree line
East Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  92m; 8m; building
South Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  149m; 10m; tree line
West Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  252m; 6m; tree line
Other Obstructions:  None
Soil Series:  Zanesville Silt Loam (TiB); 0-25″: silt loam; 25-72″: silty clay loam; below 72″: bedrock


Photos

SIPAC Mesonet Station Facing Northeast
    

Equipment Information

Sensor/Part Manufacturer Model
20 Watt Solar Panel    
12V 12 Ah Battery    
Charging Regulator Campbell Scientific CH150
Datalogger Campbell Scientific CR6
Analog Module Campbell Scientific Volt 108
Modem Campbell Scientific Cell210
Wind Speed/Direction, 3m R.M. Young 05103-L
Rain Gauge, 1m Texas Electronics TR-525I
Temperature & Humidity, 2m Vaisala HMP60
Pyranometer, 3m LI-COR LI200X
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 5cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 10cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 20cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 40cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Temperature, bare Campbell Scientific 107
Soil Temperature, grass Campbell Scientific 107
Air Temperature, 0.5m Campbell Scientific 109SS
Air Temperature, 1.5m Campbell Scientific 109SS
Air Temperature, 3m Campbell Scientific 109SS

Southwest Purdue Agricultural Center (SWPAC)Expand

Site Characteristics

Latitude:  38.73XXXXX
Longitude:  -87.48XXXXX
Elevation Above Sea Level:  154 m (505 ft)
Local Standard Time:  UTC-5:00 (Eastern)
Data Available Since:  8/8/2002
North Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  23m; 13m; chestnut tree grove
East Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  108m; 9m; building
South Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  83m; 21m; tree line
West Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  146m; 25m; tree line
Other Obstructions:  None
Soil Series:  Bloomfield Loamy Fine Sand (BID); 0-8″: loamy fine sand; 8-30″: loamy sand; below 30″: sand


Photos

SWPAC Mesonet Station Facing Northeast
    

Equipment Information

Sensor/Part Manufacturer Model
20 Watt Solar Panel    
12V 12 Ah Battery    
Charging Regulator Specialty Concepts, Inc. ASC 12V
Datalogger Campbell Scientific CR6
Analog Module Campbell Scientific Volt 108
Modem Campbell Scientific Cell210
Wind Speed/Direction, 3m R.M. Young 05103-L
Rain Gauge, 1m Texas Electronics TR-525I
Temperature & Humidity, 2m Campbell Scientific CS500
Pyranometer, 3m Campbell Scientific CS320
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 5cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 10cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 20cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 40cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Temperature, bare Campbell Scientific 107
Soil Temperature, grass Campbell Scientific 107
Air Temperature, 0.5m Campbell Scientific 109SS
Air Temperature, 1.5m Campbell Scientific 109SS
Air Temperature, 3m Campbell Scientific 109SS

Throckmorton Purdue Agricultural Center (TPAC)Expand

Site Characteristics

Latitude:  40.29XXXXX
Longitude:  -86.90XXXXX
Elevation Above Sea Level:  224 m (735 ft)
Local Standard Time:  UTC-5:00 (Eastern)
Data Available Since:  1/13/2003
North Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  118m; 11m; tree line
East Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  111m; 7m; building
South Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  2660m; 10m; tree line
West Obstructions (distance; height; obstruction type):  435m; 13m; tree line
Other Obstructions:  potentially affecting air temperature sensors – US 231 N-S road approx. 50m east of site
Soil Series:  Throckmorton Silt Loam (TfB); 0-9″: silt loam; 9-34″ silty clay loam; 34-45″: sandy clay loam; below 45″: loam


Photos

TPAC Mesonet Station Facing Southwest
 
TPAC Mesonet Station Facing Down
   

Equipment Information

Sensor/Part Manufacturer Model
20 Watt Solar Panel    
12V 35Ah Battery    
Charging Regulator Campbell Scientific ASC 12V
Datalogger Campbell Scientific CR6
Analog Module Campbell Scientific Volt 108
Modem Campbell Scientific Cell210
Wind Speed/Direction, 3m R.M. Young 05103-L
Rain Gauge, 1m Texas Electronics TR-525I
Temperature & Humidity, 2m Campbell Scientific CS500
Pyranometer, 3m Campbell Scientifc CS320
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 5cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 10cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 20cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Moisture and Temperature, 40cm Campbell Scientific CS655
Soil Temperature, bare Campbell Scientific 107
Soil Temperature, grass Campbell Scientific 107
Air Temperature, 0.5m Campbell Scientific 109SS
Air Temperature, 1.5m Campbell Scientific 109SS
Air Temperature, 3m Campbell Scientific 109SS
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