SITE
SURVEY CHECKLIST
(adapted from New England & Louisiana Checklists) Date
of Survey: March 17, 2005
Surveyed by: LB/MEC/JE
If existing site, provide COOP name/ID: BOZA1
- 010957-02
/ Boaz
If moved site, provide old COOP name/ID:
If new site, provide new NERON name:
NWS WFO: HUN
CONTACT INFORMATION
Contact Name: Boaz Fire Department
Site Type: (company / family / organization)
Organization
Address: Observers: Olen Morrison & Philip
Wright
201 Brown Street
Boaz, AL 35957
Phone: 256-593-8488
Fax:
Email:
Driving Directions: At intersection of US Hwy
431 and AL Route 168, go west 0.8 miles and turn on Brown Street.
Go 0.1 mile to fire station on right. Park in rear, and do not
block firehouse doors.
SITE
INFORMATION
Latitude (to 5 decimal places): 34.20032
Longitude (to 5 decimal places): 86.16342
Elevation (ft MSL): 1072
PHOTOGRAPHY
Check when complete:
| X |
N
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X |
W |
| X |
NE
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X |
NW |
| X |
E
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X |
dist
N |
| X |
SE
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X |
dist
E |
| X |
S
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X |
dist
S |
| X |
SW |
X |
dist
W |
SITE
DESCRIPTION
Describe the property and surrounding area (urban/pasture/growing/fields/etc.):
Small grassy plot next to fire station.
Describe
the plot area (360 degrees, distance 300-600 meters)
(forest/hills/town/flat/steep/roads/structures)
Concrete parking lot next to site, fence very close.
Obstructions: Fence - 360/17/3
Fire Station - 190-250/60-60/17
Apartment
Building - 310-060/70-70/9-9
| Temperature |
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Green |
Blue |
Yellow |
Red |
| Precipitation |
White |
Green |
Blue |
Yellow |
Red |
| Wind |
White |
Green |
Blue |
Yellow |
Red |
| Soil
Moisture |
White |
Green |
Blue |
Yellow |
Red |
| Overall |
White |
Green |
Blue |
Yellow |
Red |
Provide
rationale for the classification choices on the previous page.
Site plot is very small and is too close to fencing and buildings
to be accurate for anything other than precipitation.
*
Remainder of Survey will not be filled out since site is not compatible
for automated equipment.
MISCELLANEOUS
SITING
What plot size is available?
Is AC power available / Can it be shared?
Is there internet connectivity / computer?
Can the site plot be staked for easy finding?
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Would the host allow a concrete foundation or guide wires
for a 10m wind tower?
Is a fence around the sensors necessary? -
Would badges/passes be needed for access? -
How close can trucks/vehicles get to site for delivery
of equipment/materials?
Is 24/7/365 access available? -
What is the depth of the frost zone?
What is the depth of the water table?
Are there underground wires/cables? -
Miscellaneous notes: Above items not completed
due to site incompatibility with this project.
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