SITE
SURVEY CHECKLIST
(adapted from New England & Louisiana Checklists) Date
of Survey: March 15 & 17, 2005
Surveyed by: LB/BCC/MEC/JE
If existing site, provide COOP name/ID: GUNA1
- 013573-02
34.33 -86.33 578 - Guntersville
If moved site, provide old COOP name/ID:
If new site, provide new NERON name:
NWS WFO: HUN
CONTACT INFORMATION
Contact Name: Radio Station WGSV
Site Type: (company / family / organization)
Organization
Address: Attn: Kerry Jackson
PO Box 220
Guntersville, AL 35976
Phone: 256-582-8131 / 256-582-3763
Fax: 256-582-4347
Email:
Driving Directions: From Jct US 431 and AL 79,
go south on AL 79 for 200 feet, then turn left on Thomas Avenue.
Radio station is just south of Jct and faces US 431.
SITE
INFORMATION
Latitude (to 5 decimal places): 34.33392
Longitude (to 5 decimal places): 86.31570
Elevation (ft MSL): 578
PHOTOGRAPHY
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SITE
DESCRIPTION
Describe the property and surrounding area (urban/pasture/growing/fields/etc.):
hilly, but semi-urban and mostly wooded. Site plot is open field.
Lake Guntersville is 0.2 mi S.
Describe
the plot area (360 degrees, distance 300-600 meters)
(forest/hills/town/flat/steep/roads/structures)
flat site plot in open field.
Obstructions: Building 040-070/100-80/25-25
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Provide
rationale for the classification choices on the previous page.
Site provides an excellent location; however its 50-year stability
is in question.
MISCELLANEOUS
SITING
What plot size is available? large
Is AC power available / Can it be shared? Unknown
Is there internet connectivity / computer? yes
Can the site plot be staked for easy finding?
- Not necessary - existing equipment
Would the host allow a concrete foundation or guide wires
for a 10m wind tower? unknown
Is a fence around the sensors necessary? - unknown
Would badges/passes be needed for access? - no
How close can trucks/vehicles get to site for delivery
of equipment/materials? directly to site
Is 24/7/365 access available? - yes
What is the depth of the frost zone?
What is the depth of the water table?
Are there underground wires/cables? - unknown
Miscellaneous notes:
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