SITE
SURVEY CHECKLIST
(adapted from New England & Louisiana Checklists) Date
of Survey: March 15, 2005
Surveyed by: BCC/LB/JE
If existing site, provide COOP name/ID: GUTA1
- 013575-02
- Guntersville No. 2
If moved site, provide old COOP name/ID:
If new site, provide new NERON name:
NWS WFO: HUN
CONTACT INFORMATION
Contact Name: Sunset Water Treatment Plant
Site Type: (company / family / organization)
Organization
Address: Observer: James Conn
329 Gunter Avenue
Guntersville, AL 35976
Phone: 256-582-5326
Fax:
Email:
Driving Directions: From Jct US 431 and AL 79,
go south on AL 69 for 0.3 mile to Willow Beach Dr. Turn right
on Willow Beach Drive. (Be careful! Steep dropoff!) Go 0.6 miles
to Sunset Dr. and turn right. Water plant is immediately on left.
(Call ahead for admission through security gate.)
SITE
INFORMATION
Latitude (to 5 decimal places): 34.33445
Longitude (to 5 decimal places): 86.33008
Elevation (ft MSL): 592
PHOTOGRAPHY
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SITE
DESCRIPTION
Describe the property and surrounding area (urban/pasture/growing/fields/etc.):
grassy area near Lake Guntersville with lake NW/NE 200 ft.
Describe
the plot area (360 degrees, distance 300-600 meters)
(forest/hills/town/flat/steep/roads/structures)
Plot land is relatively flat with rolling hills east
& south.
Obstructions: Building - 90-135/110-110/8-10
Building
- 270/90/8
| Temperature |
White |
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 likely only suitable for temperature and precipitation,
not wind or soil moisture. Proximity to water, although a valid
proximity, is likely too close to allow for white/green classification.
MISCELLANEOUS
SITING
What plot size is available? small
Is AC power available / Can it be shared? possible
Is there internet connectivity / computer?
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? n/a
Is a fence around the sensors necessary? - no
Would badges/passes be needed for access? - yes
- call for entry
How close can trucks/vehicles get to site for delivery
of equipment/materials? direct to site
Is 24/7/365 access available? - yes, with call
What is the depth of the frost zone?
What is the depth of the water table?
Are there underground wires/cables? - no
Miscellaneous notes:
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