SITE
SURVEY CHECKLIST
(adapted from New England & Louisiana Checklists) Date
of Survey: March 25, 2005
Surveyed by: LB/HA/JE
If existing site, provide COOP name/ID:
If moved site, provide old COOP name/ID: SCTA1
-017304-02
- Scottsboro
If new site, provide new NERON name: 4A6 -- Scottsboro
Airport
NWS WFO: HUN
CONTACT INFORMATION
Contact Name: Scottsboro Municipal Airport
Site Type: (company / family / organization)
Organization
Address: 137 Airport Road
Scottsboro, AL 35768
Attn: Robert Hodges, Airport Manager
Phone: 256-239-3702
Fax:
Email:
Driving Directions: From US 72, take Veterans
Dr. (AL 35) exit. Go N on AL 35 for 1 mile, then turn right on
AL 279 (Willow St). Go 1.6 miles. Airport is on left and is well-signed.
Terminal building is on street before physical airport address.
SITE
INFORMATION
Latitude (to 5 decimal places): 34.69405 N
Longitude (to 5 decimal places): 85.99975 W
Elevation (ft MSL): 650 ft MSL
PHOTOGRAPHY
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SITE
DESCRIPTION
Describe the property and surrounding area (urban/pasture/growing/fields/etc.):
large open field of airport land, flat near runway. drainage ditch
approximately 40-50 ft from plot endpoint stretching SW-SE.
Describe
the plot area (360 degrees, distance 300-600 meters)
(forest/hills/town/flat/steep/roads/structures)
Obstructions: no obstructions
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Provide
rationale for the classification choices on the previous page.
drainage ditch should not be a preclusion to accurate readings
at this site.
MISCELLANEOUS
SITING
What plot size is available? large
Is AC power available / Can it be shared? would
be a long way to connect
Is there internet connectivity / computer? at
terminal building
Can the site plot be staked for easy finding?
-centerpoint already staked
Would the host allow a concrete foundation or guide wires
for a 10m wind tower? depending on FAA regulations
Is a fence around the sensors necessary? - possibly
Would badges/passes be needed for access? - yes
- will need key to gate
How close can trucks/vehicles get to site for delivery
of equipment/materials? unknown - will need to ask mgr
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? - no
Miscellaneous notes:
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