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: SCTA1
-017304-02-
Scottsboro
If moved site, provide old COOP name/ID:
If new site, provide new NERON name:
NWS WFO: HUN
CONTACT INFORMATION
Contact Name: Radio Station WWIC
Site Type: (company / family / organization)
Organization
Address: Observer: Gregg Bell
Scottsboro, AL 35768
Attn: Robert Hodges, Airport Manager
Phone: 256-259-1050
Fax:
Email:
Driving Directions: At JCT US 72 and AL 279 (Broad
St.), go N on AL 279 1.9 miles to Jct with AL 35 (Willow St.)
Turn left and go 1.0 miles on AL 35 to radio station on left.
Equipment is behind building.
SITE
INFORMATION
Latitude (to 5 decimal places): 34.67302
Longitude (to 5 decimal places): 86.05291
Elevation (ft MSL): 619
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.):
river valley surrounded by mountains to N and S. Tower site is
on property with large guy wires.
Describe
the plot area (360 degrees, distance 300-600 meters)
(forest/hills/town/flat/steep/roads/structures)
Flat land but next to building with little opportunity
to move due to tower
Obstructions: no obstructions
| Temperature |
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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.
proximity to building and satellite dishes makes it difficult
to use this station for this project. Site will likely be moved.
Remainder of form will not be completed.
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:
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