SITE
SURVEY CHECKLIST
(adapted from New England & Louisiana Checklists) Date
of Survey: March 17, 2005
Surveyed by: JE/MEC/LB
If existing site, provide COOP name/ID:
If moved site, provide old COOP name/ID: VYHA1
- 018469-02
- Valley
Head
If new site, provide new NERON name: (Valley
Head Water Plant)
NWS WFO: HUN
CONTACT INFORMATION
Contact Name: Valley Head Water Board
Site Type: (company / family / organization)
Organization
Address: Observers: Lisa Smith & Dennis Lewis
101 School Street
P.O. Box 195
Valley Head, AL 35989
Phone: 256-635-6527
Fax: 256-635-6558
Email:
Driving Directions: From intersection of I-59
and AL 117, go South on AL 117 for 2.7 miles. Turn left on School
Street in Valley Head. Water works board is immediately on the
left.
SITE
INFORMATION
Latitude (to 5 decimal places): 34.56533
Longitude (to 5 decimal places): 85.61707
Elevation (ft MSL): 984
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.):
large open field (72x72) surrounded by hills & mountains.
Describe
the plot area (360 degrees, distance 300-600 meters)
(forest/hills/town/flat/steep/roads/structures)
flat plot
Obstructions: obstructions: tree 150/36/44
| Temperature |
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Blue |
Yellow |
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| Precipitation |
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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.
see above.
MISCELLANEOUS
SITING
What plot size is available? large
Is AC power available / Can it be shared? yes
Is there internet connectivity / computer? yes
Can the site plot be staked for easy finding?
- yes
Would the host allow a concrete foundation or guide wires
for a 10m wind tower? yes
Is a fence around the sensors necessary? - possible
but not likely
Would badges/passes be needed for access? - no
How close can trucks/vehicles get to site for delivery
of equipment/materials? within 100 ft
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? - septic
tank and fill lines close to bldg
Miscellaneous notes: please ask before drilling
into ground where tank & lines are located.
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