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: BRPA1-011099-02--
Bridgeport (Russell Cave)
If moved site, provide old COOP name/ID:
If new site, provide new NERON name:
NWS WFO: HUN
CONTACT INFORMATION
Contact Name: Russell Cave National Monument
Site Type: (company / family / organization)
Organization
Address: 3729 County Road 98
Bridgeport, AL 35740
Attn: Stephen McGee, Park Ranger
Phone: 256-495-2572
Fax: 256-495-9220
Email: stephen_mcgee@nps.gov
Driving Directions: At JCT US 72 and Jackson
Cty Rd 75, go North 1.0 mile on CR 75 to CR 98. Turn right on
CR 98 for 3.7 miles to park entrance on left. Park office is 0.2
miles ahead at end of main entrance road. Equipment will be located
on right before office. (NOTE: Route is well-marked, follow signs
to Russell Cave National Monument)
SITE
INFORMATION
Latitude (to 5 decimal places): 34.98097 N
Longitude (to 5 decimal places): 85.81007 W
Elevation (ft MSL): 670 ft MSL
PHOTOGRAPHY
Check when complete:
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dist
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SITE
DESCRIPTION
Describe the property and surrounding area (urban/pasture/growing/fields/etc.):
flat grassy plot surrounded by trees.
Describe
the plot area (360 degrees, distance 300-600 meters)
(forest/hills/town/flat/steep/roads/structures)
trees 0-80/114-124/44-34 100-160/71-130/53-36 180-220/130-120/36-29
245/55/54 300-360/100-90/29-44.
Obstructions: Building 075-120/60-60/10-10
Trees
330-060/100-85/36-42
Transformer
Box 190/30/08
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Yellow |
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| Precipitation |
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Green |
Blue |
Yellow |
Red |
| Wind |
White |
Green |
Blue |
Yellow |
Red |
| Soil
Moisture |
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Green |
Blue |
Yellow |
Red |
| Overall |
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Yellow |
Red |
Provide
rationale for the classification choices on the previous page.
one close tree *could* pose a problem for measurements. The scope
of the trees surrounding the plot probably makes wind measurements
impractical at this site.
MISCELLANEOUS
SITING
What plot size is available? - Large
Is AC power available / Can it be shared? - possible/would
have to dig under road
Is there internet connectivity / computer? -
yes, at ranger station
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? - not applicable, wind not considered
Is a fence around the sensors necessary? - possible
but not likely
Would badges/passes be needed for access? - possible
but not likely
How close can trucks/vehicles get to site for delivery
of equipment/materials? - within 100 feet
Is 24/7/365 access available? - unknown
What is the depth of the frost zone?
What is the depth of the water table?
Are there underground wires/cables? - unknown
Miscellaneous notes: Additional followup will
be necessary with park ranger, and possibly with NPS, before this
site can be modernized. There are a number of unique issues to
this site that are not concerns at other sites, due to the federal
land and protected status at this location. Strongly suggest that
site selection team arrange a conference call or meeting with
the park ranger and/or any other parties that need to be involved
higher up, to ensure all appropriate concerns are addressed.
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