Specifications

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The ends of the cables coming from the sensors or power
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Use the enclosed putty to completely seal the bottom entrance of
the enclosure. Affix the humidity indicator to the inside of the box and leave a couple of silica
gel packs to absorb the moisture. It is recommended also to drop in two large pillows of Zorbit
(a substance that regulates humidity inside the box). For security reasons it is also a good idea
to attach a padlock to the enclosure lock.
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Walk around the tower and make sure no cables are
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It is highly recommended to install an open fence (or paling) around the
periphery of the core area (WMO 2008). This will keep animals and intruders out and protect
the integrity of the core area. In areas where elephants are present, the fence might have to be
taller and stronger.
5.7.2 Site Metadata Protocol
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 GPS (use unit approved by TEAM)
 Digital camera with wide angle lens (30-35 mm)
 Tripod
 Laser range finder (or Clinometer and Measuring Tape)
 Compass
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Climate Station Site Metadata Form (Appendix A.2)
 Pen/Pencil
Information from this section should be transcribed on the
Climate Station Site Metadata Form and
then uploaded to the portal after returning from the field. It is recommended to watch the “Recording
the spatial location of the climate station” and “Collecting Site Metadata” videos in the Climate
Protocol section of the TEAM portal (http://www.teamnetwork.org/en/protocols/climate) before
entering the field. We also outline a protocol here to standardize the way this information is collected:
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A detailed description (a paragraph or two) of the location of the climate
station should be compiled as part of the regular metadata. Be sure to include features such as
entry points, nearby rivers or roads, size and slope of the site, as well as the type of substrate.
This list is not all inclusive, feel free to add any other information that is relevant. See E
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