TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0
6.2.1 Measure and record the event
After the event has passed, measure the rainfall using the enclosed dipstick and write it down
together with the approximate beginning and end time in the Heavy Rainfall Events section of
the Sensor Calibration Form (Appendix A.4).
6.2.2 Submit the data
At the end of the month, submit the data in the Extreme rainfall events form as part of the regular
data submission process . See Section 6.1.4 on where to upload the Sensor Calibration Form.
6.3 Regular Maintenance
Maintenance is key to the proper functioning of the climate station. This section describes in
detail maintenance protocols for the different components of the climate station (core area, base
tower, sensors, radiation shield, data logger, power sources). Table 5 contains a summary of all
maintenance activities and their suggested frequency. All maintenance information will be
recorded on the Climate Maintenance Log Appendix A.3. See Section 6.1.4 for instructions on
how to upload the Climate Maintenance Log to the TEAM Network portal. All maintenance
activities need to be scheduled in advance in the TEAM online Sampling Scheduler before the
start of each data collection year.
6.3.1 Core area maintenance
The surface on the core area around the weather station should be covered with short grass or the
natural substrate at the site. This area should be regularly maintained at least every month
(preferably every two weeks) by keeping the grass short (or natural substrate) and free of debris.
If there is a fence surrounding the climate station, it should also be regularly checked for possible
breaches and general integrity. Replace any sections of the fence if they are damaged or start
showing signs of deterioration.
6.3.2 Tower maintenance
The tower structure should be carefully inspected every month. If a non-aluminum tower is used,
look for signs of deterioration such as growing rusting spots on the poles, and in joints were two
structures meet. As soon as rust is noticed, clean and sand the spot and surrounding area to
remove the rust and apply antirust paint.
Many animals and plants will attempt to colonize the tower. Every time the station is visited,
remove any noticeable debris and structures (e.g. wasp/bee nests, bird nests, termite mounds, etc)
present on the tower. Also remove any lianas or climbers that are starting to colonize from the
base of the tower. Follow ant lines (or termite trails) that are climbing the tower to detect where
they are going (to a sensor, a nest, the enclosure, etc) and destroy them.
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