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EMMA Weather Station Data - New York Botanical Garden: New York Botanical Gardens IT Weather Station

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  • Forest Ecosystem Monitoring Cooperative

    • Address:
      705 Spear Street
      South Burlington, Vermont 05403
      United States of America

      Phone: (802) 391-4135
      Email: femc@uvm.edu
      Website: www.uvm.edu/femc

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  • Vicky Kelly: dataset_eml_peopleprincipleinvestigator

  • Kerri Scrivanos: dataset_eml_peoplecontentprovider

  • Lindsay Charlop: dataset_eml_peoplecontentprovider

  • Jessica Schuler: dataset_eml_peopleprincipleinvestigator

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    • dataset_eml_datatabletitle: New York Botanical Gardens IT Weather Station
    • dataset_eml_datatablestartdate: 2013-05-28
    • dataset_eml_datatableendate: 2017-03-31
    • dataset_eml_datatabledescription: Measurements of air temperature, humidity, solar radiation, barometric pressure, snow depth, volumetric water content of soil, electrical conductivity of soil, soil temperature, wind speed, wind direction, and total precipitation.

    • dataset_eml_datatablepurpose: To monitor climate change in support the Environmental Monitoring & Management Alliance (EMMA), a regionally-coordinated ecological monitoring network dedicated to protecting ecological systems and developing sustainable stewardship practices through scientific research and public participation.

    • dateset_eml_datatableshortname: Z1025_ZXBJ97

    • dataset_eml_datatablephysicalobjectname: VMC.1025.2066

    • dataset_eml_datatabledatatype: mySQL
    • dataset_eml_datatablecitation: New York Botanical Garden (2017) New York Botanical Garden IT Weather Station. Linked. Bronx, NY 10458. FEMC. Can be found at: https://www.uvm.edu/femc/data/archive/project/EMMA-weather-data-NYBG/dataset/new-york-botanical-gardens-it-weather

    • dataset_eml_datatableonlinedistribution: https://vmc.w3.uvm.edu/vmcdevel/CI4/data/archive/project/EMMA-weather-data-NYBG/dataset/new-york-botanical-gardens-it-weather

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      dataset_eml_attributelistname: RECORD
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: RECORD
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: TIMESTAMP
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: TIMESTAMP
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: datetime
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: datetime
      • dataset_eml_attributelistformatstring: M/D/YYYY hh:mm
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: RN
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Record number
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: record number
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: int
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: nominal
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: -1
      • dataset_eml_attributelistformatstring: DD/MM/YYYY
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: -1
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: Wspd
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Wind Speed
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Wind Speed (mph)
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: milesPerHour
      • Unit: milesPerHour
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: -1
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: Wdir
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Wind Direction
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: wind direction (degrees)
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: interval
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: degree
      • dataset_eml_attributelistformatstring: DD/MM/YYYY
      • Unit: degree
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: -1
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: MaxWspd
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Max Wind Speed
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Max wind speed (mph)
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: milesPerHour
      • dataset_eml_attributelistformatstring: DD/MM/YYYY
      • Unit: milesPerHour
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: -1
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: AirTempF
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Air Temperature in Fahrenheit
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Air temperature (degrees Farenheit)
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: interval
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: fahrenheit
      • Unit: fahrenheit
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: -1
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: MinAirTempF
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Minimum Air Temperature in Fahrenheit
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: minimum air temp (degrees F)
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: interval
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: fahrenheit
      • dataset_eml_attributelistformatstring: DD/MM/YYYY
      • Unit: fahrenheit
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: -1
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: MaxAirTempF
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Maximum Air Temperature in Fahrenheit
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Max air temp (F)
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: interval
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: fahrenheit
      • dataset_eml_attributelistformatstring: DD/MM/YYYY
      • Unit: fahrenheit
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: -1
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: Humidity
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Humidity
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: humidity (%)
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: percent
      • dataset_eml_attributelistformatstring: DD/MM/YYYY
      • Unit: percent
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: -1
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: MinHumidity
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Minimum Humidity
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Minimum humidity (%)
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: percent
      • dataset_eml_attributelistformatstring: DD/MM/YYYY
      • Unit: percent
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: -1
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: MaxHumidity
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Maximum Humidity
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: maximum humidity (%)
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: percent
      • dataset_eml_attributelistformatstring: DD/MM/YYYY
      • Unit: percent
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: -1
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: SolarRad
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Solar Radiation
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Solar radiation (watts/square meter)
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: wattsPerMeterSquared
      • dataset_eml_attributelistformatstring: DD/MM/YYYY
      • Unit: wattsPerMeterSquared
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: -1
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: BaroP
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Barometric Pressure
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: barometric pressure (millibars)
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: interval
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: millibar
      • dataset_eml_attributelistformatstring: DD/MM/YYYY
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: -1
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: Snow_Depth
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Snow Depth
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Snow depth (inches)
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: inch
      • dataset_eml_attributelistformatstring: DD/MM/YYYY
      • Unit: inch
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: -1
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: VWC
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Soil volumetric water content
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Soil volumetric water content
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: -1
      • Unit: m^3/m^3
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: -1
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: EC
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Electrical Conductivity
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: electrical conductivity (dS/m)
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: -1
      • dataset_eml_attributelistformatstring: DD/MM/YYYY
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: -1
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: SoilTmpF
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Soil Temperature
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Soil temperature in fahrenheit
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: interval
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: fahrenheit
      • dataset_eml_attributelistformatstring: DD/MM/YYYY
      • Unit: fahrenheit
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: -1
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: TotPrecip
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Total Precipitation
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: Total precipitation (inches)
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: decimal
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ratio
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: inch
      • dataset_eml_attributelistformatstring: DD/MM/YYYY
      • Unit: inch
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: -1
      dataset_eml_attributelistname: Battery
      • dataset_eml_attributelistlabel: Battery
      • dataset_eml_attributelistdescription: battery (vdc)
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststoragetype: -1
      • dataset_eml_attributelistmeasurementtype: ordinal
      • dataset_eml_attributeliststandardunit: -1
      • dataset_eml_attributelistformatstring: DD/MM/YYYY
      • dataset_eml_attributelistnumbertype: -1

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    • dataset_eml_currentMethodsHeader
      • Plot Establishmnet
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2013-05-01
        • dataset_eml_methoddescription: NOAA representatives visited NYBG to help select the grassy knoll area for the site. A map was drawn up by our Institutional Mapping department for our Observations department to put down the two concrete slabs that were needed. A weather station expert, Dave Adams (Adams Environmental Systems, Inc.) advised on the equipment needed and spent a day working with us on installation. Note: we did not clear out initial data, so 2013 aggregate data should be taken with a grain of salt.

      • Campbell Scientific Loggernet 4.3
        • dataset_eml_methoddescription: Software set to collecte data points every 15 minutes and store on weather station server, which includes a displayable dashboard of the weather data in real time (provided by Adams Environmental Systems, Inc.). Data also pushed to a U2 Universe database that resides on an NYBG server. Program on the server aggregates the raw data to provide daily, monthly and year to date summaries for an alternative dashboard on the NYBG server. NYGB dashboard due for a rebranding.


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    • dataset_eml_samplingCurrentEqupment
      • Barometer
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2013-05-28
        • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: Vaisala PTB110 Barometer (500-1100 hPA)

      • Rain gauge
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2013-05-28
        • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: 8" Heated Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge, 0.01" / tip. Includes 25' signal and power cable, 115 VAC, Model 250-2500E.

      • Rain gauge
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2013-05-28
        • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: Rain Gauge Mounting Plate, for poe (pole?) mounting rain gauge

      • Rain gauge
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2013-05-28
        • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: Rain Gauge Wind Screen, 36" legs

      • Solar Panel
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2013-05-28
        • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: 50W Solar Panel

      • Solar Panel
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2013-05-28
        • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: 1 IPS Unthreaded Aluminum Pipe, 12 inches long

      • Solar Panel
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2013-05-28
        • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: 1x1 inch NURAIL Crossover Fitting

      • Solar Panel
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2013-05-28
        • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: Sensor Crossarm with one CM210 Mounting Kit, 4ft

      • Solar Panel
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2013-05-28
        • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: Sensor Crossarm with one CM210 Mounting Kit, 6ft

      • Solar Panel
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2013-05-28
        • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: Stainless Steel, 10ft Tripod with Grounding Kit.

      • Solar Panel
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2013-05-28
        • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: MM Mast Mounting

      • Solar Panel
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2013-05-28
        • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: SB Standard Backplate

      • Solar Panel
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2013-05-28
        • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: DC 2 Conduits for Cables

      • Solar Panel
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2013-05-28
        • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: Weather Resistant 16x18 inch Enclosure with Options

      • Solar radiation sensor
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2013-05-28
        • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: Solar Sensor Mounting Stand

      • Solar radiation sensor
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2013-05-28
        • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: Solar Radiation Sensor, ISO 2nd Class, with 5m (16ft.) cable

      • Temperature and humidity
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2013-05-28
        • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: RM Young 6-Plate Gill (Grill?) Solar Radiation Shield

      • Temperature and humidity
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2013-05-28
        • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: Vaisala Humidity & Temperature Probe, 0-1 Vdc w/ 10ft. cable

      • Wind speed sensor
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2013-05-28
        • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: R.M. Young Ultrasonic Anenometer, Heated

      • Wind speed sensor
        • dataset_eml_methodsStartDate: 2013-05-28
        • dataset_eml_samplingdescription: Bird wire Assembly for Sonic

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