Specifications
TEAM Climate Monitoring Protocol 3.0
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Submit information to the TEAM portal
Solar Radiation (LI 200X)
Sent to manufacturer for calibration.
Fill in information on the Sensor Calibration Form
Submit information to the TEAM portal
Every two
years
1
Table 6. Summary of calibration process and schedule for the sensors used in the TEAM Climate Protocol.
1
Schedule for the first year of operation is slightly different; see section 6.4.1 for details.
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