Instruction manual

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SECTION 2. STATION INSTALLATION
Figure 2-1 depicts a typical eddy covariance station that measures the latent and sensible heat flux,
ambient air temperature and humidity, wind speed and direction, net radiation, soil heat flux, and soil
temperature.
Point the eddy covariance sensors into the prevailing wind and the net radiometer to the south. The net
radiometer must be mounted far enough from any obstructions so that it is never shaded. Its field of
view should be representative of the surface where the flux measurements are being made. The net
radiometer can be mounted on a user-supplied stake or a CM6/CM10 tripod. The Tripod Weather
Station installation manual contains detailed instructions on installing the tripod and the meteorological
sensors.
FIGURE 2-1. Eddy Covariance Station