C-5 SAM
TM
Weather Command
Training Guide
COASTAL
E
NVIRONMENTAL
S
YSTEMS
Set-up / Siting Considerations
Compass Measurements –
The C-5 SAM
TM
has a hand-held compass
for alignment to North. Like all compasses, it will be affected if located near
(laterally)
large steel objects (i.e. on top of a van is OK, but next to it is not
an ideal location). Try to place the C-5 SAM
TM
at least 30 meters from large
vehicles, cranes, etc.
Wind Measurements –
Select as exposed a site as possible. The wind
pattern around a building or other obstacle is disturbed for a considerable
distance – try to get the C-5 SAM
TM
away from that object.
