CSAT3B Three-Dimensional Sonic Anemometer
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FIGURE 6-1. Dimensions of CSAT3B
7. Installation
Campbell Scientific recommends that the CSAT3B and data acquisition system
is setup in a laboratory setting before field installation. This provides an
opportunity to verify that settings and programs are correct in a controlled
environment. Prior to setup, the user needs to know information about the
desired sensor settings, orienting, mounting, and leveling the CSAT3B, which
is covered in the following sections.
If the CSAT3B is to be used in a marine environment, or in an environment
where it is exposed to corrosive chemicals (for example, the sulfur-containing
compounds in viticulture), attempt to mount the CSAT3B in a way that reduces
the exposure of the sonic transducers to saltwater or corrosive chemicals. In
marine or viticulture environments, the sonic transducers are expected to age
more quickly and require replacement sooner than a unit deployed in an inland,
chemical-free environment.