Environmental monitoring network along a mountain valley using embedded controllers
Author
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Villagran, Víctor
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Montecinos, Aldo
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Franco, Cristián
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Muñoz Magnino, Ricardo
Admission date
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2018-04-05T20:36:18Z
Available date
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2018-04-05T20:36:18Z
Publication date
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2017-08
Cita de ítem
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Measurement 106 (2017) 221–235
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Identifier
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10.1016/j.measurement.2017.02.046
Identifier
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https://repositorio.uchile.cl/handle/2250/147183
Abstract
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This paper presents the design and implementation of an atmospheric observing system to study downslope
winds in the Laja River Valley, southern-central Chile. Practical design issues are discussed based on
the first two years of operation, as well as scientific results that demonstrate the potential of the measurement
system. The system consists of a network of eight meteorological stations that characterize
the winds along the Laja River Valley, Chile. The meteorological network extends over 90 km, beginning
with the station at the Antuco Ski Center at 1395 m.a.s.l. and ending at the Charrua Electric Plant at
153 m.a.s.l. The meteorological stations were designed to employ an embedded controller and highperformance
instruments with low power consumption. In order to transmit data to the base station, a
communication protocol was developed using SMS messages. Graphic tools are also available in the project
webpage to visualize received data. Data reported in this work show that the meteorological network
is able to identify and characterize downslope winds.
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Patrocinador
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Comisión Nacional de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica (CONICYT) - Chile through Fondecyt
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