%0 Generic %A Paton, Steve %D 2020 %T Monthly Summary_BCI, Vertical %U https://smithsonian.figshare.com/articles/dataset/Monthly_Summary_BCI_Vertical/10059458 %R 10.25573/data.10059458.v4 %2 https://smithsonian.figshare.com/ndownloader/files/21704235 %K environmental monitoring %K Meteorology %K temperature %K Relative humidity %K solar radiation %K pyranometer %K wind speed %K wind direction %K soil moisture %K run-off %K hydrology %K evapotranspiration rates %K seasonality dates %K Environmental Monitoring %X
Monthy and daily summary from Barro Colorado Island (BCI). Data organized in vertical format for long-term trend analysis
Location 9°9'42.36"N, 79°50'15.67"W

Parameters: air temperature, relative humidity, wind speed and direction, precipitation, sea surface temperature, solar radiation (pyranometer), air pressure, soil moisture, runoff, potential evapotranspiration, wet/dry season starting dates

Lutz catchment is a 9.73ha protected watershed on BCI
The Lutz tower was built in 1972 and was originally 42m. In 2002 it was increased to 48m

The data from 48m should be considered a separate data series from the data at 42m. Wind speed is significantly higher at 48m due to the distance to the top of the canopy.

The Clearing is a small, open area surrounded by forest and some buildings. Station established in 1972. Consists of a Stevenson screen with max/min thermometers and air pressure sensor. Temperature/humidity sensor, rain gauge and evaporation sensors are located at various locations around the screen.
%I Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute