%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