Plaine des Fougères (out of canopy)
The Plaine des Fougères out of canopy atmospheric station (PFCl1285) provides comprehensive meteorological monitoring of conditions in the open environment out of the forest canopy. The station has been operational since April 2015, with measurements recorded at 15-minute intervals until March 2025, after which the sampling frequency was increased to 5-minute intervals. Precipitation is measured using a Précis Mécanique R53029 rain gauge, while air temperature and relative humidity are monitored with a Campbell CS215 sensor. Wind dynamics are captured by a Gill WindSonic 75 anemometer, recording both wind speed and direction. The station features a Hukseflux NR01 radiometer for net radiation measurements and a Van Essen Baro Diver for atmospheric pressure monitoring. Cloud water flux is quantified using a Juvik fog gauge combined with a Precis Mecanique R13029 rain gauge, particularly relevant for capturing the contribution of occult precipitation in this tropical montane cloud forest. Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) is measured with a Campbell SKP215 sensor, and leaf wetness is monitored using a Campbell 237-L sensor. This extensive array of instruments enables detailed characterization of atmospheric processes and energy fluxes in the exposed canopy environment.
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