A06 Specifications.doc

Salient Characteristics

S21038

COSMIC RAY NEUTRON DETECTORS

Salient Characteristics Cosmic ray neutron detector for Mountain Site:

1. Unit shall include the following.

1 EA, Moderated Standard Sensor:

2. Shall detect Boron-Trifluoride (BF3) and Helium-3 (3He).

3. Shall be no larger than 7 inches by 7 inches by 40.5 inches and weigh no more than 35lbs.

4. Shall be moderated to allow for sensitivity ratio of greater than 3 times a standard He detector.

5. Shal have Marine Grade enclosure.

6. Shall have a connector with at least a IP67 rating.

7. Shall communicate via SDI12, RS232, and micro USB interface for device configuration and data transmission.

1 EA, Unmoderated Standard Sensor:

8. Shall detect Boron-Trifluoride (BF3) and Helium-3 (3He).

9. Shall be no larger than 6 in outside diameter by 47 inches long and weigh no more than 20lbs.

10. Shal have aluminum enclosure or be made of other corrosion resistant material.

11. Shall have a connector with at least a IP67 rating.

12. Shall communicate via SDI12, RS232, and micro USB interface for device configuration and data transmission.

1 EA, Snow Sensor:

13. Shall measure how much water equivalence is in a snowpack

14. Shall be no larger than 11 inches by 5 inches by 46 inches long and weigh no more than 75lbs.

15. Shall have Marine Grade enclosure.

16. Shall communicate via SDI12, RS232, and micro USB interface for device configuration and data transmission.

17. Shall have a connector with at least a IP67 rating.

18. Shall be moderated to allow for sensitivity ratio of greater than 3 times a standard He detector.

19. Algorithms to determine soil moisture and snow water equivalence shall be open source.

1 EA, Control Station:

20. Shall include NEMA rated, steel, enclosure that is at least 15 inches by 16 inches by 8 inches.

a. Shall include hardware to attach to a pole from 2 inches to 3.5 inches in diameter.

21. Shall include data logger with multiple inputs and outputs for logging and controlling applications.

a. Shall be capable of cellular or Iridium modem for data transmissions and two-way communication.

b. Shall allow for USB, Ethernet, RS-232 and SD1-12 communication.

c. Shall have at least four (4) Analog on/off, Digital on/off and Relay switches.

d. Shall allow for internal micro SD and external removable SD card.

22. Shall include solar charge controller suitable for solar panels of up to 145 Watts.

a. Shall monitor the state of charge of the battery and daily increase the load disconnect level (i.e. disconnect the load earlier) until the collected solar energy is sufficient to recharge the battery to nearly the full 100% and then modulated the load disconnect level so that a nearly 100% recharge is achieved at least once a week.

23. Shall include two (2) RJ45 to 8 screw terminal adapters.

24. Shall include pair of slotted, aluminum, DIN Rails that are at least 12 inches long, 35 mm wide and 7.5mm high.

25. Shall include pigtail, RJ45 splitter.

26. Shall include sensor cable with plugs that are rated at least IP67 and CAT5 rugged.

27. Shall include mounting hardware for single sensor to a pole and two sensors to a single pole.

Cosmic ray neutron detector for Forest Site:

28. Unit shall include the following.

1 EA, Moderated Standard Sensor:

29. Shall detect Boron-Trifluoride (BF3) and Helium-3 (3He).

30. Shall be no larger than 10 inches by 12 inches by 42 inches and weigh no more than 70lbs.

31. Shall be moderated to allow for sensitivity ratio of greater than 5 times a standard He detector.

32. Shal have Marine Grade enclosure.

33. Shall have a connector with at least a IP67 rating.

34. Shall communicate via SDI12, RS232, and micro USB interface for device configuration and data transmission.

1 EA, Unmoderated Standard Sensor:

35. Shall use Boron-Trifluoride (BF3) and Helium-3 (3He) detectors.

36. Shall be no larger than 6 in outside diameter by 47 inches long and weigh no more than 20lbs.

37. Shal have aluminum enclosure or better.

38. Shall have a connector with at least a IP67 rating.

39. Shall communicate via SDI12, RS232, and micro USB interface for device configuration and data transmission.

1 EA, Snow Sensor:

40. Shall measure how much water equivalence is in a snowpack.

41. Shall be no larger than 11 inches by 5 inches by 46 inches long and weigh no more than 75lbs.

42. Shall have Marine Grade enclosure.

43. Shall communicate via SDI-12, RS232, and micro USB interface for device configuration and data transmission.

44. Shall have a connector with at least a IP67 rating.

45. Shall be moderated to allow for sensitivity ratio of greater than 3 times a standard He detector.

46. Algorithms to determine soil moisture and snow water equivalence shall be open source.

1 EA, Control Station:

47. Shall include NEMA rated, steel, enclosure that is at least 15 inches by 16 inches by 8 inches.

a. Shall include hardware to attach to a pole from 2 inches to at least 3.5 inches in diameter.

48. Shall include data logger with multiple inputs and outputs for logging and controlling applications.

b. Shall be capable of cellular or Iridium modem for data transmissions and remote control with antenna.

c. Shall allow for USB, Ethernet, RS-232 and SD1-12 communication.

d. Shall have at least four (4) Analog on/off, Digital on/off and Relay switches.

e. Shall allow for internal micro SD and external removable SD card.

49. Shall include solar charge controller suitable for solar panels of up to 145 Watts.

f. Shall monitor the state of charge of the battery and daily increase the load disconnect level (i.e. disconnect the load earlier) until the collected solar energy is sufficient to recharge the battery to nearly the full 100% and then modulated the load disconnect level so that a nearly 100% recharge is achieved at least once a week.

50. Shall include two (2) RJ45 to 8 screw terminal adapters.

51. Shall include pair of slotted, aluminum, DIN Rails that are at least 12 inches long, 35 mm wide and 7.5mm high.

52. Shall include pigtail, RJ45 splitter.

53. Shall include sensor cable with plugs that are rated at least IP67 and CAT5 rugged.

54. Shall include mounting hardware for single sensor to a pole and two sensors to a single pole.

Cosmic ray neutron detector for Desert Site:

55. Unit shall include the following.

1 EA, Moderated Standard Sensor:

56. Shall use Boron-Trifluoride (BF3) and Helium-3 (3He) detectors.

57. Shall be no larger than 10 inches by 12 inches by 42 inches and weigh no more than 70lbs.

58. Shall be moderated to allow for sensitivity ratio of greater than 5 times a standard He detector.

59. Shal have Marine Grade enclosure.

60. Shall have a connector with at least a IP67 rating.

61. Shall communicate via SDI12, RS232, and micro USB interface for device configuration and data transmission.

1 EA, Snow Sensor:

62. Shall measure how much water equivalence is in a snowpack

63. Shall be no larger than 11 inches by 5 inches by 46 inches long and weigh no more than 75lbs.

64. Shall have Marine Grade enclosure.

65. Shall communicate via SDI12, RS232, and micro USB interface for device configuration and data transmission.

66. Shall have a connector with at least a IP67 rating.

67. Shall be moderated to allow for sensitivity ratio of greater than 3 times a standard He detector.

68. Algorithms to determine soil moisture and snow water equivalence shall be open source.

1 EA, Control Station:

69. Shall include NEMA rated, steel, enclosure that is at least 15 inches by 16 inches by 8 inches.

g. Shall include hardware to attach to a pole from 2 inches to 3.5 inches in diameter.

70. Shall include data logger with multiple inputs and outputs for logging and controlling applications.

h. Shall be capable of cellular or Iridium modem for data transmissions and remote control with antenna.

i. Shall allow for USB, Ethernet, RS-232 and SD1-12 communication.

j. Shall have at least four (4) Analog on/off, Digital on/off and Relay switches.

k. Shall allow for internal micro SD and external removable SD card.

71. Shall include solar charge controller suitable for solar panels of up to 145 Watts.

l. Shall monitor the state of charge of the battery and daily increase the load disconnect level (i.e. disconnect the load earlier) until the collected solar energy is sufficient to recharge the battery to nearly the full 100% and then modulated the load disconnect level so that a nearly 100% recharge is achieved at least once a week.

72. Shall include two (2) RJ45 to 8 screw terminal adapters.

73. Shall include pair of slotted, aluminum, DIN Rails that are at least 12 inches long, 35 mm wide and 7.5mm high.

74. Shall include pigtail, RJ45 splitter.

75. Shall include sensor cable with plugs that are rated at least IP67 and CAT5 rugged.

76. Shall include mounting hardware for single sensor to a pole and two sensors to a single pole.