Meteorologic MET4A

Summary

Type	Met Station
Vendor	Paroscientific
Model	unknown
S/N	146581
ID Prefix	metstn
CORIOLIX ID	metsta146581
Class	Atmospheric
Location	Forward Stores
Condition	good
Configuration
Native Sample Rate	0.5 Hz
UDP Port(s)	53118 None
Enabled	False

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General Description

Aspirated meteorologic system for temperature, pressure, and humidity. Measurements with barometric and data logging functions. Environmental enclosure with pressure port and aspirated solar radiation shield. Pressure Range: 500 to 1100 hpa Temperature Range: -40 to 60 deg C Humidity Range: 0 to 100%

Data Collection Specs

Native Data Feed

Signal Type

Digital

Communication Type

RS-232

Serial Details

Baud Rate	9600
Parity	N
Stop Bits	1
Byte Size	8
Timeout (s)	None
Polled Serial Commands

Ethernet Details

MAC Address
IP Address	10.3.0.118
Protocol	udp

Source File Details

Path
Filename

Native Data Format

Native Data Description

Example data line: metsta146581 met_met4a_fwdmast 2019-11-15T04:57:25.2081Z $WIXDR,PRESS,1.017845,bar,s/n146581,TEMP,-13.43,C,RH,86.15,%RH,s/n20268722,FAN,1***** Field Descriptions: Coriolix Sensor ID, LDS Logger ID, LDS Time Stamp [UTC], ID [NMEA-style tag], Barometric Pressure [bar], Digiquartz pressure sensor serial number, Air Temperature [deg C], Relative Humidity [%], RH/temperature probe serial number, Fan Status [0 = not acceptable, 1 = acceptable speed]

Native Data Type

text

Start of Message Characters

End of Message Characters

Sample Data Message

$WIXDR,PRESS,1.017845,bar,Ss/n146581,TEMP,-13.43,C,RH,86.15,%RH,s/n20268722,FAN,1 $WIXDR,PRESS,.998924,bar,Ss/n146582,TEMP,1.12,C,RH,88.02,%RH,s/n20268816,FAN,1

Message Parser Format

['^\WWIXDR,PRESS,(?P<barometric_pressure>\d*\.\d+),bar,\D+\Wn\d+,TEMP,(?P<air_temperature>\-?\d*\.\d+),C,RH,(?P<relative_humidity>\d+\.\d+),\WRH,s\Wn\d+,FAN,(?P<fan_status>\d)$']

Data Processing

Data Processing Script

NoTransformation

Data Rates

Native Sample Rate

0.5 Hz

Shipboard Network Packet Rate

0.5 Hz

Ship to Shore Rate

None Hz

Data Storage & Access

Raw Data Ethernet Distribution

IP Address	10.3.0.255
Port	53118
Packet Size	None

Transformed Data Ethernet Distribution

IP Address
Port	None

Archive to Database

True

Transmit Real-time Data to Shore

False

Time Source

Source

local_time_server

Parameters

Quantity	Air Temperature (degrees_C)	Barometric Pressure (bar)	Fan Status ( )	RH (%)
Plot Color
Parameter Full Name	Air Temperature	Barometric Pressure	Fan Status	Relative Humidity
Parameter Short Name	Air Temperature	Barometric Pressure	Fan Status	RH
Parameter Standard Name	XXXXXX	XXXXXXX	XXXXXX	XXXXXXX
SAMOS Data Category	Air Temperature	Atmospheric Pressure		Relative Humidity
Description
Processing Status	internally derived	internally derived	raw	internally derived
Processing Symbol	air_temperature	barometric_pressure	fan_status	relative_humidity
Diagnostic	False	False	True	False
IOOS Category	Meteorology	Meteorology	Meteorology	Meteorology
Units	degrees_C	bar		%
Data Type	float	float	ubyte	float
Gross Minimum Value	None degrees_C	None bar	0.0	None %
Gross Maximum Value	None degrees_C	None bar	1.0	None %
Recommended Minimum Value	None degrees_C	None bar	None	None %
Recommended Maximum Value	None degrees_C	None bar	None	None %
Global Minimum Value	None degrees_C	None bar	None	None %
Global Maximum Value	None degrees_C	None bar	None	None %
Local Minimum Value	None degrees_C	None bar	None	None %
Local Maximum Value	None degrees_C	None bar	None	None %
Lower Detection Limit	None degrees_C	None bar	None	None %
Saturated Value	None degrees_C	None bar	None	None %
Bad Data Value	None degrees_C	None bar	None	None %
Resolution	None degrees_C	None bar	None	None %
Accuracy	+/- None degrees_C	+/- None bar	+/- None	+/- None %
Precision	None degrees_C	None bar	None	None %
Binning Type	linear	linear	spot	linear
Online Display Format	4.2f	4.4f	4.0f	4.1f
Logging Modes

Physical Sensor Specs

Operating Limits
Input Power	None - None V AC
Ideal Power	None V AC
Operating Current	None - None mA @ None V AC
Analog Output	None - None
Operating Flow Rate	None - None ml s-1
Ideal Flow Rate	None ml s-1
Operating Depth	None - None m
Operating Temperature	None - None degree_C
Lamp Life	None days
Response Time	None seconds
Additional Time Offset	None seconds
Physical Status
Current Location	on vessel
Current Status	not in use
Physical Condition	good
Physical Configuration
Software Version
Software Configuration
Data Acquisition Device ID
Data Acquisition Device Serial Port
Data Acquisition Device Analog/Digital Port(s)
Data Acquisition Device Modbus Unit	None
Sensor Use Level
Enabled	False
Vessel Installation Location
Vessel	Sikuliaq
Vessel Location	Forward Stores
Location Coordinates (meters)
Sensor Orientation	vertical
Height Above Waterline (meters)	14.9
Zero Line Reference (degrees from bow)	None
Receives Filtered Water	False

Maintenance & Support

Sensor Log

Date (UTC)	Submitter	Event Type	Details
Feb 12 2024 02:01:20	Nahorniak, Jasmine	sensor specs update	processing_script changed from [] to [NoTransformation]
Feb 12 2024 02:01:20	Nahorniak, Jasmine	sensor specs update	model changed from [] to [unknown]
Feb 12 2024 02:01:20	Nahorniak, Jasmine	sensor specs update	sensor_prefix changed from [] to [metstn]
Feb 12 2024 01:35:02	Nahorniak, Jasmine	sensor specs update	text_regex_format changed from [['^\WWIXDR,PRESS,(?P ... ?P<fan_status>\d)$']] to [['^\WWIXDR,PRESS,(?P ... ?P<fan_status>\d)$']]
Feb 12 2024 01:35:02	Nahorniak, Jasmine	sensor specs update	sample_data_message changed from [$WIXDR,PRESS,1.01784 ... RH,s/n20268722,FAN,1] to [$WIXDR,PRESS,1.01784 ... RH,s/n20268816,FAN,1]
Mar 10 2023 06:32:26	Naber, Daniel	sensor specs update	native_data_description changed from [Example data line: ... = acceptable speed]] to [Example data line: ... = acceptable speed]]
Mar 08 2023 06:08:22	Naber, Daniel	sensor specs update	native_data_description changed from [Example data line: ... = acceptable speed]] to [Example data line: ... = acceptable speed]]
Mar 06 2023 22:50:31	Naber, Daniel	sensor specs update	text_regex_format changed from [] to [['^\WWIXDR,PRESS,(?P ... ?P<fan_status>\d)$']]
Mar 06 2023 22:50:31	Naber, Daniel	sensor specs update	sample_data_message changed from [] to [$WIXDR,PRESS,1.01784 ... RH,s/n20268722,FAN,1]
Mar 02 2023 22:59:38	Naber, Daniel	sensor specs update	native_data_description changed from [Example data line: ... = acceptable speed]] to [Example data line: ... = acceptable speed]]
Mar 01 2023 22:32:52	Naber, Daniel	sensor specs update	packet_rate_hz changed from [None] to [0.5]
Mar 01 2023 22:32:52	Naber, Daniel	sensor specs update	time_source changed from [] to [local_time_server]
Mar 01 2023 22:32:52	Naber, Daniel	sensor specs update	height_above_waterline changed from [None] to [14.9]
Mar 01 2023 22:32:52	Naber, Daniel	sensor specs update	sensor_orientation changed from [] to [vertical]
Mar 01 2023 22:32:52	Naber, Daniel	sensor specs update	native_type changed from [] to [text]
Mar 01 2023 22:32:52	Naber, Daniel	sensor specs update	native_data_description changed from [] to [Example data line: ... = acceptable speed]]
Mar 01 2023 22:32:52	Naber, Daniel	sensor specs update	sample_rate_hz changed from [None] to [0.5]
Mar 01 2023 22:32:52	Naber, Daniel	sensor specs update	sensor_ethernet_protocol changed from [] to [udp]
Mar 01 2023 22:32:52	Naber, Daniel	sensor specs update	sensor_ip changed from [] to [10.3.0.118]
Mar 01 2023 22:32:52	Naber, Daniel	sensor specs update	serial_bytesize changed from [] to [8]
Feb 03 2023 23:27:48	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	transmit_port changed from [None] to [53118]
Feb 03 2023 23:27:48	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	transmit_ip changed from [] to [10.3.0.255]
Feb 03 2023 23:21:19	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	time_source changed from [vessel_time_server] to []
Feb 03 2023 23:21:19	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	location_text changed from [] to [Forward Stores]
Feb 03 2023 23:21:19	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	current_status changed from [calibration in progress] to [not in use]
Feb 03 2023 23:21:19	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	current_location changed from [repair/calibration] to [on vessel]
Feb 03 2023 23:21:19	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	serial_stop_bits changed from [] to [1]
Feb 03 2023 23:21:19	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	serial_parity changed from [] to [N]
Feb 03 2023 23:21:19	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	serial_baud_rate changed from [] to [9600]
Feb 03 2023 23:21:19	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	comm_type changed from [] to [RS-232]
Feb 03 2023 23:21:19	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	signal_type changed from [] to [Digital]
Feb 03 2023 23:21:19	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	sensor_name changed from [Meteorologic MET4A_6581] to [Meteorologic MET4A_146581]
Jan 07 2023 23:08:09	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	transmit_native changed from [True] to [False]
Jan 07 2023 23:08:09	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	location_text changed from [Forward Stores] to []
Jan 07 2023 23:08:09	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	current_status changed from [not in use] to [calibration in progress]
Jan 07 2023 23:08:09	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	current_location changed from [on vessel] to [repair/calibration]
Oct 23 2022 00:27:47	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	sensor_orientation changed from [vertical] to []
Oct 23 2022 00:27:47	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	location_text changed from [Forward Mast] to [Forward Stores]
Oct 23 2022 00:27:47	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	enabled changed from [True] to [False]
Oct 23 2022 00:27:47	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	current_status changed from [in use] to [not in use]
Oct 23 2022 00:27:47	Greto, Carmen	sensor specs update	current_location changed from [installed] to [on vessel]
Oct 23 2022 00:25:08	Greto, Carmen	new sensor	Initial submission of sensor metadata.

Calibration & Maintenance

Frequency	Last Completed	Next Due
Maintenance A:

Maintenance B:

Maintenance C:

Calibration
24 months	Jan 25 2023	Jan 25 2025
Recommended Replacement

Warranty

Calibration Files

Date	Version	Author	Type	Document	Access
Jan 25 2023		Paroscientific	cal_file	Meteorologic MET4A_6581 CAL
Aug 08 2019			cal_file	Meteorologic MET4A_6581 CAL

User Guides & Documents

Date	Version	Author	Type	Document	Access

Ownership

Quantity	Value
Owner	UAF
Responsible Party	UAF Marine Technicians
Purchase Date
Acquire Date
Acquire Condition
End/Lost Ownership Date

Vendor Support

Support Type	Details
Company	Paroscientific
Website	www.paroscientific.com
Phone	(425) 883-8700
Email	support@paroscientific.com
Shipping	Paroscientific, Inc. 4500 148th Ave. N.E. Redmond, WA 98052

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