The field project will be completed in several stages. You are expected to participate in all of these stages.

The goal of the field project is to study the slope winds on the ski jump hill.

1. Data collection

• Weather permitting, the primary period of data collection will be held on Saturday, September 29 from 7AM until 2PM.
  • Everyone is expected to participate in this part of the field project.
  • At a minimum, you need to be on site for at least 4 hours.
  • Car pooling will be arranged.
  • Dress in layers as conditions will change during the day. Expect to get dirty. A hat and sunscreen is recommended.
  • Bring a lunch and water.
  • Go/no-go decision will be made Friday morning. Plan B: defer to Sunday September 30. Plan C: defer until Oct. 12.
  • I will need a few people to hang around a little later to takedown the instrumentation.
• Equipment development, calibration, and training. Tuesday Sept. 25. 2-4 PM. Thursday Sept. 27. 2-4 PM. Equipment setup. Friday Sept. 28 1-6PM.
  • You are expected to participate in 1 of these shifts.
  • To be successful, the instrumentation has to be tested and calibrated and some extension poles and mounts need to be manufactured.
  • Longer time is planned for setup, but that includes travel time.
  • Theodolite training will take place Tuesday and Thursday afternoon.

2. Data analysis and Dissemination

• You will work in teams and process and analyze the data.
• This will require a number of hours to complete.
• A preliminary analysis should be completed within a couple of weeks.
• The class will discuss in mid-October the preliminary results.
• A short report will be developed by that summarizes the findings. The report (with contributions from everyone) will consist of:
  • Abstract summarizing major findings
  • Brief overview of experimental design
  • Key results in text, tabular, and graphical form
• Analysis and report must be completed by late October in time for use at the Intermountain Workshop on November 2.