This is a solar radiation shield for mounting a temperature sensor outdoors. The shield allows air to flow through freely, but protects the thermometer from direct and reflected solar radiation. This provides a much more accurate temperature reading during daylight hours.
The shield consists of several parts:
- Several rings that are open in the middle for sensor equipment
- Solid plates to shield the top and bottom
- A larger top plate to provide extra shade and room for batteries or other non-sensor electronics
- A small plastic tripod that fits under the top plate to provide locations to zip-tie wires, batteries, chargers, etc.
- Solar cell mounting brackets
- An internal grid to secure sensors
- Pole mounting plates for various pole configurations
Stuff I used in this build:
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- eSun White ABS filament (1.75mm): Amazon
- Valspar gloss white plastic spray paint: Amazon
- WeMos D1 Mini ESP8266 microcontroller: AliExpress
- Samsung 18650 lithium battery: eBay
- Lithium battery charge controller: eBay
- 1W 6V Solar Panel: eBay
- DHT22 digital temperature and humidity sensor: eBay
- 6-32 threaded rod: Amazon
- 6-32 wing nuts: Amazon
- Micro Deans battery connector: eBay
- 3/4" square aluminum tubing: Amazon
- Scotch Extreme Mounting Tape: Amazon
My weather station is on-line and you can view the data on ThingSpeak here: https://thingspeak.com/channels/144231
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