Monthly Summary_BCI, horizontal

Monthly and daily summary from Barro Colorado Island (BCI). Data organized in
horizontal format for seasonal and inter-year comparisons

Location 9°9'42.36"N, 79°50'15.67"W

Parameters: air temperature, relative humidity, wind speed and direction,
precipitation, sea surface temperature, solar radiation (pyranometer), air
pressure, soil moisture, runoff, potential evapotranspiration, wet/dry season
starting dates

Lutz catchment is a 9.73ha protected watershed on BCI

The Lutz tower was built in 1972 and was originally 42m. In 2002 it was
increased to 48m

The data from 48m should be considered a separate data series from the data at
42m. Wind speed is significantly higher at 48m due to the distance to the top
of the canopy.

The Clearing is a small, open area surrounded by forest and some buildings.
Station established in 1972. Consists of a Stevenson screen with max/min
thermometers and air pressure sensor. Temperature/humidity sensor, rain gauge
and evaporation sensors are located at various locations around the screen.