Solar Radiation Shield (Stevenson Screen) for Outdoor Thermometer

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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: - Esun White Abs Filament (1.75Mm): [Amazon](Https://Www.Amazon.Com/1-75Mm-White-Printer-Filament-2-2Lbs/Dp/B00Mv7T3To/Ref=As_Li_Ss_Tl?Ie=Utf8&Qid=1471211321&Sr=8-2&Keywords=Esun+1.75Mm+Abs+White+Filament&Linkcode=Sl1&Tag=Clll016-20&Linkid=347B2392D35638215A8Dc5302Bc88333) - Valspar Gloss White Plastic Spray Paint: [Amazon](Https://Www.Amazon.Com/1-75Mm-White-Printer-Filament-2-2Lbs/Dp/B00Mv7T3To/Ref=As_Li_Ss_Tl?Ie=Utf8&Qid=1471211321&Sr=8-2&Keywords=Esun+1.75Mm+Abs+White+Filament&Linkcode=Sl1&Tag=Clll016-20&Linkid=347B2392D35638215A8Dc5302Bc88333) - Wemos D1 Mini Esp8266 Microcontroller: [Aliexpress](Http://S.Click.Aliexpress.Com/E/Meieu3Fam) - Samsung 18650 Lithium Battery: [Ebay](Http://Rover.Ebay.Com/Rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?Icep_Ff3=2&Pub=5575114769&Toolid=10001&Campid=5337718778&Customid=&Icep_Item=121445734969&Ipn=Psmain&Icep_Vectorid=229466&Kwid=902099&Mtid=824&Kw=Lg) - Lithium Battery Charge Controller: [Ebay](Http://Rover.Ebay.Com/Rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?Icep_Ff3=2&Pub=5575114769&Toolid=10001&Campid=5337718778&Customid=&Icep_Item=262201993574&Ipn=Psmain&Icep_Vectorid=229466&Kwid=902099&Mtid=824&Kw=Lg) - 1W 6V Solar Panel: [Ebay]( Http://Rover.Ebay.Com/Rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?Icep_Ff3=2&Pub=5575114769&Toolid=10001&Campid=5337718778&Customid=&Icep_Item=281997711521&Ipn=Psmain&Icep_Vectorid=229466&Kwid=902099&Mtid=824&Kw=Lg) - Dht22 Digital Temperature And Humidity Sensor: [Ebay](Http://Rover.Ebay.Com/Rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?Icep_Ff3=2&Pub=5575114769&Toolid=10001&Campid=5337718778&Customid=&Icep_Item=201541920607&Ipn=Psmain&Icep_Vectorid=229466&Kwid=902099&Mtid=824&Kw=Lg) - 6-32 Threaded Rod: [Amazon](Https://Www.Amazon.Com/1-75Mm-White-Printer-Filament-2-2Lbs/Dp/B00Mv7T3To/Ref=As_Li_Ss_Tl?Ie=Utf8&Qid=1471211321&Sr=8-2&Keywords=Esun+1.75Mm+Abs+White+Filament&Linkcode=Sl1&Tag=Clll016-20&Linkid=347B2392D35638215A8Dc5302Bc88333) - 6-32 Wing Nuts: [Amazon](Https://Www.Amazon.Com/1-75Mm-White-Printer-Filament-2-2Lbs/Dp/B00Mv7T3To/Ref=As_Li_Ss_Tl?Ie=Utf8&Qid=1471211321&Sr=8-2&Keywords=Esun+1.75Mm+Abs+White+Filament&Linkcode=Sl1&Tag=Clll016-20&Linkid=347B2392D35638215A8Dc5302Bc88333) - Micro Deans Battery Connector: [Ebay]( Http://Rover.Ebay.Com/Rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?Icep_Ff3=2&Pub=5575114769&Toolid=10001&Campid=5337718778&Customid=&Icep_Item=401103111938&Ipn=Psmain&Icep_Vectorid=229466&Kwid=902099&Mtid=824&Kw=Lg) - 3/4" Square Aluminum Tubing: [Amazon](Https://Www.Amazon.Com/1-75Mm-White-Printer-Filament-2-2Lbs/Dp/B00Mv7T3To/Ref=As_Li_Ss_Tl?Ie=Utf8&Qid=1471211321&Sr=8-2&Keywords=Esun+1.75Mm+Abs+White+Filament&Linkcode=Sl1&Tag=Clll016-20&Linkid=347B2392D35638215A8Dc5302Bc88333) - Scotch Extreme Mounting Tape: [Amazon](Https://Www.Amazon.Com/1-75Mm-White-Printer-Filament-2-2Lbs/Dp/B00Mv7T3To/Ref=As_Li_Ss_Tl?Ie=Utf8&Qid=1471211321&Sr=8-2&Keywords=Esun+1.75Mm+Abs+White+Filament&Linkcode=Sl1&Tag=Clll016-20&Linkid=347B2392D35638215A8Dc5302Bc88333) My Weather Station Is On-Line And You Can View The Data On Thingspeak Here: Https://Thingspeak.Com/Channels/144231 When You Click On These Links And Make A Purchase, It Can Result In Commissions From Ebay And Amazon That Help Support My Work.

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