Hey Megan - have you been in touch with the Pioneer Valley open science folks, like Don Blair? They're working on an electronic sensor which it would be interesting to use alongside the strips. Just want to make sure you're aware of what they're up to; i'm happy to make an introduction.

https://github.com/Pioneer-Valley-Open-Science/pioneer-valley-open-science.github.com/issues/5

This is comment on the next round of testing at the SunRay #1 site. I see a problem with the placement of canisters in the proposed concentric circle configuration. Simply put, the canisters will not be there in one week if left in the open areas that constitute most of the 50’ radius; placement must be in some minimal cover. It appears that this can be done in the E/NE/N/ sectors; and in the remaining sectors, Circle 1 will have to be moved back and then begin the 50’ incremental spacing. In addition to the articles in the pictures, I will take a compass, a GPS unit, and H2S detector, and a current organ donor card.

Hi Josh -- do you think they'll be stolen, or just kicked around, or what? Also, what kind of H2S detector do you already have?

I worry about exposure too; I know it sounds silly but i wonder if a sensor could be sent around on an RC car or something, so nobody has to go very near the site.

In the call the other day on the experimental design we discussed the need to tape over the canisters at the end of the experiment to prevent air contamination. In sending out the experiment we are working under the assumption that the bag does that, so at least for this first experiment that might be an unnecessary step. I just mention because it is just another thing that will take time in the field.

It would be cool to leave a stationary sensor that maps H2S levels over lets say a week or month or something, then maybe we could find a time when the levels are predictable low to go out there. Other idea for you Josh, just get an intern, and send them out there.

Hi Warren, thanks, I have not been in touch with them, but Sara mentioned the work they are doing I believe. Is he at Amherst? I don't understand the electronic stuff they are talking about, but I would be interested in working on the graphic output of those senors, if that is something they are interested in.

We talked about starting the center point of the concentric circles between the well and the condensate tank (approximately South 50tf spot).

Then having a ring at there starting at 100ft, then 150 ft and 200 ft.

So we need to redraw the diagram.

We need to send three more light safe bags for putting the samples in when they are picked up.

discussed bringing someone else from the citizen alliance along.

possible timeline: Monday/Tuesday next week 8th and 9th, put samples out.

Pick Up round 1: 15th and 16th. October Pick Up round 2: 5 th and 6th November

Also can Public Lab plan a training for H2S field work? Do a webinar on it?

Mark new center point with gps.

Monitor to take on the day:

Josh had rented a Gas Badge Plus for $20 a day from Safety Alliance in Farmington, (505)-325-7233

I have included this link to information on the Gas Badge Plus http://www.durawear.com/index.cfm/a/catalog.prodShow/vid/485/catid/145

Training Video for using the gas badge plus:

http://www.indsci.com/GasBadgePlus/#specification

Click on the training section and it walks you through how to use it.

You need to have Flash downloaded to view the trainings

http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/otherversions/

Make sure to pick the right version for your operating system.