###What we want to do We are setting up 24/7 observation stations to monitor refinerys. This is a pilot program for a DIY observation station that is cheap, easy to construct, reasonably reliable, and produces usable data. ###Scenarios * The first location is on a covered porch so it is protected from the weather and does not have to look thru a window. Power is readily available. Internet is not available since there is no phone line to the structure. Cell coverage is good. * The second location will be inside looking thru a window at one flare. ###Equipment List We would like you to help with an equipment list, sources, and prices. The first scenario should take more equipment while the second should be a subset of the first. * **WIFI cell hot spot** It should have WiFi and an e-net port. AT&T is about $50/month with 1 yr contract. * **RaspberryPI** Processor for the data capture and transmission. Are there real security concerns connecting this to the Internet? * **PIcam** * **Low resolution thermal imaging sensor and interface** I am thinking of the 16 pixel thermopile device. This could be used to determine when to take a picture/spectrum along with general temperature measurements. * **Two spectrometers** There are 2 flares visible from the location. * **Particle sensor** A port of the DustDuino to RPi? * **USB powered hub** RPi has low power on the USB port. The following can probably be lumped together. * misc. cables * power supplies * misc. mounting hardware * web Storage * software ###Questions and next steps What do we need to do next?