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SuomiNet Cost-Share Information

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NSF Cost-Share will be used to reduce university costs for acquiring the required, high-quality GPS receivers and computers configured for data collection and dissemination using well established methodologies for data distribution via the Internet.

The University Cost-Share (for atmospheric applications) includes a surface meteorological package, cabling, lightning protection, and a reliable power source. The estimated total cost of this equipment is less than $6,000. If a university decides to also use its SuomiNet site for geodetic applications, the university will be responsible for the additional costs of geodetic monumentation and related expenses. University cost share also includes in kind costs (faculty, staff and student time) for installation of the equipment, provision of Internet connection for the dedicated computer, and operation and upkeep of the SuomiNet site for five years. Participants purchase this equipment directly from the vendors and all warranty agreements are directly between the participant and vendor.

Equipment to be purchased with cost-share

NSF Provides:
Dual frequency GPS receiver, antenna, and system computer.

University Participant Must Purchase:

Required for All Sites
Qty	Item Name	Part Number	Suggested Vendor	Price
1	Surface meteorological sensor	3 options	Paroscientific or Vaisala	$3100-$5415
1	GPS Receiver Lightning Protector*	APG-BNFNF-090 or Huber Suhner 3402.17.K W/73z-0-0-48	Andrew Corporation or CW Swift & Associates	$150.00 or $100.00
1	Lightning Protector Bracket*	243951	Andrew Corporation	$20.00
1	Serial Surge Protector	APC PS9-DCE	MicroWarehouse	$20.00
1	DB9 Male to Female Serial Cable
*Not required for lightning free geographic locations.

Contact Information for CW Swift & Associates

C.W. Swift & Associates
15216 Burbank Blvd.
Van Nuys
CA 91411
(818) 989-1133

Required for Radio Modem Sites
Qty	Item	Part Number	Suggested Vendor	Unit Price
2	FreeWave 900 MHz radio modem	DGR-115R	FreeWave	~$1,170
	Includes: 110VAC power supply
	Includes: DB9 serial cable
2	Yagi directional antenna	EAN0906YB	FreeWave	$67.50
2	N male - N male antenna cable	various	FreeWave	contact FreeWave
1	DB9 null modem adapter
1	DB9 male-male adapter

FreeWave parts available from:

FreeWave Technologies, Inc.
1880 South Flatiron Court
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 444-3682
(303) 786-9948 fax
www.freewave.com

Options for Geodetic and Remote Sites
Two Hour Receiver/Computer Back-up Power Supply (110V)	BP1400	MicroWarehouse	$600.00

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