Steve, we use Tidbits, which are larger sensors with a mounting port,
but here are a couple methods we've used in the past. 

1. plastic flower pots:  we hang the sensor from twine so it just clears
the bottom of the pot.  the pot is hung and stabilized with zip ties.

2.  sewer pipe caps:  these can be mounted with angle brackets.

We usually coat both of these with camo paint.


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From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news
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Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2008 9:47 AM
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Subject: [ECOLOG-L] inexpensive iButton radiation shield

I am looking for an inexpensive method for constructing radiation
shielding for iButton thermochrons.  I am using iButtons to take winter
temperatures in snowy conditions and I need protection from both direct
and indirect solar radiation.  I would appreciate any ideas. Thanks.

Steve Hanser
Wildlife Biologist
USGS, FRESC, Snake River Field Station
970 Lusk St. Boise, ID 83706
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