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# Deploying 3D-PAWS

### Overview

Deploying a 3D-PAWS station involves selecting an appropriate site, installing the station in the field, verifying system operation, and documenting installation conditions.

Careful installation ensures that observations are accurate, reliable, and representative of local conditions.

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### Deployment Workflow

The deployment process follows these key steps:

* **Site Selection** – Choose a location with appropriate exposure and environmental conditions
* **Field Installation** – Install and secure the station, sensors, and supporting equipment
* **System Verification** – Confirm that the station is operating properly and transmitting data
* **Metadata and Documentation** – Record site conditions, configuration, and installation details

Each step is described in more detail in the sections below.

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### Key Deployment Resources

Use the following pages to guide your deployment:

* [**Site Selection**](/deploying-3d-paws/site-selection.md) – Guidance on selecting an appropriate location
* [**Field Installation and Deployment**](/deploying-3d-paws/field-installation-and-deployment.md) – Installing the station and verifying operation
* [**Wind Vane Alignment**](/deploying-3d-paws/wind-vane-alignment.md) – Aligning wind direction measurements to true north
* [**Station Metadata**](/deploying-3d-paws/station-metadata.md) – Documenting site and installation details
* [**Installation Checklist**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1--PBiW-t_eiH6AI-fDY2usEfYwW2dc-Q79F7PT1GA9w/edit?usp=sharing) – A field checklist for deployment

For guidance on meteorological observing practices, see the [*World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Guide to Instruments and Methods of Observation (WMO-No. 8)*.](https://community.wmo.int/site/knowledge-hub/programmes-and-initiatives/instruments-and-methods-of-observation-programme-imop/guide-instruments-and-methods-of-observation-wmo-no-8)


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