MTBS Frost Protection Network Overview

Primary Goal

Protect Mt Tabor area bulb plantings from soil freeze damage through rapid community response coordination.

Service Level Agreements (SLAs)

• Detection: Continuous soil temperature monitoring with alerts when approaching 20°F threshold
• Frost Watch 1st observation: 5 minutes from alert to on-site condition verification
• Protection Deployment: 12 minutes from alert to frost protection measures in place
• Coverage Area: Mt Tabor neighborhood (Division to Stark, 60th to 82nd?)
• Communication: Real-time updates via mttaborbulbs.org forum and member alert system
• Season: Active monitoring February through April during bulb emergence period

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Network Roles

Sensor Node Operators

Deploy and maintain ESP32 temperature monitoring stations across coverage area. Ensure continuous data collection and equipment functionality. Post

Master Node Coordinator

Monitor central sensor dashboard, issue frost alerts when thresholds approached, coordinate overall network response, maintain member database and equipment inventory.

Communicators

Activate member alert systems, manage forum updates, coordinate between detection and response teams, interface with external organizations as needed.

Frost Protection Response Teams

Rapid deployment units stationed throughout neighborhood. Deploy protective measures (frost cloth, mulch, covers) within SLA timeframes to designated bulb locations.

*Each role has specific geographic zones, equipment responsibilities, and communication protocols to meet the 5/12-minute response targets.*Claude is AI and can make mistakes. Please double-check responses.