Kilauea Volcano

Kilauea Volcano is located on the Big Island of Hawaii.  Test racks are located in the path of the volcanic plume and near the ocean. This site is characterized by severe acid rain, with measurements as low as pH 3.

Site Details:

Property:  National Park Service
Number of Racks:  1
Rack Design:  George Hawthorn
Rack Construction:  Stainless steel frame and station mounts with Trex® boards
Weather Station:  Campbell Scientific

Weather & Environmental Data:

• Chloride ion deposition rate
• Evapotranspiration
• Rainfall
• Time of wetness
• Solar and UV radiation
• Temperature & humidity
• Wind direction & rate

Specimen Inventory:

• Coated specimens
• Continuous fiber aluminum MMCs
• Corrosion sensors
• Ceramic/Al couples
• SAE racks

QuickTime Virtual Reality:

• Panorama near test rack *
• Panorama near Chain of Craters Road *