Southern Great Plains 1997 (SGP97) Hydrology Experiment Plan
Section 13 - Local Information

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Table of Contents and Executive Summary            
1. Overview
2. Soil Moisture and Temperature
3. Vegetation and Land Cover
4. Soil Physical and Hydraulic Properties
5. Planetary Boundary Layer Studies
6. Satellite Data Acquisition
7. DOE ARM CART Program
 8. Geolocation of Ground Sites
9. Operations
10. Data Management and Availability
11. Science Investigations
12. Sampling and Measurement Protocols
13. Local Information
14. References
15. List of Participants

13. LOCAL INFORMATION

13.1. Motels

Oklahoma City, OK

Embassy Suites Hotel (Aircraft Briefing Hotel)

1815 South Meridian

Oklahoma City, OK 73108

(405) 682-6000

20 suites have been reserved under the name "USDA" at a rate of $60.00 per suite, per night, plus tax (government employees would be exempt from 2% of the tax by filling out a tax exemption form available at the front desk. This is based on a minimum length of stay of 25 consecutive nights. If staying less than 25 nights, the rate could go to $70.00 per night plus tax. Reservations should be made no later than June 3, 1997. The special rate will not be available after this date. The Embassy Suites offer a full complimentary breakfast each morning.

Hampton Inn (an option for shorter stays and next door to the Embassy Suites)

1905 S. Meridian Avenue

Oklahoma City, OK 73108

(405) 682-2080

Government rate - $62.00/night with government American Express card

Non-Government rate - $62.00/night plus tax (10.375%)

Continental breakfast provided

Chickasha, OK

Days Inn (looks like the best deal in Chickasha-ask for upstairs on extended stay)

2701 S 4th Street

Chickasha, OK 73018

(405) 222-5800

Government - $35.00 night (no tax)

Non-government - $35.00/night plus tax

Extended stay - $30.00/night

Best Western Inn (the only place I've ever stayed, easy walking to stores and rest.)

2101 S 4th Street

Chickasha, OK 73018

(405) 224-4890

Government and non-government rate - $39.00 /night plus tax

El Reno, OK

Ramada Limited (looks like the best option for El Reno)

Exit 125, Route 40

El Reno, OK 73036

(405)262-1022

Government rate - $38.00/night plus tax (ask for Norma)

Non-government rate - $42.00/night plus tax

(will give each guest 1 night free for each week of occupancy)

Full continental breakfast provided

Best Western Inn at Hensley's

I-40 & Country Club Road

El Reno, OK 73036

(405) 262-6490

Government rate - $40.00/night (includes tax)

Non-government rate - $48.53 (includes tax)

Full breakfast provided

13.2. Maps

Several maps are provided here for orientation purposes. Figure 20 is a regional map, Figure 21 is a map of Chickasha, OK, Figure 22 is a map of the El Reno area, and Figure 23 is the area of Lamont and Ponca City.

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