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Author: Ramatoulaye Nabi | Last Updated: 05/23/2024 | Comments: 0
In our ongoing exploration of employee training in environmental monitoring, we turn the spotlight to the real-life experiences of those who have benefitted from Campbell Scientific's training programs. Today, we chat with Anca Tarcu, Senior Meteorological Officer at Met Éireann (The Irish Meteorological Service). Anca recently...
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Author: Vim Mistry | Last Updated: 03/25/2024 | Comments: 0
Continuous learning in the environmental monitoring industry empowers individuals and organizations alike, fostering innovation, user engagement, and a growth mindset. If you haven’t read our “How Do You Put Learning into Action?” blog article, I encourage you to do so. In this article, we’ll shift...
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Author: Vim Mistry | Last Updated: 03/11/2024 | Comments: 0
While continuous learning in the field of environmental monitoring is important, it’s even more critical to put that learning to practical use. Understanding the benefits for both employees and organizations to stay up to date on technology, expand expertise, and improve performance is one thing....
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Author: Ramatoulaye Nabi | Last Updated: 02/01/2024 | Comments: 0
In the ever-evolving landscape of environmental monitoring, staying ahead of the curve is not just a luxury but a necessity. As technology advances at an unprecedented pace, organizations must equip their employees with the skills and knowledge to effectively use emerging tools and navigate the...
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Author: Dirk Baker | Last Updated: 07/29/2022 | Comments: 9
About a year ago (May 2021), I installed a weather station next to the National Weather Service’s (NWS) official station at Furnace Creek in Death Valley National Park (California, USA). To familiarize yourself with this project, read my previous article. The purposes of this installation...
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Author: Dirk Baker | Last Updated: 06/21/2021 | Comments: 6
In this article, I'll share my experience collaborating on a research project to record some extreme weather conditions that may even set a world record!
On August 16, 2020, the weather station located at Furnace Creek in Death Valley National Park (California, USA) recorded a temperature...
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Author: Libbie Anderson | Last Updated: 06/29/2020 | Comments: 0
You may have heard of the IEC 61724-1 standard to promote international uniformity in PV (photovoltaic) system performance monitoring. But why was it created, and what does it mean for you? In this interview with PES (Power & Energy Solutions), Matt Perry, Technical Product Manager for...
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Author: Dirk Baker | Last Updated: 01/30/2020 | Comments: 2
Have you ever been told not to average relative humidity (RH)? Have you ever created a data logger program with Short Cut and noticed that it does not allow you to average RH when you generate your data table? Do you know why?
In this blog...
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Author: John Markham | Last Updated: 08/13/2019 | Comments: 0
Although there have been vast improvements in our ability to gather and use road-weather data, there are still, unfortunately, significant information gaps we must fill. In this blog article, we’ll look at the issues that hinder our current data acquisition and a solution for obtaining...
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Author: Robin Deissinger | Last Updated: 10/17/2018 | Comments: 2
Can a simplified weather station solution still provide you with good measurements? In this interview, Alan Hinckley, Senior Application Scientist-Meteorologist, shares his excitement for the ClimaVue™50 and how users of various backgrounds can benefit from its simplicity in capturing quality weather data. Alan was interviewed...
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Author: Robin Deissinger | Last Updated: 05/25/2016 | Comments: 0
You’ve got your weather station set up and running, your data is coming across just fine, and then a bird decides your station is a wonderful place to make a home. That’s great for the bird, but not so great for the performance of your...
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Author: Sam Utley | Last Updated: 03/23/2016 | Comments: 10
Note: It appears that after this blog article was written, Weather Underground has been phasing out the “PWS – Upload Protocol.” The following tutorial may or may not work currently or in the future. However, it continues to offer some insight into structuring a CRBasic...
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Author: Paul Smart | Last Updated: 01/20/2016 | Comments: 0
Have you heard of DNP3 but been unsure of what it is or what it’s used for? In this brief article, I’ll introduce you to this communications protocol, its role in SCADA applications, and how you can use it with your Campbell Scientific equipment and...
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Author: Jacob Davis | Last Updated: 01/06/2016 | Comments: 2
Do you feel lost when sifting through wind direction data that is listed in degrees? For example, can you picture in your mind what direction 195 degrees is? Would it be easier if your data logger could put your data in compass directions instead? In...
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Author: Barbra Utley | Last Updated: 11/04/2015 | Comments: 0
When it comes to weather conditions, looks can be deceiving. An area that appears to be experiencing mild weather may soon experience conditions that are dangerous to human life. How can you prepare for rapidly changing weather conditions and ensure the safety of those in...
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Author: Robin Deissinger | Last Updated: 10/28/2015 | Comments: 4
We asked our integrators, those folks who sell and install our products, to send us their best photos of Campbell Scientific equipment operating in the field. From all of their submissions, we selected a photo from Western Weather Group as the first-place winner. Runners-up photo...
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