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Author: Timothy Jeppsen | Last Updated: 10/07/2020 | Comments: 0
In 1997, I had my first introduction to using vibrating wire piezometers to measure groundwater fluctuations. A large engineering firm was monitoring water level to ensure that construction of a large pipeline through the San Bernardino Mountains was not intruding on the groundwater. I was... read moreAuthor: Libbie Anderson | Last Updated: 09/21/2020 | Comments: 2
Solar photovoltaic (PV) monitoring projects often use a variety of sensors to gain information about the site performance and its available resources. To obtain this information, solar-monitoring sensors need to be connected to a database that can collect, evaluate, visualize, and interpret data from all... read moreAuthor: Mike Nelson | Last Updated: 09/08/2020 | Comments: 0
There are times during major weather events when we may hear the news reporter indicate the local river is expected to crest in the next 12 hours at an estimated stage level. What is a crest and a stage level, and how do they affect me? Basically,... read moreAuthor: Libbie Anderson | Last Updated: 06/29/2020 | Comments: 0
For the french version of this blog/pour la version française de ce blogue, suivez ce lien. 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... read moreAuthor: Libbie Anderson | Last Updated: 06/29/2020 | Comments: 0
Peut-être avez-vous entendu parler de la norme IEC 61724-1 visant à promouvoir l’uniformité internationale dans le suivi du rendement des systèmes photovoltaïques (PV). Pourquoi cette norme a-t-elle été établie, et que signifie-t-elle pour vous? Dans cette entrevue avec PES (Power & Energy Solutions), Matt Perry, gestionnaire des produits... read moreAuthor: Alexia Ferrari | Last Updated: 06/25/2020 | Comments: 0
Update - October 10th, 2017: Campbell Scientific Canada's intelligent Road Weather Information System, WeatherBrain, is now available! Learn more about how WeatherBrain optimizes your winter road maintenance program! An Innovative RWIS that automates decision-making Campbell Scientific Canada (CSC) is pleased to announce its intelligent Road Weather... read moreAuthor: Timothy Jeppsen | Last Updated: 03/19/2020 | Comments: 4
We recently released the CR1000X Measurement and Control Datalogger, and you may be wondering how it compares with our widely used CR1000 datalogger and our innovative CR6 datalogger. If you’re in the market for a new data logger, how do you know which one is... read moreAuthor: Dirk Baker | Last Updated: 04/17/2019 | Comments: 0
Advances in technology and mechanical design offer vast improvements for those of you who need soil measurements at multiple depths—especially environmental researchers and anyone who works with environmental monitoring networks. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the measurement challenges you may face... read moreAuthor: Mike Nelson | Last Updated: 02/28/2019 | Comments: 4
Testing the calibration of your rain gauge is a simple process. But as you know, it’s also easy to introduce problems, such as incorporating simulated data as real data. In this article, we’ll review a useful feature that automates the testing process and can help... read moreAuthor: Jason Ritter | Last Updated: 02/27/2019 | Comments: 4
Have you ever wanted Short Cut to support more sensors? Although Short Cut supports many sensors, you may have found that the sensor you want to measure is not on the list. What do you do then? How do you add that sensor to your... read moreAuthor: Janet Albers | Last Updated: 02/27/2019 | Comments: 10
Do you need to do anything to your data logger or software to compensate for the beginning of daylight saving time? Read this short article to find out! Residents of many parts of North America, and various areas around the world, continue to observe the practice... read moreAuthor: Alison Burton | Last Updated: 02/21/2019 | Comments: 0
Municipalities are in need of transportation solutions to improve road safety and keep communities connected through the continuous movement of goods. Campbell Scientific recognizes this need for municipal transportation solutions, where roadside real estate is limited and microclimates are prevalent. Here's what we're doing about... read moreAuthor: Nathanael Wright | Last Updated: 01/16/2019 | Comments: 2
Did you know you can monitor your data usage using CRBasic program code on our new data loggers with integrated cellular modems and our external Campbell Scientific brand of cellular modules? In this two-part series, I’ll first show you how to do this in the... read moreAuthor: Bruce Smith | Last Updated: 01/09/2019 | Comments: 0
Whether your Edlog-based data logger has a built-in keypad, an external keypad, or no keypad at all, keypad commands are an important field tool. But, if you don’t have a keypad, how do you use keypad commands? In this article, we’ll discuss this topic and... read moreAuthor: Jacob Davis | Last Updated: 12/19/2018 | Comments: 0
Have you experienced a scenario similar to this one? You have an automated weather station with a retired Edlog data logger (such as the CR10X), which has been running great for 20 years. Recently, the data logger stopped transmitting data to your server, so you... read moreAuthor: Matt Perry | Last Updated: 12/12/2018 | Comments: 1
Plane of array irradiance (POA) is a well-known term used to quantify the incident irradiance on a given solar array. It is the parameter most directly related to the power output of a PV module and is used extensively in PV performance analysis and modeling... read moreAuthor: Jacob Davis | Last Updated: 12/05/2018 | Comments: 0
Just like people, data loggers can enter a phase of life called retirement. Our older, Edlog data loggers have been retired for some time now, and we have continued to provide free support for these reliable devices. We include free support when you purchase our... read moreAuthor: Robin Deissinger | Last Updated: 11/20/2018 | Comments: 1
When you think of a sunset, do you feel a bit sentimental? Perhaps a bit sad that a particular sunsetting device or piece of technology will soon become obsolete? Admittedly, that’s just the way things go. With a rapid succession of technological advancements, it becomes... read moreAuthor: 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... read moreAuthor: Gary Roberts | Last Updated: 08/21/2018 | Comments: 4
You may have heard us say that we live by the mantra “Measurements Matter.” We always strive to give you the measurement devices you need to make the most accurate measurements possible using leading-edge technology in a reliable, low-power solution. But, to be honest, good... read more