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In Her Own Words: An Interview with a Recent Campbell Scientific Training Course Participant

Author: Ramatoulaye Nabi | Last Updated: 05/23/2024 | Comments: 0

in her own words: an interview with a recent campbell scientific training course participant

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... read more

How to Equip Your Workforce for Success Through Training

Author: Vim Mistry | Last Updated: 03/25/2024 | Comments: 0

how to equip your workforce for success through training

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... read more

How Do You Put Learning into Action?

Author: Vim Mistry | Last Updated: 03/11/2024 | Comments: 0

how do you put learning into action?

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.... read more

4 Reasons Why Continuous Learning Is Critical for Environmental Monitoring

Author: Ramatoulaye Nabi | Last Updated: 02/01/2024 | Comments: 0

4 reasons why continuous learning is critical for environmental monitoring

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... read more

Death Valley, a Year Later

Author: Dirk Baker | Last Updated: 07/29/2022 | Comments: 9

death valley, a year later

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... read more

Simplify Your Sensor Installation Using Wind Direction Offsets

Author: Jacob Davis | Last Updated: 06/13/2022 | Comments: 0

simplify your sensor installation using wind direction offsets

As you may know, it can be quite challenging to perfectly align the north mark of a wind direction sensor with true north. For example, when you’re on a ladder handling tools or hanging on a tower, you don’t have a spare hand to hold... read more

But It’s a Dry Heat… like a Furnace

Author: Dirk Baker | Last Updated: 06/21/2021 | Comments: 6

but it’s a dry heat… <em>like a furnace</em>

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... read more

Weather Solutions for IEC 61724-1 Class A Solar Monitoring Systems

Author: Libbie Anderson | Last Updated: 06/29/2020 | Comments: 0

weather solutions for iec 61724-1 class a solar monitoring systems

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... read more

Relative Humidity: To Average, or Not to Average?

Author: Dirk Baker | Last Updated: 01/30/2020 | Comments: 2

relative humidity: to average, or not to average?

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... read more

How to Fill the Road-Weather Information Gaps

Author: John Markham | Last Updated: 08/13/2019 | Comments: 0

how to fill the road-weather information gaps

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... read more

No Compromise: Quality Weather Measurements and Simplicity

Author: Robin Deissinger | Last Updated: 10/17/2018 | Comments: 2

no compromise: quality weather measurements and simplicity

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 more

3 New Resources to Help You Design Your Automated Weather Station

Author: Garrett Wheeler | Last Updated: 09/27/2017 | Comments: 0

3 new resources to help you design your automated weather station

We realize that designing a custom, high-quality automated weather station to fit your needs can be challenging, as there are many considerations to keep in mind. To help you with this task, we have recently created three new resources that I’ll introduce you to in... read more

6 Tips to Protect Your Weather Station from Birds

Author: Robin Deissinger | Last Updated: 05/25/2016 | Comments: 0

6 tips to protect your weather station from birds

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... read more

5 Steps to Post Your CR6 Data to Weather Underground

Author: Sam Utley | Last Updated: 03/23/2016 | Comments: 10

5 steps to post your cr6 data to weather underground

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... read more

Getting to Know DNP3

Author: Paul Smart | Last Updated: 01/20/2016 | Comments: 0

getting to know dnp3

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... read more

How to Convert Wind Directions in Degrees to Compass Directions

Author: Jacob Davis | Last Updated: 01/06/2016 | Comments: 2

how to convert wind directions in degrees to compass directions

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... read more

Using Internet Data to Promote Outdoor Safety

Author: Barbra Utley | Last Updated: 11/04/2015 | Comments: 0

using internet data to promote outdoor safety

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... read more

Meet Our 2015 Photo Contest Winners

Author: Robin Deissinger | Last Updated: 10/28/2015 | Comments: 4

meet our 2015 photo contest winners

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... read more

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