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AVW200 and Secure by Default: What You Need to Know

Autor: Eric Schmidt | Ultima atualização: 08/28/2025 | Comentários: 0

avw200 and secure by default: what you need to know

Cybersecurity isn’t just a buzzword. It’s an everyday priority. In today’s world, where data privacy is critical, keeping your monitoring systems secure is just as important as keeping them accurate. That’s why we at Campbell Scientific introduced Secure by Default—an initiative designed to strengthen data... Leia mais

The 0.1°C Challenge: The Heat on Temperature Sensors that Meet WMO Recommendations

Autor: Aspen Nielsen | Ultima atualização: 08/22/2025 | Comentários: 1

the 0.1°c challenge: the heat on temperature sensors that meet wmo recommendations

Whether you’re tracking climate change, assessing floods, monitoring glacial retreat, or making critical decisions about aircraft take-offs, temperature data play a central role. Air temperature directly influences a wide range of atmospheric and environmental conditions, including humidity, pressure, and wind patterns. Accurate temperature measurements are... Leia mais

Beyond the Numbers: Getting the Most Out of VSPECT® Diagnostics

Autor: Colin Archambault | Ultima atualização: 08/19/2025 | Comentários: 0

beyond the numbers: getting the most out of vspect<sup>®</sup> diagnostics

If you're using VSPECT® technology for your vibrating wire measurements, how do you validate each measurement's quality? VSPECT technology is designed to do more than just read a number—it helps you understand the quality behind every measurement. By going beyond the natural frequency of a vibrating... Leia mais

6 Essentials to Help Emergency Managers Design Better Flood Warning Systems

Autor: Jamie McDonald | Ultima atualização: 08/15/2025 | Comentários: 0

6 essentials to help emergency managers design better flood warning systems

Floods remain one of the most damaging and fast-moving natural disasters worldwide. For emergency managers tasked with protecting lives and property, a well-designed flood warning system is not simply a tool but a critical part of their public safety infrastructure. Designing or upgrading such a system,... Leia mais

Why Is ALERT2 the Wave of the Future for Flood Alerts?

Autor: Jamie McDonald | Ultima atualização: 08/08/2025 | Comentários: 0

why is alert2 the wave of the future for flood alerts?

When flooding happens, every second matters. Intense rainfall can quickly cause rivers to rise above flood stage, and the difference between property damage and a life saved often comes down to the speed and reliability of your warning system. While the original Automated Local Evaluation... Leia mais

AWOS Explained: How These Systems Enhance Airport Safety and Efficiency

Autor: Aspen Nielsen | Ultima atualização: 07/16/2025 | Comentários: 0

awos explained: how these systems enhance airport safety and efficiency

As an aviation professional, when you think about weather safety, what comes to mind? Maybe you think about managing growing stacks of flights at various altitudes while anxiously awaiting clearer weather for safe landings. Or maybe you are concerned about aircraft braking performance affected by water... Leia mais

Breaking Down the AtmosVue™30 Specifications (what they actually mean)

Autor: Aspen Nielsen | Ultima atualização: 06/30/2025 | Comentários: 0

breaking down the atmosvue™30 specifications (what they actually mean)

When you look at a spec sheet for a weather sensor such as the AtmosVue™30, you’re typically presented with a lot of numbers and technical terms. For example, these might include: Present weather outputs Background luminance measurement range Operating temperature range But what does all this actually... Leia mais

Is a Game-Changing Upgrade in Your Future?

Autor: Brett Hansen | Ultima atualização: 06/04/2025 | Comentários: 0

is a game-changing upgrade in your future?

As a hydrologist or emergency manager, do you need faster, more reliable, and higher resolution data from your flood warning system? If your current system uses the ALERT protocol, now may be the time to upgrade to a system that uses the ALERT2 protocol. In... Leia mais

Cutting Through the Jargon: Your Instrumentation Terminology Guide

Autor: Eric Schmidt | Ultima atualização: 04/29/2025 | Comentários: 0

cutting through the jargon: your instrumentation terminology guide

When I first got into the world of instrumentation and monitoring, I quickly realized just how much jargon was floating around. It felt like there were a dozen different ways to describe the same thing. Half the time, I wasn’t sure if the person I... Leia mais

How to Use Data Logger Security Codes

Autor: Janet Albers | Ultima atualização: 03/04/2025 | Comentários: 4

how to use data logger security codes

Security codes are the oldest method of securing a data logger. They can effectively prevent innocent tinkering and discourage wannabe hackers—actions that could potentially wreak havoc on the integrity of your data. In this article, I’ll discuss the different security codes and how to use... Leia mais

How do you know if your CR6 is maxed out?

Autor: Eric Schmidt | Ultima atualização: 02/18/2025 | Comentários: 1

how do you know if your cr6 is maxed out?

Just how many AM16/32B multiplexers can you really add to your CR6 Automated Monitoring Platform? At what point do you hit the limit? What is truly safe? As an Application Engineer in Campbell Scientific’s Infrastructure Group, I get a lot of customer questions about squeezing the... Leia mais

Behind the Scenes: Scientifically Adding Some Jingle to the Holidays

Autor: Eric Schmidt | Ultima atualização: 12/17/2024 | Comentários: 0

behind the scenes: scientifically adding some jingle to the holidays

Music has always been a part of my life—ten years of piano, six of oboe, and countless performances in bands and symphonies. So, when I joined Campbell Scientific and learned about vibrating wire sensors, my brain got excited for the musical potential. The result? Crackmeters... Leia mais

What’s the impact of stress and strain in structural health monitoring?

Autor: Eric Schmidt | Ultima atualização: 11/05/2024 | Comentários: 3

what’s the impact of stress and strain in structural health monitoring?

How much is too much? Did you know that stress and strain can negatively impact your infrastructure? In this blog article, I’ll share a brief explanation of what you should know to protect the health of your critical structures. Infrastructure across the US and around the... Leia mais

Why should you use a data logger as an RTU in your SCADA system?

Autor: Eric Schmidt | Ultima atualização: 10/21/2024 | Comentários: 0

why should you use a data logger as an rtu in your scada system?

In today’s world of industrial automation, the ability to remotely monitor and control operations is more critical than ever. Imagine managing a water treatment plant, an electrical grid, or an environmental monitoring system from miles away—all without missing a beat to ensure smooth, efficient operations.... Leia mais

What You Should Know About Our New Training Option

Autor: Jacob Davis | Ultima atualização: 09/10/2024 | Comentários: 2

what you should know about our new training option

The Campbell Scientific Learning Center is launching as a third training option, bringing self-paced learning to our customers. I am excited for this opportunity to expand our training availability beyond our current offerings: live, in-person training and live, online training. I hope you can take advantage... Leia mais

How do you future-proof your data-acquisition project?

Autor: Michael Adams | Ultima atualização: 09/03/2024 | Comentários: 1

how do you future-proof your data-acquisition project?

As we approach the three-decade mark for some of our long-term data-acquisition projects, the question arises: “What does it take to ensure these systems continue to thrive far into the future?” How do you protect your investment and reap the most financial return? The Importance of... Leia mais

Open the Door to Unlock Flexibility

Autor: Eric Schmidt | Ultima atualização: 08/20/2024 | Comentários: 1

open the door to unlock flexibility

What’s inside your data-acquisition system enclosure? If you look inside, will you find a CR6 Automated Monitoring Platform that can unlock flexibility with unmatched reliability for your field research and data collection needs? For these reasons, the CR6 is an ideal choice for researchers and... Leia mais

How to Optimize Your Data Acquisition

Autor: Michael Adams | Ultima atualização: 07/02/2024 | Comentários: 0

how to optimize your data acquisition

Think of yourself as a chef in a high-end restaurant, crafting a delicate soufflé. Just as precise temperature control in your oven is crucial to achieving the perfect rise and texture, accurate temperature measurement is vital in scientific and industrial applications. But what if your... Leia mais

How to Enhance Your Data-Acquisition Capabilities

Autor: Michael Adams | Ultima atualização: 06/18/2024 | Comentários: 0

how to enhance your data-acquisition capabilities

Imagine upgrading your car with the latest technology—all without needing to purchase a brand-new vehicle! At Campbell Scientific, we’re doing just that for data acquisition. Our innovative controller area network peripheral interface (CPI) protocol is like a high-tech upgrade for your automated monitoring platform, enhancing... Leia mais

How to Achieve Unmatched Vibrating Wire Speeds

Autor: Michael Adams | Ultima atualização: 06/04/2024 | Comentários: 0

how to achieve unmatched vibrating wire speeds

In today's fast-paced world, accurate and rapid data acquisition is crucial. You can meet this critical need by capturing your data at unprecedented speeds of up to 200 times per second. I’ll explain how in this blog article. Pioneering Data Acquisition I’m excited to say that,... Leia mais