Water quality monitoring in estuaries prior to the 1990s was labor-intensive and sporadic, as samples had to be collected and brought back to the laboratory to be analyzed using lengthy procedures with specialized equipment and reagents. During the late 1990s, new innovations in automated water quality sensors made it possible to take measurements directly in […]
Multi-parameter monitoring platforms enable comprehensive environmental data collection by integrating multiple sensors into a single system. These platforms measure a variety of parameters in water, soil, and air. A multi-parameter platform might include, for example, a weather station and water quality sensors for an environmental study on the effect of local weather conditions on a […]
Syracuse, New York, is home to a number of urban creeks, ideal for monitoring the influence of human development on water resources. Syracuse University (SU) faculty, staff, and students have been monitoring the city’s waterways for over a decade, with Dr. Laura Lautz establishing a more formal program focused on collecting grab water samples from […]
Monitoring efforts in Morro Bay have been ongoing for decades, studying the inputs of the bay’s tributaries, the outputs of the bay, and water quality conditions over time. For the past 18 years, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly, SLO) has managed various monitoring stations in the bay and estuary. The project […]
In recent years, freshwater lakes in Maine have become threatened by the changing climate, changes in water quality, increases in harmful algal bloom frequency and severity, and the spread of invasive flora and fauna. In order to protect lake resources, various interest groups have stepped forward to provide data that inform environmental policy and lead […]
Data logger is a broad term that may refer to any device that stores sensor measurement data. Many smart sensors integrate on-board data logging electronics. However, for the purposes of environmental data logging, systems typically include dedicated data logger units that can interface with multiple sensor types and, in many cases, transmit the data. Data […]
The X3-SUB is a rugged, self-powered remote data logger system specifically designed for offshore use without fear of accidental flooding. It automatically recognizes sensors and sends data to the WQData LIVE web data center via cellular or satellite telemetry. There, data is presented on a fully-featured and easy-to-use dashboard where remote, real-time communication with the […]
Configuring an environmental data logger has traditionally been a complex task requiring intricate programming software. Users were tasked with indicating all connected sensors’ communication protocols, sensor addresses, measurement commands, data format, and power requirements. However, with NexSens X3 data loggers, this process is simplified through sensor detection. Using a built-in sensor library, X3 data loggers […]
