Soil conductivity, often referred to as electrical conductivity (EC), measures the ability of soil to conduct electrical current. This property is determined by the presence of dissolved salts and other charged particles (ions) in the soil solution. Conductivity is directly influenced by soil moisture, temperature, and salinity, as water and dissolved ions serve as the […]
Real-Time Weather Measurements The Airmar WX-series Ultrasonic Weather Station measures a host of atmospheric and environmental parameters while maintaining a GPS fix. The sensors are compatible with the X2 data logger via the NMEA0183 communication protocol and the RS-232 sensor interface. A pre-defined script on NexSens X-Series data loggers is able to detect, log, and […]
The Great Lakes are in a state of rapid and continuous change resulting from a host of environmental and anthropogenic stressors. Such circumstances require unique, targeted monitoring solutions to meet environmental demands and continuously document these changes. Hayden Henderson, a research engineer with the Great Lakes Research Center (GLRC), designs such systems, working with research […]
The YSI EXO Multiparameter Sondes can simultaneously measure multiple water quality parameters, including conductivity, temperature, pressure, dissolved oxygen, and many more. It easily integrates with NexSens X-Series data loggers using the SDI-12 sensor interface. Sensor Setup Before the sensor can be deployed, it must first be set up through KOR software. For proper communication with […]
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 […]
Water flow measurement builds on level measurement to provide not only water levels, but total volume in moving natural waterways, namely rivers and streams. Flow monitoring tracks the movement of water in a watershed and is a critical component of water resource management, hydropower generation, environmental conservation, and other hydrological studies. Flow rates in water […]
The CB-75-SVS Wave Buoy is a simple, compact platform that integrates the NexSens X3-SUB Submersible Data Logger and the SeaView Systems SVS-603HRi wave sensor for both water and atmospheric observations. The SVS-603HRi sensor offers accurate measurements of wave height, period, direction, and more. Two additional sensor ports on the X3-SUB allow for further real-time observations […]
