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 […]
The Airmar WX-series Ultrasonic Weather Station measures a host of atmospheric and environmental parameters while maintaining a GPS fix. The stations are compatible with the NexSens X-Series data logger via the NMEA0183 communication protocol and RS-232 interface. Sensor Setup Connect the weather station to the PC using a UW-USB-232R-DC. Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines to set […]
Wind refers to the horizontal movement of air caused by differences in atmospheric pressure. It plays a crucial role in shaping weather patterns, driving ocean currents, and influencing temperature and precipitation around the globe. Understanding wind patterns and their strength is fundamental for meteorology, environmental monitoring, and applications such as aviation and renewable energy. Wind […]
Solar radiation is the electromagnetic energy from the sun that reaches the Earth. It is a fundamental component of the Earth’s climate system and is critical for various environmental and meteorological studies. The amount of solar radiation reaching the Earth’s surface depends on various factors such as the angle of the sun, atmospheric conditions, and […]
Precipitation refers to any form of water–liquid or solid–that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground. Rain, snow, sleet, freezing rain, graupel, hail, and drizzle are all various forms of precipitation, depending on droplet size and temperature conditions. Fog and dew are not considered precipitation because they are condensation processes rather than falling water. […]
Barometric pressure, also known as atmospheric pressure, refers to the pressure exerted by the air layers that make up the Earth’s atmosphere. Heavy, dense pockets of air result in relatively higher pressure, while the rising of warm, surface-level air causes lower pressure. Atmospheric pressure affects the weather as high and low-pressure systems move around the […]
As outlined in the chapter on water temperature, temperature is a physical property indicating relative hotness or coldness. In the context of meteorology, it is the measure of the thermal energy in the atmosphere that comes from molecular vibrations of air, which primarily consists of nitrogen, oxygen, and argon molecules, as well as trace amounts […]
The Vaisala GMP252 Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Probe measures atmospheric CO2 concentrations (ppm) in agriculture, refrigeration, greenhouses, and demanding HVAC applications. The probe is compatible with the X2 data logger using the Modbus-RTU communication protocol and the RS-485 sensor interface. A pre-defined script on X-Series data loggers is able to detect, log and transmit all parameters from […]
