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Monitoring Green Roof Performance with Weather Stations

Data logging weather stations are the ideal tools for documenting green roof performance. A weather station can measure weather parameters such as rainfall, stormwater runoff, temperature, relative humidity, wind speed, solar radiation, and a host of non-weather parameters such as soil moisture on a continuous basis (say every five minutes, hourly, or an interval appropriate to the situation). For the purpose of this discussion, “weather station” may refer to a data logger that measures and stores data from weather sensors. The information a weather station collects can help you make wise choices about designing, tuning, and maintaining a green roof.

This guide will explain how a weather station can be a valuable component of a green roof project, and will share information particular to this type of application.

Choosing an Occupancy & Light On/Off Data Logger – 5 Important Considerations

This paper provides guidance on features to consider when choosing an occupancy and light on/off data logger, including calibration, LCD display, logger accuracy and range, speed of deployment, and time-saving software. Learn how to select the right logger for identifying ideal locations in your building where permanent changes in lighting could result in cost savings up to 80%.

Analyzing Air Handling Unit Efficiency with Data Loggers

Operating a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system at optimum efficiency in a commercial setting is complicated, to say the least. There is a very real chance that any number of setpoints, levels, and feedbacks at boilers, chillers, pumps, fans, air delivery components and more can cause costly inefficiencies.

This 20-page guide, Analyzing Air Handling Unit Efficiency with Data Loggers, explores the air handling systems of an office building to illustrate how data loggers can be used to help optimize their performance. The guide provides 13 best practices for improving air handler efficiency and reducing costs, while maintaining a comfortable working environment for building occupants.

Monitoring HVAC Performance with Data Loggers

Building operators and managers have the difficult job of providing comfortable working conditions and coaxing aging mechanical equipment to operate at peak performance while minimizing energy costs. If the mechanical equipment is old or has inadequate controls, maintaining comfort at a reasonable cost may prove difficult or impossible. Although energy costs typically represent only 1% of a building’s operating expense when occupant salaries are included, they are easily managed expenses. Energy cost savings flow directly to the bottom line as increased profits.

Monitoring Geothermal Heat Pump Performance

This paper discusses how portable data logging technology can be used to measure, record, and document the performance of geothermal heat pumps, and provides specific case study examples of how the technology is being applied in geothermal system monitoring applications.

Measurement & Verification: Tapping into ARRA Stimulus Funds

This paper provides guidance on identifying potential sources of ARRA stimulus funding for energy performance monitoring projects. It details new programs from the ARRA, explains the growing importance of Measurement and Verification (M&V) services, and discusses specific ways ESCOs can apply portable data logging technology to document building energy savings.

Air Compressor Energy Savings: Finding the Low-Hanging Fruit

This paper discusses different ways to measure compressed air system performance and identify savings opportunities. It provides insight into how portable data loggers can be used to monitor compressor power, and references various compressed air upgrade funding programs throughout the United States.

Evaluating and Applying Data Loggers for Pharmaceutical Monitoring

This paper provides quality assurance managers, regulatory compliance specialists, engineers, and others with valuable tips on evaluating data loggers for pharmaceutical monitoring. It discusses how portable data loggers can be used in a broad range of projects, from analyzing temperatures in an incubation chamber to monitoring packaging and shipping conditions.

Important Considerations in Buying A Data Logger

This paper provides HVAC engineers, facility managers, and others with useful information on evaluating portable data loggers. It addresses a range of factors to consider during the product selection process, from measurement accuracy requirements to cost of ownership.

Monitoring Green Roof Performance with Weather Stations

Data logging weather stations are the ideal tools for documenting green roof performance. A weather station can measure weather parameters such as rainfall, stormwater runoff, temperature, relative humidity, wind speed, solar radiation, and a host of non-weather parameters such as soil moisture on a continuous basis (say every five minutes, hourly, or an interval appropriate to the situation). For the purpose of this discussion, “weather station” may refer to a data logger that measures and stores data from weather sensors. The information a weather station collects can help you make wise choices about designing, tuning, and maintaining a green roof.

This guide will explain how a weather station can be a valuable component of a green roof project, and will share information particular to this type of application.

Monitoring Wetlands with Data Loggers: A Best Practices Guide

Wetlands act as a natural filter for polluted water and thus play an essential role in water quality protection. They serve as floodwater storage to help minimize erosion, and create a habitat for many fish and wildlife.

While a variety of factors have decreased the number of wetlands in the U.S. by half since 1950, many organizations are restoring wetlands back to their original flourishing ecosystems. To ensure success, it is necessary to monitor wetland factors such as water level, temperature, and rainfall.

This guide shares field-proven best practices for configuring, launching and deploying portable data loggers in wetland monitoring applications. A range of data logger types is covered, and tips are provided on logger installation and maintenance.

Wind Resource Site Assessment: A Guide to Selecting Monitoring Equipment

This paper provides project managers and others involved in small- to moderate-scale wind energy projects with details on how data loggers are used to evaluate wind resources.

It helps simplify the equipment selection process by providing tips and guidance on choosing the right data loggers, sensors and other components for your project.

Choosing A Data Logging Weather Station: 5 Important Considerations

This paper provides researchers, crop consultants, and growers with valuable tips on how to evaluate data logging weather stations, and provides key factors to look at during the product selection process.

Monitoring Wetlands with Data Loggers: A Best Practices Guide

Wetlands act as a natural filter for polluted water and thus play an essential role in water quality protection. They serve as floodwater storage to help minimize erosion, and create a habitat for many fish and wildlife.

While a variety of factors have decreased the number of wetlands in the U.S. by half since 1950, many organizations are restoring wetlands back to their original flourishing ecosystems. To ensure success, it is necessary to monitor wetland factors such as water level, temperature, and rainfall.

This guide shares field-proven best practices for configuring, launching and deploying portable data loggers in wetland monitoring applications. A range of data logger types is covered, and tips are provided on logger installation and maintenance.

Underwater Temperature Loggers: Considerations For Selection & Deployment

This paper offers guidance and tips on selecting and deploying water temperature loggers. Three main phases of operation are discussed: configuration & launch, deployment, and data retrieval & analysis.