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ONSET ANNOUNCES GUIDE TO MEASURING BUILDING PERFORMANCE

Onset — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:45:18 -0500

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ONSET ANNOUNCES GUIDE TO MEASURING BUILDING PERFORMANCE

BOURNE, MA, March 10, 2010 — Onset (http://www.onsetcomp.com), the world’s leading supplier of data loggers, today announced the availability of a new 28-page guide, The Energy Professional’s Guide to Data Loggers & Building Performance.

Written for Measurement & Verification practitioners, commercial energy auditors, and building commissioners, the guide details how portable data loggers can be applied in a number of building monitoring applications, such as HVAC/R systems monitoring, commissioning, Measurement & Verification, and load profiling. Practical tips and techniques are offered on a range of topics, including data logger installation, monitoring plan development, safety, and data interpretation.

A free copy of the guide can be downloaded at http://www.onsetcomp.com/epg.

Monitoring environmental impact off Qatar’s coastal waters

Onset — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:21:29 -0500

Construction of the New Doha International Airport (NDIA) commenced in 2004 with an expected opening date in 2011. The project covers a total area of 22 km2 and is set to handle an annual passenger capacity of 50 million at full capacity. The airport’s runways were built through the reclamation of dredged material from surrounding borrow pits off Qatar’s nearshore coastal waters.

Pennsylvania wastewater plant uses data loggers to gauge motor efficiency

Onset — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:21:37 -0500

In keeping with a national push to bring greater energy efficiency to wastewater treatment plants, a Pennsylvania facility used data loggers to analyze motor utilization, a first step toward cutting energy costs and meeting environmental rules.

ONSET ANNOUNCES ENHANCEMENTS TO WEB-BASED MONITORING SYSTEMS

Onset — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:32:06 -0500

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ONSET ANNOUNCES ENHANCEMENTS TO WEB-BASED MONITORING SYSTEMS

BOURNE, MA, January 19, 2010 — Onset (http://www.onsetcomp.com), the world’s leading supplier of data loggers, today announced a number of new enhancements to the company’s HOBO® U30 web-based energy and environmental monitoring systems.

Expanded cellular network coverage – Using a new, low-cost global cellular network plan through Wyless, HOBO U30/GSM system customers can now use their monitoring systems in over 30 international countries. This flexible data network provides the added advantage of being able to deploy and remotely access U30 systems in any AT&T or T-Mobile coverage area within the United States.

Customizable display – Customers can now easily configure data display settings within HOBOlink® – Onset’s web-enabled software platform for HOBO U30 systems. For example, users can now create a single screen that displays key measurement data and trends for multiple HOBO U30 systems deployed in multiple locations.

Eco-friendly weatherproof enclosure – The HOBO U30 system’s weatherproof, NEMA 6-rated enclosure is now constructed of materials derived from 85 percent post-consumer plastic waste. This boosts the company’s efforts to help preserve the environment, while providing customers with a rugged, attractive enclosure designed to withstand harsh conditions.

“These enhancements will provide a number of exciting benefits for HOBO U30 customers in both the environmental research and energy management market segments,” said Paul Gannett, product marketing manager for Onset. “Researchers conducting ecology and climate change studies, for example, will benefit from being able to buy U30 systems here in the U.S. and deploy them in other countries. Energy consultants performing building energy performance contracts will appreciate the ability to create more customized displays of real-time energy use data and, of course, the new environmentally-responsible case design.”

ABOUT HOBO U30 SYSTEMS

Onset HOBO U30 systems combine plug-and-play convenience with research-grade performance. Ideal for a range of applications, from agricultural research to energy management, HOBO U30 systems offer users a choice of GSM cellular, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and USB-based communications options, and plug-and-play sensors for a broad range of energy and environmental measurements. Learn more at http://www.onsetcomp.com/hobo-u30-remote-monitoring-systems.

Fall Planting and Tree Shelters for Reforestation in the East Washington Cascades

Onset — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:38:08 -0500

Excerpt from the Society of American Foresters

By Michael Taylor, Wyerhaeuser Company,Diane L. Haase, Department of Forest Engineering, Resources & Management, and Robin L. Rose, Department of Forest Engineering, Resources & Management

Reforestation on harsh, high-elevation sites near the crest of the Cascade Mountains can be challenging because of persistent snowpack and extreme climatic variation. The use of tree shelters was investigated with two species, Douglas-fir and western larch on two Yakama nation sites across three fall planting dates.

ONSET ANNOUNCES NEW PRESIDENT

Onset — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:28:53 -0500

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ONSET ANNOUNCES NEW PRESIDENT

BOURNE, MA, January 6, 2010 — Onset (http://www.onsetcomp.com), the world’s leading supplier of data loggers, today announced that Justin Testa has been hired as the company’s new President.

With more than 28 years of sales, marketing, and general management experience, Mr. Testa brings to Onset a strong background in product management and marketing strategy resulting in increased revenue and market share.

"Onset holds a strong position as the global leader in innovative measurement, data logging and monitoring solutions," said Justin Testa, president of Onset. "I look forward to working with our experienced and talented team to expand our reach and increase our market share.”

Most recently, Mr. Testa served as the executive vice president and business unit manager for Cognex Corporation, where he was responsible for the development and execution of a business strategy designed to accelerate the company's growth and market position of its core machine vision business with revenue exceeding $100 million.

Mr. Testa holds a Master of Business Administration from the Carroll School of Management at Boston College and a Bachelor of Arts from Boston University.

Joint Federal Interagency Conference on Sedimentation and Hydrologic Modeling

Onset — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:25:00 -0500

Improving Demand Side Management Program Credibility with Data Loggers

Onset — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:30:28 -0500

ONSET DONATES DATA LOGGER SOFTWARE TO SCHOOL ENERGY PROGRAM

Onset — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:01:42 -0500

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ONSET DONATES DATA LOGGER SOFTWARE TO SCHOOL ENERGY PROGRAM

Data logging tools help high-school students investigate school energy use, build case for energy-efficiency stimulus funds

BOURNE, MA, December 10, 2009 — Onset (http://www.onsetcomp.com), the world’s leading supplier of data loggers, today announced that the company has donated licenses of its HOBOware® graphing and analysis software to 22 high schools in southern Idaho.

The donated software, which will be distributed to each school through Idaho Power’s Students for Energy Efficiency Program, will be used to analyze school building energy use data which students are collecting with Onset HOBO® data loggers.

“Idaho Power developed this program to train high school students on how to perform energy efficiency assessments of their school buildings,” said John Bernardo, energy educator with Idaho Power. “Using a ‘Crime Scene Investigation’ format, the students are using light on/off and temperature data loggers to determine when lights are being left on in the schools, and to see if the buildings are being unnecessarily heated during the nighttime hours when no one is there.”

According to Bernardo, prior to Onset’s donation of the software, the schools had to send the data loggers back to Idaho Power for data offload and analysis. Now, the students will be able to handle these tasks independently, which Bernardo believes will enhance the learning experience and give them more immediate feedback on lighting and heating use.

Once the energy investigations are completed this winter, the students will compile reports and present their findings to school boards, superintendents, local community groups, and city councils throughout Idaho.

Bernado added, “We anticipate that by pinpointing opportunities for energy savings, the student recommendations will help strengthen the case for obtaining ARRA stimulus funds for energy improvements within each school.”

ONSET ANNOUNCES WEATHER STATION CABLE ORGANIZER

Onset — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:09:50 -0500

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ONSET ANNOUNCES WEATHER STATION CABLE ORGANIZER

BOURNE, MA, November 30, 2009 — Onset (http://www.onsetcomp.com), the world’s leading supplier of data loggers, today announced the Cable Caddy, a new accessory for the company’s line of research-grade HOBO® U30 Weather Stations. The Cable Caddy provides a convenient, professional-looking way to organize and contain weather station sensor cables while providing added protection for them from the elements. It comes equipped with the necessary hardware for mounting it on weather station tripod masts.

Onset HOBO U30 Weather Stations combine plug-and-play convenience with research-grade performance. Ideal for a range of applications, including agricultural research, crop management, and ecology studies, HOBO U30 systems feature a rugged, double-weatherproof enclosure for long-term use in harsh environments, a choice of web-based and standalone communications options, and wide range of plug-and-play Smart Sensor options.

The Cable Caddy is available immediately from Onset for $59. Visit http://www.onsetcomp.com for more details.

Web-based weather station helps validate crop disease models

Onset — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:27:53 -0500

A conversation with Shawn Conley, Wisconsin State Extension Soybean and Small Grain Specialist Shawn Conley, an Associate Professor and State Extension Specialist at the University of Wisconsin, Madison , uses Onset’s HOBO U30 Remote Monitoring Systems to help address real-world challenges in soybean and small grain production. We recently spoke with Shawn about how the web-based systems are helping him with his research.

ONSET LISTED AS PERFORMANCE MONITORING PROVIDER FOR CALIFORNIA SOLAR INTIATIVE PROGRAM

Onset — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:52:39 -0500

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ONSET LISTED AS PERFORMANCE MONITORING PROVIDER FOR CALIFORNIA SOLAR INTIATIVE PROGRAM

BOURNE, MA, November 18, 2009 — Onset (http://www.onsetcomp.com), the world’s leading supplier of data loggers, today announced that the company has been listed on the California Energy Commission’s list of Performance Monitoring and Reporting Service (PMRS) providers. As such, the company’s HOBO® data loggers and energy monitoring systems have become eligible equipment for monitoring, analyzing and documenting energy production data from solar energy systems under the State of California’s Solar Initiative (CSI) program.

To learn more about Onset, please visit http://www.onsetcomp.com.

Vermont school studies building heating efficiency

Onset — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:48:53 -0500

Water level loggers assist in residential well monitoring

Onset — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:25:23 -0400

STUDY POINTS TO POTENTIALLY HARMFUL INCREASE IN GOLF COURSE STREAM TEMPERATURES

Onset — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:49:42 -0400

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STUDY POINTS TO POTENTIALLY HARMFUL INCREASE IN GOLF COURSE STREAM TEMPERATURES

BOURNE, MA, October 20, 2009 — The green movement impacts many aspects of the golfing industry, and has led to a heightened focus on the role courses have on local environments.

While researchers have traditionally looked at the impact of course runoff and potential non-point source pollution on stream chemistry, significantly less work has been done on studying their effects on physical characteristics like stream water temperature.

Kevin Ashman, a researcher with Georgia Southern University, and his team recently studied a comparative analysis of stream water temperatures at six different golf courses in Greenville, South Carolina. Ashman monitored the water temperatures of the streams at each course, specifically in locations where there are continuous, tributary-free and lake-free reaches that pass through the golf course grounds.

“We chose a continuous, tributary-free stretch of stream to make sure that our results only reflected temperature changes caused by the golf course,” explains Ashman. “We also chose a lake-free stretch of the stream to show that even without a lake, which could impact stream temperatures, there were still significant temperature increases downstream.”

As part of their monitoring strategy, Ashman and his team chose HOBO® Water Temp Pro v2 temperature loggers from Massachusetts-based Onset Computer Corporation.

The loggers, roughly the size of a miniature flashlight, were secured to the bottom of the streams at each of the selected courses, and water temperature measurements were taken at five-minute intervals at sites upstream and downstream away from the course.

“Setting up the loggers for deployment was quick and easy and we were able to offload the data on-site," says Ashman.

The data loggers provide ±0.2°C accuracy over a wide temperature range and offer a 42,000 measurement storage capacity, making them suitable for long-term deployments.

Data from the loggers were offloaded directly to a laptop via a USB-based optical interface. The data was analyzed using HOBOware® Pro graphing and analysis software, which converted the collected data into easy-to-read graphs that reveal spikes in water temperatures.

In addition to water temperatures, a number of other parameters were monitored along the golf course stream reach including stream discharge measurements under baseflow conditions, stream length between sampling sites, the extent of riparian cover along the stream banks, and any human alterations to the stream's channel.

“The data revealed consistently higher stream water temperatures on the order of 4 – 10°F during the afternoon hours, and significantly larger diurnal temperature ranges – typically two to three times larger – compared to their upstream counterparts,” says Ashman.

According to Ashman, the temperature differences between the up and downstream sites were primarily due to the lack of riparian cover along the golf course reaches, and to a lesser extent, alterations in the stream channel’s structure.

“Although the impacts of these temperature modifications on the ecology, biology, and chemistry of the stream system are not known, the magnitude of the temperature change is large enough to be of potential consequence,” says Ashman.