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Autor: Dirk Baker | Última actualización: 03/05/2021 | Comentarios: 0
In this article, I’ll explain how errors can occur when measuring the precipitation amount, discuss a correction approach, and demonstrate how an algorithm can be used to design high-quality tipping bucket rain gauges.
Introduction
Liquid precipitation (rain) is at once one of the simplest measurements mechanically and...
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Autor: Dirk Baker | Última actualización: 04/17/2019 | Comentarios: 0
Advances in technology and mechanical design offer vast improvements for those of you who need soil measurements at multiple depths—especially environmental researchers and anyone who works with environmental monitoring networks. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the measurement challenges you may face...
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Autor: Dirk Baker | Última actualización: 10/03/2017 | Comentarios: 8
You may be familiar with R for data processing and analysis. But do you know how to easily import data that is in Campbell Scientific’s TOA5 format into R? In this article, I’ll briefly discuss R and TOA5, and then share a function to create...
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Autor: Dirk Baker | Última actualización: 02/08/2017 | Comentarios: 0
Are you concerned about frost damage to your crops?
There are a number of high-value crops that are critically vulnerable to frost damage. Especially on buds, flowers, and early fruit, frost can cost growers thousands of dollars per acre.
For a long time, many growers have monitored...
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