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Woodworking 101: Combating Temperature and Humidity Issues with Kestrel Weather & Environmental Meters

January 7, 2019 Monica Devlin Comments

When you’re knee-deep in a woodworking project such as flooring installation, humidity and temperature can impact the project before and after installation. Wood is a hygroscopic material, meaning it attracts water from its surroundings. It is also affected by the temperature where the size of the wood can expand or contract based on the ambient ... Read more...

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Monitor Temperature to Prevent Cold Stress in Calves

November 19, 2018 Monica Devlin Comments

As we head into the coldest months of the year, you might be concerned about the comfort and survival of your livestock. This is especially the case when it comes to calves. The USDA estimates that 95,000 calves die each year due to cold stress and hypothermia, which makes their survival challenging for calves born during the winter and early ... Read more...

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The Need for Environmental Monitoring in Scientific Studies

October 2, 2018 Monica Devlin Comments

Knowing and understanding the environment around us allows us to preserve it, protect it, and even learn from it. Technology makes a major impact on how we apply our understanding to scientific studies, especially with environmental monitoring. With the help of the Kestrel 5500 and DROPs, scientists ranging from ecologists to hydrologists can ... Read more...

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How to Remote View Kestrel Data in Four Easy Steps

September 28, 2018 Monica Devlin Comments

We are often asked about how to remotely view environmental data from a Kestrel meter. The Kestrel 5000 series, including DROP data loggers, allow users to monitor and chart data including wind chill, dew point, heat stress index, and more. Industries from the military to scientific disciplines are using Kestrel meters to monitor conditions. ... Read more...

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Wildland Fire and Weather Monitoring: Saving Lives with Top Technologies

July 30, 2018 Monica Devlin Comments

Combating wildland fires isn’t for the faint of heart. According to the National Interagency Fire Center, over 1,100 people have died from wildfires in the last 100 years. In the last 10 years, 34,607 wildlife fires were reported over 2,932,334 acres... Read more...

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