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Data collection: 8 best practices to avoid costly surprises

Most data collection mishaps are avoidable with quality equipment, some careful forethought, and a small amount of preparation. The result? Usable, publishable data.

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How to install soil moisture sensors—faster, better, and for higher accuracy

If you want accurate data, correct sensor installation should be your top priority. Poor installation can potentially cause accuracy loss of greater than 10%.

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VIDEO: How to calibrate METER soil moisture sensors

Step-by-step instruction guide for performing METER soil moisture sensor calibrations

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Soil moisture: 6 common oversights that might be killing your accuracy

Even one small oversight, such as poor installation, can compromise accuracy by up to +/-10%. How can you ensure your data represent what’s really happening at your site?

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HYPROP How-to videos

4 short videos teach you what you need to know to become a HYPROP wizard.

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5 Ways Site Soil Disturbance Impacts Your Data—And What To Do About It

Site disturbance matters—and there are ways to reduce its impact on soil moisture data. Find out what installation techniques and best practices can set you up for success.

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Sensor and device maintenance: winter checklist

Stay on top of routine maintenance tasks this winter to prevent damage form harsh conditions

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Data Collection Field Checklist

A general checklist of things to remember before, during, and after installing sensors and data loggers in the field.

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Data collection: 8 best practices to avoid costly surprises

Most data collection mishaps are avoidable with quality equipment, some careful forethought, and a small amount of preparation. The result? Usable, publishable data.

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Remote weather stations & weather instruments: Best practices for higher quality data

An in-depth look at seven basic steps you'll want to think about as you set up your weather station to obtain the highest quality weather data.

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How to install soil moisture sensors—faster, better, and for higher accuracy

If you want accurate data, correct sensor installation should be your top priority. Poor installation can potentially cause accuracy loss of greater than 10%.