Category: Environmental Sensors

Environmental data increasingly informs alarms, automated controls, and project reporting. Instead of asking whether a backup would be useful, organizations should ask what happens if one sensor fails at the wrong time. The answer depends on the application. A single sensor may be sufficient for general observation. A critical process may require cross-validation, continuous coverage, […]

Environmental monitoring networks increasingly support automated decisions. Irrigation systems respond to local weather data. Wind monitoring systems inform turbine and equipment controls. Stormwater teams use rainfall data to assess changing site conditions. When these networks supply inaccurate information, bad data becomes an operational risk. A failed sensor may stop reporting, but believable yet incorrect values […]

Environmental monitoring often involves measuring both temperature and moisture in the air. These two variables rarely act independently. Changes in air temperature directly influence how moisture behaves and how sensors interpret atmospheric conditions. Measurements from relative humidity sensors are meaningful only when temperature variation is taken into account. For organizations relying on weather measurement instruments, […]

Accurate environmental data influences safety, performance, and operational efficiency across industries. Temperature shifts affect equipment stability. Humidity fluctuations impact materials, storage conditions, and process reliability. When conditions change rapidly, delayed data creates risk.  Real-time temperature and humidity sensors help organizations monitor environments continuously and respond with precision. People Also Ask (PAAs) How do temperature and […]

Reality Check: What Weather Sensor Specs Actually Tell You In Part 1, we introduced the idea of “Spec Range Swagger”—the industry-wide race to outdo each other with extreme performance claims. At Comptus, we’ve seen firsthand how this can confuse buyers and complicate RFQs. Now, let’s roll up our sleeves and dig into the individual sensor […]

From the Field: A Comptus Perspective on Environmental Sensor Specs In the world of environmental monitoring, spec sheets have become a battleground. Every sensor manufacturer seems to be chasing bigger numbers: wider temperature ranges, faster wind speeds, deeper rainfall capacity. At first glance, this might seem like progress—but from where we stand at Comptus, it’s […]

As technology evolves, so too does the integration of automated system controls across numerous sectors, particularly evident within municipal wastewater and stormwater infrastructure. At the heart of this automation lies the pivotal role of weather sensors and the innovation of automated weather stations. These systems provide a critical function in ensuring regulatory compliance and effective […]

In situ weather data refers to weather data collected on-site using sensors located on the building or property, while remote weather data refers to weather data collected from a remote location, or online weather service. Pros of in situ weather data: More accurate data: In situ weather sensors can provide more accurate and precise data […]

Humidity sensors measure the water vapor content in the air. These devices have applications in many industries. Let’s explore some of these applications and see how humidity sensors improve operations in these sectors. What Is Humidity? Humidity is a measure of the amount of water vapor in the air. Water vapor is the gaseous state […]

A power surge is an increase in voltage above the normal level. This can damage or destroy electronic devices, appliances, and your electrical system. One way to prevent this is by installing a surge arrestor. How Do Surge Arrestors Work? A surge arrestor is a device that prevents power surges from damaging the electronic devices […]