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Behind the Scenes: Scientifically Adding Some Jingle to the Holidays

Author: Eric Schmidt | Last Updated: 12/17/2024 | Comments: 0

behind the scenes: scientifically adding some jingle to the holidays

Music has always been a part of my life—ten years of piano, six of oboe, and countless performances in bands and symphonies. So, when I joined Campbell Scientific and learned about vibrating wire sensors, my brain got excited for the musical potential. The result? Crackmeters... read more

Open the Door to Unlock Flexibility

Author: Eric Schmidt | Last Updated: 08/20/2024 | Comments: 1

open the door to unlock flexibility

What’s inside your data-acquisition system enclosure? If you look inside, will you find a CR6 Automated Monitoring Platform that can unlock flexibility with unmatched reliability for your field research and data collection needs? For these reasons, the CR6 is an ideal choice for researchers and... read more

How to Optimize Your Data Acquisition

Author: Michael Adams | Last Updated: 07/02/2024 | Comments: 0

how to optimize your data acquisition

Think of yourself as a chef in a high-end restaurant, crafting a delicate soufflé. Just as precise temperature control in your oven is crucial to achieving the perfect rise and texture, accurate temperature measurement is vital in scientific and industrial applications. But what if your... read more

How to Enhance Your Data-Acquisition Capabilities

Author: Michael Adams | Last Updated: 06/18/2024 | Comments: 0

how to enhance your data-acquisition capabilities

Imagine upgrading your car with the latest technology—all without needing to purchase a brand-new vehicle! At Campbell Scientific, we’re doing just that for data acquisition. Our innovative controller area network peripheral interface (CPI) protocol is like a high-tech upgrade for your automated monitoring platform, enhancing... read more

How to Achieve Unmatched Vibrating Wire Speeds

Author: Michael Adams | Last Updated: 06/04/2024 | Comments: 0

how to achieve unmatched vibrating wire speeds

In today's fast-paced world, accurate and rapid data acquisition is crucial. You can meet this critical need by capturing your data at unprecedented speeds of up to 200 times per second. I’ll explain how in this blog article. Pioneering Data Acquisition I’m excited to say that,... read more

Putting People First: Crafting Cost-Effective Solutions with Campbell Scientific

Author: Michael Adams | Last Updated: 05/07/2024 | Comments: 0

putting people first: crafting cost-effective solutions with campbell scientific

Who doesn’t want an infrastructure solution that has a low cost of ownership through flexibility and expandability? This aspect is crucial in every decision we make, as it directly impacts the value we bring to our customers. At Campbell Scientific, our guiding principles revolve around putting... read more

A Deeper Look: Our Role in the Hole

Author: Michael Adams | Last Updated: 04/23/2024 | Comments: 0

a deeper look: our role in the hole

Have you read the South Dakota: Rock Stability in Large Underground Excavation case study? It’s a short and interesting read, so check it out if you haven’t already. In this blog article, we’ll take a deeper look at Campbell Scientific’s role in a large-cavern, hard-rock... read more

A Closer Look: Resolving Dam Data Discrepancies

Author: Eric Schmidt | Last Updated: 03/05/2024 | Comments: 0

a closer look: resolving dam data discrepancies

Did you read our Southwest: Solving the Mystery of Erroneous Dam Monitoring Data case study? Want to get some more details? In this article, we’re going to take a closer look at that case study. If you haven’t read the case study yet, please do... read more

How to Obtain Vibrating Wire Measurements in Environments with High Electromagnetic Noise

Author: Timothy Jeppsen | Last Updated: 10/07/2020 | Comments: 0

how to obtain vibrating wire measurements in environments with high electromagnetic noise

In 1997, I had my first introduction to using vibrating wire piezometers to measure groundwater fluctuations. A large engineering firm was monitoring water level to ensure that construction of a large pipeline through the San Bernardino Mountains was not intruding on the groundwater. I was... read more

Integrated Peripherals: Expansion made easy

Author: Timothy Jeppsen | Last Updated: 11/29/2017 | Comments: 0

integrated peripherals: expansion made easy

What do expansion peripherals do, and how is integrating them helpful? Expansion peripherals have two purposes: to expand the capabilities of the data logger, both in channel count and functionality, and to improve measurement quality. What if we could provide both and make it easier... read more

What Are CDMs Anyway?

Author: Carolyn Ivans | Last Updated: 04/13/2017 | Comments: 0

what are cdms anyway?

If you are a Campbell Scientific customer, you may have heard of SDMs and multiplexers. But recently we added a new family of peripherals, called CDMs, to our product line. So, what are CDMs? How can they help you with your measurement needs? How do... read more