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Signal to Noise Ratio

Signal to Noise Ratio

by Skif Smith
My last blog explained the difference between single-ended and differential measurements. To follow-up, I want to discuss another key concept in the quest to make accurate and consistent measurements: signal to noise ratio (SNR). I will also re…
Reference Pyranometer Traceability and Recalibration

Reference Pyranometer Traceability and Recalibration

by Jacob Bingham
For most applications, a pyranometer is only as good as its calibration. This makes the initial calibration process, and subsequent recalibrations, critical steps for accurate measurement of solar radiation. The accepted worldwide standard for glo…
Uniformity, Repeatability, Stability, and Accuracy

Uniformity, Repeatability, Stability, and Accuracy

by Adam Del Toro
Sensor manufacturers often provide information regarding uniformity, repeatability, stability, and accuracy on their specification sheets. But what do they really mean to you, the person making the measurement? {Image from http://www.freedigital…
New Kid on the Blog-k

New Kid on the Blog-k

by Whitney Mortensen
Apogee Instruments continually strives to develop new and innovative instrumentation, improve existing products, advance sensor applications, streamline current manufacturing processes, and provide immediate and effective customer support, all in an…
Featured Projects - Solar 4R Schools

Featured Projects - Solar 4R Schools

by Whitney Mortensen
Our Featured Project series is a new blog series where we highlight what some of our customers are doing with our products. If you have a project you would like to have included please email us at admin@apogeeinstruments.com.  {Photo from…