Apogee Instruments' Blog

The latest version of our meter has been out for 3 years. Based on customer feedback I have compiled this list of ways to use it more effectively. Battery Life/Master reset The meter display is the biggest draw on the battery.…

Sensors that measure the available solar energy, pyranometers, are an excellent way to monitor the performance of solar photovoltaic panels. They can indicate changes in panel efficiency over time (80% of initial output after 25 years for crystalli…

Air temperature is one of the most important environmental measurements and is the most commonly measured parameter on weather stations. Everyone who measures temperature in their yard can claim to have a basic home weather station. The temperature o…

Every spring my preparations for the gardening season start before the snow melts with getting plants started indoors. Light is crucial to establishing vigorous seedlings that will develop into productive plants. People are often tempted to make…

One of the most important things in any study is the fundamental quality of your measurements.  So here are seven steps to help you make better measurements with your Apogee solar radiation sensors.1.  Situate sensors in ideal conditionsSpe…