
Introducing secondary standard, first class, and second class pyranometer calibration services from Apogee Instruments.
In addition to recalibrating quantum sensors and silicon-cell pyranometers from other companies, we now offer indoor thermopile pyranometer calibration services. Calibration complies with the ISO 9847 type llc calibration procedure and includes a…

Reference Pyranometer Traceability and Recalibration
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…

Long-term drift: When is recalibration warranted?
I went to my dentist yesterday morning for a 6-month cleaning and check-up. Since I have had no special dental problems for several years, I quizzed him about the need for inspections every 180 days. He replied with an eloquent summary of the mic…