Available configurations support weather, soil, water level, water temperature, and water quality measurements. The selected logger, station, and sensors determine which parameters are recorded. Start with the research question, required ranges and accuracy, deployment environment, and data-access needs before choosing equipment.

A stand-alone logger is useful when scheduled field visits and local data downloads fit the project. A compatible cellular station uploads measurements to LI-COR Cloud for remote viewing and configured alerts. Remote systems require suitable power, cellular reception, compatible sensors, and an RX data plan.

Monitoring data can support environmental assessments and compliance reporting, but does not establish compliance on its own. The monitoring program must also meet its requirements for measurement methods, calibration, quality control, sampling locations, documentation, and reporting.

Confirm sensor ranges, environmental ratings, mounting, power, and access for maintenance. Use suitable solar radiation shielding for exposed air temperature measurements. For remote systems, check cellular reception and wireless sensor connectivity at the intended locations. Select logging and connection intervals that capture the events your study needs to observe.