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Green Space & Green Roof Monitoring

Evaluate the performance of your green roof, green space, or infrastructure using accurate monitoring tools to track environmental conditions

Using Green Space to Support Urban Sustainability & Combat Climate Change

Monitor temperature, soil moisture, rainfall, and other environmental conditions to understand how green roofs, urban parks, and green infrastructure perform over time. HOBO data loggers, weather stations, and wireless sensor networks provide measurements to support research, irrigation planning, and stormwater management. Choose stand-alone loggers for scheduled field data collection or cellular monitoring systems for remote access and configurable alerts.

Best HOBO Products for Green Space Monitoring

Explore HOBO data loggers, weather stations, and wireless sensors to build a monitoring solution that fits your green roof, landscape, or green infrastructure project.

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Key Measurements for Green Spaces

Temperature & Relative Humidity

Measure local air temperature and humidity to compare microclimates, study urban heat island effects, and document conditions around vegetation.

Rainfall

Record precipitation to understand how green spaces and green roofs respond to storms and to provide context for irrigation and drainage measurements.

Water Level

Track water levels in stormwater storage areas and drainage features to evaluate changes during and after rainfall events.

Soil Moisture

Measure moisture in soil or growing media to track wetting and drying patterns, evaluate irrigation needs, and understand water availability for vegetation.

Wind Speed & Direction

Monitor wind conditions to investigate exposure, local weather patterns, and their influence on moisture loss and growing conditions.

Solar Radiation

Measure incoming solar radiation to understand differences in sunlight exposure and provide context for temperature and vegetation studies.

Evapotranspiration

Collect temperature, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation data to support reference evapotranspiration estimates for irrigation planning and water balance analysis.

Using a MicroRX Remote Monitoring Station with HOBOnet

Using a MicroRX Remote Monitoring Station with HOBOnet

Use a solar-powered RX2106 MicroRX station with compatible HOBOnet sensors to collect measurements from multiple locations across a green roof or landscape. The station’s integrated HOBOnet Manager supports up to 50 wireless sensors, with cellular uploads to LI-COR Cloud for remote viewing and configured alerts.

Select sensors, power, mounting equipment, and an RX data plan around the site. Confirm cellular reception and wireless connectivity before deployment. Runoff measurements require an appropriate measurement setup; soil moisture or water level alone does not quantify runoff volume.

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Studying the Cooling Effects of Urban Green Spaces

Studying the Cooling Effects of Urban Green Spaces

How do urban green spaces influence local temperatures? The Natural Areas Conservancy used HOBO temperature loggers and solar radiation shields in a study spanning 12 cities. See how the team established a shared monitoring approach and collected field data to investigate the cooling effects of urban natural areas.

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