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Built to Last: MTBF and the Enduring Legacy of Kipp & Zonen Pyranometers at HTW Saar

In the world of solar energy measurement, precision and reliability are non-negotiable. For around a century, Kipp & Zonen has set the benchmark in solar irradiance monitoring, and nothing illustrates...
22. October 2025
Solar Energy

OTT Hydromet Devices Now Compliant with EN 18031-1:2024 Cybersecurity Standard

Kempten, July 2025 — As cybersecurity becomes a cornerstone of trust in connected technologies, OTT Hydromet is proud to announce that its connected hydrological and meteorological monitoring devices are now...
25. August 2025
Product Updates Firmware Software

FAQ on Heavy Rain and Flood Monitoring

Flood monitoring is a crucial part of civil protection and urban planning. As extreme weather events become more frequent, it is more important than ever that municipalities, engineering offices and...
16. July 2025
Hydrology
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Observe and Thrive From the Top of the World: Science at the Summit

In a bold leap for climate science, a team of international scientists has successfully installed weather stations as a groundbreaking scientific initiative aimed at deepening our understanding of high-altitude climate...
18. June 2025
HydrologyMeteorologySolar Energy

Solar Radiation: How Dew, Frost, and Soiling Affect Irradiance Monitoring, and Ways to Mitigate

Don’t Let Dew, Frost, or Dirt Cloud Your Data Accurate measurement of solar radiation is essential for applications ranging from climate modeling and atmospheric research to solar energy forecasting. Yet,...
10. June 2025
MeteorologySolar Energy

Guide to Planning a Flood Monitoring Station

The importance of flood monitoring is steadily increasing as heavy rainfall events become more frequent, requiring monitoring even in previously unaffected areas. This development calls for comprehensive and reliable monitoring...
1. May 2025
Hydrology

Newsletter – SPOTTLIGHT 06/24

This is the web version of the OTT HydroMet Newsletter. If you want to receive the email, you can subscribe here by choosing 'Solutions, Products and News'.Dear Reader, Welcome to SPOTTLIGHT...
20. November 2024
HydrologyMeteorologySolar Energy
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Newsletter – SPOTTLIGHT 05/24

This is the web version of the OTT HydroMet Newsletter. If you want to receive the email, you can subscribe here by choosing 'Solutions, Products and News'. Dear Reader, Welcome...
23. September 2024
HydrologyMeteorologySolar Energy

Newsletter – SPOTTLIGHT 03/24

This is the web version of the OTT HydroMet Newsletter. If you want to receive the email, you can subscribe here by choosing 'Solutions, Products and News'.Dear Reader, Welcome to SPOTTLIGHT...
29. May 2024
HydrologyMeteorologySolar Energy
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Newsletter – SPOTTLIGHT 02/24

This is the web version of the OTT HydroMet Newsletter. If you want to receive the email, you can subscribe here by choosing 'Solutions, Products and News'. Greetings reader, A...
26. March 2024
HydrologyMeteorologySolar Energy