Environmental monitoring is often overlooked as an integral part of running an organization. But what exactly does it entail? And which areas are most important in your day-to-day work?
What is environmental monitoring?
Simply put, environmental monitoring is the observation and tracking of conditions in a particular area. In business, this can be a building, room, or small enclosed space. The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe conducts environmental monitoring of the wider ecosystemThe former is explained here.
The most common environmental monitoring systems use sensors to monitor air, power, temperature, and contaminants. Sensors detect power surges, dust, humidity, sudden changes in temperature, and more, and alert you to these potential problems. This allows you to solve problems before they become potentially dangerous or catastrophic situations.
What kind of organizations can benefit from an environmental monitoring system?
data center
Certain data storage organizations or companies that store data in server rooms can benefit from data centers Environmental monitoring systemExcessive dampness and humidity in the server room can cause irreparable damage to equipment. Likewise, dust and debris can become trapped in equipment, and rapid temperature changes can cause equipment to overheat.
More importantly, data centers and server rooms require consistent and stable power to function. In the event of a power outage or power surge, loss of data and potential downtime for your business can result in significant loss of trust and profits for your organization.
museums and galleries
The museum stores and exhibits irreplaceable and extremely delicate objects and artifacts. Therefore, it is important for museums to Please store these items properlyThis includes the optimal environment for storing the artifacts in question.
In this scenario, the key factors are probably temperature and humidity. If the air is too warm and dry, it can break, but if it is too cold and damp, it can be irreparably damaged. Of course, the backlight will likely also be illuminated by light, so it’s important to make sure the light doesn’t overheat the display.
Collections and archives
Similar to museums, collections and archives feature curated collections of historically significant books, texts, and documents. You can’t see them without special permission, but it’s important to make sure they’re stored in the right environment.
depository
Following this, storage organizations can also benefit from environmental monitoring for the same reasons. Of course, the items being stored may not be as valuable as those found in museums, galleries, or archives, but customers place their trust in you to keep their items safe, so the same care should be taken. and attention should be paid to all lockers, self-storage units, or mobile storage located onsite.
By monitoring the environment, we ensure that furniture is not cracked or warped, and stored items within the facility are free from mold.
