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What is artificial ground freezing?
Artificial ground freezing is an engineering technique that is commonly used for groundwater control and/or excavation support for shafts and tunneling projects, and mine sites1. It involves drilling closely-spaced pipes into the ground and then running coolants, such as chilled brine between -25 °C and -35 °C, through them to extract heat from the ground and form a wall of frozen pore water (see Figure 1). This process offers

When it comes to protecting your digital temperature cables, beadedstream places great emphasis on the use of conduit. In this article, we will delve into the reasons behind this recommendation, highlighting the benefits and key considerations for different applications. By understanding the importance of conduit, particularly in remote and challenging environments, you can ensure the longevity and accuracy of your temperature monitoring projects for years to come.

The future of our planet and its inhabitants rests on the health of our water bodies. As climate change and human activity threaten the state of our lakes, rivers, streams, and oceans, temperature profiling provides us with a powerful tool to gain valuable insights and reduce the risks associated with these life-sustaining resources. In this blog, we’ll discuss a few uses of temperature profiling in aquatic environments, including how it can be leveraged to help us monitor and safeguard

The Arctic region is facing an unprecedented crisis as temperatures soar nearly four times higher than in the rest of the world¹. This warming trend has caused the operating window of ice and winter roads to shrink, leaving remote northern communities and industries with limited access to transport essential goods and resources during the winter months. 

A recent study found that a further rise of 1.5 degrees Celsius in average temperatures would render 90

The vast expanse of Alaska’s North Slope presents unique challenges and opportunities for industries dependent on efficient logistics and operations. Among the most captivating and demanding of these challenges is the construction and use of ice roads. Serving as vital lifelines to access remote communities and industrial operations, these frozen pathways have traditionally depended on waiting for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) approval to open the area or manual testing of g

Acid mine drainage (AMD), also known as acid rock drainage (ARD), is a significant environmental concern arising from the exposure of sulfide minerals in mining waste to air and water. This chemical reaction, driven by the oxidation of sulfides, leads to the generation of highly acidic waters and the release of toxic heavy metals, wreaking havoc on ecosystems and water quality. AMD’s potential to contaminate water bodies and harm aquatic life underscores the critical importance of preve

Permafrost is a critical component of the Earth’s cryosphere and plays a crucial role in regulating the planet’s climate. However, permafrost is vulnerable to changes in temperature, and as global temperatures rise, it is thawing at an alarming rate. This thawing process can lead to a cascade of environmental, ecological, and infrastructure impacts1. Permafrost temperature monitoring is an essential tool for mitigating these risks by helping us understand the effects of global war

CNFAIC recognized a need in their instrumentation network to monitor temperature and snow depths along Tincan Ridge as they were seeing high instances of avalanches in this popular backcountry area. The installed beadedstream solution provided them with real-time data of these parameters throughout the snow season, allowing for forecasters to better predict avalanche conditions and issue warnings to backcountry users.

What are thermistor strings? 
A thermistor, coined from “thermal” and “resistor”,  is a sensor that changes resistance based upon temperature. It is used to measure temperatures within a specified range by using calibration tables to convert from resistance to temperature.  

Thermistor strings are cables with integrated thermist