The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of connected devices that can collect and exchange data over the internet. IoT has many applications in various sectors, including museums. So how can IoT museum devices leverage this modern technology to enhance visitor...
Humidity, or more accurately for conservation purposes, relative humidity (RH), is one of the most important environmental factors that affect the preservation of collections. Too high or too low RH can cause damage such as corrosion, cracking, warping, and even...
What is IoT and what does this fancy-sounding technology thing have to do with museums? IoT is short for the Internet of Things. This term relates to the interconnection of devices over the internet. Generally, these devices will have a sensor of some sort to measure...
LoRaWAN is a wireless communication protocol that enables long-range, low-power, and secure data transmission for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. IoT is merely the interconnection of devices embedded in objects over the internet – like your Google Nest or...
What’s the difference between wireless temperature and humidity monitoring systems and USB data loggers? As a collections care professional, you are aware of the necessity to monitor your environment to make sure your storage and display conditions are not increasing...