2.6. Establish Maintenance and Calibration Schedule

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the primary purpose of a maintenance schedule?

   Hint

   Think about what happens if sensors fail due to lack of care.

2. 2.

   What do we mean by 'sensor drift'?

   Hint

   Focus on what happens to accuracy over time.

3. 3.

   What is calibration?

   Hint

   Recall how you adjust scales to ensure they read correctly.

4. 4.

   True or False: Regular maintenance can prolong the lifespan of sensors.

   Hint

   Think of your car; it lasts longer with regular servicing.

5. 5.

   Design a comprehensive maintenance schedule for a network of sensors deployed in a geological monitoring project that considers various environmental factors.

   Hint

   Consider factors like weather, sensor type, and data importance.

6. 6.

   Analyze a scenario where a sensor fails after several months of neglect. What steps would you implement to rectify the situation and prevent future failures?

   Hint

   Think about how you can improve upon past mistakes with preventive measures.