21.14.2. Operational Metrics

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does 'time per sample' measure?

   Hint

   Think about the speed of collecting samples.

2. 2.

   Why is battery life important for automated samplers?

   Hint

   Consider how you would perform your tasks if your device ran out of power.

3. 3.

   What does the term 'time per sample' refer to?

   • Duration to collect a sample
   • Distance covered in sampling
   • Cost of sampling

   Hint

   Think about what affects how quickly a sample can be collected.

4. 4.

   True or False: A higher number of samples per day indicates better operational performance.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what this metric reflects about productivity.

5. 5.

   An automated soil sampler takes an average of 15 minutes to collect a sample. If it operates for 10 hours on a single charge, how many samples can it collect?

   Hint

   Convert hours to minutes first.

6. 6.

   You are tasked with improving the battery life of a sampler currently at 6 hours. What progressive steps would you take to increase battery efficiency?

   Hint

   Think about innovations that enhance technology longevity.