Your data is only as good as it is calibrated.  Below is a link to a video that shows the calibration methods use for open-channel sensors.  We perform regular calibration of all sensing equipment, including pipe flow and climatic sensors.
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It is part of SWIIM’s quality assurance process – once delivery and water balance reports are received, data is crossed-checked again to be sure that anomalies are non-existent – as data is processed near-real-time.  Finally, as the conclusion of the season, an audited report is produced.  Data credibility is key when it comes to tracking crop water usage, especially today.