Humidity Measurements with the Silvanet Gen 4 Pro Sensor

Overview

The Silvanet Gen 4 Pro sensor measures relative humidity as part of its environmental monitoring suite. Humidity data is used alongside temperature, air pressure, and gas sensing to provide a complete picture of the forest microclimate and support ultra-early wildfire detection.

How Humidity is Measured

Humidity is measured as relative humidity (% RH), which represents the amount of moisture in the air relative to the maximum amount the air can hold at a given temperature.

These measurements are continuously updated in real time and reflect local environmental conditions at the sensor location.

Measurement Range

• 0 to 100% relative humidity

The sensor is capable of operating across the full humidity range, from completely dry to fully saturated air condition

Accuracy

• ±3% RH between 10% and 90%
• ±5% RH below 10% and above 90%

Accuracy varies at extreme humidity levels, which is typical for environmental sensing in real-world outdoor conditions such as forests and canopy-covered environments.

Use in Environmental Monitoring

Humidity is a key indicator of forest conditions and is used to:

• Monitor forest microclimate changes
• Support fire risk assessment models
• Detect environmental conditions that may contribute to drying vegetation and increased fire susceptibility