The instrumented citrus transport ship sits at the dock awaiting departure. Inset photos: the rotary valve, datalogger, CO 2 analyzer, and tubing. South African Citrus Research Institute monitors exports APPLICATION AT A GLANCE Application type: Monitoring perishable goods during overseas shipment Project area: Transatlantic vessel at sea between South Africa and the United States Author: Johan Visagie and Charl LeRoux, Campbell Scientific Africa Contracting agencies: South African Citrus Research Institute Datalogger(s): Campbell Scientific CR10X Measured parameters: Carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) levels, temperature CR10X measures on-board CO 2 levels and temperature outh Africa's subtropical climate is favorable for citrus fruit production. South Africa annually exports roughly one millio

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