NEON is expected to endure for decades. Will the same technology be applied over the full deployment period?

We expect all sensors and instrumentation to have finite lifetimes, so as part of NEON planning, routine maintenance and instrument replacements will be scheduled. Replacements offer an opportunity for upgrades to new technology within the constraints of budget and measurement requirements for precision and accuracy. Quality control procedures will be implemented when instruments are replaced to assure data continuity and comparability.