What is PEMdata?
PEMdata is a web resource for storing and analyzing temperature and humidity data. PEMdata was created by the Image Permanence Institute to help libraries, archives, and museums monitor their storage environments, by providing a way to organize, interpret, and share temperature and humidity data. PEMdata’s powerful analysis tools are designed to assist cultural institutions with the stewardship of their collections. For example, the Preservation Metrics can predict mold outbreaks or the risk of mechanical damage to the materials. The PEMdata features such as custom graphs and access to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) outdoor data also make the site useful for storing and viewing data from industrial and commercial activities. PEMdata is a free service of the Image Permanence Institute (IPI), a non-profit research laboratory devoted to preservation of images and information. IPI is a department of the College of Imaging Arts and Sciences of Rochester Institute
