Why seasonal Temperature Mapping matters
The Value of Summer Mapping
Extreme temperature fluctuations aren’t just an annoyance; they pose a serious threat to temperature-sensitive products. Seasonal mapping, especially during summer, identifies environmental vulnerabilities caused by high temperatures, solar radiation, and HVAC stress. It allows businesses to proactively adapt to seasonal changes, ensuring stability and compliance without unnecessary risk.
Key Benefits of Summer Mapping
Step by Step
How Summer Mapping Works
Summer mapping involves a systematic approach to monitoring and understanding how temperature behaves in your facility during the hottest months of the year. Below is a simplified guide to the process for GxP-regulated organizations.
01. Initial Consultation
We work closely with your team to assess seasonal risks and outline project requirements, including:
- Identifying areas vulnerable to heat stress— such as sun-facing walls, uninsulated roofs, skylights, or high-traffic entryways—where temperature fluctuations are most likely to occur
- Using historical climate data to determine the optimal timing for peak-heat mapping
- Aligning the study with operational needs to minimize disruption
02. Planning your Study
We create a mapping plan built around summer-specific environmental stressors, including:
- Defining the key mapping points following industry standards are guidelines
- Thorough maps of your facility, equipment, and logger locations
- Selecting data loggers and calibrating sensors specific to your environment
- A suitable comprehensive process for GxP environments during seasonal extremes
03. Data Collection and Analysis
Our experts collect data and provide a thorough evaluation, including:
- Developing test plans using GDP and capturing data over defined timeframes during peak seasonal stress
- Performing PQ—and OQ when possible—to assess environmental performance in both active and baseline conditions
- Analyzing results to determine if your space meets the required conditions
- Post-calibrating sensors to ensure accuracy and reliability
04. Post Study Documentation
We deliver audit-ready insights and next steps for system improvement, including:
- Providing thorough analysis of the collected data with expert insights
- Creating clear summaries, tables, and charts to highlight trends and areas of concern
- Recommending corrective actions, pinpointing hot/cold spots and variations
- Offering guidance on final placement of permanent monitoring devices to maintain compliance
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At Dickson, we understand the complexity of navigating strict regulations within highly regulated industries and we’re here to provide the tools, expertise, and support to simplify that process.
Why is continuous monitoring important?
Initial temperature mapping is a crucial step in assessing whether your storage environment meets the required standards. However, to maintain long-term compliance and ensure the safety of your sensitive products, continuous monitoring of temperature and humidity is essential.
Continuous monitoring enables you to quickly identify any changes or drifts in storage conditions that could compromise the quality and integrity of your products. By detecting these variations early, you can take immediate corrective action to avoid any impact on the quality and safety of your products.
At Dickson, we understand the importance of continuous monitoring for our customers. That's why we offer a range of advanced monitoring solutions, such as stand-alone temperature data loggers and real-time monitoring systems. These devices are designed to continuously monitor the temperature and humidity in your facilities, and can be configured to trigger alerts if defined limits are exceeded.
With our monitoring solutions, you can be confident that your storage conditions remain compliant with regulatory standards, even after initial mapping. This enables you to maintain the quality of your products, reduce the risk of non-compliance and protect your company's reputation. By investing in continuous monitoring, you can ensure that your operations remain at the forefront of compliance and quality.
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