Each sensor is awarded a 100-point setup bonus the first time it is connected to the PlanetWatch network. The performance of each sensor in the network is assessed daily and a score is assigned as follows:
- If the sensor has delivered more than 50% of the expected daily data streams, it is deemed qualifying and it earns one point;
- If the sensor has failed to deliver more than 50% of the expected daily data streams, it is not qualifying and loses one point.
For Type 2 sensors, additional rules apply.
In each pixel, the first 5 Type 2 sensors which get installed first and stream data for at least 30 qualifying days from that pixel are entitled to a 100-point Pioneer bonus.
These bonuses can only be earned once in a sensor’s lifetime, even if the sensor changes location.
‼️ For a given sensor, a Local Reputation Score applies in each pixel. If a sensor is moved to a new location in another pixel, its Local Reputation Score in this new location starts at 0. Over time, it will earn reputation points in the new pixel or lose them.
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