temperaturefrom

Temperaturefrom is a term used in data processing and environmental observation to denote the source of a temperature measurement. It can refer to a field name in a dataset, a parameter in a function, or a label in a provenance metadata schema. The capitalization and usage vary across systems (temperatureFrom, TemperatureFrom, tempFrom), but the core idea is the same: identifying where the temperature value originated.

Purpose and scope

The concept supports data provenance, calibration, and audit trails, especially in workflows that combine readings from multiple sensors, derive temperatures from nonthermal signals, or apply compensations and conversions. By recording temperaturefrom, analysts can attribute values, assess measurement quality, and reproduce analyses more reliably.

In practice

In data records, temperaturefrom is commonly included as metadata alongside the temperature value. For example, a weather observation record might include temperature: 18.5 and temperaturefrom: "sensor-therm1." In CSV, JSON, or YAML formats, this field helps track the data lineage and enables sensor-specific recalibration or filtering.

In software

A function or method named temperatureFrom may be used to extract a temperature measurement from a data object or sensor interface, or to store the source of a temperature value within a data pipeline. It often works in conjunction with units (Celsius or Kelvin) and calibration metadata.

See also

Temperature, Sensor, Data provenance, Calibration.