Field Reports: Mobile data loggers unlock mysteries of aging
Atmosphere control in a 5 million cubic foot warehouse is a challenge.
"It's not easy to make natural cheese, but the finished product is worth the effort," observes Jim Heffernan, Tillamook maintenance technician. "Part of the care and effort that goes into the process is making sure that storage-temperature conditions remain at a consistent 42°F. If it's a little too warm, the aging happens too fast. If it's too cold, the aging doesn't happen at all."