Data center environment monitoring is vital to prevent catastrophes resulting in equipment damage, loss of data, and ultimately, a company’s reputation. Environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, air flow, air pressure, and water leaks are typically monitored as a form of preventative maintenance. Advantages to continuous monitoring include the ability to implement corrective actions in advance of any potential overheating events that may be detected. Ultimately, thermal flow technology can help reduce energy usage thus limiting a data center’s carbon footprint.​