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# Mission handling

Mission objects are used to store time-limited measurements, such as transport monitoring.

### Example mission object

A mission object called **Transports** contains: 

* 3 **virtual mission MPs** called `-22 -18°C`, `2-6°C`, and `2-8°C`
* 3 **real mission MPs** called `TPatrol sensor 1`, `TPatrol sensor 2`, and `TPatrol sensor 3`

The real mission MPs receive readings directly from BTiny mission sensors.

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### Real vs virtual mission MPs

* **Real mission MP**: represents a physical BTiny mission sensor. This is where readings arrive first.
* **Virtual mission MP**: a “bucket” you can use to organize mission results. Typical use is grouping by a target range (for example, `2-8°C`).

### Typical workflow

1. Start the mission and collect readings in a **real mission MP** (one per sensor).
2. After the mission ends, review the mission data.
3. If needed, move or copy mission data into a **virtual mission MP** to group missions by use case or temperature range.

### Related pages

* [Missions](/boomerang-3-user-manual/dashboard/missions.md)
* [BTiny Mission sensor usage](/boomerang-3-user-manual/dashboard/missions/btiny-mission-sensor-usage.md)


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