Using air temperature sensors is vital in monitoring the kinetic energy of the molecules in the air ad is measured in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit. For accurate measurements, official air temperature is taken two meters above ground and since air temperature can vary from day to day and even hour to hour, monitoring can be difficult and critical in certain environments and applications.
Accurate monitoring of environmental air temperature helps weather researchers not only to predict temperatures, but to calculate other weather conditions as well. Air temperature data can be used to explain different environmental phenomena like the northern lights or even ball lightning. Researches continually rely on not only air temperature sensors, but computer software as well, to sense atmospheric conditions. Data can then be logged, tracked and analyzed to be compiled into reports or even posted to the web.
Accurate measurements for Air Temperature and Relative Humidity
For accurate measurements take a look at the Vaisala HMP45A Air Temperature and Relative Humidity Sensor. This sensor is designed for a wide range of instrumentation such as: recorders, data loggers, lab equipment and weather stations. Interfacing is easy and these probes use very little power and operate efficiently from a wide range of supply voltages.
The HMP45A comes standard with features like: easy connection to NexSens and iChart software, proves up to 100% RH with high accuracy, HUMICAP® sensor that delivers excellent accuracy and increased stability, easy field calibration and an IP65 housing to protect against dust, water spray and outside interference.
If a standard temperature sensor is all you need, then the RM Young 41342 Air Temperature Probe will do the job and won’t set you back as much as other sensors that include humidity measurement. The 41342 offers accurate temperature only measurement and comes with three output options available: 4 wire RTD, 0-1 VDC and 4-20 mA (L option). Ventilated and aspirated radiation shields allow for trouble free installation of these probes and a junction box is provided for cable termination. Additional feature includes the easy connection to NexSens iSIC and iChart software.
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