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hygrometric element [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-04-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
  • Atmospheric Physics
DEF

The transducer of any hygrometer; i.e., that part of a hygrometer that quantitatively "senses" atmospheric water vapor.

CONT

In the torsion hygrometer, the rotation of the hygrometric element is a function of the humidity. Such hygrometers are constructed by taking a substance whose length is a function of the humidity and twisting or spiralling it under tension in such a manner that a change in length will cause a further rotation of the element.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
DEF

Dispositif transducteur d'hygromètre.

CONT

Hygromètre à torsion. Hygromètre dont la rotation de l'élément hygrométrique est fonction de l'humidité.

Spanish

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