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HAIR HYGROGRAPH [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-04-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hair hygrograph
1, record 1, English, hair%20hygrograph
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An instrument for recording (measuring the changes in) relative humidity using a length of human hair strand(s). 2, record 1, English, - hair%20hygrograph
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hair Hygrograph. Human hair is one of the most reliable and time-proven sensor for humidity. The ends of the hair bundle are held in supports. Approximately at the centre, the hair are kept in tension by a hook. The hair shrink with decreasing humidity and elongate with increasing humidity. 3, record 1, English, - hair%20hygrograph
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The hair hygrograph... Human hair is sensitive to changes in humidity. The changes in the hair's length(proportional to changes in humidity) is transferred to a pen which records the fluctuating relative humidity on a chart. This type of hygrograph is not very precise, but is able to operate in freezing conditions. 4, record 1, English, - hair%20hygrograph
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- hygrographe à cheveu
1, record 1, French, hygrographe%20%C3%A0%20cheveu
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- hygrographe à cheveux 2, record 1, French, hygrographe%20%C3%A0%20cheveux
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hygromètre enregistreur dont le principe repose sur la mesure d'un ou de plusieurs cheveux, qui s'allonge en fonction de l'humidité relative de l'air. 2, record 1, French, - hygrographe%20%C3%A0%20cheveu
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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