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Record 1 2004-10-25

English

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

A thermometer housing that prevents the direct airstream from affecting the thermometer.

CONT

[The] reverse flow thermometer housing ... minimizes the effect of liquid water in the air on airborne thermometers by reversing the direction of the airflow past the sensor.

OBS

The air intake is reversed so that inertial forces prevent the heavier water and ice particles from following the reversed airstream. This allows the thermometer to operate free from moisture effects.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
DEF

[Boîtier utilisé pour] réduire l'effet de l'eau liquide dans l'air sur les thermomètres aéroportés en renversant la direction du flux d'air sur les éléments sensibles.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
DEF

Técnica para reducir al mínimo el efecto del agua líquida en el aire sobre los termómetros aeroportados invirtiendo la dirección del flujo del aire sobre los elementos sensores.

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