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Research Methods - Measuring Temperature and Humidity


A temperature and relative humidity sensor is housed in a radiation shield. The shield shades the sensor from direct sunlight, is made of reflective material so it does not get too hot in direct sunlight, and is ventilated to allow good air exchange with the surrounding atmosphere.

Temperature and relative humidity measurements are used to understand conditions for sand movement during the winter.

Radiation shield housing temperature and relative humidity sensor.
Radiation shield protects the probe measuring temperature and relative humidity.
(Hoffmaster State Park in December 2002.)


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