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The Infrared Hygrometer as a Potential Meteorological Aid

Rex C. Wood General Mills, Inc.

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01 Jun 1959
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1175/1520-0477-40.6.280
Page(s):
280–284
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The infrared absorption-spectra hygrometer possesses inherent advantages which will be of interest to the meteorologist concerned with difficult humidity-measurement problems. Data samples are presented which illustrate typical atmospheric humidity variations as obtained with a relatively uncomplicated experimental instrument featuring a short, 12-in sensing path. Also included is a discussion outlining method advantages in particular areas: micrometeorology, air weather reconnaissance, arctic meteorology, and other research applications.

The infrared absorption-spectra hygrometer possesses inherent advantages which will be of interest to the meteorologist concerned with difficult humidity-measurement problems. Data samples are presented which illustrate typical atmospheric humidity variations as obtained with a relatively uncomplicated experimental instrument featuring a short, 12-in sensing path. Also included is a discussion outlining method advantages in particular areas: micrometeorology, air weather reconnaissance, arctic meteorology, and other research applications.

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