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How is the Dew Point Measured?

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Weather Guys Editor

A dew point hygrometer consists of a small mirror, a narrow light beam and a light detector. The light beam is reflected off the mirror into the detector, which measures the brightness of the reflected light . . . Continue reading →

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What is with the Humidity?

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Weather Guys Editor

As the spring finally comes after a cool second half of April, it is not only the temperature that rises but also the humidity. Humidity is a measure of the amount of invisible water vapor that is in the air. Continue reading →

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