Infrared radiation is emitted by all objects with a higher temperature than absolute zero, so thermography or thermal imaging allows you to see an environment, location, or person with or without visible light. The amount of radiation of an object increases with temperature, so thermography also helps you to see variations in temperature. As a general rule, places or objects that appear on a thermal imaging camera with green or blue colors have low temperatures. An increase in temperature leads to color changes on the camera as well, so that most people and warm-blooded animals become easily visible on Read More

Main technical features   This model is a two-in-one type of product, as it is both a hygrometer and a thermometer, giving you essential information on the climate in your home. Its range for temperature goes from -4F to 158F (which is -20C to 70C), while the humidity levels are calculated between 1% and 99%. You will get some vital information when you’re reading the display, such as all the highs and lows over a 24-hour period; you can also get the same info for all-time usage. The mountable options are a great selling point, as the model can be Read More

Main technical features   You will have no issues reading the information displayed by this hygrometer that also serves as a thermometer to help you gauge the conditions in your home at any given moment. Another thing buyers appreciate in this model is the excellent accuracy, as you will get an error of only half a degree for temperature, and 2% for humidity. Users like that this unit updates its information every 10 seconds, to provide the most accurate readings all the time. You may enjoy the fact that there is an alarm feature that notifies you when the humidity Read More

Main technical features   One of the first things you will notice about this particular hygrometer is the large display with backlight that allows anyone, even seniors with bad eyesight, to read the numbers with ease. Accuracy is essential for any measurement tool, and this model provides excellent, precise readings that are updated every 10 seconds. You will appreciate the fact that you will get some extras, such as trends for the readings displays so that you can decide on what measures to take. Users love that they can put this unit anywhere they like, as it sits comfortably on Read More

  Daniel Fahrenheit is one of those physicists who have significantly influenced our lives, given these scientists’ important discoveries that led to creating instruments still commonly used today. Fahrenheit’s journey comes with a story behind, so take a read this article to find the 10 most interesting facts. Unfortunate adolescence Born in Danzig in 1686, Daniel Fahrenheit was the son of a wealthy merchant. While this might seem like an ideal setting for someone who is on the way to making important discoveries, the story has an unfortunate twist. Fahrenheit lost both of his parents on the same day, in Read More

  You’ve most probably heard that mercury is a dangerous substance if you get exposed to it. If you’ve ever wanted to know more about this topic, then this article comes at the right time. Before getting into what the dangers of mercury are, let’s take a moment and talk about it in general and what the potential sources of contamination are since there might be some things that could use some clarifications. Mercury is a naturally occurring element Mercury is part of what nature gave us by default and it exists in the air, water, and soil. It occurs Read More

  Science most definitely has a beautiful side, too, and the Galileo thermometer is one of the instruments that translate the exactitude of scientific observations and principles to useful objects that adorn any interior space. Before taking a look at what a Galileo thermometer is, let’s take a moment and talk about the well-known scientist whose name it is carrying. Who was Galileo Galilei Born in Italy in 1564, Galileo Galilei was an astronomer, engineer, physicist, philosopher, and mathematician whose work greatly influenced many of the principles known at the time and altered the course of scientific research and knowledge Read More

  We use this term almost every day, but do we really know what’s behind it? The notion of temperature is related to many different things and there’s an entire science behind it. Besides that, there are many cool facts related to temperature that you might not be aware of but that are part of our lives. In this article, we’ll take a look at only some of them since covering everything like an impossible task. However, here you’ll find seven facts about temperature in general that will make you think about it differently the next time you’ll wonder what Read More

  An anemometer is the most commonly used instrument which can measure the wind speed. The types of anemometers available are various, suited for specific situations, environments, and measurements. The categories of anemometers are based on velocity and pressure units. Velocity anemometers Velocity anemometers include cup anemometers, vane anemometers, hot-wire anemometers, laser Doppler anemometers, ultrasonic ones and ping-pong-ball models.   Cup anemometers The cup anemometer is a basic type that consists of four hemispherical cups attached to horizontal arms, which are connected to a vertical rod. The wind passing the cups in any horizontal direction spins the rod at a Read More

  An anemometer is an instrument that is used to determine the speed of wind, a very common device in pretty much all weather stations. The word is derived from “anemos”, which means wind in Greek, and it is utilized for describing any speed of the wind in meteorology. The first known description of an anemometer was offered in 1450 by Leon Battista Alberti. A short history This device has been through some changes since its development from the 15th century. Leon Battista Alberti (1404-1472) is stated to have invented the first mechanical anemometer around 1450. In the centuries to Read More

  An anemometer is an instrument designed to measure the speed of the wind. There is a various range of anemometers created for specific types of environments, measurements, and situations. One of the basic models is the cup anemometer, and newer, more accurate devices are based on laser or ultrasonic measuring technology. A Robinson anemometer, a utilized name for the cup anemometer, uses cup-like pieces to catch the wind, making the device rotate. The number of the spins in a limited time interval allows you to calculate how quickly the wind is moving. This article represents an example of how Read More

  Did you notice that the weather reports often mention the wind speed? Have you ever wondered how it is measured?   The instrument used to measure wind speed is called an anemometer. Besides speed, it also measures wind pressure. Anemometers are essential tools used by meteorologists to study weather patterns.  These instruments are used by physicists as well, in their studies of the way the air moves. How do anemometers measure wind speed? There are various types of anemometers, but the most common model is the one with three or four cups attached to horizontal arms. The arms are Read More

  A hygrometer is a type of weather instrument used to measure the amount of humidity in the atmosphere, in soil, or in enclosed spaces. It might come as a surprise, but the first hygrometer was invented in 1480 by the Renaissance genius Leonardo da Vinci. Science has made progress since then and nowadays we have two main types of hygrometers -- the dry and wet bulb psychrometer and the mechanical hygrometer. Humidity – what is it? Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the atmosphere. It appears as a result of condensation and evaporation. There are three Read More

  The humidity level in your home is very important for your comfort and for your house. Get yourself a hygrometer to measure humidity, and then you can determine your needs and choose from an extensive array of tools for controlling household humidity. Low humidity – effects on your health and home If you’ve got an irritated throat and nose, and your skin is permanently dry and lips chapped, it can mean there isn’t enough humidity in your home. Your house doesn’t react well to low humidity, either -- the dust builds up, the furniture’s joints will get loose and Read More

  There is an ongoing debate about analog vs. digital in all aspects of life, from thermometers (check these helpful hints), to analog body weight scales vs. digital body weight scales. In this article, we will focus on analog vs. digital hygrometers and their pros and cons. What is a hygrometer? A hygrometer is an instrument we use to measure the amount of water vapor (or humidity) in a given space. When the humidity is higher, it feels warmer and wetter, and when the humidity is lower, it feels colder and drier. This instrument takes into account both the temperature Read More