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  • Precision Aneroid Barometer Mk2 (x2)

Archive
Bib No.:
  • 631890
Level:
  • Item
Archive Reference:
  • MET/4/3/97
Creator:
  • Negretti and Zambra
Date:
  • 1977 - 1984
Extent of unit:
  • Box height 17cm Width 24cm Depth 16cm
Description:
  • Made by the company Negretti and Zambra in 1984 to measure atmospheric pressure. An aneroid barometer in which the movement of the face of the evacuated capsule is shown, not by means of a train of pivoted levers attached to a pointer, but by the deflection of one light, pivoted, counter-balanced electrical contact arm mounted in jewelled bearings. Electrical contact is established by manually rotating a micrometer screw. The reduction in backlash and friction greatly increases the accuracy of this instrument. This instrument is fixed into a wooden box with metal hinges and a plastic strap handle. Instructions on use and handling this instrument are attached to the inside of the box, certificate of calibration is also in the box in a plastic wallet. Both the box and the instrument have the reference and serial numbers attached. 2x examples

    Ref No. MET. 20.005, Serial No. 2443/84.


    Ref No. MET. 20.005, Serial No. 2386/77. Including Certificate of calibration 2013 

Media Type:
  • Artefact
Language:
  • N/A
Conditions Governing Access:
  • Open
Conditions Governing Reproduction:
Owning Organisation:
  • Met Office
Location:
  • Archive Exeter
Collection:
  • Archive Collection
Status:
  • Reference Only
Location (Room/Bay):
  • W07.C4
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