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  • Strut Psychrometer Mk III

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Bib No.:
  • 631905
Level:
  • Item
Archive Reference:
  • MET/4/3/112
Creator:
  • J. Hicks
Date:
  • c.1945
Extent of unit:
  • Length 59cm Width 11cm Depth 4cm
Description:
  • Made by J. Hicks, London, around 1945. This Strut psychrometer, so called because it was attached to a strut of the aircraft was used to measure air temperature and humidity during aircraft soundings. It has two spirit thermometers and the base has a metal plate and grill to allow the passage of air over the bulbs. The thermometers are either side of a metal plate the scale in Fahrenheit is marked on it as is the makers name (J. Hicks, London). The thermometers are mounted on a wooden frame, painted white. It has, written in black, "Strut Psychrometer" followed by the Meteorological Office MO logo, Mark III and the serial number 792/45. The reverse of the mount has a green baize covering and a thick leather strap.
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.C2

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