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November 10, 2011. Objective: Determine Relative Humidity and dew point at various places around Riverheads HS. Agenda: Go over Relative Humidity/dew point worksheet Go over Test Lab: Relative Humidity Wind Notes. How to determine Dew Point & Humidity. Use a sling psychrometer:
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Objective: • Determine Relative Humidity and dew point at various places around Riverheads HS • Agenda: • Go over Relative Humidity/dew point worksheet • Go over Test • Lab: Relative Humidity • Wind Notes
How to determine Dew Point & Humidity Use a sling psychrometer: 1. Find the "dry bulb temp" 2. Subtract the dry and wet bulb. 3. Find the difference on the top Use the exact same procedure for finding the Relative Humidity CHECK YOUR CHART!!
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