BLACK GLOBE SENSOR
SCIENCE OBJECTIVE:
This instrument provides an
indication of the physiological impact of sunlight on the human body.
INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION: The
sensor consists of a 6 inch diameter copper sphere painted flat black and containing
an RTD temperature probe in the center of it to measure
the temperature inside the sphere.
The current
state of the black globe sensor. The unpainted copper globe is attached to a
small diecast aluminum box
for mounting to one of the instrument booms. Also shown is the phenolic tube which will contain
the RTD sensor and will
be inserted into the middle of the globe.
SPECIFICATIONS:
PROJECT STATUS:
The pieces have been machined
but are not yet painted. Once painted
the sensor will be installed
And the wiring attached.
INSTRUMENT COSTS:
copper float
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