THE INVESTIGATION OF SOME TECHNIQUES FOR MEASUREMENT OF HUMIDITY AT HIGH ALTITUDES
Abstract
Two approaches to the problem of measuring humidity at high altitudes are described. The first consists of the adaptation of the principle of gas chromatography to the separation of minute amounts of water from air. The laboratory experiments and apparatus are described. A possible design for an automatic chromatographic hygrometer is presented. The second approach consists of the use of the chromatographic packing as the dielectric of a small capacitor. The results of experiments with this new technique are presented. This device is unique inasmuch as its response can be described by an acceptable theory. The results of a literature survey are summarized.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0406876
Entities
People
- K. J. K. Buettner
- Robert J. Charlson
Organizations
- University of Washington