16612
Accession Number
8462
Author
Hitchcock, Ann; Jacoby, Gordon C.
Title Of Article Chaper
Measurement of relative humidity in museums at high altitude
Title Of Journal Book
Studies in conservation
Volume
25
Issue
2
Pages
78-86
Language Of Text
English
Language Of Summary
French; German
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
Sensing devices used in museums for measuring relative humidity can be affected by pressure errors at altitudes over 900 m. The various instruments available for R.H. Measurements are reviewed: an explanation of the pressure error is given and its significance for museums is evaluated. Information on avoidance of and correction for pressure errors is provided.
Keywords
Humidity, air climatology; Museum, climatology; Museum, control environment ICCROM
pub_id
16612