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