Sensors & Measurement
Humidity sensor
A sensor that measures water vapour in air or gas.
IN ONE SENTENCE
Most industrial devices report relative humidity and often temperature as well.
In normal English
Humidity affects manufacturing, storage, HVAC and environmental conditions and must be measured with attention to condensation and sensor contamination.
Why would I use it?
Use it when moisture in the air influences quality, comfort or process performance.
THINK OF IT LIKE…
An electronic way of telling how damp the air is.
Related terms
temperature, dew point, HVAC
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