Accession Number:

AD0735662

Title:

A Portable, Self-Contained Digital Thermometer.

Descriptive Note:

Rept. for Feb-Sep 69,

Corporate Author:

SCHOOL OF AEROSPACE MEDICINE BROOKS AFB TEX

Personal Author(s):

• Peters,Wendell R.

Report Date:

1972-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

16.0

Abstract:

The digital thermometer was designed and developed in response to an Air Force requirement for a special multipurpose thermometer. The instrument is 3 in. wide, 4.5 in. long, and 1 in. thick. It weighs 13 oz. including the self-contained silver zinc batteries. One temperature range incorporated in the unit measures temperatures from 32 to 212F., with an accuracy of 1 degree. The second range measures oral temperatures from 95 to 105F., with 0.1 degree accuracy. A number of interchangeable temperature sensors are available for measuring oral or skin temperature, air temperature, liquid temperature, and the temperature of metal surfaces. The time required to take an oral measurement is less than 1 minute. Immediate, accurate readout of temperature is possible because of the digital feature. The thermometer, because of its portability, size, accuracy, and fast readout, holds potential promise for use as a general instrument for clinical medicine. Author

Descriptors:

• *MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
• *TEMPERATURE
• MEASUREMENT
• INTEGRATED CIRCUITS
• BATTERY COMPONENTS
• BODY TEMPERATURE
• DIGITAL SYSTEMS
• PORTABLE EQUIPMENT

Subject Categories:

• Medical Facilities, Equipment and Supplies
• Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE