Accession Number:

AD0780745

Title:

Evaluation of the USALWL (U.S. Army Land Warfare Laboratory) Weather Kit

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.

Corporate Author:

ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD

Personal Author(s):

• Wargovich, M. J.

Report Date:

1974-05-01

Pagination or Media Count:

48.0

Abstract:

A small, compact, lightweight weather kit that can be carried on an individuals belt was developed. The kit can be used by untrained personnel after brief familiarization with the operating instructions. Kits were evaluated for field use. The components of the weather kit are the following Sling psychrometer to measure relative humidity Thermometer Barometeraltimeter Compass Wind direction indicator Wind speed meter Rain gauge, and Water vial.

Descriptors:

• *KITS
• *METEOROLOGICAL INSTRUMENTS
• COMPASSES
• WIND DIRECTION INDICATORS
• FIELD EQUIPMENT
• THERMOMETERS
• RELIABILITY
• MEASUREMENT
• BAROMETERS

Subject Categories:

• Meteorology

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE