Earth and Planetary Sciences
8 years ago

New humidity sensors show promise for more accurate weather forecasts.

Journal of Atmospheric and Oceanic Technology
Analysis of Relative Humidity Sensors at the WMO Radiosonde Intercomparison Experiment in Brazil
Luiz Fernando Sapucci, Luiz A. T. Machado, Reinaldo Silveira, Gilberto Fisch, João Francisco Galera Monico

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The article discusses a study that compared different humidity sensors used in weather balloons in Brazil. The goal was to see how well these sensors performed in a tropical region. The results showed that the sensors gave similar readings in the lower part of the atmosphere but varied more in higher layers. This information is important for improving our understanding of water vapor in the atmosphere.