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Title:

Relative Humidity in the Winter and Summer

Url:

http://profhorn.aos.wisc.edu/wxwise/relhum/rhac.html

Publisher:

University of Wisconsin--Madison. Dept. of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences

Description: This applet simulates what happens inside a house when the temperature and dew point change outside. The user of this applet has control over the outdoor values of the two thermometers (one for temperature and one for dew point). The relative humidity meter will instantly display the value for the outside. The user will learn that as the outdoor values are changed, the indoor environment is slower to change; and if the air is colder outside, the furnace will cycle on and off, keeping the house at approximately the value the thermostat was set to. The impact of activities on the indoor environment can also be observed.

LC Classification:

Science -- Physics -- Meteorology. Climatology -- Aqueous vapor -- Humidity. Hygrometry
Science -- Physics -- Meteorology. Climatology -- Climatology and weather -- Study and teaching. Research
Science -- Physics -- Meteorology. Climatology -- Temperature and radiation -- Atmospheric temperature -- Winter temperatures

GEM Subject:

Science -- Meteorology
Science -- Earth science
Science -- Instructional issues

Key Concept:

Meteorology -- Dew point
Meteorology -- Humidity
Meteorology -- Seasons
Meteorology -- Temperature

Resource Type:

Instructional Material
Instructional Material -- Demonstration
Instructional Material -- Interactive Simulation

Format:

Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator
Learner
Professional/Practitioner

Education Level:

High School
Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Upper Division)

Language:

English

Access Rights:

Free access

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