A NEW Series of Low-cost Precision Thermocouple Amplifiers

NORWOOD MA, USA -/BUSINESS WIRE/ — Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), has introduced a series of low-cost, precision thermocouple amplifiers for K- and J-type thermocouples, with on-chip cold junction compensation that automatically adjusts the thermocouple output for changes in ambient temperature which are widely used to measure temperature in industrial, commercial and scientific applications. continue reading »

New book on global warming on How Mother Nature Fooled the World’s Top Climate Scientists

Dr. Roy Spencer from the University of Alabama Huntsville’s Earth System Science Center has written a new book. “The Great Global Warming Blunder: How Mother Nature Fooled the World’s Top Climate Scientists”

It provides scientific evidence that climate researchers overestimate manmade global warming because they mixed up cause and effect when studying the effects of clouds on the climate.

Following are excerpts from the book, which is published by Encounter Books, New York. continue reading »

Using ADI’s ADuC7060/ADuC7061 Precision Analog Microcontroller (CN0145)

Norwood MA, USA — This online and downloadable Applications Note from Analog Devices provides the step-by-step instructions on how to readily build a not-so-simple solid state temperature monitor from modest cost, readily available commercial components. (Image: Courtesy Analog Devices, Inc.)

Its introduction begins: continue reading »

The Key Factor in Mold Prevention-Companion CD For ASTM Manual 18

W. Conshohocken PA, USA –  This new CD-ROM provides over 100 ASTM standards related to moisture control in buildings as referenced in Moisture Control in Buildings: 2nd Edition (Manual 18). continue reading »

Also FAQ, Terms and Definitions – From NWS

NWS Wind Chill Brochure Cover

Northeastern USA – The recent cold snap and extensive area of much higher than usual wind speeds (gusts to 60 mph or more in Pennsylvania) have prompted a quick look at the windchill factor talked about in the news media.

You don’t have to be a Meteorologist to understand, or to estimate the actual windchill factor. continue reading »

From December 22nd, 2009 all Sales, Service, Tech Support, & Parts for ASL products in North America will be provided by ASL U.S.

F900 Primary Thermometry Bridge

Danville VA, USA & Redhill, UK — ASL U.S. can supply a full range of temperature metrology and temperature calibration equipment. Equipment ranging from their Super Primary Standards Bridge, the F900, to their new handheld precision thermometer, the F100. continue reading »