Barometric Pressure

(150 -1,150 mbar)

This sensor can be used as an altimeter and as a barometer for various meteorological measurements. Investigating transpiration, measuring the respiration rate of germinating seeds and examining the Ideal Gas Law, all can be done with this sensor.

Covered topics:

Specifications

Range: 150 to 1,150 mbar

Accuracy: ±1.5 % over entire range

Resolution (12-bit): 0.27 mbar

Default Sample Rate: 10 samples per second

Response Time (for 90% change in reading): 1 ms

Operating Temperature: 0 to 85 °C

Experiments

Chemical Catalysis

The Combined Gas Law

Transpiration

Water Transport in Shoots and Leaves of Terrestrial Plants

Measuring the Photosynthesis Rate

Effect of Light on Photosynthesis

Effect of Bicarbonate on Photosynthesis

Learn how to calibrate the sensor:

Data sheet