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Constant humidity chamber validation for amphibian biophysical models

Subcategory: environmental control
Standard reference: Peterman et al., 2013; Tracy et al., 2007
Papers: 1 | Mentions: 2

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Description

Construction and testing of controlled humidity chambers using saturated salt solutions to maintain precise relative humidity conditions for validating biophysical models against live amphibians

Typical Equipment

  • plastic storage containers
  • saturated salt solutions
  • InTemp CX450 Temperature and Relative Humidity Logger
  • foam gaskets
  • clamps
  • battery-powered fan

Output Measurements

  • relative humidity
  • chamber temperature
  • humidity stability over time