Re: Outside/Inside Temperature Sensor location

[Jim Noble <yahoo-groups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Neil Wrightson wrote:
> Hi,
> I'm looking at putting some 1wire/ibutton temperature sensors in and
I'm
> wondering where is the best location for the sensors.
> Outside
> Just mounting on the side of the house or garage wall would not do due
to
> the possible heating or cooling effect of the brickwork.
> Even putting it a short distance i.e.300mm of the brick work. It would
still
> be affected by radiated heat.
> Putting it in the middle of the yard where there is no shade sounds ok
but
> then how? Sky hook? And it also would then be affected by the direct
> radiated heat from the sun, making it feel hotter than it actually is.
>

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stevenson_screen

A stack of upside-down white plant pot saucers is a common DIY effort:

http://www.loganvillageweather.com/station/stevenson.html

:-)

Jim

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