The rapid, continuous measurement of relative humidity in fast-flowing gas streams is a matter of a major concern not only for flight requirements, but also for many industrial processes. While many methods exist at present, they all suffer limitations, and there are no truly reliable instruments for measurements at either extreme humidity or temperature. The instrument explored in this project should operate under a wide range of humidity and temperature. It is expected to have a rapid response without hysteresis. It is also expected to be immune to ambient effects such as acceleration and temperature. It will be small in physical dimensions and require little energy to operate.Potential Commercial Application:There is virtually no major industrial process in which humidity is not an important parameter. The instrument developed under this program will fill an important requirement in many of those processes and activities. It would fit well in this company's interest in sensors and monitors.STATUS: Phase I Only-
