Two-Channel Sun Photometer

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You can buy this tool from GLOBE. The anticipated price range is $101 - $250.

About this tool
Description

The user manually points the sun photometer towards the sun and the device measures sunlight.


This tool is recommended for lending libraries.
Used by these projects The GLOBE Program, GLOBE: El Nino
Ideal Age Group Elementary school (6 - 10 years), Middle school (11 - 13 years), High school (14 - 17 years), College, Graduate students, Adults, Families, Seniors
Training Learning materials are available online.
Use considerations Assembly is required. Callibration is required. This tool relies on lab processing. This tool require consumable materials (e.g. batteries, light bulbs, etc.).
Expected lifetime Should last at least a year
Topics Climate & Weather, Nature & Outdoors, Geology & Earth Science, Astronomy & Space, Biology, Ecology & Environment, Ocean, Water, Marine & Terrestrial
Activities While fishing, On a hike, At home, At the beach, On a walk, run, At sports stadiums, On a lunch break
Tool updated May 2, 2017, 8:01 a.m.