Sun® Alti™ Carabiner Altimeter/Barometer

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You can buy this tool from Sun. The anticipated price range is $51 - $100.

About this tool
Description

The altimeter is a type of aneroid barometer that uses pressure to calculate altitude and atmospheric pressure.


100’ graduations. Ranges: 0 to 15,000’; 20 to 31.5” Hg.
This tool is recommended for lending libraries.
Used by these projects The GLOBE Program
Ideal Age Group Elementary school (6 - 10 years), Middle school (11 - 13 years), High school (14 - 17 years), College, Graduate students, Adults, Families, Seniors
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.).
Size & weight Small: This tool would fit in a 6 inch cube.
Less than 13oz (a full soda can weighs a little less than 13oz)
Expected lifetime Should last more or less forever
Topics Climate & Weather, Nature & Outdoors, Geology & Earth Science, Ecology & Environment
Tool updated May 9, 2017, 7:30 a.m.