Kestrel 5500 Weather Meter

Kestrel 5500 Weather Meter

Purchase on Amazon.com or from Kestrel directly. Also available through some forestry and other outdoor science equipment companies.

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You can buy this tool from Kestrel. The anticipated price range is $251 - $500.

About this tool
Description

Measuring weather conditions, including barometric pressure (which is why this particular model and not some of the others)


This tool is recommended for lending libraries.
Used by these projects Dragonfly Detectives (not in SciStarter yet - currently available on a limited basis in NC, but looking to expand)
Ideal Age Group Middle school (11 - 13 years), High school (14 - 17 years), College, Graduate students, Adults, Seniors
(This is an easy to use tool, but the wind direction measurements can be complicated for some users. I recommend it for middle school and up.)
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, Animals, Geology & Earth Science, Computers & Technology, Biology, Birds, Ecology & Environment, Ocean, Water, Marine & Terrestrial, Insects & Pollinators
Tool updated March 10, 2018, 4:16 p.m.