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Re: WiFi range ...

From The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid>
Newsgroups comp.os.linux.misc
Subject Re: WiFi range ...
Date 2026-08-02 15:00 +0100
Organization A little, after lunch
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On 02/08/2026 13:26, Carlos E. R. wrote:
> On 2026-08-02 03:30, c186282 wrote:
>> Now the wet bulb, how the hell do you KEEP it wet ?
> 
> And fungi free?
> 
>> This can be a PROBLEM depending on environment. Where I was, there
>> was surely a little rain every 7-10 days. A cheepo reservoir was
>> easy to rig. It's also possible to lace the wet cloth with a
>> chemical, ammonium nitrate for example, which is extremely
>> hydroscopic - but the chosen salt WILL affect the reading and
>> compensation will be needed.
> 
> 
AI Overview:

Humidity sensors measure water vapour in the air using capacitive,
resistive, or thermal conductivity methods. They track changes in
electrical properties or heat patterns when moisture is absorbed.

Capacitive Sensors
============
Structure: A moisture-absorbing (hygroscopic) material sits between two
metal plates (electrodes).

Action: The material absorbs water from the air, which changes its
ability to store an electrical charge.

Output: The sensor measures this change in capacitance and turns it into
a relative humidity percentage.

Resistive Sensors
===========

Structure: A pair of electrodes is coated with a material like a
conductive polymer or salt.

  Action: Absorbed moisture breaks down into ions, which changes the
electrical resistance across the coating.

  Output: Lower resistance means higher humidity, which the device
calculates into a reading.

Thermal Conductivity Sensors
===================

Structure: Two small heat-producing parts (thermistors) are used.

Action: One part is sealed in dry gas while the other is exposed to the air.

Output: Moisture in the air cools the exposed part differently than the
dry one, and the difference in resistance measures absolute humidity.
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Presumably any hygroscopic elements are soaked in fungicide at manufacture

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    Re: Recent Experience With RF "Modem-ish" Data Links ? c186282 <c186282@nnada.net> - 2026-05-26 01:27 -0400
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            Re: Recent Experience With RF "Modem-ish" Data Links ? The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> - 2026-05-27 14:14 +0100
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              Re: WiFi range ... c186282 <c186282@nnada.net> - 2026-08-01 21:30 -0400
                Re: WiFi range ... rbowman <bowman@montana.com> - 2026-08-02 04:13 +0000
                Re: WiFi range ... c186282 <c186282@nnada.net> - 2026-08-02 01:23 -0400
                Re: WiFi range ... "Carlos E. R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2026-08-02 14:26 +0200
                Re: WiFi range ... The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> - 2026-08-02 15:00 +0100
                Re: WiFi range ... rbowman <bowman@montana.com> - 2026-08-02 19:46 +0000
                Re: WiFi range ... c186282 <c186282@nnada.net> - 2026-08-02 22:57 -0400
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                Re: WiFi range ... c186282 <c186282@nnada.net> - 2026-08-03 00:12 -0400
                Re: WiFi range ... The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> - 2026-08-03 12:22 +0100
                Re: WiFi range ... c186282 <c186282@nnada.net> - 2026-08-03 20:20 -0400
                Re: WiFi range ... The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> - 2026-08-04 11:37 +0100
                Re: WiFi range ... c186282 <c186282@nnada.net> - 2026-08-05 01:52 -0400
                Re: WiFi range ... The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> - 2026-08-05 13:21 +0100
                Re: WiFi range ... c186282 <c186282@nnada.net> - 2026-08-06 02:47 -0400
                Re: WiFi range ... The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> - 2026-08-06 13:01 +0100
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                Re: WiFi range ... The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> - 2026-08-08 19:05 +0100
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