All cruising sailors know the importance of a good weather forecast. Whether a weekend lake sailor or a blue water passage maker, knowing what kind of weather is in store is vital to a safe and more tolerable trip on the water. Paying attention to atmospheric pressure is one way of helping make decisions like when to reef or not going out at all. Air actually has a weight factor. And because of … [Read more...]

In general, it is represented as force per unit area. The measurement of pressure is one of the most important measurements, as it is used in almost all industries. Some important applications of pressure measurement is listed. 1. The pressure of steam in a boiler is measured for ensuring safe operating condition of the boiler. 2. Pressure measurement is done in continuous processing industries … [Read more...]

Barometers are instruments that are used to measure Barometric Pressure (air). This device has been an integral part of the British domestic scene since the early part of the 18th Century. It's able to measure the weight of the column of air that extends from the instrument to the top of the atmosphere. Barometers are useful tools that help in weather forecasting, as changes in pressure are used … [Read more...]

Barometer clocks were invented in 1643 by Evangelista Toricelli of Florence Italy and were redesigned by Robert Boyle from England in 1660. There are several types of barometers which in include the stick, wheel or banjo, marine, aneroid, and pocket. The sole function of barometer is to measure atmospheric pressure. Each design is different by using special methods of measuring; water, mercury, … [Read more...]