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Humidity sensor
A humidity sensor is an electronic device that measures the
humidity in its environment and converts its findings into a
corresponding electrical signal. Humidity sensors vary
widely in size and functionality; some humidity sensors can
be found in handheld devices (such as smartphones), while
others are integrated into larger embedded systems (such as
air quality monitoring systems). Humidity sensors are
commonly used in the meteorology, medical, automobile, HVAC
and manufacturing industries.
 classification:

Humidity sensors can be divided into two groups, as each category

uses a different method to calculate humidity: relative humidity
(RH) sensors and absolute humidity (AH) sensors. Relative humidity
is calculated by comparing the live humidity reading at a given
temperature to the maximum amount of humidity for air at the same
temperature. RH sensors must therefore measure temperature in order
to determine relative humidity. In contrast, absolute humidity is
measured without reference to temperature.
Relative Humidity sensor

Relative Humidity Sensors. A humidity sensor is a device

that detects and measures water vapour Based on our robust
capacitive technology, these humidity detectors provide
accurate measurement of dew point and absolute humidity by
combining relative humidity (RH) and temperature (T)
measurements.
Absolute Humidity Sensor

Thermal Humidity Sensors are also

known as Absolute Humidity (AH)
Sensors as they measure the
Absolute Humidity. They measure the
thermal conductivity of both dry air
as well as air with water vapor.
The difference between the individual
thermal conductivities can be related
to absolute humidity.
Tips on Humidity Sensor working

coulometric: An electrolyte is formed by absorption of water

resulting in a current level which is proportional to the
moisture content in the air.
Gravimetric: A drying agent is exposed to moist air,
resulting in weight gain by the drying agent. The increased
weight corresponds to the amount of moisture.
Microwave/Infrared: A transmitted signal varies as the
humidity increases. The attenuation is an indication of the
moisture content in the medium.
Variety of applications:
How to use this sensor with Ardunio uno

Humidity Sensor (DHT22)

The DHT-22 (also named as AM2302) is a digital-output,
relative humidity, and temperature sensor. It uses a
capacitive humidity sensor and a thermistor to measure the
surrounding air, and sends a digital signal on the data
pin.
By this example, you will learn how to
use this sensor with Arduino UNO. The room
temperature and humidity will be printed
to the serial monitor.
Applications
 Industrial process control systems
 Storage and warehouses
 Climate control for green houses
 Meteorological applications
 Office automation, room comfort control
 Automotive cabin air control
 Home appliances,
 Air conditioners
 Food processing
 Medical applications
 Chicken Coops, Pig Barns
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