A-A-51588
1 August 1986
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
WET GLOBE TEMPERATURE KIT (Dial Thermometer Type, Mechanical)
This Commercial Item Description covers a lightweight Fahrenheit scale wet globe thermometer kit for use in outdoor areas to provide an index of heat stress in hot and humid climates.
Salient characteristics:
Shall be a lightweight wet thermometer Fahrenheit scale kit, for use in outdoor areas to provide an index of heat stress in hot nad humid climates. Shall be designed to combine air temperature, humidity, wind and thermal radiation factors into a single reading.
The kit shall include the following:
1. A 2-3/8 inch diameter hollow copper sphere with a thermometer well on the inside. The outside of the sphere shall be painted black and also be covered with a double layer of black cloth.
2. A water reservoir with an inner tube along its centerline. The water reservoir shall be attached to the sphere and the inner tube shall be connected to the thermometer well.
3. A 2-1/2 to 3 inch long belt loop or suspension device that is affixed to the top of the water reservoir.
4. A bimetallic thermometer with a dial face and stem.
5. An 8 ounce capacity squeeze bottle.
6. Two (2) replacement cover bags with tying threads, for use over the sphere with the black cloth covering.
7. Operating instructions for the wet globe thermometer.
The bimetallic thermometer shall be secured in the water reservoir by a suitable friction device which grips the stem to resist its withdrawal or dropping out, but permits the stem to rotate in order to precludes loss of calibration in the event that the housing for the dial face is rotated. The friction device shall not prevent the international removal of the bimetallic thermometer for such purposes as a calibration check or replacement.
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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