ASTM D6176-97(2022)
Standard Practice for Measuring Surface Atmospheric Temperature with Electrical Resistance Temperature Sensors

Standard No.

ASTM D6176-97(2022)

Release Date

2022

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM D6176-97(2022)

Scope

1.1 This practice provides procedures to measure representative near-surface atmospheric (outdoor air) temperature for meteorological purposes using commonly available electrical thermometers housed in radiation shields mounted on stationary or portable masts or towers. 1.2 This practice is applicable for measurements over the temperature range normally encountered in the ambient atmosphere, –50 to +50 °C. 1.3 Air temperature measurement systems include a radiation shield, resistance thermometer, signal cables, and associated electronics. 1.4 Measurements can be made at a single level for various meteorological purposes, at two or more levels for vertical temperature differences, and using special equipment (at one or more levels) for fluctuations of temperature with time applied to flux or variance measurements. 1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM D6176-97(2022) Referenced Document

• ASTM D1356 Standard Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres*， 2024-04-21 Update
• ASTM E1137/E1137M Standard Specification for Industrial Platinum Resistance Thermometers
• ASTM E344 Terminology Relating to Thermometry and Hydrometry*， 2023-12-01 Update
• ASTM E644 Standard Test Methods for Testing Industrial Resistance Thermometers

ASTM D6176-97(2022) history

• 2022 ASTM D6176-97(2022) Standard Practice for Measuring Surface Atmospheric Temperature with Electrical Resistance Temperature Sensors
• 1997 ASTM D6176-97(2015) Standard Practice for Measuring Surface Atmospheric Temperature with Electrical Resistance Temperature Sensors
• 1997 ASTM D6176-97(2008) Standard Practice for Measuring Surface Atmospheric Temperature with Electrical Resistance Temperature Sensors
• 1997 ASTM D6176-97(2003) Standard Practice for Measuring Surface Atmospheric Temperature with Electrical Resistance Temperature Sensors