DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY

FACULTY OF SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS

SULTAN IDRIS EDUCATION UNIVERSITY

Information And Communication Technology In Science

SSI3013

Assignment 2

Data logger: RELATIVE HUMADITY

NAME MATRIC NUMBER

Siti Mariam binti Tahar D20141067081

Norain Hanani binti Omar D20141067077
Nur Farahain Binti Ashari D20152072047

LECTURERS NAME : Azmi bin Ibrahim

GROUP :A

INTRODUCTION:
 Climate is a condition of the world. In some place the the temperature is independent
with humidity. In orer to checked this relation a statistical analysis between temperature and
relative humidity was carried out by data logger. The measurement and monitoring this data
logger is very useful to analysis these values. Data logger is a device used for storing
measurement data. It can be used in wide range of embedded logging applications. Data
loggers are computerized electronic devices that measure and record periodic environmental
conditions.

The data logger is an invaluable tool to collect and analyze experimental data, having
the ability to clearly present real time analysis with sensors and probes able to respond to
parameters that are beyond the normal range available from the most traditional equipment.
Data logger is an electronic device that automatically records, scans and retrieves the data with
high speed and greater efficiency during a test or measurement, at any part of the plant with
time. A data logger works with sensors to convert physical phenomena and stimuli into
electronic signals such as voltage or current. These electronic signals are then converted into
binary data. The binary data is then easily analyzed by software and stored on memory for post
process analysis.

Relative humadity is used to indicates how moist the air is.it is defined as the ratio of the
water vapor density to the saturation water vapor density, usually expressed in percent. Data
logger refers to a battery powered device equipped with sensors and a microprocessor to
monitor and record the relative humidity. Most of the humidity data loggers have LCD displays
so the user can view data on the spot. This loggers record the relative humidity using their own
internal sensors.

There is a simple logger which is easy to use. It is suitable for traveller and can produce
a pdf report as proof as a good practice. If the user needs to receive alarms and view data from
a remote location, user can use a wireless data logger to check data online from any web
including PC, laptop or mobile device. Some models enable user to receive alarms including
SMS texts messages and emails.
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sampling rate and recording
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Relative Humidity each
is a measure of the amount of water vapor in the air at a particular
sensors
temperature
compared with the total amount of water the air can hold at the same temperature. In this

experiment, you will determine relative humidity in your classrroom.

OBJECTIVES

In this experiment, you will

Use a computer and two temperature probes to measure temperature. (Logger Lite software)

Determine relative humidity.

Explain your results.

MATERIALS

Computer masking tape

Logger Lite software beaker

2 Temperature Probes water

Piece of shoelace

Masking Tape

Beaker

Water

PROCEDURE
1. Slip Probe 2 into a 5 cm of shoelace until the probe tip is at the middle of shoelace piece
as shown in Figure 1. Fasten the shoelace to the probe with masking tape.

2. Connect the Temperature Probes. Start the Vernier data-collection program (Logger
Lite).

3. Wet the shoelace on Probe 2 by placing it into a beaker of water that is at or above room
temperature. Probe 1 is to stay dry.

4. Click to begin data collection. Take a probe in each hand and gently wave the
probes in the air.

5. Continue waving the probes until the temperatures measures by both probes stop
changing, and then click to end data collection. Record both final temperatures.

6. Choose Store Latest Run from the experiment menu to store your data.

7. If time permits, repeat steps 3-6 for the next two days and compare results.
RESULT & DATA
QUESTIONS

1. In the space provided in your data table, subtract to find the difference between the dry-probe

(Probe 1) and wet-probe (Probe 2) temperatures at each site.

2. Determine the relative humidity for each day using the Relative Humidity table in Table 1.

a. Find the temperature difference you calculated in Step 1 at the top of the table. Keep one

finger on this number.

b. Find the dry probe (Probe 1) temperature in the first column of the table.

c. Look across the row until you find the column marked with your finger. This is the

relative humidity.

d. Record this number in your data table.

3. How did the wet probe temperature compare with the dry probe temperature?

Explain.

4. What is the relationship between humidity and temperature in this experiment?

FUN FACTS ABOUT RELATIVE HUMIDITY

Humidity is for the bugs, especially the moths.

When it comes to wet heat in the insect world, its the little guy that thrives. Goggy Davidowitz,
an entomologist at the University of Arizona explains that smaller bugs are more likely to
dehydrate because they have a larger surface area relative to their whole body size. Because
most bugs are small, and humidity increases survivorship, insects seek moist climates,
Davidowitz said.
Moths make the most of moist climates. Davidowitzs lab studies hawkmoths (Manduca Sexta).
These insects can detect a 4 percent difference in humidity by sensing changes in flower nectar
evaporation. Increases in humidity help these moths detect which flowers are high in nectar.

Humidity brought us tonal language

Our vocal cords are comprised of a pair of mucus membranes that stretch across the voice box,
or larynx. They vibrate, controlling the air from the lungs that flows by as we speak or sing. The
level of moisture in the air affects the elasticity of our vocal cords. Singers can tell you that it is
harder to carry a tune in a dry environment.

Weve known for decades that you are more likely to be on pitch in humid environments. More
recently, researchers theorized that speech was one of many human behaviors adapted to fit
environment. After looking at more than 3,700 languages, they discovered that tonal languages,
like Chinese and Vietnamese, rarely developed in dry climates.

Fifty percent humidity is a sponge half full

Humidity describes the amount of water vapor or water molecules in the air. Soaking a sponge
with more water than it can hold would cause it to drip. But this dripping doesnt always
symbolize rainfall. The relative humidity measured on the ground (where the sponge is) doesnt
reflect moisture levels miles above in the sky. Rain occurs when the rising air can no longer hold
the water droplets that have formed clouds high in the sky. (Clouds can form closer to the
ground too - thats fog). The temperature and atmospheric pressure changes as you ascend into
the sky - the air gets colder and thinner. So 100 percent humidity might not mean rain, but it
does mean dew.

ADVANTAGES

Animals

High humidity generally makes the temperature of the air more constant, allowing very little
difference between high and low temperatures as seen in the drier climates. Animals will be
healthier in general with more stable daily temperatures. Also, high humidity is relative to the
amount of precipitation any given climate receives, which in turn provides adequate moisture for
abundant growth of plant and food for the food chain. Now you know why your dog is irritable in
the summers and feels charged during the monsoon and winter months.

Skin

Acne problems do not seem to leave youshift to a humid place. Humidity is one of your skin's
best friends. It's an essential for healthy, beautiful skin. Low humidity causes dry skin, dry hair,
itching and chapping. Whereas, high humidity leaves the skin supple, fresh and glowing which is
why dermatologists and cosmetologists always suggest using humidifiers in homes in drier
climates to maintain the relative humidity levels of 40%.

Flu

Every year the flu season packs a punch and spoils everyones health. But now, just a simple
trick can keep this major flu season in control. A new research has revealed a simple way to
reduce the risk of infection in an indoor setting. Just hike up humidity levels!Researchers say,
just by raising indoor relative humidity levels to 43 percent or above, 86 percent of airborne virus
particles can be left powerless. This is another instance where humidifiers can work wonders!

DISADVANTAGES

Health

A humid environment is a breeding ground for all sorts of microscopic organisms that can harm
human health. Mildew and mold spores thrive in it, and it can be highly toxic once they get into
human body. If mold is clearly visible inside home, people will have a problem that needs
immediate attention. Even if there are no signs, mold and mildew can still spread throughout the
vents, or behind walls.
Dust mites also love humidity, and theyre one of the biggest enemies for people who suffer
from asthma and allergies. Needless to say, all sorts of bacteria can be found in spaces with
high relative humidity. People who live in homes that are struck by mold growth and mildew get
sick more often, and their overall health is a lot poorer. Asthma sufferers also experiences more
frequent attacks. By getting a dehumidifier, it is possible to solve these problems (or at the very
least alleviate them).

Home

Health always comes first, but high humidity levels can have a negative effect in people home
as well which is not something that should be taken lightly! For example, basements and crawl
spaces are extremely humid and poorly ventilated. Mold and mildew is sure to develop, and
humidity can seep into every pore of the house, compromising its structural integrity. The most
extreme example is when humidity makes its way into the foundations of a house. Mold and
mildew can get even spread inside walls!

How chairs or guitars are made? In order to bend wood without breaking it, a person have to
expose it to steam for a period of time. Humidity does the same thing to woodwork inside a
house. Floorboards begin to creak and bend as a result, and the furniture will get damaged if a
person dont deal with the issue. Peeling paint and wet stains on the wall are also warning signs
that humidity levels are out of control.

CONCLUSION

These experiment was sucsessful and it was quick and easy to set up. In addition, the
accuracy of results is higher compared to traditional experiment which means do not use any
software and modern apparatus.
 REFERENCE:

M.B. Waghmare et al, (2012). Humidity Analysis using Data Logger of Data Acquisition
System:An Approach, International Journal of Emerging Technology and
Advanced Engineering. Volume 2, Issue 1. Retrieved from
file:///D:/sem%206/ssi/humidity%20data%20logger.pdf

University of Illinois, Relative Humidity. Retrieved from

http://ww2010.atmos.uiuc.edu/(Gh)/guides/mtr/cld/dvlp/rh.rxml