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General| Connectivity | Bluetooth |
|---|---|
| Brand | Kestrel |
| Product Category | Weather Station |
| Humidity Range | 0 to 100% RH |
| Water Resistance | IP67 |
| Data Logging | Yes |
| Temperature Range | -29 to 70°C |
| Compatibility | iOS and Android |
| Measurement Parameters | Temperature, Humidity, Pressure |
| Accuracy | Temperature: ±1.0°C, Humidity: ±3% RH, Pressure: ±1.5 hPa |
Illustrates the Kestrel DROP device, highlighting the temperature sensor, LED location, humidity sensor, and status button.
Adjust application settings like units, auto-connect, and device power saving for the Kestrel DROP.
Manage DROP connection settings including device name, refresh rate, logging, alerts, and reset options.
Explains Bluetooth range for Kestrel DROP, factors affecting it like metal enclosures, water, and optimal placement.
Details how to connect the Kestrel DROP to an iOS device via Bluetooth, including pressing the status button.
Learn how to export data logs from your iOS device either directly from the Stats Page or via the Manage Page.
Details the device status (on, Bluetooth on, logging) when the battery is inserted.
Explains the meaning of LED conditions based on the status button being pressed or not pressed.
Tips for improving temperature response time and using the DROP for water or snow temperature measurements.
Guidance on allowing the DROP to equilibrate, drying the sensor, and potential humidity offsets after high temperatures.
Advice on connectivity range, managing multiple DROPs, and BLE compatibility with iOS devices.
Details the operational temperature range for the Kestrel DROP and performance considerations at low temperatures.
Discusses how cold conditions, logging rates, and download frequency impact the battery life of the Kestrel DROP.
Definition of Wet Bulb temperature, the lowest temperature achieved by evaporating water from a wet muslin-covered bulb.
Definition of Absolute/Station Pressure as the actual measured air pressure above the measurement point.
Definition of Density Altitude, the equivalent altitude in the ICAO standard atmosphere for measured conditions.
Defines air, water, and snow temperature measurements and explains Fahrenheit and Celsius scales.
Definition of Heat Stress Index, a measure of air temperature relative to humidity as an indicator of perceived temperature.
Definition of Relative Humidity, the amount of water vapor in the air at a specific temperature as a percentage.
Definition of Dewpoint, the temperature at which water vapor in the atmosphere begins to condense.
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