Konimeter
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-006809
An instrument used to measure the concentration of dust particles in the air. It operates by drawing a known volume of air through a jet, impacting the dust onto a sticky surface for microscopic counting. This device is primarily used in occupational health and air quality monitoring to assess airborne particulate matter.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-006809 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| Synonyms | conimeter |
| See also | Dust counter |
Record as JSON
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