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Digital Marine Barometer
Temporarily Unavailable
$139.00 ...item# 1872
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Why is it called a Marine Barometer?
Shows pressure to nearest tenth of a mb as well as graphic history of pressure for up to 48 hour with zoom to past 6 or 12 hours. We have tested this device in comparison to the NWS barometer at the West Point lighthouse near us and to a series of weather maps, taken 4 times a day for 2 weeks during a transpacific crossing. We have also repeated this type of comparison in the 2004 Pacific Cup Yacht Race. This instrument will clearly do the job of evaluating weather maps and spotting pressure changes as early as possible—and in fact do it better than some aneroid instruments that cost 4 or 5 times more. See Starpath Notes on Setting the Marine Barometer. The unit has these specific advantages: pressure displayed to the tenth of a mb, easy to adjust and set (this one takes digital input as opposed to setting by elevation alone), has a 24-hr clock, and the graphic display is much more versatile than other similar products. It also updates every 6 seconds as opposed to every 15 minutes, which is the standard of many electronic barometers.
Specifications
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This product includes a one-year manufacturer's guarantee.
A printed manual is included, but you can download a copy from our Barometer Tech Support section if you care to see it in advance.
Learn how to make the most of your barometer with our Weather Trainer software and our Online course in marine weather. We also include a general discussion section where you can post your questions on barometers or marine weather in general.
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