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<p>Hello:</p>
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<p>Apparently, there are a lot of folks out there using Hobos in their classes. So, here is the spreadsheet and the instructions for its use. I've included the instructions as a .PDF and .DOC so you can edit for your use. If this doesn't make it through the
list server, I'll post on an ftp site.</p>
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<p>Jeff</p>
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<div style="DIRECTION: ltr" id="divRpF841829"><font color="#000000" size="2" face="Tahoma"><b>From:</b> bldg-sim-bounces@lists.onebuilding.org [bldg-sim-bounces@lists.onebuilding.org] on behalf of Jeff Haberl [jhaberl@tamu.edu]<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, April 11, 2011 11:05 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Arpan Bakshi<br>
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<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Bldg-sim] Remote Sensing and Real Time Analysis<br>
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<p>Arpan,</p>
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<p>Plotting T/RH data from a Hobo onto the psych chart is the most interesting. I think you could do this with Climate Consultant if you had the time to reformat it to make it think it was a EPW file. Then you'd have a nifty plot along with all the things that
Climate consultant does. I also had animated plots, moving carpet plots, etc., all of which were documented in some early 1990 papers (see my resume for the reference, available from our web site).</p>
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<p>I'd be happy to share the spreadsheets I use in my 633 class if folks are interested. It plots Hobo data on a super simple psych chart for indoor and outdoor conditions, written by Dr. John Oh who wrote the SOLRPATH I use in my class as well.</p>
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<p>Jeff</p>
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Jeff S. Haberl, Ph.D.,P.E., FASHRAE..............jhaberl@tamu.edu<br>
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Professor............................................................Office Ph: 979-845-6507<br>
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Department of Architecture.............................Lab Ph:979-845-6065<br>
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Energy Systems Laboratory.............................FAX: 979-862-2457<br>
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Texas A&M University.....................................77843-3581<br>
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College Station, Texas, USA, 77843..................URL:www.esl.tamu.edu<br>
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<div style="DIRECTION: ltr" id="divRpF287046"><font color="#000000" size="2" face="Tahoma"><b>From:</b> Arpan Bakshi [arpanbakshi@gmail.com]<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Sunday, April 10, 2011 10:50 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Jeff Haberl<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Bldg-sim] Remote Sensing and Real Time Analysis<br>
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<div>For the list of items posted, would you recommend investing in any specific software, in addition to what may already come with the equipment?</div>
<div>Thank you for your valuable input.</div>
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<p>Arpan,</p>
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<p>I think you're wasting your money on the IR camera. One drop and its gone...also, although it takes fun photos, you money may be better spent buying portable T/RH data loggers, light meters, acoustics meters, air flow sensors, IR temperature sensors, etc.
Then, you'll need specific experiments for them to use (LBNL has quite a bit on this for educators, as does the USDOE, NREL, ORNL). Les Norford and a few others also have some nice on-line experiments they use for students like his "Elf House".
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<p>I use about 1 doz Hobos in my classroom for them to take home and record their indoor T/RH for a week, then plot on the psych chart along with outdoor T/RH and comment, after using the Climate consultant software in class. This really gets the point across
about psychrometrics.</p>
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<p>Also, try getting your hands on an old Vital Signs kit. This contained a list of instruments, experiments, etc. You'll also need software to decompose the T/RH onto the psych chart, etc. I think the price tag was about $5 to $10k for all the instruments
in the kit...a really neat toolbox.</p>
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<p>Jeff</p>
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Jeff S. Haberl, Ph.D.,P.E., <a href="mailto:FASHRAE..............jhaberl@tamu.edu" target="_blank">
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Professor............................................................Office Ph: <a href="tel:979-845-6507" target="_blank" value="+19798456507">
979-845-6507</a><br>
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Department of Architecture.............................Lab Ph:<a href="tel:979-845-6065" target="_blank" value="+19798456065">979-845-6065</a><br>
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Energy Systems Laboratory.............................FAX: <a href="tel:979-862-2457" target="_blank" value="+19798622457">
979-862-2457</a><br>
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Texas A&M University.....................................77843-3581<br>
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College Station, Texas, USA, 77843..................URL:<a href="http://www.esl.tamu.edu" target="_blank">www.esl.tamu.edu</a><br>
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<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, April 06, 2011 1:37 AM
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<div>A friend of mine unfamiliar with the joys and camaraderie of our user group, is planning the purchase of remote sensing and real time analysis equipment for college students. I would love to hear discussion about </div>
<div>a) whether this list is worthy of its value!, and </div>
<div>b) if the unit prices seem realistic, suggested makes and models</div>
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<div>$ 500 - LCD Weather Station Variable Display Monitor</div>
<div>$1700 - Weather Station/Sensor Monitoring Computer</div>
<div>$ 350 - Field Kit: Set up, Mounting Panel, Cables, Batteries</div>
<div>$5995 - Infrared Camera</div>
<div>$ 450 - Hand Held CO2 Meters</div>
<div>$ 250 - CO2/Temp/RH Remote Sensors and Loggers</div>
<div>$ 200 - Wireless Rain Gauge</div>
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