Aneroid Barometer.

Aneroid Barometer
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• An aneroid barometer is an instrument used to
measure atmospheric pressure.
• The name “ANEROID” means ‘without liquid’ , that
gives clear indication that there is no involvement
of any liquid in measuring the atmospheric
pressure.
• It is a compact, robust, & accurate instrument, that
has replaced the conventional instruments.
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Construction & Working
• A sealed chamber made of very thin metal, has a partial
vacuum inside it.
• It will undergo changes of shape as the outside pressure
varies.
• These small movements of the box are transmitted to a
pointer displayed on the circular graduated scale of the
aneroid barometer by a system of levers.
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• When the atmospheric pressure increases, the
chamber gets compressed and the inward
movement of its wall is transmitted mechanically to
the pointer that registers as higher reading on the
scale.
• When the atmospheric pressure decreases, the
opposite happens.
• The expansion of the chamber is assisted by a
spring.
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• The thin metal chamber has elastic properties,
when atmospheric pressure increases this chamber
gets compressed, when atmospheric pressure
decreases, the chamber gets expanded, this inward
and out ward movement of the chamber acts on
the needle mechanically and the needle then
registers a reading on the graduated card.
• The accuracy of the reading depends upon the size
of the metal chamber, if the chamber is large,
accuracy will be better.
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• Corrections:
• Height above sea level(Height Of Eye Corrections)

• With the increase in the altitude, the air pressure decreases.

• Hence, the reading obtained from an Aneroid Barometer needs to be

adjusted to an equivalent sea-level pressure.
• All the pressures referred to at sea are those at the sea level. Aneroid
barometers have a mechanical adjustment (a screw at the back of the
instrument) that allows the equivalent sea level pressure to be displayed
directly and without further corrections to be added.
• With the changes to ship’s draft, the Height Of Eye changes every voyage,
particularly so on large ships, and it is not advisable to keep adjusting the
Aneroid Barometer every voyage, on change of draft. It is better to apply
the applicable correction as & when required.
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• What is Index Error?
• The elasticity of the barometer capsule (chamber) varies
depending on the temperature.
• A bimetallic plate is used for temperature compensation.
• Once the pressure distorts an elastic body, it doesn’t return
to its original shape in totality even after the pressure is
relieved.
• Due to this characteristics called hysteresis, because of
the changes in vacuum chamber’s elasticity over a period of
time, index error occurs and error is accounted as per its
prefix given i.e. +or-, that is to be added to the readings
obtained, or to be subtracted from the readings obtained.
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• It remains displayed on a certificate issued after
calibration of the barometer by the officers from the
Port Meteorological Office.
• A barometer needs to remain calibrated every year by
comparison with a standard instrument, brought on
board the vessel by the Port Meteorological Office,
arranged through the local agents.
• Till recently, this service used to be free-of-cost to the
ship-owner, where as same has become chargeable.
• The Index Error needs to remain prominently displayed
near the Barometer.
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Precautions when using an aneroid barometer:
• Tap the face of the instrument gently, to release
any sticking of levers or pointer due to friction.
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Mounting of a Barometer in the ship:
• (1) In the wheelhouse or chartroom
• (2)As close to the centreline of the ship, to prevent effects of
rolling, if they are mounted away from the centreline.
• (3) Away from the direct wind, sunlight, access doors.
• (4)Away from the draughts of air, blowers, heaters, which
can cause sudden or abnormal changes in temperature,
• (5) On bulk heads subject to least vibration.
• (6) Preferably at eye level of the observer.