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Young Aviators at EEA KidVenture get some support from Kestrel - ExtremeMeters.com

Young Aviators at EEA KidVenture get some support from Kestrel

Here at Kestrel, we love to help budding weather enthusiasts learn about the importance of monitoring environmental conditions in all types of industries and activities, especially aviation. This summer, we donated a Kestrel 3500 Pocket Weather Meter to EEA KidVenture in...

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Keeping Special Olympic Athletes Safe with Kestrel Heat Stress Meters

Last month, the Kestrel Heat Stress Trackers were used during the 2015 World Games in Los Angeles to ensure the health and safety of the more than 6,500 international athletes competing under the hot mid-summer sun. Recognizing the importance of...

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Understanding Pressure, Altitude and Density Altitude

General Definitions BarometerAn instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure, used especially in weather forecasting. Pressure Altimeter <-- KestrelAn instrument for determining elevation based on changes in air pressure. GPS AltimeterAn instrument that determines your local altitude based on a GPS chip...

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Questions about Kestrel Ballistics Meters

Frequently asked questions about Kestrel Ballistics Meters.

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Team from Adobe Bluffs Elementary School use a Kestrel 4500 to win the Lego League Global Challenge

Each year, teams from all over the world participate in the First Lego League challenge.  This past year, the “Aztechs2,” a team made up of 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders from Adobe Bluffs Elementary School in Rancho Peñasquitos, CA , used a Kestrel 4500 (discontinued...

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Protect Your Kestrel with Lithium Batteries - ExtremeMeters.com

Protect Your Kestrel with Lithium Batteries

We ship every Kestrel 4000 Series Meter exclusively with Made in the USA Energizer® Brand Ultimate Lithium AAA batteries for improved reliability, capacity, cold-weather performance and weight. We strongly recommend that you use only Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries in your...

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Sling Psychrometer vs. Kestrel Meter

It is not uncommon for the humidity measurements to differ when comparing the Kestrel Meter to a sling psychrometer (or belt kit). Typically, you might see that the sling gives a reading 5-10% higher than the Kestrel Meter. Slings are...

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How are Kestrel Meters wind speed readings so accurate?

For more than 15 years, Kestrel has used a wind tunnel to make sure their Kestrel Meters are fully calibrated to the highest standards before they leave our facility. However, they have recently switched from an open loop tunnel to...

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