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Which advantage does the chilled mirror method have?

  • A.It responds much more rapidly than any other type of hygrometer available for atmospheric measurements
  • B.It is very cheap
  • C.It operates without any moving parts or active cooling, which makes it suitable for unattended field use
  • D.It measures a fundamental quantity without humidity calibration

Answer: D

The measurement reduces to a temperature reading at the moment condensation appears, so the accuracy depends on the thermometer rather than on any humidity standard. That makes it the reference against which other hygrometers are calibrated. Its disadvantages are cost, slow response and the need for active cooling and periodic mirror cleaning. A limit that survives making every external component ideal is an intrinsic one, and worth knowing for that reason.

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