Concept information
Preferred term
RTD
Definition
- Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTD) are sensors used to measure temperature. Many RTD elements consist of a length of fine wire wrapped around a ceramic or glass core but other constructions are also used. The RTD wire is a pure material, typically platinum, nickel, or copper. The material has an accurate resistance/temperature relationship which is used to provide an indication of temperature. As RTD elements are fragile, they are often housed in protective probes. (en)
Broader concept
Change note
- 2017-06-28 07:28:13.0 [tstevens] Insert Concept add broader relation (RTD [d4de5424-3a98-4d11-885a-e83626cf3bb2,309713] - Temperature/Humidity Sensors [bb5a51d9-0ded-40ed-9bfd-7cb0e788f1a5,291109]);
- 2017-06-28 07:29:04.0 [tstevens] insert AltLabel (id: null category: primary text: Resistance Temperature Detectors language code: en); insert Definition (id: null text: Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTD) are sensors used to measure temperature. Many RTD elements consist of a length of fine wire wrapped around a ceramic or glass core but other constructions are also used. The RTD wire is a pure material, typically platinum, nickel, or copper. The material has an accurate resistance/temperature relationship which is used to provide an indication of temperature. As RTD elements are fragile, they are often housed in protective probes language code: en);
- 2017-06-28 07:29:24.0 [tstevens] update Definition (Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTD) are sensors used to measure temperature. Many RTD elements consist of a length of fine wire wrapped around a ceramic or glass core but other constructions are also used. The RTD wire is a pure material, typically platinum, nickel, or copper. The material has an accurate resistance/temperature relationship which is used to provide an indication of temperature. As RTD elements are fragile, they are often housed in protective probes.);
URI
https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/d4de5424-3a98-4d11-885a-e83626cf3bb2
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