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Atmospheric Pressure (altitude) Range
  • Oxygen Sensors
    • Partial pressure sensors
      • partial pressure of oxygen forces oxygen through diffusion membrane
      • changes in atmospheric pressure or altitude will affect the measurement
    • Capillary sensors
      • oxygen enters sensor through small tube
      • not affected by changes in atmospheric pressure or altitude.
      • capillary may be blocked by fluids


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