For
centuries, humankind has depended on the barometer in one form or another. Years
ago, it was an essential instrument for farmers and sailors. Today, barometers
are often used simply as decoration.
However, many like to use barometers to help themselves track the
weather. From the experts at Kestrel, here are some of their insights on these
helpful tools.
Weather Indications
Barometers
are still a reliable way to measure the weather. In general, an increase in
pressure shows improved weather ahead, while a decrease indicates the opposite.
For any type of accuracy, a barometer must be located in a weather-stable
position. It should be out of doors to avoid being affected by the home HVAC
system, but put in a location where sunlight and wind factors are constant.
After choosing the proper location, continue by calibrating the barometric
reading against a standard for your area.
Mood Indications
Many people
have discovered that pressure changes affect mood as well as weather. Originally
considered a New Age notion, the effect of relative pressure can be correlated
to large mood changes not accounted for by other factors (stress, health, etc.)
Sometimes a person just feels lousy, and they do not know why. Interestingly, a
sharp decrease in barometric pressure often precedes these feelings.
Determine Fishing Conditions
Fish are
able to sense the pressure differentials impinging on the surface of the lakes
and streams where they dwell. Their instincts tell them that a decrease in
pressure and the subsequent bad weather is the time to feed at the surface
while it is still possible. This desperate feeding cycle does not happen during
times of higher atmospheric pressure, because the good weather allows the fish
to feed at their leisure. Anglers have determined that the so-called “feeding
frenzies” of many types of fish are correlated to a drop in barometric
readings, and use it to their advantage.
If any of
these uses of barometers interest you or you are simply interested in getting a
handsome Kestrel barometer to set off your den or living room, check out their
website or give their team a call at
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