Appendix I 
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2. CAGE CONDITIONS 
2.1 Calibration Procedures 
2.1.1 Temperature Sensor Calibration for Type T Thermocouples 
Fill a temperature regulated water bath approximately 2/3 to 3/4 full of water and heat to first 
desired temperature. 
Place thermocouples about two or three inches below the water surface near to center of the 
water bath. 
Verify water temperature by placing a SAMA thermometer next to the thermocouples. 
Monitor water bath temperature with the SAMA thermometer to ensure that it is stable 
(+/- 1.5 °C) for approximately two minutes before taking each reading. 
Take the thermocouple reading and record on the attached calibration sheet. 
Repeat steps four and five for at least three different temperatures. The mid-calibration 
temperature should be near the anticipated average experimental temperature. The lowest and 
highest calibration temperatures should be around 5 °F below and 5 °F above the anticipated 
temperature range. 
2. 1.1.1 Typical Calibration Results 
Comparison of Thermocouple and Thermometer Results 
Thermocouple (°F) 
Thermometer (°F) 
Pred. Temperature (°F) 
67.6 
68.5 
68.4 
70.9 
71.5 
71.5 
73.6 
74.0 
74.2 
77.5 
78.0 
77.9 
81.7 
82.0 
82.0 
