What equipment is needed for air displacement plethysmography?

Air displacement plethysmography (ADP) requires a specialized chamber to accurately measure body composition. This method works by determining body volume based on the amount of air displaced when an individual enters the chamber. The equipment is specifically designed to account for various factors that can influence measurements, ensuring precision in assessing body density and composition.

In contrast, the other options do not provide the necessary conditions for conducting this type of analysis. Simple household tools and a measuring tape lack the capability to measure air displacement accurately and do not create the controlled environment essential for obtaining reliable results. Heavy clinical machinery may be involved in other methods of body composition assessment but is not a requirement for air displacement plethysmography, which is designed to be more accessible and user-friendly through the use of its specialized chamber.