It tracks the growth of the air cell, which helps you adjust the humidity in bator during incubation.I've never heard this before (still considering myself a novice)...what does tracing the air cells do?
Here's some good reading about incubation:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...incubator-thermometers-and-hygrometers.73634/
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/the-beginners-guide-to-incubation.73350/
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/incubation-humidity.73386/
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/guide-to-assisted-hatching-for-all-poultry.72886/