Thermal measuring and testing – Thermal testing of a nonthermal quantity – Of fluid volume
Patent
1993-12-21
1996-03-05
Cuchlinski, Jr., William A.
Thermal measuring and testing
Thermal testing of a nonthermal quantity
Of fluid volume
7317021, 159 32, G01N 2556, G01W 100
Patent
active
054961122
ABSTRACT:
An evaporimeter has first and second stacked containers for holding water and a scale for measuring the amount of water in the containers. The containers are covered by a screen and are balanced on and supported by a ground spike. An outlet is located at the same elevation as a zero level on the scale so that water can be quickly drained to that level. Readings taken from the scale can be used to regulate irrigation of the surrounding plants.
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Cuchlinski Jr. William A.
Hirshfeld Andrew
Moisture Dynamics, Inc.
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