Recording dew gage

Merle G. Lloyd

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Recording dew gage

Formally Refereed

Authors:

Merle G. Lloyd

Year:

1963

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

Fire Control Notes. 24: 42-44.

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Abstract

The instrument developed by Intermountain Forest and Range Experiment Station to record duration and amount of dew (fig. 1) consists of an expanded polystyrene block mounted on a balance, a clock-driven drum, and a pen geared from the balance to the drum. Changes in weight of the expanded polystyrene block as dew or rain is deposited are recorded on a chart mounted on the drum. This record shows the amount and time of dew formation and dissipation. The instrument also records time and amount of rainfall.

Keywords

dew gage, wind velocity, duff moisture, dew moisture

Citation

Lloyd, Merle G. 1963. Recording dew gage. Fire Control Notes. 24: 42-44.