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MATELAS SOUS PRESSION [1 record]

Record 1 1977-01-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
OBS

The pressure pillow gauge is essentially an air mattress, filled with an antifreeze solution, and fitted with a manometer. The weight of the overlying snow is indicated by the manometer.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
OBS

La jauge de type matelas sous pression est essentiellement une chambre à air remplie d'une solution antigel et munie d'un manomètre. Le manomètre enregistre le poids des couches de neige recouvrant le matelas.

Spanish

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