Improved Seagoing Scale.
Abstract
To solve the problems of weighing material at sea, a simple seagoing scale has been designed that accomplishes the task by eliminating platform-induced acceleration effects. The material to be weighed is placed in a sealed sample chamber with an attached air bladder; this chamber is then put into a water-filled sphere fitted with a water-displacing apparatus. By adjusting this apparatus, the volume of the air bladder is altered. Knowing the amount of water added or removed, or by determining the induced pressure, the weight of the material can be quickly and accurately ascertained.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA006321
Entities
People
- Shale Niskin
Organizations
- Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science