A review of Chatillon and Sons' latest spring balance for the Mount Rose Sampler

TitleA review of Chatillon and Sons' latest spring balance for the Mount Rose Sampler
Publication TypeConference Proceedings
Year of Conference1941
AuthorsCowgill, P. S.
Conference Name9th Annual Western Interstate Snow Survey Conference
Series TitleProceedings of the 9th Annual Western Interstate Snow Survey Conference
Date PublishedJanuary 1941
PublisherAmerican Geophysical Union, Transactions, Part I-B:
Conference LocationSacramento, California
KeywordsSnow sampler spring balance
Abstract

A new spring balance for the Mount Rose snow sampler improved compactness, readability, weight, and accuracy. The dial range reads from 1 to 100, and the numbers and graduations are plainly visible. Some of the changes recommended to correct defects are: lengthening of the suspension bar, expansion of the zero adjustment to a full turn, strengthening of the framework of the case, finishing the case with a dull surfacing, and providing a balance with a screw which can be turned by a knife.