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Ram penetrometers

Accession Number

594.2008.1

Object Name

Ram penetrometers

Created

03/12/2008

Creator

Hermione Cooper

Accession Date

03/12/2008

Brief Description

Ram penetrometers for ascertaining hardness of snow for avalanche forecasts. Three cylindrical hollow poles and a narrow solid one for pushing through the snow. They slot into each other The poles have cm. Markings on them. They are contained within a canvas bag with a leather strap and buckle for closing and a padded nylon carrying loop.

Materials

metal, nylon, treated cotton

Dimensions

bag -125(l) x 19(w) cms

Number Of Objects

1

Inscription Description

"SCOTTISH AVALANCHE PROJECT" handwritten on bag. Cm markings up to 300 in red and black on three poles.

Colour

brown, silver

Acquisition Date

03/12/2008

Reference

see 611.2008.1 and 596.2008.1

Condition Check Date

28/04/2009

Normal Location

Bohuntin

Current Location

Bohuntin

Rules

Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007

Modified

28/04/2009

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