Ram penetrometers

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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 ca
Inscription description
“SCOTTISH AVALANCHE PROJECT” handwritten on bag. Cm markings up to 300 in red and black on three poles.
Acquisition Method:
Number of Objects:
1
Related Items:
Provenance:
Object Production
Production Place:
Materials:
metal, nylon, treated cotton
Maker:
Colour:
brown, silver
Dimensions:
bag -125(l) x 19(w) cms
Object Condition:
Condition Date Check:
28/04/2009
Administration
Accession Number:
594.2008.1
Creator:
Hermione Cooper
Accession Date:
03/12/2008
ID:
1
Category:

Mountaineering - General
Location
Location:
Current Location
Bohuntin
Rules:
Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007