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Manometer

Location : Los Angeles, CA
Date : Jun 13, 1940
Agency : WPA
Owner : NARA (SPB)
Medium : B&W Photo
Control Number : RG 69-39-23457

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Description : California Institute of Technology - The Soil Conservation Service is operating a project, using WPA labor for the purpose of studying erosion and problems bearing on the sedimentation of flowing water. Final results will be of great value in the design of reservoirs and dams to prevent their being filled with silt and which will eventually effect the prosperity of the entire West. The building used for experiments was constructed by WPA. Special apparatus for experiments is made by WPA. The machine shop and material for equipment is supplied by the Department of Agriculture. Photo shows WPA mechanic working with Manometer instrument which he made. The instrument is used for measuring velocity of flowing water.

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[Professional Services][Research][CIT Soil Erosion Project]