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THE direct measurement of evapo-transpiration on any sufficiently large scale requires very expensive equipment. In an attempt to find a cheaper method we have been experimenting with semi-enclosed hydraulic systems involving the use of water-filled, flexible bags on which large tanks can be readily supported (Fig. 1). The change in height of the balancing column of water measures changes in pressure on the system.
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GLOVER, J., FORSGATE, J. Measurement of Evapo-Transpiration from Large Tanks of Soil. Nature 195, 1330 (1962). https://doi.org/10.1038/1951330a0
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