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US 2022/0011149 A1Published application
Automated device for in-situ measurements of groundwater fluxes to surface water bodies
AssigneeThe Florida State University Research Foundation, Inc.
InventorsMing Ye, JR., Kyle A. Compare, Donald J. Dominguez
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Abstract
Disclosed is a seepage meter device, which is capable of detecting groundwater seepage fluxes to surface water bodies in a variety of aquatic environments. The device comprises a seepage meter body and an electronics component.
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A seepage meter device comprising a seepage meter body and an electronics component;
- wherein the seepage meter body comprises a collection tube and a sensor;
- and wherein the electronics component is capable of measuring and recording changing water levels.
A method for detecting water levels in an aqueous environment, the method comprising:
- a. installing a seepage meter device in a body of water in which water levels are to be measured, wherein said seepage meter device comprises a seepage meter body and an electronics component;
- wherein the seepage meter body further comprises a collection tube and a sensor;
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- b. measuring and recording changing water levels.
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