Ram penetrometer

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Term: Ram penetrometer
Definition: A cone-tipped metal rod designed to be driven downward into deposited snow or firn. The measured amount of force required to drive the rod a given distance is an indication of the physical properties of the snow or firn. (Also called ramsonde.)
Created 2022.03.08
Last Modified 2023.03.27
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