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Catcher in the fog.

Authors :
Bajak, Aleszu
Source :
New Scientist. 6/28/2014, Vol. 222 Issue 2975, p19-19. 1p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The article presents update on a study by wherein researchers are mimicking natural fog catchers to provide water for drinking and crop irrigation in the Atacama desert in Chile. A description of the design and capabilities of the prototype hydrophobic coated fog catcher is given. A preview of the probe system, called FogFinder, that has been developed to measure moisture content and velocity of fog is provided.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02624079
Volume :
222
Issue :
2975
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New Scientist
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
96846958
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0262-4079(14)61251-3