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= Concept =
 
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Water depth directly correlates to Water pressure once ambient air pressure is compensated for.
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In other words, determine the Pressure at a point under water, then compensate for Air Pressure near the same point above the water, and Water Depth should result.
  
 
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* [http://www.milonetech.com/Purchase_eTape.html eTape Strips to measure fluid depth up to 32"]
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* [http://www.milonetech.com/Purchase_eTape.html eTape Strips to measure fluid depth up to 32"] - These work by detecting the hydrostatic pressure of liquid squeezing the strip and resulting in a change in resistance.
  
 
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* [http://arduinotronics.blogspot.com/2011/07/water-pressure-sensor.html Water Pressure sensor]
 
* [http://arduinotronics.blogspot.com/2011/07/water-pressure-sensor.html Water Pressure sensor]
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Latest revision as of 10:35, 3 June 2015

Concept

Water depth directly correlates to Water pressure once ambient air pressure is compensated for.

In other words, determine the Pressure at a point under water, then compensate for Air Pressure near the same point above the water, and Water Depth should result.

Components

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