Wire-weight gauge

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010292",
  "term": "Wire-weight gauge",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A simple instrument used to measure the depth of water in a well or stream. It consists of a weighted line or tape that is lowered until it touches the water surface, and the length of the submerged line is then read from a scale. This gauge provides a direct measurement of water level, often used in hydrological monitoring.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/wire-weight-gauge/"
}