Artisan hydroscopic ink: an alternative to conventional meteorological recording instruments

Abstract

The Agrometeorology Network of the National Institute of Agricultural Research has currently with 20 weather stations conventional or active mechanics, with an operational capacity of 90% that generate information weather during 365 days a year for the users in the main agricultural areas of the country. In them, precipitation parameters are recorded, temperature, humidity, radiation, wind speed and direction, through mechanical equipment that require a continuous supply of ink and bands of paper. However, over time there have been difficulties in acquiring ink hydroscopic. Faced with this situation and in search of a solution, the project “Strengthening the Agrometeorological Network of the INIA ”, a innovative alternative producing an ink that can meet the particular requirements of mechanical weather equipment such as: resistance to different weather conditions, intensity in trace, durability and viscosity adequate; Also, do not block the nibs.