Abstract: An improved method of lifting fluid using the difference between atmospheric or higher boosted pressure and fluid vapor or vacuum pressure applied to a series of chambers with a movable plate that divides each into variable volumes, and comprises one stage of the system. Combinations of pressures in the chambers between the movable plates lift the fluid to a height where the fluid column base pressure equals atmospheric or boosted pressure less friction and mass losses. A vertical array of stages, each lifting fluid from the stage below it, allows fluid to be lifted to any height, limited only by structure or geographic elevation. Further; operating pressures are tapped from the top and bottom of a standpipe filled with static fluid, pressure changes are made when the volumes are zero, and the sum of the volume receiving fluid and volume delivering the fluid are constant, making the system closed. Once raised, the fluid may be released for it's end use and more particularly; through a power generator.

Abstract: A system for measuring snowfall comprising: a pressure sensor disposed beneath the surface of an inland body of water located within a region of interest; and a data logger operably connected to the pressure sensor, the data logger being arranged to receive and log data from the pressure sensor.

Abstract: An improved method of lifting fluid using the difference between atmospheric or higher boosted pressure and fluid vapor or vacuum pressure applied to a series of chambers with a movable plate that divides each into variable volumes, and comprises one stage of the system. Combinations of pressures in the chambers between the movable plates lift the fluid to a height where the fluid column base pressure equals atmospheric or boosted pressure less friction and mass losses. A vertical array of stages, each lifting fluid from the stage below it, allows fluid to be lifted to any height, limited only by structure or geographic elevation. Further; operating pressures are tapped from the top and bottom of a standpipe filled with static fluid, pressure changes are made when the volumes are zero, and the sum of the volume receiving fluid and volume delivering the fluid are constant, making the system closed. Once raised, the fluid may be released for it's end use and more particularly; through a power generator.