Developing a new formula for pumpkin size
- To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
- Subject: Developing a new formula for pumpkin size
- From: D* S* <d*@leland.stanford.edu>
- Date: Mon, 26 Oct 1998 12:35:17 -0700
I have drafted a new formula for calculating pumpkin size that has a chance
to improve on Stellpflug's and Marcellus' tables, especially for gourds
that are way less than round. I could use some help gathering data to test
it with tho.
Could I get a few volunteers to measure AGs they still have on hand?
I need a maximum side-to-side diameter, a minimum side-to-side diameter,
and the pumpkin's height, plus the true weight measured on a scale. (These
are straight line distances - they shouldn't follow the curve of the
pumpkin). If you have the OTT measurements (all three of them) please
send them along too; it will help me run the comparison.
The formula estimates the pumpkin's volume, and uses the tables to correct
for the way pumpkin density decreases with size.
thanks!
Dan Shapiro
PS: Leonard, Bob, if you are out there could you send me an email? I'd
like to talk with you about the approach and get your thoughts.
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