Rate of evaporation in salt water swimming pools

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I am interested in understanding and being able to calulate the rate of evaporation and the volume lose over time of the salt water.
Surface area is 190 sf
Depth 4'
average air temp 75 deg. F
Daylight hours 12
Average wind speed 5 mph
Humidity 65%
 
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CRjohn said:
I am interested in understanding and being able to calulate the rate of evaporation and the volume lose over time of the salt water.
Surface area is 190 sf
Depth 4'
average air temp 75 deg. F
Daylight hours 12
Average wind speed 5 mph
Humidity 65%

Here is a page with some info to get you started:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evaporation

What is the water temperature over time during the day and night?