1. Let us say, for sake of argument, that a pool is .0001 microns short. The pool would be invalid for official USMS competition, correct?
If the pool is then yes (with the caveat that you can't measure to that accuracy, so if the pool is infinitesimally too short it will still measure OK), but most meets use automatic timing that involves touch pads. Take the pad out and you gain 1/4 inch right there. Of course then you need three timers per lane, but it makes the pool valid.
1. Let us say, for sake of argument, that a pool is .0001 microns short. The pool would be invalid for official USMS competition, correct?
If the pool is then yes (with the caveat that you can't measure to that accuracy, so if the pool is infinitesimally too short it will still measure OK), but most meets use automatic timing that involves touch pads. Take the pad out and you gain 1/4 inch right there. Of course then you need three timers per lane, but it makes the pool valid.
