Rain measuring equipment

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A rainfall measuring device, also known as a rain gauge, is an instrument used to measure the amount of rainfall, such as rain or snow, that falls at a particular location over a period of time. Following are some of the common rainfall measuring devices:

1.Standard Rain Gauge.

-A standard rain gauge is a cylindrical container with straight sides and a wide opening at the top.

-It usually has measurement markings on its sides indicating the amount of rainfall in inches or millimetres.

-Rainwater collected by the gauge can be measured manually, using a straightedge or measuring cylinder.

2. Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge.

A tipping bucket rain gauge consists of a funnel that directs rainwater into a small bucket divided into two compartments.

-When one compartment is filled with a certain amount of water, it tips over, emptying the water and triggering the recording mechanism.

-The number of tips corresponds to the amount of rain recorded.

3. Weighing Rain Gauge.

-Weighing Rain Gauge measures rainfall by recording the weight of collected precipitation.

-The gauge is equipped with a sensitive weighing mechanism that records the change in weight as the rainwater accumulates.

-The weight measurement is converted into a rainfall depth reading.

4. Optical Rain Gauge.

-Optical rain gauge uses optical sensors to detect raindrops and measure the intensity and duration of rainfall.

-Provides real-time data on rainfall rates and patterns.

5.Wireless Rain Gauge.

-Wireless rain gauge is equipped with sensors that transmit rainfall data wirelessly to a receiver or data logging system.

-It provides convenient and remote monitoring capabilities to track rainfall information.

8.Snow Gauge.

In areas where snow is a form of precipitation, specialised instruments such as snow pillows or snow depth sensors are used to measure snow accumulation, which is then converted to equivalent liquid precipitation when the melting point of the snow is taken into account.

Rainfall measurement equipment is used to quantify the amount of rainfall in a given area. Accurate measurement of rainfall is essential for hydrology, agriculture, water resource management and weather forecasting. By accurately measuring precipitation levels, these instruments help researchers, meteorologists, farmers and other users make informed decisions and better understand the impact of rainfall on the environment.

Each type of equipment has its strengths and limitations, and they are often used in combination to provide a comprehensive understanding of rainfall patterns and amounts. For example, radar and satellite data can be used to estimate total rainfall, while ground-based gauges can provide site-specific validation and detailed data.

Tipping bucket rain gauge data sheet

NBL-W-ARS-Tipping-bucket-rain-gauge-instruction-manual.pdf

NBL-W-RS-Rain-sensors-instruction-manual-V4.0.pdf