Rainfall measuring instrument

Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge is a commonly used rainfall measuring instrument that works on the principle of mechanical metrology based on the measurement of precipitation by tipping one or more containers. Below are highlights of the Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge:

Tipping bucket rain gauge working principle:

The core component of a tipping bucket rain gauge is a small bucket that automatically turns over after a certain amount of rainwater has been collected. The number of times each bucket flips corresponds to a specific volume of precipitation, usually 0.2 millimeters or 0.01 inches. When the bucket flips, a counter is triggered to record the instantaneous precipitation volume, allowing for automated data collection. The amount of precipitation can then be calculated by measuring the number of flips and the capacity of each container. If multiple containers are used, the accuracy of the measurement can be further improved.

Tipping bucket rain gauge structure features:

1. Simple structure: A tipping bucket rain gauge usually consists of one or more inclined containers (usually made of plastic or metal) and a tipping mechanism.

2. Accurate measurement: Since the container is turned over at a fixed angle each time, the amount of precipitation can be accurately calculated by counting the number of times it is turned over and the capacity of the container.

3. Self-calibrating: this type of rain gauge does not require regular calibration because their measuring mechanism is fixed.

4. Durability: Bucket tipping rain gauges are usually designed to be sturdy and able to withstand a wide range of weather conditions.

5. Easy to maintain: Tipping bucket rain gauges are usually simple in construction and easy to install and maintain. Regular cleaning and calibration will ensure its accuracy.

Tipping bucket rain gauge application areas:

- Meteorological monitoring: The tipping bucket rain gauge is widely used in weather stations, weather forecasting organizations and other places to monitor and record precipitation data to support weather forecasting and climate research.

- Hydrological research: The tipping bucket rain gauge is an important tool in hydrological research, used to measure precipitation and support flood warning, water resource management and other fields.

- Agricultural applications: Tipping bucket rain gauges are also commonly used in agriculture to help farmers make precipitation-related decisions such as irrigation needs and crop growth cycles.

Cautions:

- The accuracy of tipping bucket rain gauges may be affected by ice, snow or atmospheric pollution.

- They are generally not suitable for measuring very fine precipitation particles such as fog or dew.

- When installing a tipping bucket rain gauge, it is necessary to ensure that its position is not obscured by trees, buildings or other obstacles to avoid measurement errors.

Overall, the tipping bucket rain gauge is a reliable, accurate and easy-to-maintain precipitation measurement tool that provides valuable data for a variety of meteorological and hydrological studies. The reliability, accuracy and automation features of the tipping bucket rain gauge make it an important and commonly used device in the field of rainfall measurement, providing important precipitation data to support various industries and scientific research fields.

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