Application of tipping bucket rain gauge in monitoring floods

The tipping bucket rain gauge is a widely used rainfall measuring instrument whose working principle is based on the movement mechanism of the tipping bucket. When the rain falls on the tipping bucket, the bucket will turn over at a certain angle, and at the same time record the time and amount of each rainfall.

A tipping bucket rain gauge mainly consists of a tipping bucket, a counter and a recorder. The tipping bucket, usually consisting of two buckets, is the heart of a tipping bucket rain gauge. Its tipping action not only records the amount and time of rainfall, but also ensures the accuracy of the measurement. The counter is responsible for recording the number of times the tipping bucket is turned over, thus deriving the amount of rainfall. The recorder further converts the data from the counter into digital or graphical form, making it easy for the user to visualise the rainfall situation.

The application of tipping bucket rain gauges in flood monitoring is to provide important hydrological data by accurately recording rainfall and runoff for flood warning, flood analysis and flood management. The following are specific applications of tipping bucket rain gauges in the process of monitoring floods:

1. Real-time monitoring of rainfall: The tipping bucket rain gauge can monitor rainfall in real time and provide accurate rainfall data. Before a flood occurs, the monitoring of rainfall is crucial for early warning of floods. When the rainfall exceeds a certain threshold, it may indicate the occurrence of floods.

2. Runoff monitoring: Tipping bucket rain gauges can also monitor runoff, which is the amount of water that flows into a river, lake or reservoir after rainfall. Runoff monitoring helps to understand the size and intensity of the flood, providing a basis for flood warning and flood control measures.

3. Flood warning: Through real-time monitoring of rainfall and runoff, tipping bucket rain gauges can provide key data for flood warning systems. When the rainfall and runoff reaches or exceeds the warning threshold, flood warning can be issued in time to remind the relevant departments and residents to take precautions.

4. Flood analysis: The rainfall and runoff data collected by the tipping bucket rain gauge are very important for flood analysis. Through the analysis of these data, we can understand the causes, characteristics and impact factors of flooding, and provide a scientific basis for future flood control projects and policy development.

5. Flood management: Data from tipping bucket rain gauges are useful for flood management, including flood forecasting, flood scheduling and assessment of flood control measures. By analysing rainfall and runoff data, flood prevention plans and response strategies can be better formulated to reduce the impact of floods on people and property.

The application of tipping bucket rain gauges in monitoring floods is to provide critical support for flood warning, analysis and management efforts by providing accurate rainfall and runoff data. These data help to understand the nature and magnitude of floods and to take effective flood control measures to protect people and property.

Overall, the tipping bucket rain gauge is a high-precision, automated, easy-to-install and durable intelligent equipment, which can be widely used in meteorology, agriculture, water conservancy, environmental protection, land, railway and highway industries, such as meteorological stations, hydrological stations, flash flood early warning, geological monitoring and other rainfall real-time monitoring scenarios. It sends rainfall data to nearby rainfall alarms or cloud servers through wired or wireless means, providing data support for command and decision-making of industry users and improving hydrological monitoring capability.

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