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Measurement of Precipitation
magnitude, intensity, location, patterns
of precipitation
MEASUREMENT OF
quantity of precipitation as well as, the
PRECIPITATION spatial and temporal distributions of
the precipitation have considerable
effects on the hydrologic response.
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Non-recording Gauges
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Avoidable Errors
Site
Obstructions
Ideally, the gauge should be sited
Splashing with some shelter, but not over-
Surrounds sheltered.
Wind
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Recording of Data
Paper Charts
Simplest method
Chart moved by spring or electronically driven clock
past pen
Pen moves with weight/float etc
Two Types
Drum - rotates
Strip - moves past pen
Recording of Data
Data Loggers
A data logger is a computer that records and stores
data from sensors both analog (voltage) and
digital(counts).
The data logger requires a program to tell it what to
do.
Preloaded computer chip that already has the program in it
or create the program
Data can then be accessed by a computer to monitor
current conditions or download stored data.
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Recording of Data
Data Loggers
Problems
Vandalism due to desirability of batteries
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