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Record 1 2007-03-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
DEF

The effect of the presence of the rain gauge on the rainfall measurement.

CONT

In 1861, W. S. Jevons pointed out that the rain gauge causes a disturbance in airflow past it, which carries past the gauge part of the rain that would normally be captured. The effect is a function of the wind speed and the height of the gauge from the ground. Rain-gauge shields have been devised to minimize this loss.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
DEF

Effet sur la mesure de la précipitation de pluie, causé par la présence même du pluviomètre.

Spanish

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