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rainfall simulator [1 record]

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Record 1 2010-03-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
DEF

A device to simulate rainfall, primarily for use in determining infiltration on small areas. Some instruments permit application of droplets of controlled size, simulating natural rainfall; others use sprays.

French

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

Appareil simulant la pluie, en vue de déterminer l'infiltration sur une aire de faible dimension.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
  • Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
DEF

Dispositivo que emite agua en una forma y a una velocidad comparables a las de la lluvia natural.

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