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ESCAPED WATER [2 records]

Record 1 2005-02-18

English

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

The rain gauge measures how much rain falls. Rainfall is measured by the depth of water that would lie on the ground if none of the rain escaped. Place your rain gauge out in the open. Measure the amount of liquid in the moisture which falls daily during your field study.

CONT

Rain Gauge (Optional) Location: - in the open, away from overhanging trees; - well clear of the house or other structures that might block blowing rain; - easily accessible for periodic inspection and cleaning.

French

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

Qui n'est pas couvert par un abri naturel ou artificiel.

Spanish

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Record 2 1986-06-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
  • Drainage and Irrigation (Agric.)
DEF

The water that is wasted through spillways or otherwise discarded from an irrigation system after having been diverted into it.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
  • Drainage et irrigation (Agriculture)
DEF

Eau dépensée inutilement par des évacuateurs ou éliminée autrement d'un réseau d'irrigation après y avoir été dérivée.

Spanish

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