12.4.1 - Data Requirements
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Practice Questions
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What is storm event data, and why is it important?
💡 Hint: Think about what data is needed during storms.
Explain why a rain gauge network is needed.
💡 Hint: Consider why we need multiple points of data.
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What is the primary purpose of collecting storm event data?
💡 Hint: Consider what would happen without this data.
Is a well-distributed rain gauge network essential for accurate rainfall measurement?
💡 Hint: Think of measuring something without enough tools.
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You are tasked with establishing a systematic rainfall measurement strategy for a region prone to floods. Discuss how you would set up the rain gauge network and justify the choices of locations based on geography.
💡 Hint: Consider areas that have varied rainfall patterns.
Analyze the challenges that arise from using outdated time-series rainfall data when developing DAD relationships, especially in areas affected by climate change.
💡 Hint: What changes have you seen in weather patterns recently?
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