Practice Maintenance and Calibration - 6.8 | 6. Measurement of Precipitation – Recording and Non-Recording Types | Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

Why is it important to maintain rain gauges?

💡 Hint: Think about decision-making based on measurements.

Question 2

Easy

What is one task performed during maintenance?

💡 Hint: Consider what might obstruct the function of the gauge.

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of regular maintenance of rain gauges?

  • To lower costs
  • To acquire accurate measurements
  • To increase complexity

💡 Hint: Consider what affects measurement reliability.

Question 2

True or False: Synchronizing the clock and chart in analog instruments is unnecessary.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the role of time in data collection.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

You have a rain gauge that consistently reads lower than expected during a storm. List the steps you would take to diagnose and fix the situation.

💡 Hint: Consider all potential points where a measurement could fail.

Question 2

Discuss the implications of not performing regular maintenance and calibration on rain gauge measurements in a flood-prone area.

💡 Hint: Think about how impact on safety and resource allocation could arise from unreliable data.

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