6.8. Maintenance and Calibration

Try these first

1. 1.

   Why is it important to maintain rain gauges?

   Hint

   Think about decision-making based on measurements.

2. 2.

   What is one task performed during maintenance?

   Hint

   Consider what might obstruct the function of the gauge.

3. 3.

   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.

4. 4.

   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.

5. 5.

   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.

6. 6.

   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.