Practice Modern Electronic and Digital Rain Gauges - 6.4 | 6. Measurement of Precipitation – Recording and Non-Recording Types | Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What is the function of an Optical Rain Gauge?

💡 Hint: Think about how lasers work.

Question 2

Easy

Name one advantage of modern rain gauges over traditional ones.

💡 Hint: What do we benefit from not having to check manually?

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Question 1

What technology does an Optical Rain Gauge use?

  • Infrared lasers
  • Acoustic sound waves
  • Radar waves

💡 Hint: Recall how light interacts with raindrops.

Question 2

True or False: Radar Rain Gauges can estimate precipitation over large areas.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how radar sees storms.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a rain gauge network using Optical and Radar technologies for a coastal city. Explain the advantages of your design.

💡 Hint: Consider locations where both local detail and large-area coverage are vital.

Question 2

Analyze the potential issues with using Optical Rain Gauges in snowy conditions compared to traditional methods.

💡 Hint: Think about the differences in measurement when comparing rain and snow.

Challenge and get performance evaluation