7.8 - Errors and Limitations in Rain Gauge Networks
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What is an instrumental error?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens if a tool isn't functioning properly.
Define observational error.
💡 Hint: Consider how manual tasks can sometimes go wrong.
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What is a common cause of instrumental errors in rain gauges?
💡 Hint: Think about how physical blockages affect functionality.
True or False: Temporal errors are related to human reading mistakes.
💡 Hint: Consider the difference between time gaps and individual errors.
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How would you analyze the effect of a broken rain gauge in a network predicting flooding in an urban area?
💡 Hint: Think about surrounding gauges and methods of data interpolation.
Consider the implementation of satellite-based monitoring in a region with poor rain gauge coverage. Discuss the pros and cons.
💡 Hint: Remember to balance the advanced data collection with the need for reliable verification.
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