7.9 - Technological Advancements in Rainfall Measurement
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary function of Automatic Rain Gauges?
💡 Hint: Think about what makes them different from traditional gauges.
How do weather radar systems benefit rainfall tracking?
💡 Hint: Consider how they gather information about large storms.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does ARG stand for?
💡 Hint: Focus on the key features these gauges provide.
True or False: Satellite-based measurements can replace ground-based rain gauges completely.
💡 Hint: Think about the reliability of different data sources.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a rain measurement strategy for a region with high variability in rainfall. Include suggestions for type and number of measurements.
💡 Hint: Consider how different technologies can work together.
Propose a validation method for a new IoT-enabled rain gauge. Explain how you would ensure its accuracy compared to traditional gauges.
💡 Hint: Think about the importance of long-term data collection.
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