15.6.1.1 - Instrumental
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Practice Questions
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What is one common error in rainfall data collection?
💡 Hint: Think about how physical devices can fail.
What does interpolation do?
💡 Hint: It fills in the gaps.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the purpose of Double Mass Curve Analysis?
💡 Hint: Think about how we track data fluctuations.
True or False: Observer mistakes can lead to inaccurate rainfall measurements.
💡 Hint: Consider the reliability of human data entry.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze a dataset of rainfall readings from three gauges over a month where two have consistent readings and one shows unusual levels. What process would you take to assess the validity?
💡 Hint: Focus on assessing the unusual readings against what you know from neighboring stations.
Design a quality assurance plan for rainfall data collection that addresses both instrumental and observer errors.
💡 Hint: Consider what could prevent errors in both tools and techniques.
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