17.3.3 - Floating Pan Evaporimeter
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What is the main purpose of the Floating Pan Evaporimeter?
💡 Hint: Think about where the instrument is placed.
Why must the Floating Pan Evaporimeter be anchored?
💡 Hint: Consider the environmental factors that could affect its position.
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What is the main function of a Floating Pan Evaporimeter?
💡 Hint: Think about the name of the device.
True or False: A Floating Pan Evaporimeter does not need to be anchored.
💡 Hint: Consider what would happen if it moved due to wind.
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A researcher wants to measure evaporation rates in a lagoon using a Floating Pan Evaporimeter but faces a problem with currents. What considerations should they take into account to ensure accurate readings?
💡 Hint: Think about external factors that could affect flow.
How would the readings from a Floating Pan Evaporimeter differ from a Class A Evaporimeter during a hot and windy day, and what would be the implications for data accuracy?
💡 Hint: Consider how both pans respond to environmental stress.
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