17.4.5 - Pan Evaporation Method
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What does the Pan Evaporation Method estimate?
💡 Hint: Think about what evaporation means in the context of water.
What does Kₚ stand for?
💡 Hint: Consider its role in the evaporation estimation.
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What does E_waterbody represent in the Pan Evaporation Method?
💡 Hint: Think about what you're estimating when you apply Kₚ.
True or False: The pan coefficient (Kₚ) is constant for every situation.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how different environments might impact Kₚ.
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A farmer collects data from a pan showing E_pan is 5 mm. If Kₚ at his location is determined to be 0.75, how much evaporation should the farmer expect from his larger water reservoir?
💡 Hint: Recall the formula involving Kₚ.
Discuss the challenges faced when applying Kₚ in regions with fluctuating weather conditions. How might this impact water management strategies?
💡 Hint: Consider how various conditions affect evaporation rates.
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