21.2.1 - Introduction to Penman Equation
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What does ET stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the process of water moving into the atmosphere.
Name one component of the Penman Equation.
💡 Hint: This involves incoming solar energy.
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What does the acronym ET stand for in the context of the Penman Equation?
💡 Hint: Think about the evaporation process mixed with plant processes.
The Penman method is primarily used for estimating:
💡 Hint: Focus on the word 'potential.'
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Calculate the potential evapotranspiration given the following parameters: Rn = 15 MJ/m²/day, Δ = 0.1 kPa/°C, γ = 0.067 kPa/°C, f(u) = 0.8, e_s = 2.5 kPa, e_a = 1.5 kPa.
💡 Hint: Make sure to follow the order of operations and pay attention to units.
Discuss how the lack of wind speed data would affect the estimates made using the Penman Equation in a specific region.
💡 Hint: Think about the impact of wind on moisture loss.
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