Practice Maintenance And Calibration (6.8) - Measurement of Precipitation – Recording and Non-Recording Types

Practice: Maintenance and Calibration

Lesson 6.8Measurement of Precipitation – Recording and Non-Recording Types

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Question 1.
Why is it important to maintain rain gauges?
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Think about decision-making based on measurements.
Question 2.
What is one task performed during maintenance?
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Consider what might obstruct the function of the gauge.
3Question 3.
What is the primary purpose of regular maintenance of rain gauges?
- To lower costs
- To acquire accurate measurements
- To increase complexity
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Consider what affects measurement reliability.
4Question 4.
True or False: Synchronizing the clock and chart in analog instruments is unnecessary.
- True
- False
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Think about the role of time in data collection.
Question 5.
You have a rain gauge that consistently reads lower than expected during a storm. List the steps you would take to diagnose and fix the situation.
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Consider all potential points where a measurement could fail.
Question 6.
Discuss the implications of not performing regular maintenance and calibration on rain gauge measurements in a flood-prone area.
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Think about how impact on safety and resource allocation could arise from unreliable data.

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