Practice Modern Electronic And Digital Rain Gauges (6.4) - Measurement of Precipitation – Recording and Non-Recording Types

Practice: Modern Electronic and Digital Rain Gauges

Lesson 6.4Measurement of Precipitation – Recording and Non-Recording Types

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Question 1.
What is the function of an Optical Rain Gauge?
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Think about how lasers work.
Question 2.
Name one advantage of modern rain gauges over traditional ones.
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What do we benefit from not having to check manually?
3Question 3.
What technology does an Optical Rain Gauge use?
- Infrared lasers
- Acoustic sound waves
- Radar waves
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Recall how light interacts with raindrops.
4Question 4.
True or False: Radar Rain Gauges can estimate precipitation over large areas.
- True
- False
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Think about how radar sees storms.
Question 5.
Design a rain gauge network using Optical and Radar technologies for a coastal city. Explain the advantages of your design.
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Consider locations where both local detail and large-area coverage are vital.
Question 6.
Analyze the potential issues with using Optical Rain Gauges in snowy conditions compared to traditional methods.
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Think about the differences in measurement when comparing rain and snow.

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