meteorological instrumentation
A rain gauge is a simple instrument used to measure how much rain falls in a specific location over a given period of time. This measurement is important for weather monitoring, water resource management, and understanding precipitation patterns.
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Standard National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration rain gauge A rain gauge (also known as udometer, ombrometer, pluviometer and hyetometer) is an instrument used by meteorologists and hydrologists to gather and measure the amount of liquid precipitation in a predefined area, over a set period of time. It is used to determine the depth of precipitation (usually in mm) that occurs over a unit area and measure rainfall amount.
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