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Discuss the considerations put in place when selecting a rain gauge site in meteorological perspective.

      

Discuss the considerations put in place when selecting a rain gauge site in meteorological perspective.

  

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Jim
-Away from trees, buildings or other obstructions by a minimum distance of four times but never less than twice the height of the obstruction.
-Site is shielded from strong winds, i.e. not steeply on way of prevailing winds.
-Easily accessible at all times. In hills minimum area required is 6 x 6 m shielded from high winds.
-It is a true representation of the area for which the rain-gauge is station is to give rainfall.
-It is in an open place.
-It is in a level ground, not upon a slope or terrace.
jim items answered the question on March 5, 2019 at 16:16


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