Apparatus for measuring directional rainfall or snow

Details Apparatus for measuring directional rainfall or snow Apparatus for measuring directional rainfall or snow

1997-08-01

1999-06-29

Patel, Harshad

Measuring and testing

Meteorology

Precipitation

7317005, G01W 100, A63B 5300

Patent

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059182776

ABSTRACT:
Present invention provides an apparatus for measuring directional rainfall or snow incorporating variables of a drainage basin including slope of topography and vertical barriers and direction of wind vector all of which are calibrated to the drainage basin. The apparatus includes an angular collection unit having a main angle and a secondary angle and a vertical capture plate adjusted at the height representative of vertical and a positioning unit which positions the angular collection unit in the direction of wind. Using the apparatus, rainfall or snowfall is measured as a function of basin topography and wind conditions eliminating a large number of rainfall and snowfall gauges for averaging purposes to obtain more representative and accurate measurements.

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