Measuring and testing – Meteorology – Precipitation
Patent
1992-07-01
1994-02-08
Chilcot, Jr., Richard E.
Measuring and testing
Meteorology
Precipitation
7317017, 7317019, G01W 100
Patent
active
052840522
ABSTRACT:
A rain gauge for collecting and measuring precipitation and capable of measuring the amount of collected precipitation that has evaporated. The rain gauge is also capable of measuring precipitation during an interim period of time without discharging the precipitation already collected. The rain gauge comprises a collection vessel, an evaporation vessel, a collection vessel support, an evaporation vessel support and a support post. Both a non-freezing liquid and a non-evaporating liquid are placed in each of the vessels to help prevent the water contained therein from freezing and evaporating, respectively. A movable scale and marking clips are attached to the collection vessel to enable the measurement of precipitation during an interim period of time. A removable screen can be attached to both the collection vessel and the evaporation vessel and a heater can be attached to the collection vessel to melt frozen precipitation. Both vessels and vessel supports are separable so that the rain gauge can be mounted in a variety of configurations.
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Chilcot Jr. Richard E.
Dougherty Elizabeth L.
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