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The Standard Rain Gauge

The Standard Rain Gauge
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Description: Measuring precipitation
Rain
Easiest form to measure
Measuring instruments
Standard rain gauge
Uses a funnel to collect and conduct rain
Cylindrical measuring tube measures rainfall in centimeters or inches  

Snow has two measurements
Depth
Water equivalent
General ratio is 10 snow units to 1 water unit
Varies widely
Radar is also used to measure the rate of rainfall

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