METHODS OF MEASURING PRECIPITATION FOR USE WITH THE AUTOMATIC WEATHER STATION

Abstract

An evaluation is made of known precipitation gages, with respect to their ability to satisfy existing Signal Corps technical requirements for an Arctic automatic weather station. It is concluded that none of these gages satisfy the existing requirements. With lowering of these requirements, it is concluded that a weight-type gage, with certain modifications may offer a partial solution to the problem. Suggestions for gage modifications and for fourth basic research are presented. A summary of the progress made in the development of an ombroscope is presented. A field model has been installed and work is proceeding on certain modifications to improve the instrument's applicability for automatic weather station use.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 15, 1953
Accession Number
AD0018611

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  • John C. Kurtyka

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  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Automatic
  • Calcium Compounds
  • Construction
  • Contracts
  • Detectors
  • Fabrication
  • Heat Energy
  • Illinois
  • Low Temperature
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Precipitation
  • Recording Systems
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States
  • Weather Stations

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  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
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