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Working principle and maintenance method of tipping bucket rain gauge

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 The working principle of a tipping bucket rain gauge is as follows: Rainwater enters the water collector from the top inlet, falls into the funnel, and flows into the tipping bucket. When the accumulated water reaches a certain height, the tipping bucket loses its balance and tips over, emptying the water. As rainfall continues, the bucket flips left and right. A contact switch converts the number of flips into an electrical signal, which is sent to the recorder. The precipitation data is read from the cumulative counter and the self-recording clock. This process is repeated to measure the rainfall. Maintenance and care of a tipping bucket rain gauge: Rain gauges typically require monthly maintenance and calibration before heavy rainfall to ensure objective and accurate precipitation measurements. Routine maintenance not only extends the instrument's lifespan but also provides more accurate data. Ensure the outer cylinder is stable and vertical, and the water collector is level, ...

Application of tipping bucket rain gauge in meteorological station

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Provide comprehensive meteorological data Rainfall and rainfall intensity: Meteorological stations can measure rainfall intensity and cumulative rainfall through tipping bucket rain gauges. During continuous rainfall, it can record the number of tipping bucket flips in real time, calculate the rainfall intensity and total amount in different time periods, provide data for meteorological forecasts and climate research, help meteorological departments understand rainfall patterns, and improve the accuracy of meteorological forecasts. Assist in the analysis of other meteorological elements: Combined with other meteorological instruments, the data of tipping bucket rain gauges can assist in the analysis of the relationship between meteorological elements. For example, combined with temperature and humidity data, the impact of rainfall on temperature and humidity is analyzed to provide support for comprehensive meteorological analysis. Assist in disaster prevention and mitigation work Real-...