A method of measuring rainfall on windy slopes

G. L. Hayes

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A method of measuring rainfall on windy slopes

Formally Refereed

Authors:

G. L. Hayes

Year:

1944

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

Monthly Weather Review. 72(5): 111-114.

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Abstract

The object of precipitation measurement, as stated by Brooks (1), is to obtain "a fair sample of the fall reaching the earth's surface over the area represented by the measurement." The area referred to is horizontal, or map area. Even when measured on a slope, precipitation is always expressed as depth of water on a horizontal area.

Keywords

rainfall, wind, precipitation measurement

Citation

Hayes, G. L. 1944. A method of measuring rainfall on windy slopes. Monthly Weather Review. 72(5): 111-114.