Atmometer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-003661",
  "term": "Atmometer",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "An instrument used to measure the rate of evaporation from a standardized wet surface, providing an indication of the evaporative demand of the atmosphere. It typically consists of a porous ceramic sphere or plate connected to a water reservoir. The amount of water lost from the device over a period of time is recorded to estimate potential evaporation.",
  "synonyms": [
    "evaporimeter",
    "evaporation gauge",
    "atmidometer"
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "clay atmometer",
    "evaporation pan",
    "evapotranspirometer",
    "Livingstone sphere",
    "Piché evaporimeter",
    "radio atmometer"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/atmometer/"
}