Eight-inch rain gauge

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005294",
  "term": "Eight-inch rain gauge",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A standard non-recording instrument used to measure the amount of liquid precipitation over a specific period. It consists of a collecting funnel with an 8-inch diameter opening that directs rainfall into a narrower measuring tube. The depth of water in the measuring tube is then read using a calibrated stick, providing precipitation totals in inches or millimeters.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/eight-inch-rain-gauge/"
}