evaporation pan

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-000901",
  "term": "evaporation pan",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "In hydrologic terms, a pan used to hold water during observations for the determination of the quantity of evaporation at a given location. Such pans are\nof varying sizes and shapes, the most commonly used being circular or square.",
  "see_also": [
    "BPI pan",
    "Colorado sunken pan",
    "floating pan",
    "screened pan"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/evaporation-pan/"
}