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Fisher & Porter rain gauge

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-005603

A type of recording rain gauge that uses a weighing mechanism to continuously measure the accumulation of precipitation. It consists of a collection bucket placed on a spring-loaded platform, with changes in weight recorded mechanically or electronically. This instrument provides a continuous record of precipitation intensity and total accumulation over time.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-005603
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005603",
  "term": "Fisher & Porter rain gauge",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A type of recording rain gauge that uses a weighing mechanism to continuously measure the accumulation of precipitation. It consists of a collection bucket placed on a spring-loaded platform, with changes in weight recorded mechanically or electronically. This instrument provides a continuous record of precipitation intensity and total accumulation over time.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/fisher-and-porter-rain-gauge/"
}

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