Float-type rain gauge

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005628",
  "term": "Float-type rain gauge",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A meteorological instrument that measures precipitation by collecting rainfall in a receiver, causing a float to rise. The vertical movement of the float is mechanically linked to a pen that records the accumulated rainfall on a rotating chart drum. This type of gauge provides a continuous record of precipitation over time, with measurements typically recorded in millimeters or inches.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/float-type-rain-gauge/"
}