Screened pan

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008708",
  "term": "Screened pan",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "An evaporation pan that is covered with a mesh screen to reduce the effects of direct solar radiation and prevent birds or animals from drinking the water. This modification aims to provide more representative measurements of open-water evaporation, particularly in environments where direct sunlight or animal interference could skew results. The screen typically reduces evaporation by about 10-15% compared to an unscreened pan.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/screened-pan/"
}