Weighing rain gauge

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010196",
  "term": "Weighing rain gauge",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "An instrument that measures precipitation by continuously recording the weight of accumulated rainfall or snowfall. The precipitation collects in a bucket placed on a weighing mechanism, and the change in weight is converted into a depth measurement. This type of gauge provides a continuous record of precipitation intensity and accumulation over time.",
  "see_also": [
    "Fisher & Porter rain gauge",
    "universal rain gauge"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/weighing-rain-gauge/"
}