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A simple rain gauge can be made of anything that is transparent or at least translucent and can collect and hold rainwater. Its easiest if you can find something like a plastic water bottle that has the same diameter from top to bottom. It doesn't matter how wide the bottle is because you'll still be measuring the amount of rain that falls over a given area which is what rain gauges measure. However if you use a bottle that is wider at the base than at the top or vise versa this will skew your results due to more or less area at the top to capture rain. Some manufactured rain gauges make the tops wider than the base but the scales on the side account for this by using a graduated scale for measuring the inches or mm of rain.
1) Cut the top of the water bottle so that the opening is as wide as the width of the water bottle.
2) Use a ruler and permanent marker to make marks at regular intervals from the bottom of the water bottle to the top (1/4 inch intervals for example).
3) Mount your new rain gauge somewhere where it can collect rain during the next rain storm.
Homemade Rain gauge
Main Materials: Medium sized Plastic Bottle( bottle to hold rain water), Big sized Plastic Bottle ( outer casing) ,waterproof tape(secure the funnel and bottle).
Making raingauge is easy as it can be made out or recycled materials such as plastic bottles.
What else can I help you with?
Is a rain gauge used for measuring temperature?
It is called a rain gauge because it measures rainfall.
Name the instruments used to measure air pressure ans rainfall?
The barometer is used to measure air pressure while the rain gauge is used to measure the amount of rainfall.
Uses of rain gauge?
a rain gauge is used to measure the amount of rainfall at a particular place and at a particular time
How can one accurately measure rainfall using the method of how to measure rainfall?
To accurately measure rainfall, you can use a rain gauge. Place the rain gauge in an open area away from obstructions. Check the gauge regularly and record the amount of water collected. This measurement will give you an accurate indication of the amount of rainfall in a specific area.
What do meteorologists use to collect rainfall?
they use a rain gauge and measure the rainfall
A continuous record of rainfall is measured by which instrument?
A continuous record of rainfall is measured by a rain gauge. Although it is impossible to measure all the rainfall in a specific area, a rain gauge can give meteorologists a good idea of how much rain has fallen in an area.
How do you call the instrument used to measure rainfall?
A rain gauge is called a pluviometer or udometer
How to calculate rainfall accurately and effectively?
To calculate rainfall accurately and effectively, you can use a rain gauge. Place the rain gauge in an open area away from obstructions. Measure the amount of water collected in the rain gauge after a rainfall event. Convert the measurement to inches or millimeters to determine the amount of rainfall. Keep track of the measurements over time to monitor rainfall patterns.
The shape of a rain gauge is a?
Rain gauges typically have a cylindrical shape to collect and measure rainfall accurately.
What is a name of the instrument used to measure the amount of rain that has fallen?
A rain gauge is the instrument used to measure the amount of rain that has fallen. It consists of a cylindrical container with a measurement scale to collect and quantify the rainfall.
Does a meteorologist use a rain gauge?
they put it outside and measure rainfall in the area their in for at least a week and so they can find out the average rainfall
What is the instrument measuring by a rain gauge and a meter stick?
A rain gauge measures the amount of precipitation (rainfall) that has fallen in a specific area over a period of time. A meter stick is used to measure the depth or height of the water collected in the rain gauge to determine the exact amount of rainfall.
