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Precipitation gauge

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The term "Precipitation gauge" may refer to:

  • Disdrometer, an instrument used to measure the drop size distribution and velocity of falling hydrometeors
  • Rain gauge, also known as an udometer, a pluviometer, an ombrometer or a cup is a type of instrument used by meteorologists and hydrologists to gather and measure the amount of liquid precipitation over a set period of time
  • Snow gauge, a type of instrument used by meteorologists and hydrologists to gather and measure the amount of solid precipitation over a set period of time
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