Siphon Rain Gauge

R. M. Young Model 50202 Self-Siphoning Rain Gauge

Locations: 7 gauges:

  1. 02 deck stbd, 10.31 m above water line
  2. 02 deck port, "
  3. 03 deck stbd, 12.83 m above water line
  4. 03 deck port, "
  5. 05 deck stbd, 17.73 m above water line
  6. 05 deck port, "
  7. top of winch house, 13.31 m above water line







Accuracy

Modified by WHOI to put into IMET package. The level of water in the instrument is output in mm. Range is 0 - 50 mm. Instrument accuracy is +/- 1 mm. As with the other rain measuring devices on ship, the primary source of error is placement and exposure of the instrument.