Precipitation measured by gages protected by the Wyoming shield and the dual-gage system

TitlePrecipitation measured by gages protected by the Wyoming shield and the dual-gage system
Publication TypeConference Proceedings
Year of Conference1988
AuthorsHanson, C. L.
Conference Name56th Annual Western Snow Conference
Series TitleProceedings of the 56th Annual Western Snow Conference
Date PublishedApril 1988
PublisherWestern Snow Conference
Conference LocationKalispell, Montana
KeywordsCatch efficiency, Dual-gage system, Precipitation gage, Wyoming shield
Abstract

The Wyoming shield and dual-gage measuring systems were developed to measure all precipitation, but more specifically, snowfall under windy conditions. Results of studies that were designed to determine precipitation catch relationships between the two systems for climatic conditions on the Reynolds Creek Experimental Watershed in southwest Idaho are reported. The computed catch from a tree-protected dual-gage system was 2 to 3% more than from a nearby unprotected dual-gage system mesasured the same amount as Wyoming shielded gages when air temperatures were higher than -2.2 degrees C. For snowfall, amounts computed form the dual-gage system were slightly more, especially under windy conditions.

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