Raw
Tip
Corrected
Rain Fall
Total
Rain Fall
Balance
0
0.000
0.000
0
0
0.000
0.000
0
1
0.010
0.010
33
2
0.011
0.021
68
3
0.011
0.032
51
4
0.012
0.044
50
5
0.010
0.054
51
6
0.011
0.065
49
8
0.023
0.088
51
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110
0.011
1.180
51
111
0.011
1.191
50
112
0.011
1.202
51
113
0.012
1.214
51
114
0.010
1.224
51
114
0.000
1.224
51
114
0.000
1.224
51
The corrected rain fall and total rain fall values include intensity correction. When the simulated
rain is run through the gage at a fast rate, the number of tips may be lower than expected, but
the corrected rain fall should be close to the actual amount of simulated rain.
The balance value represents how balanced the tipping mechanism is as it tips from one side to
the other. If the gage needs to be adjusted, it is best to try to keep the balance as close to 50
percent as possible. The balance value is only valid if the simulated rain is being applied at a
constant rate. It is best to look at this value after the test has been running consistently for a few
tips.
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