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Officially the rain gauge should at a distance away of 2 times the height of each nearby object (buildings, trees, walls, solid fences etc.) and just high enough off ground level to avoid possibility of splashing. | Officially the rain gauge should at a distance away of 2 times the height of each nearby object (buildings, trees, walls, solid fences etc.) and just high enough off ground level to avoid possibility of splashing. | ||
You can experiment, but for amateurs, no more than a metre off the ground (or roof if mounted above it) | You can experiment, but for amateurs, no more than a metre off the ground (or roof if mounted above it) and at least a metre from any chimney, wall or solid fence whose height exceeds that of the sensor seems good enough. | ||
You can find lots of discussions online about wind effects, and rain shadows, together with research on positioning requirements in rural and urban locations. A good starting point is [http://www.rmets.org/weather-and-climate/observing/guidelines-observing-0 this UK website] | You can find lots of discussions online about wind effects, and rain shadows, together with research on positioning requirements in rural and urban locations. A good starting point is [http://www.rmets.org/weather-and-climate/observing/guidelines-observing-0 this UK website]. | ||
== How do I protect my rain gauge against spiders or other natural problems == | == How do I protect my rain gauge against spiders or other natural problems == | ||