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In the UK, the recommended height is 10 metres. Advice varies on whether you should correct for a lower height. | In the UK, the recommended height is 10 metres. Advice varies on whether you should correct for a lower height. | ||
== Where should I position the rain sensor == | == Where should I position the rain sensor == | ||
Officially the rain gauge should at a distance away of 2 | See [[Rain measurement]] | ||
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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.). | |||
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 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] | |||
Note * not possible for Davis stations if temperature measuring criteria met | |||
== 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 == | ||
There is a lot of discussion on the [http://sandaysoft.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=16 Homebuilt forum]. | There is a lot of discussion on the [http://sandaysoft.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=16 Homebuilt forum]. | ||