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Download Solution PDFWhich one of the following points should be kept in mind while selecting the site for a rain gauge station?
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ESE Civil 2019 Official Paper
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Option 4 : The distance between the rain gauge and the nearest object should be at least twice the height of the object.
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While selecting the site for rain gauge stations the following points should be considered:
- The site should be on level ground and on open space. It should never be on sloping ground.
- The site should be such that the distance between the gauge station and the objects (like a tree, building, etc) should be at least twice the height of the objects.
- In the hilly area, where level ground is not available, the site should be so selected that the station may be well shielded from high wind.
- The site should be easily accessible to the observer.
- The site should be well protected from cattle by wire fencing.
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