Validation of a laboratory method for the traceability of a rainfall weighing gauge

Authors

  • Catarina Ferreira Simões National Laboratory for Civil Engineering
  • Álvaro Silva Ribeiro National Laboratory for Civil Engineering
  • Maria Céu Almeida National Laboratory for Civil Engineering
  • Dídia Covas CERIS, Instituto Superior Técnico
  • Luís Dias National Laboratory for Civil Engineering
  • Gustavo Coelho

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21014/actaimeko.v13i1.1322

Keywords:

rainfall weighing gauge, traceability, uncertainty

Abstract

This study aims to develop a laboratory method for the traceability of a rainfall weighing gauge, including an evaluation of the measurement uncertainty. The adopted procedure is similar to the one used for the non-automatic weighing instruments. A static approach is followed to achieve the calibration deviation of the precipitation scale. The method used to evaluate the measurement uncertainty is based on a nonlinear mathematical model. The Monte Carlo method is used to calculate uncertainties and validate estimates following the conventional Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement (GUM) approach. Measurement uncertainty contributions of input quantities to the mathematical model used to calculate rainfall also require specific calibration procedures. Results show the accuracy level achievable with rainfall weighing gauges commonly used as a reference for meteorological monitoring networks and data modelling.

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Published

2024-03-11

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 1 (2024)

Section

Research Papers

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Copyright (c) 2024 Catarina Ferreira Simões, Álvaro Silva Ribeiro, Maria Céu Almeida, Dídia Covas, Luís Dias, Gustavo Coelho

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