Abstract
The observational elements which are required for both hydrological and climatological data are reviewed. Some recent developments in instrumentation are discussed. These examples include rain and snow gages, a radar processor, evaporation pan, damped wind vane, wind component accumulator, and remote station networks. In conclusion, a plea is made for the development of sensors to be used with already highly-developed data processing systems.
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Hexter, P.L., Spivey, S.A. (1970). Instrumentation for Meteorological Observations of Importance to Hydrology and Climatology. In: Teweles, S., Giraytys, J. (eds) Meteorological Observations and Instrumentation. Meteorological Monographs, vol 11. American Meteorological Society, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-935704-35-5_38
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