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Weather Fundamentals

Measurements

What is an ombrometer

An ombrometer, also called a micropluviometer, is just a technical word meaning a rain gauge.



A C-130 airplane is shown at the South Pole Station in 1978. This type of plane has often been used for NOAA research. (photo by Commander John Bortniak, courtesy NOAA Corps)
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