Optimum number of rain gauge stations Calculator

✖Coefficient of Variation of Rainfall at n stations existing in percentage %.ⓘ Coefficient of Variation of Rainfall [C_v]			+10% -10%
✖Allowable Degree of Error refers to the maximum error that can be tolerated in measurements without significantly affecting the accuracy and reliability of the results.ⓘ Allowable Degree of Error [E]			+10% -10%

✖Optimum Number of Rain Gauge Stations corresponding to an assigned percentage of error in the estimation of mean areal rainfall.ⓘ Optimum number of rain gauge stations [N]

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STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Optimum Number of Rain Gauge Stations = (Coefficient of Variation of Rainfall/Allowable Degree of Error)^2
N = (C_v/E)^2
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Optimum Number of Rain Gauge Stations - Optimum Number of Rain Gauge Stations corresponding to an assigned percentage of error in the estimation of mean areal rainfall.
Coefficient of Variation of Rainfall - Coefficient of Variation of Rainfall at n stations existing in percentage %.
Allowable Degree of Error - Allowable Degree of Error refers to the maximum error that can be tolerated in measurements without significantly affecting the accuracy and reliability of the results.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Coefficient of Variation of Rainfall: 10 --> No Conversion Required
Allowable Degree of Error: 6 --> No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

N = (C_v/E)^2 --> (10/6)^2

Evaluating ... ...

N = 2.77777777777778

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

2.77777777777778 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

2.77777777777778 ≈ 2.777778 <-- Optimum Number of Rain Gauge Stations

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Optimum number of rain gauge stations

LaTeX Go Optimum Number of Rain Gauge Stations = (Coefficient of Variation of Rainfall/Allowable Degree of Error)^2

Optimum number of rain gauge stations Formula

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Optimum Number of Rain Gauge Stations = (Coefficient of Variation of Rainfall/Allowable Degree of Error)^2
N = (C_v/E)^2

What is the importance of Adequacy of Rain Gauge Station?

A rain gauge is an important tool to help monitor global weather patterns, aid farmers dealing with drought and help meteorologists prepare for natural disasters.

What are the types of Rain Gauge?

The three major types of rain gauges are the standard gauge, tipping bucket gauge and weighing gauge.

How to Calculate Optimum number of rain gauge stations?

Optimum number of rain gauge stations calculator uses Optimum Number of Rain Gauge Stations = (Coefficient of Variation of Rainfall/Allowable Degree of Error)^2 to calculate the Optimum Number of Rain Gauge Stations, The Optimum Number of Rain Gauge Stations formula is defined as the parameter coefficient of variation of the rainfall values at the existing n stations (%) and allowable degree of error E in the estimate of mean rainfall. Optimum Number of Rain Gauge Stations is denoted by N symbol.

How to calculate Optimum number of rain gauge stations using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Optimum number of rain gauge stations, enter Coefficient of Variation of Rainfall (C_v) & Allowable Degree of Error (E) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Optimum number of rain gauge stations calculation can be explained with given input values -> 2.777778 = (10/6)^2.

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What is Optimum number of rain gauge stations?

The Optimum Number of Rain Gauge Stations formula is defined as the parameter coefficient of variation of the rainfall values at the existing n stations (%) and allowable degree of error E in the estimate of mean rainfall and is represented as N = (C_v/E)^2 or Optimum Number of Rain Gauge Stations = (Coefficient of Variation of Rainfall/Allowable Degree of Error)^2. Coefficient of Variation of Rainfall at n stations existing in percentage % & Allowable Degree of Error refers to the maximum error that can be tolerated in measurements without significantly affecting the accuracy and reliability of the results.

How to calculate Optimum number of rain gauge stations?

The Optimum Number of Rain Gauge Stations formula is defined as the parameter coefficient of variation of the rainfall values at the existing n stations (%) and allowable degree of error E in the estimate of mean rainfall is calculated using Optimum Number of Rain Gauge Stations = (Coefficient of Variation of Rainfall/Allowable Degree of Error)^2. To calculate Optimum number of rain gauge stations, you need Coefficient of Variation of Rainfall (C_v) & Allowable Degree of Error (E). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Coefficient of Variation of Rainfall & Allowable Degree of Error and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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