Historical Rain Gauge Design - How Early Meteorologists Measured Rainfall #116733 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white engraving depicts a traditional rain gauge from the late 1800s, designed to collect and measure rainfall volume. The device features a wide funnel to maximize capture area, a transparent graduated cylinder for precise readings, and a side-mounted spigot to drain excess water after measurement. Such instruments were essential for early weather stations and agricultural planning.

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