comp.john wrote:
Is there not a better way of measuring rainfall? Rather than a
mechanical device like a tipping bucket that interferes with what is
being measured, why not something comparitively non-intrusive? I'm
thinking of some kind of device like a laser maybe. Surely a tipping
bucket isn't the pinnacle of water measurement technology?


Splendid idea! Tell it to Davis (AWS makers in the US of A). They're
still grappling with Micro$oft and have only just heard of USB connections!

Hugh

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Hugh Newbury

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