What is PD CEN/TR 16469 - Measurement of the rainfall intensity about?
PD CEN/TR 16469 is a technical report that discusses the measurement of the rainfall intensity under hydrometry to obtain reliable results.
PD CEN/TR 16469 outlines a method for calibrating rainfall intensity (RI) gauges and the measurement requirements to obtain accurate and compatible data sets from hydro-meteorological networks, as a forerunner to the development of full hydro-meteorological data collection standards.
PD CEN/TR 16469 deals exclusively with catching-type RI gauges. It concentrates on the generic calibration, performance checking, and estimation of uncertainties for RI gauges.
Note: PD CEN/TR 16469 does not cover specific gauge measurement principles, technical characteristics, and technology adopted in the design of RI gauges.
Who is PD CEN/TR 16469 - Measurement of the rainfall intensity for?
PD CEN/TR 16469 on the measurement of the rainfall intensity is useful for:
- Test laboratories for rainfall intensity
- Regulatory bodies
Why should you use PD CEN/TR 16469 - Measurement of the rainfall intensity?
The importance of accurate and reliable rainfall intensity (RI) measurements is ever increasing. This is the result of several factors, including the increased recognition of scientific and practical issues related to the assessment of possible climatic trends, the mitigation of natural disasters (e.g., storms and floods), the slowing down of desertification, and the design of structures (buildings, construction works) and infrastructure (drainage).
PD CEN/TR 16469 guideline assists you with fundamentals, requirements, laboratory calibration method, classification of gauges according to accuracy performances, field calibration method, and traceability of the RI measurements for accuracy of rainfall intensity.
PD CEN/TR 16469 also guides on references gauges, field intercomparisons, relevant operational requirements for field RI measurements, general requirements for siting and exposure, and international field intercomparisons role and outcomes for field rainfall intensity measurements.
With obedience and compliance to PD CEN/TR 16469, you can standardise the RI rain gauge calibration and field requirements for measuring the rainfall intensity. This assists in obtaining reliable results that can be reproduced in other laboratories.