Question

Give ten uses of atmometer

Answer 1

An atmometer is fairly easy to install and use. It is usually mounted on a wooden post about 40 in (1,000 mm)s above the ground in an area representative of the weather and field conditions. The plate of the atmometer should be placed in direct sunlight so the evaporation rates are not affected. It should not be placed near tall trees or buildings, as they can affect the amount of exposure that the atmometer has to environmental factors, which affect evapotraspiration rates. To measure the amount of water that has evaporated, calculate the change in water level on the gauge by subtracting the final water level from the initial water level.