On the Correction of Liquid Precipitation

Abstract

The paper discusses a bi-linear statistical model for correcting aerodynamic errors, earlier presented by Allerup and Madsen, 1980. Further data from Finland, USA and Australia testing the model will be presented. A simplification of the bi-linear model in order to cover different gauge types and varying measuring levels will be demonstrated. The simplification will extend the applicability of the correction model when implemented into automatic correction systems. The paper will discuss the problems of fit by the simplified model and attention will be given to physical interpretation of the mathematical structure in the model. Besides aerodynamic errors, wetting losses influence the correction values. It will be demonstrated how these effects cause too large corrections for small amounts of precipitation and too small corrections for large amounts.