Area, volume and depth relation?

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The discussion revolves around the relationship between area, volume, and depth in the context of a raingauge orifice. The original poster seeks to determine the depth of water collected based on the area of the orifice and the volume of water collected.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants explore the need for additional information, such as the dimensions of the raingauge, to accurately relate area to depth. There is a mention of a potential formula relating volume to area and height, but the specifics of the setup remain unclear.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants questioning the adequacy of the provided information and exploring the implications of different raingauge designs. Some guidance has been offered regarding the relationship between volume and area, but no consensus has been reached on how to proceed without further details.

Contextual Notes

Participants note the lack of specific dimensions and emphasize the importance of understanding the physical setup of the raingauge to apply any formulas effectively.

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Area, volume and depth relation?
Im given a object, which is a raingauge orifice. it has an area of a certain value. This object collects x amount of water. How do i find a depth from these given values?

Is there a formula for calculating depth?
 
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HelloMotto said:
Area, volume and depth relation?
Im given a object, which is a raingauge orifice. it has an area of a certain value. This object collects x amount of water. How do i find a depth from these given values?

Is there a formula for calculating depth?
I think we need more information. Most raingauges I have seen look like a funnel that feeds rainwater into a glass or plastic cylinder with graduated markings. The idea is that the funnel collects rain water over a relatively large cross-sectional area, and feeds into a cylinder with a smaller cross section. This makes it easier to measure a rainfall of, say .01 inch.

If the raingauge you're talking about is something like what I've described, we need to know the diameter of the top at its widest part and the diameter of the cylinder.
 
im not given any dimensions. All i get in the question is the orifice area and that it collects certain volume of rain water over a period of time.
 
OK, assuming the gauge is a cylinder (not necessarily round), volume is related to the orifice area and height of the gauge by this formula: V = A*h.
 

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