EG 110 - Engineering Design 1
Use this Library Research Guide to help find resources on the resources on water resources, water supply management, valve design, rainfall monitoring, and 3-D printing- scholarly articles, books, websites, etc. Also info on careers, group work, and libra
Sample readings and search tips
You may also be faced with the cyclical nature of water scarcity with a population that relies on the whims of weather patterns to provide drinking water. Being able to predict wet and dry seasons can provide the occupants an understanding of when rationing may need to occur, e.g., it's the dry season, water levels are low, and the predicted rainy season isn't for another two months.
As you search try to think about various words that you might use to explore a topic. Some sample key words you might try are:
- Rainfall OR rain
- Measurement
- Dry season
- Rainy season
- Kenya
- Drinking water
- Water conservation
Below are some sample e-books research articles:
- Wireless Sensor Network for Rainfall Measurement Using a Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge MechanismDistributed wireless sensor networks are a new technology that can provide processed real-time field data from sensors that are physically distributed in the field. This study describes a wireless distributed sensor network that gives precision rainfall detection and measurement. Rain fall measurements can be done using a variety of means. One of such means is using a Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge Mechanism. In order to accomplish this, sensor nodes consisting of water level sensors and a wireless transceiver which transmits measured data is attached to the rain gauge. The measured data or signal from the rain gauge is transmitted to a receiver or collector point. The collector point is connected to a computer system (central station). Data retrieved is then displayed by the means of a GUI created customarily for it at the central station. The result of the research work shows a significant accuracy in the rain fall measurement recorded.
- PATENT: Automatic Rainfall Measurement SystemThis is a sample of a recent patent for the collection and measurement of rainfall. Follow the Full Text link and be sure to check for the subsequent image links.