Climate and Meteorology, Precipitation Data, Station Locations, Photographs, Equipment (USGS): Rain Gauge at Oregon Ridge, MD (ORDG) BES ID 453-

Location
Lat. 39� 29' 47.7", long. 76� 41' 20.5"

1. 695 to Interstate 83 North
2. Interstate 83 to Shwan Road West
3. At internsection with oregon grille, procede to parking lot behind resturant
4. Follow the parking lot to the back => park here
5. Walk toward the public gardens, and turn left, the rain gauge is at the end of the gardens.

USGS Quadrangle - Cockeysville
Potential Hazards - Tall grass and field may present ticks
Establishment - November 1999
Datum of Station - about 404' above sea level
Equipment - J&S Tipping Bucket Rain Gague with HOBO Data Click Here to see a typical problem
History

* 19 July 1999 Gauge is established.
* 12 July 2002 Bird deterrant device installed on gauge. Device consists of wire fencing cut so that prongs stick up towards sky. Wire is then secured in a loop tight enough to stay on the funnel. Tape is wrapped around device to protect user and allow for easy removal. Height of device does not exceed 1.5cm above gauge lip.
* 20 August 2002 Bird deterrant device determined to be ineffective and was removed. This determination was made after consecutive finds of bird feces while servicing. Plans have been made to tray another method. Calibration was checked, 150 mL with 16 tips.

Panorama - This gauge is located in a open feild bounded by forest and roads.
Calibration Measurements - Calibration of this gauge should be preformed as described in the users manual. Each bucket should hold 8.24 mL of water before tipping. This should occur five consecutive times. Adjust calibration screws as needed.
Extreme Events No extreme events have been observed to present.
Winter Records - Rain gauge is not heated and is subject to freezing.
Accuracy - Data should be processed through a quality control algorithm before use.
Cooperation - Baltimore Ecosystem Study, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Oregon Ridge Park
Photographs - Print collections may be available. Contact the MD-DE-DC District Office about any collections in the official station records. . See Baltimore Ecosystem Study Meteorology Overview here: http://beslter.org/frame7-page_1p.html .