COOPERATIVE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Monday (Day 5)

0800    Review CSSA, Metadata collection, Forms - Mike

                        Establishment, Training Observers, Questions

0900    What is Tight? – Mike & Ralph

                        How tight are you, is there such a thing as too tight?  Tools

1030    Introduction to the Fischer-Porter Recording Rain Gage - Mike

                        What is this thing?  What is Hourly Precipitation data?

                        How do I read the tape?  Who uses this stuff?

1115    Lunch

1230    F&P Hands On Workshop - Ralph

                        How does this thing work?  What are the different components?

                        What can possibly go wrong?  Help! - where can I find Help?

1615    Daily Review

DAILY GOALS

1) Ensure that class is comfortable entering data in CSSA, where to find help, workflow, and how to handle rejected forms.  Also know when to enter new renditions.

2) Familiarize class to basic hand tools and how to determine correct “tightness.”

3) Introduce hourly precipitation data collection and the Fischer & Porter Gage. 

            Class should demonstrate ability to read tape and diagnose common problems evidenced

            on tape.

4) Demonstrate understanding of the operation of F&P gage, identify components and basic

            maintenance.