What are the types of rain gauges used for precipitation measurement?

Rain gauge types include: Non-recording (standard) gauge - simple cylinder measuring accumulated rainfall, read manually daily. Recording gauges provide continuous record: weighing type (weight of collected water recorded), tipping bucket (tips after fixed amount, counts pulses), siphon/float type (float rises with water level). Modern automatic weather stations use electronic gauges with telemetry. Radar and satellite provide spatial precipitation estimates. Gauge placement away from obstructions is critical for accurate measurement.