potential evapotranspiration

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In hydrologic sciences: Evapotranspiration
The concept of potential evapotranspiration—the possible rate of loss without any limits imposed by the supply of water—has been an important one in the development of hydrology. Most direct measurements of rates of potential evapotranspiration are made using standard evapotranspiration pans with an open water surface. Such measurements…
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