Lysimeters are special devices used to quantify different aspects of the water cycle in a given experimental field setup. They are particularly used in agricultural and hydrological studies to measure the following processes:
Both these processes provide crucial data for water balance studies, irrigation management, and understanding the hydrological impact of different agronomic practices.
While lysimeters can also indirectly provide insights into infiltration (as it is the initial entry of water into the soil which then contributes to percolation or evapotranspiration), they are not primarily used to measure infiltration or evaporation alone. Instead, these are assessed through complementary methods and instruments.
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A Class-A pan was setup adjacent to a lake for measuring evaporation losses in the lake. The depth of water in the pan at the beginning of a certain week was $250 \text{ mm}$. In that week, there was a rainfall event with $10 \text{ mm}$ depth. Water depth in the pan at the end of the week was $240 \text{ mm}$. The pan coefficient is $0.8$.
The estimated lake evaporation during the week was _________ mm (an integer value).