What does a precipitation weather phenomenon meter do?

The Precipitation Weather Phenomena Meter is an advanced sensor capable of automatically and continuously monitoring the precipitation particle spectrum and the type of precipitation weather phenomena. The working principle of this instrument is quite unique, as it actively emits infrared light bands, and by measuring the change of light energy received by the precipitation particles as they pass through the light bands, it accurately calculates the spectral distribution of the falling speed and size of the precipitation particles. What's more, the instrument can automatically identify and output the corresponding precipitation weather phenomena based on the empirical model of precipitation particle spectra.

The precipitation weather phenomenon instrument has a wide range of application prospects in the fields of scientific research, artificial weather influence and disaster early warning, and plays an important role in improving human cognition of the natural environment and the ability to cope with it. With the continuous development and improvement of technology, the precipitation weather phenomenon instrument will further improve its monitoring accuracy and stability, providing more reliable meteorological services for human production and life.

Technical Parameters

Measuring range: particle size (liquid) 0.2 ~ 5 mm; particle size (solid): 0.2 ~ 25 mm

Speed: 0.2～20 m/s

Measurement error: ±5% (liquid), ±20% (solid)

Particle size distribution: 32 particle size classes, 32 velocity classes

Precipitation type: Hairy rain, rain, sleet, snow, hail, can distinguish precipitation intensity

Precipitation type identification accuracy: automatic identification rate of more than 90%

Precipitation intensity: 0 ～999 mm/h

Weather code (output): WMO 4680 (default), optional WMO 4677 or NWS

Weather code output interval: 60s (default), adjustable from 10s to 60min.

Environmental adaptability

Operating Temperature: -40～50°C

Operating humidity: 0～100%RH

Storage temperature: -40～50°C

Storage humidity: 0～100%RH

Protection grade: IP65