RADAR Precipitation Gauge
The Lufft WS100 Radar Disdrometer is a state-of-the-art precipitation sensor designed to deliver precise and comprehensive data on rainfall and other forms of precipitation. Utilizing radar technology, the WS100 offers accuracy and reliability, making it an essential tool for meteorologists, emergency managers, and climate researchers. It distinguishes the type of precipitation - rain, snow, sleet, hail - as well as the intensity and accumulation. It serves as a critical early indicator for potential flooding events.
The Lufft WS100 Radar Disdrometer is a state-of-the-art precipitation sensor designed to deliver precise and comprehensive data on rainfall and other forms of precipitation. Utilizing radar technology, the WS100 offers accuracy and reliability, making it an essential tool for meteorologists, emergency managers, and climate researchers. It distinguishes the type of precipitation - rain, snow, sleet, hail - as well as the intensity and accumulation. It serves as a critical early indicator for potential flooding events.
The Lufft WS100 Radar Disdrometer is a state-of-the-art precipitation sensor designed to deliver precise and comprehensive data on rainfall and other forms of precipitation. Utilizing radar technology, the WS100 offers accuracy and reliability, making it an essential tool for meteorologists, emergency managers, and climate researchers. It distinguishes the type of precipitation - rain, snow, sleet, hail - as well as the intensity and accumulation. It serves as a critical early indicator for potential flooding events.
Key Features
Early Detection of Heavy Precipitation: The WS100's ability to detect and measure precipitation intensity and accumulation with high accuracy makes it an invaluable tool for early detection of precipitation-driven flood potential.
High-Precision Measurements: The WS100 uses radar technology to measure the size and velocity of individual drops, providing detailed and accurate precipitation data.
No Moving Parts: Unlike traditional tipping bucket rain gauges, the WS100 has no moving parts, significantly reducing maintenance requirements and enhancing long-term reliability.
All-Weather Performance: Performs accurately in all weather conditions, including extreme temperatures and high winds, ensuring reliable data collection regardless of the environment.
Comprehensive Precipitation Detection: Capable of detecting and differentiating between various types of precipitation, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.
Green Stream Integration: Compatible with Green Stream’s Corbo 12 via an RS-485 interface.
Superiority to Tipping Bucket Rain Gauges
Enhanced Accuracy: Tipping bucket rain gauges can suffer from inaccuracies due to mechanical wear, clogging, and limitations in detecting light or intense rainfall. The WS100's radar technology eliminates these issues, offering superior accuracy and consistency.
Maintenance-Free Operation: With no moving parts, the WS100 requires minimal maintenance compared to tipping bucket gauges, which need regular cleaning and calibration.
High-Resolution Data: The WS100 provides high-resolution data on drop size and velocity, enabling detailed analysis of precipitation events, which tipping bucket gauges cannot match.
Technical Specifications
Radar: 24GHz dopper radar
Precipitation detected: rain, snow, sleet, freezing rain, hail, drizzle
Precipitation intensity range: up to 200 mm/hr
Droplet size range: 0.3 to 5mm
Solid precipitation size range: 5.1 to 30mm
Particle velocity range: up to 15.5 m/s
Resolution: 0.01 up to 1mm
Accuracy: 0.16mm or 10% of measured value up to 200 mm/hr
Weight: 1.35 lbs
IP rating: IP66