Lufft WS100 Radar Precipitation Sensor
The Lufft WS100 radar precipitation sensor accurately measures rain, snow, sleet, freezing rain, and hail using a 24 GHz Doppler radar.
Features
- 24GHz Doppler radar measures precipitation drop speed and calculates quantity & type
- Easily mounts to 2" diameter pipe with integrated bracket mount & U-bolts
- SDI-12 output for integration with NexSens and other data loggers
Details
Overview
The Lufft family of multi-parameter weather sensors offer a cost-effective, compact alternative for the acquisition of a variety of measurement parameters on land- and buoy-based weather stations. Depending on the model, each sensor will measure a different combination of weather parameters to meet a wide variety of applications.
Precipitation
Tried and tested radar technology is used to measure precipitation. The precipitation sensor works with a 24GHz Doppler radar, which measures the drop speed and calculates precipitation quantity and type by correlating drop size and speed.