Precipitation
A precipitation sensor or a rain gauge measures the amount of precipitation that has fallen in a time interval. If the precipitation sensor has a built-in heater, solid precipitation such as snow, hail or sleet can be measured and the sensor can be kept frost-free and functional even at low temperatures.
Precipitation sensors are available in analogue and digital device variations and with different measuring principles.
Applications precipitation
- Classical meteorology and hydrology
- Weather services
- Measurement networks for water management
- Lysimeter systems
- Sewage treatment plants
- Airports
- Agricultural meteorology