Automatic Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge

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Automatic Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge

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Overview

The automatic tipping bucket rain gauge is designed in accordance with the guidelines of the International Meteorological Organization – WMO. With its sturdy design, the rain gauge can withstand the diverse and extreme weather in Vietnam. 01 station includes measuring cup, bucket and data-logger system to store and transmit data automatically to cloud data storage service.

Features

WMO-compliant design and installation process

  • Diameter of catcher 200mm (8 inch)
  • Diameter of steel column> 60mm
  • Stainless steel case

High accuracy

  • Bucket calibration capability (Nivo balance is located inside the calibration base)
  • Resolution 0, 2mm.
  • Error meeting Vietnam Guideline Circular 70/2015 / TT-BTNMT: Technical regulation for the operation of Automatic Hydrometeorology stations.

Online data update rate

Cloud computing system ensures continuity of data from rain sensor.

Solar battery usage

Solar power supply option can power the rain gauge station without the need for grid electricity. In low / no sun condition the station can be operational for up to for upto 3 months.

Specification

Outer shell materialStainless steel 304
Resolution0,2 mm
Accuracy0.4mm at rainfall ≤ 10mm/h <4% when rainfall> 10mm / h
Spool diameter200mm (WMO Guideline No. 8)
Insole materialStainless steel 304
SensorMagnetic field sensor
SourceSolar battery 35 W
OperationMechanism Flip bucket
Working temperature-10 ~ 65°C
Working humidity0 – 100%

Application

  • Rainfall data monitoring
  • Disaster forecasting
  • Environmental research
  • Agriculture 4.0

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