The rain gauge contains a funnel area to collect precipitation and, depending on the size, one or more tipping buckets. The collector is designed so that water does not splash out, in compliance with recommendations by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The instrument gives off an automatic signal when the mechanism tips, which can be connected to a datalogger.
When a tipping bucket is filled, the magnetically coupled hinge tips over. The instrument gives off an electronic signal that can be sent to an automatic datalogger. If the precipitation is solid, such as snow or hail, the instrument measures the amount of water when it’s melted.
MODEL VARIANTS
- A: Rain gauge collector 200 m2
- B: Rain gauge collector 400 cm2
- C: Rain gauge collector 1000 cm2
Manufacturer: Eijkelkamp Soil & Water B.V.
