What is a single tipping bucket rain gauge?

Tipping bucket rain gauge is an indispensable equipment in meteorological and hydrological monitoring. Through the measurement of precipitation, scientific management and rational utilization of meteorological and land resources can be realized.

For example, in meteorological forecasting and disaster warning, accurate rainfall data can provide important basic support. And in hydrological monitoring, rainfall data can help scientists understand the impact of rainfall on the environment and groundwater resources, so as to better manage water resources.

1.Single tipping bucket rain gauge working principle:

The rainwater collected at the water outlet, through the upper cylinder (funnel), into the measuring hopper - hopper is injection molded with engineering plastics with an intermediate partition divided into two equal-volume triangular hopper chamber. It is a mechanical bistable structure, when one hopper receives water, the other hopper is in a waiting state. When the volume of rainwater received reaches a predetermined value of 0.2mm/0.5mm, due to gravity so that their own overturning, in a waiting state, the other hopper in the water receiving state. When the volume of water to reach a predetermined value, and their own overturning, in a waiting state. In the side wall of the hopper is equipped with magnets, it with the hopper flip from the dry reed switch side scanning, so that the dry reed switch on and off. That is, every time the tipping bucket is tipped over, the dry reed switch will be connected once to send a switch signal (pulse signal).

2. Single tipping bucket rain gauge structure

For single bucket rain gauge sensor, mainly consists of water bearer, filter funnel, bucket and base and so on. Precipitation through the water carrier, and then through a filter funnel into the hopper, when the hopper into a certain amount of rain, the hopper flip, empty the bucket of water, the other end of the hopper and start receiving water, the hopper's every flip action through the reed switch into a pulse signal transmitted to the collector.

3. tipping bucket rain gauge measurement range:

  Single tipping bucket rain gauge: its measurement range is usually small, suitable for measuring small-scale precipitation, such as showers.

4. tipping bucket rain gauge accuracy:

  Single Bucket Rain Gauge: Since there is only one tipping bucket, if the reset of the bucket is not complete during precipitation or there are other factors affecting it, it may lead to an increase in the measurement error.

5. tipping bucket rain gauge price:

The price of single tipping bucket rain gauge may vary depending on the brand, model, specification and supplier. Generally speaking, the price of a single tipping bucket rain gauge may range from $100 to $500.

6. rain gauge application scenarios:

A single tipping bucket rain gauge is an instrument used to measure precipitation by tipping a bucket to record the number and amount of precipitation. This device is usually used in the following scenarios:

1. meteorological observation: single tipping bucket rain gauge is a commonly used precipitation observation instrument in weather stations, which can provide accurate precipitation data for weather analysis and forecasting.

2. Hydrological monitoring: In hydrological studies, single tipping bucket rain gauges are used to monitor precipitation in watersheds to better understand runoff and flooding occurrences.

3. Agricultural applications: Farmers and agricultural researchers use single-dipper rain gauges to monitor precipitation in order to determine irrigation needs and optimize cropping schedules. 

4. environmental monitoring: in the field of environmental monitoring, single tipping bucket rain gauges help to monitor the amount and intensity of precipitation, which is important for assessing and responding to water pollution and soil erosion problems.

5. urban planning: urban planners and managers use the data from the Single Hopper Rain Gauge to plan urban drainage systems in order to reduce urban flooding and poor drainage problems.

6. scientific research experiments: In scientific research, the Single Hopper Rain Gauge can be used for various experiments, such as studying the effects of precipitation on ecosystems or the effects of climate change on precipitation patterns.

Single bucket rain gauge is characterized by simple structure, easy to use and low cost, so it is widely used in various application scenarios.

Tipping bucket rain gauge data sheet

NBL-W-ARS-Tipping-bucket-rain-gauge-instruction-manual.pdf

NBL-W-RS-Rain-sensors-instruction-manual-V4.0.pdf