Tipping bucket Rain gauge sensor for weather stations

Rain gauge (also known as Tipping bucket Rain gauge) is an instrument used to measure precipitation. One common type of rain gauge is the tipping bucket rain gauge.

Stainless steel tipping bucket rain gauge is a commonly used precipitation observation device, which measures precipitation through a simple but reliable mechanical principle. Below is the introduction about the working principle, application scenario and application value of stainless steel tipping bucket rain gauge:

Rain sensor (Rain Gauge) is suitable for meteorological stations  (stations), hydrological stations, agriculture, forestry, national defense and  other relevant departments, used for remote measurement of liquid  precipitation, precipitation intensity, precipitation start and end time  It can be used for automatic hydrological monitoring and reporting  systems and automatic fifield monitoring and reporting stations for the  purposes of flflood control, water supply scheduling, power station and  reservoir water management, etc.

Stainless steel tipping bucket rain gauge technical parameters

Tipping bucket rain gauge application scenarios:

Tipping bucket rain gauge plays an important role in many fields with its advantages of high accuracy, high reliability, easy installation and maintenance, etc. The following are its main application scenarios:

Meteorological Observation

Tipping bucket rain gauge is one of the important equipments in meteorological observation station, which is used to record rainfall data in real time. These data help meteorologists understand rainfall trends more accurately, provide strong support for weather forecasting, and provide valuable information for meteorological research and weather analysis.

Hydrological Monitoring

In the field of hydrology, tipping bucket rain gauges are used to monitor and record rainfall in a specific area, which helps to reveal the spatial and temporal distribution patterns of rainfall. These data are of great significance for water resource management and flood early warning. By monitoring the rainfall in real time, we can understand the flood condition in time and provide scientific basis for flood prevention and disaster reduction. At the same time, the tipping bucket rain gauge can also provide key rainfall data for reservoirs, rivers and other water conservancy projects to support the scheduling and management of water quantity.

Agricultural irrigation

Accurate rainfall data is crucial for agricultural irrigation management. Tipping bucket rain gauges can help farmers rationalize their irrigation schedules to ensure that crops are supplied with adequate water and avoid wasting water or under-irrigation. This is especially important in arid and semi-arid areas.

Environmental Monitoring

The level of chemicals in rainwater can reflect the quality of the environment. Tipping bucket rain gauges can monitor the chemical content of rainwater in real time, providing important data support for environmental protection departments, helping to assess the potential impact of rainwater on the environment, and providing data support for environmental protection.

Other Fields

In addition to the above fields, the tipping bucket rain gauge can also be used in geology, ecology and other research fields to provide rainfall data support for various research projects. Meanwhile, it can also be used in transportation, construction and other fields to assess the impact of rainfall on traffic operation and building safety.

In summary, the tipping bucket rain gauge has a wide range of applications in meteorological observation, hydrological monitoring, agricultural irrigation, environmental protection monitoring and many other fields. Their monitoring data are important for understanding rainfall patterns, predicting weather changes, managing water resources, and responding to natural disasters.

Stainless steel tipping bucket rain gauge working principle:

1. Tipping bucket design: Stainless steel tipping bucket rain gauge usually includes one or more funnels with large openings underneath, and one or more buckets that can be tipped above the funnels. When rainwater falls into the funnel, it accumulates inside the bucket.

2. Tipping bucket recording: When a certain amount of water accumulates in the bucket, the bucket is tipped over and the accumulated water is poured into a collector or recording device. Each time the bucket is turned over it represents a certain amount of precipitation.

3. Cumulative Record: The collector or recording device will record the number of times the bucket is turned over each time to get the total amount of precipitation in a certain period of time.

Stainless steel tipping bucket rain gauge application scene:

- Meteorological observation: stainless steel tipping bucket rain gauge is widely used in meteorological stations, agro-meteorological observation, hydrological observation and other fields for measuring precipitation and monitoring rainfall.

- Environmental monitoring: In the field of environmental monitoring and natural resources management, these rain gauges are also used to monitor the precipitation situation and provide data support for scientific research and decision-making.

- Water Resources Management: In hydrology and water resources management, accurate precipitation data is essential for hydrological modelling and water resources planning, and stainless steel tipping bucket rain gauges are one of the main devices for providing this data.

Stainless steel tipping bucket rain gauge application value:

- Data support: Provide accurate precipitation data, providing important data support for meteorological forecasting, water resource management, natural disaster early warning, etc.

- Scientific research application: Provide long-term precipitation observation data for climate research and hydrological research, which helps scientists to deeply understand climate change and hydrological cycle.

- Decision-making support: The precipitation data provided can support a variety of decisions, including agricultural irrigation, urban drainage system planning, natural disaster risk assessment, etc.

Overall, as a simple and reliable precipitation observation device, the stainless steel tipping bucket rain gauge plays an important role in a variety of meteorological, hydrological, environmental and agricultural applications, providing valuable data support and scientific evidence for various industries.

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