The snow scale is a precision instrument for measuring the snow water equivalent. Designed for quick and easy installation and implementation in the field, it impresses with its robustness and maintenance-free design.
The SSG uses durable aluminum plates to measure SWE, enabling precise measurements. An outer frame consisting of these plates reduces the ice lens effect, which is particularly noticeable at the end of the winter season. The use of lightweight, perforated aluminum plates minimizes thermal resistance and promotes optimal heat flow characteristics between the soil and the sensor. Integration and connection to existing weather stations and other systems is deliberately kept simple.
Features and Benefits
- Automatic measurement of snow water equivalent
- Realistic representation of the current snow situation
- High representativeness of the measurement data and minimization of the ice lens effect
- High accuracy due to optimal heat flow properties between soil and sensor, especially during the melting process
- Reliable, lightweight and durable aluminum construction
- Simple system integration
- No antifreeze needed
Technical data
- Measuring principle: load cells
- 3 measuring ranges:
- 0 to 200 mm SWE
- 0 to 500 mm SWE
- 0 to 1,000 mm SWE
- Resolution: 0.1 k/m² ? 0.1 mm SWE
- Accuracy 0.2%
- Measuring area: 6.72 m²
- Operating range: -40° to 80° Celsius
- Protection class: IP 68
- Material: robust and durable aluminum plates
