Present Weather Sensors Identify precipitation for road, marine, and airport applications

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About Present Weather Sensors

Present weather sensors use a laser-based technology to measure the size and velocity of water droplets in the air to determine visibility, measure precipitation rate, and identify precipitation type (for example, drizzle, rain, snow, and hail). These sensors are often incorporated in automatic weather stations for road, marine, and airport applications.

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CS125 Present Weather and Visibility Sensor

The CS125 is an infrared forward-scatter visibility and present weather sensor for stand-alone use or with automatic weather stations including those for road, marine, and airport applications. The CS...read more

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PWS100 Present Weather Sensor

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Does every sensor come with a calibration sheet?

Not every sensor comes with a calibration sheet. If a calibration sheet is included, it is listed in the “Ships With” section of the sensor’s product web page or it is specified when ordered.

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