Supplier
OTT HydroMet
Lufft SHM31 Snow Depth Sensor
Laser-based snow-depth sensor delivering millimetre-accurate snow level up to 15 m in all weather.
Pricing
Request a quote for current pricing, lead time and delivery to your airport.The Lufft SHM31 (8365.30) is a laser-rangefinder snow-depth sensor that delivers millimetre-accurate snow-level readings up to 15 m within seconds, independent of temperature or wind. It includes heating functions that extend laser-diode life and enable measurement in all weather, plus a built-in angle meter for simplified installation. It supports three communication interfaces, two usable simultaneously.
Specs at a glance
Technical specifications.
| Snow depth measuring range up to 15 m | |
| Millimetre-accurate, laser/opto-electronic rangefinder | |
| Communication interfaces RS232, RS485 and SDI-12 (two usable simultaneously) | |
| Compatible with Lufft UMB protocol | |
| Heating functions to extend laser-diode lifetime / all-weather operation | |
| Built-in automatic angle meter; maintenance-free (no desiccant exchange) |
Best for
Use cases.
- ›Snow-depth monitoring at airports and aerodromes in winter operations
- ›Avalanche and alpine weather stations
- ›Hydrological and climate monitoring networks