Supplier
OTT HydroMet
OTT Parsivel2 Laser Present Weather Sensor
Laser disdrometer that measures and classifies all precipitation types into 32 size and velocity classes.
Pricing
Request a quote for current pricing, lead time and delivery to your airport.The OTT Parsivel2 (70.210.002.3.0) is a laser disdrometer that measures the size and fall speed of precipitation particles using a laser-extinction band and classifies them into 32 size and 32 velocity classes per WMO. From this it derives precipitation type, intensity, kinetic energy, visibility in precipitation and equivalent radar reflectivity, distinguishing drizzle, rain, hail and snow.
Specs at a glance
Technical specifications.
| 32 x 32 size/velocity classification matrix (WMO) | |
| Drop size range 0.2-8 mm (liquid), 0.2-25 mm (solid) | |
| Particle velocity range 0.2-20 m/s | |
| Laser-optical extinction measurement (650 nm), Laser Class 1 | |
| Interfaces RS-485, SDI-12, USB, relay output | |
| Power 10-28 VDC; heating 50 W default / 100 W adjustable | |
| Operating temperature -40 to +70 C, IP65 |
Best for
Use cases.
- ›Present-weather and precipitation type identification at airports
- ›Visibility-in-precipitation reporting for aviation meteorology
- ›Hydrology and disdrometer research networks