Optical Rain Gauge: A New Era In Rainfall Measurement | Sensor Mart
An Optical Rain Gauge employs modern technology to measure rainfall by using light to cut through the traditional mechanical methods that have been used for decades. Due to the new technology, the precision in data measurement can be applied to various fields, such as agriculture, hydrology, and smart cities. Sensor Mart provides the gauge that can be used in today’s environmentally conscious world. Our Website What is an Optical Rain Gauge? An Optical Rain Gauge measures rainfall by using an infrared light beam to measure the rain. When the raindrop interrupts the light beam, the sensor records the event. From there, the sensor can calculate the intensity and volume of rainfall based on the size and frequency of the raindrop. Maintaining traditional rain gauges made of plastic can be an enormous strain. Models like the leaning bucket require an extremely sophisticated system to be designed to collect and tip, while the Optical Rain Gauges revolve on the fact that there...