The SSG Snow Scale is a precision Snow Water Equivalent measuring device which is developed for quick and easy installation and implementation in the field. The SSG uses, especially for SWE measurement designed aluminium plates, which guarantee accurate measuring values and impress with its robustness and low maintenance. A broad outer frame of plates minimises the effects of ice bridging commonly experienced late in the measurement season. The use of lightweight Aluminium materials minimizes thermal resistance improving heat flow throughout the device for better emulation of natural conditions. Integration and connection to existing weather stations or other signal processing systems are kept easy and simple.
Functions and Advantages
- Automatic Measurement of Snow water Equivalent (SWE)
- Realistic representation of actual snow
- High representatives of the measured value and minimisation of ice bridging effect
- High accuracy through optimised thermal flow between sensor and ground especially during the melting process
- Reliable , light and long life aluminium construction
- Simple installation and set up
- No antifreeze liquid required
Technical Data
- Measuring principle: load cell
- 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 surface: 6,72 m²
- Operating temperature: -40° to 80° degree Celsius
- Protection: IP 68
- Material: robust and long life Aluminium plates
