THIES CLIMA Laser Precipitation Monitor (LPM)

Overview

The THIES CLIMA LPM uses laser optics to measure precipitation particle size and fall velocity, classify precipitation, and output intensity, accumulation and size–velocity distributions. Heated optics support automatic all-weather observations for meteorological, road-weather and environmental monitoring.

Key features

• Classifies drizzle, rain, snow, hail, soft hail and mixed precipitation.
• Simultaneously measures particle size and fall velocity for particle spectra and precipitation classification.
• Intensity range from below 0.001 to 1000 mm/h, with 0.001 mm/h resolution.
• Isolated RS-485 / RS-422 interface and two optocoupler outputs; ASCII, SYNOP and METAR formats.
• Standard optical heating and an operating range of −40 to +70 °C.
• Optional LNM View acquisition and visualisation software supports up to eight instruments according to its brochure.

Technical specifications

Model and configuration differences

System configuration and options

• Instrument stand 4.3187.61.x00, wind shield 5.4200.00.000 and LNM View software 9.1700.99.000 are optional.
• The concrete foundation required for the instrument stand is prepared on site.

Applications

Meteorological stations, road-weather monitoring, precipitation research, environmental observations and precipitation-impact assessment.

Selection

Select the article number for the available power supply and specify interfaces, wind shield and mounting requirements.