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OTT Parsivel² - Laser Weather Sensor

Laser precipitation disdrometer measuring all precipitation types

The OTT Parsivel² is a modern laser disdrometer for comprehensive measurement of all precipitation types. The Parsivel² captures both the size and speed of falling particles, classifying them into one of 32 separate size and velocity classes. The raw data are used to calculate the type, amount, intensity and kinetic energy of the precipitation, the visibility in the precipitation, and the equivalent radar reflectivity

  • Precipitation type, intensity, drop size distribution, radar reflectivity
  • Laser optical
  • Simultaneous measurement of 32 classes for particle sizes and velocities
  • SDI-12 / RS-485, pulse
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  • Accurate – the exact size and speed of every precipitation particle that passes in the measurement area is recorded and from these measurements all relevant meteorological parameters are derived
  • Maintenance-free –  no moving parts or a collection bucket, unlike tipping bucket rain gauges
  • Durable – continuous and precise precipitation data in all environmental conditions with integrated overvoltage protection
  • Energy-efficient – economical electronics and galvanically separate, controllable head heating, providing a power supply that is flexibly designed with minimal power consumption
  • Easy-to-use – integrated USB port configuration and online monitoring for simple PC data review with OTT ASDO user software
  • Precipitation Measurement: complete precipitation measurement including particle size, volume, and intensity. Precipitation size and type are each calculated into one of 32 classes, as specified by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
  • Monitoring Road Conditions: precipitation amount and composition are combined with general visibility measurements to provide an accurate picture of road conditions
  • Early Flood Warning: when combined with water level sensors, the Parsivel2 is the central component in an early flood warning system
  • Erosion Modeling: kinetic precipitation energy calculated by the Parsivel2, paired with other parameters like ground state or relief, provides a key input for erosion models
Detection of Potentially Hazardous Convective Clouds – Article
Leaflet - Distrometer /Present Weather Sensor OTT Parsivel²
Meteorological Technology International Article
Operating Instructions Parsivel Application Software ASDO
Operating instructions Present Weather Sensor OTT Parsivel² (with screen heating)
Operating instructions Present Weather Sensor OTT Parsivel² (without screen heating)
OTT Parsivel - Application software ASDO
OTT Parsivel² - CE Konformitätserklärung | Declaration of Conformity | Declaration de Conformité
OTT Parsivel² - Firmware - EN
OTT Parsivel² - USB interface driver - EN
Precipitation Type Specific Radar Reflectivity Rain Rate Relationships – Article
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Optical sensor, laser diode
Wavelength: 650 nm
Output power (peak): 0.2 mW
Laser Class: 1 (IEC/EN 60825-1:2014)
Measuring surface (W x D): 180 x 30 mm (54 cm2)
Measuring ranges
Particle size: liquid precipitation: 0.2 ... 8 mm
solid precipitation: 0.2 ... 25 mm
Particle velocity: 0.2 ... 20 m/s
Classification: 32 size and 32 velocity classes
Measurement accuracy 1): ± 1 size class ( 0.2 ... 2 mm)
± 0.5 size class ( > 2 mm)
Types of precipitation: 8 precipitation types (drizzle, drizzle/rain,
rain, mixed rain/snow, snow, snow grains,
sleet, hail)
Outputs
Reports: WMO 4680/4677 (SYNOP),
4678 (METAR/SPECI) and NWS tables
Differentiation of precipitation types: drizzle, rain, hail, snow > 97 %
(compared to a weather observer)
Snow depth intensity (volume equivalent)
Precipitation intensity: 0.001 ... 1200 mm/h
Accuracy 1): ± 5 % (liquid) /± 20 % (solid)
Radar reflectivity Z: - 9.999 ... 99.999 dBz
Kinetic energy: 0 ... 999.999 J/(m2h)
Visibility in precipitation (MOR): 0 ... 20.000 m
De-icing protection: Microprocessor controlled heating
Power supply
Power supply electronics: 10 ... 28 V DC, reverse polarity protection
Power consumption
Power consumption electronics: 65 mA@24 VDC / typ. 1.6 W
Power consumption window heater: Max: 4 W@24 VDC / 2W@12 VDC;
Min: 2 W@24 VDC / 1W@12 VDC
Heating capacity sensor heads: 50 W@12 VDC;
100 W@24 VDC
Interfaces
Interfaces (configurable2)): RS-485 for all values incl. spectral data (EIA-485; 1,200 ... 57,600 Baud)
SDI-12 for calculated values
USB for PC connection (configuration and service)
Output relay for pulse output of the
precipitation amount in 0.1 mm/pulse
with max. 2 Hz pulse rate
Physical Information
Weight: max. 6.4 kg
Dimensions (H x W x D): 670 x 600 x 114 mm
Environmental conditions:
Temperature range: - 40 ... +70 °C
Relative humidity: 0 ... 100 %
Protection: IP65
Lightning protection: integrated
Installation: 2 inch pipe, Ø 50 ... 62 mm
Standards: EN 61326-1: 2013, CE compliant
2014/30/EU, CE compliant
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1) Proof under laboratory conditions using an OTT test system with reference particle simulation of 0.5 mm, 1.0 mm, 2.0 mm and 4.0 mm
2) ASDO configuration software supplied (basic version)
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