MPS Meteorological Particle Spectrometer

This precipitation-measuring optical disdrometer, used by the National Weather Service for rain and drizzle research, measures the size distribution, fall velocity, and rain rate of droplets from 50 µm to greater than 6.4 mm.

Identify precipitation type with 2D imaging of precipitation particle sizes and shapes and a 1D histogram of particle sizes. Post processing enables derivation of rainfall rate and intensity.

Applications

• Meteorological Research

CARE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE:

Lifecycle Care Program:
Includes:

• 3 years or 3 calls (whichever comes first)
• Regular maintenance
• Factory calibration
• Door-to-door logistics

Science Care Program:
Includes:

• 40 hours of Droplet application scientist support for:
• Data screening
• Data validation
• Data correction