Turf Watch - Specifications

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SENSORS:

Wind Speed

Accuracy:
Range:
Gust survival: 		±.66 mph (0.3 m/s)
0 - 134 mph (60 m/s)
220 mph (100 m/s)

Wind Direction

Accuracy:
Range:
Gust survival: 		± 3°
1 - 360°
220 mph (100 m/s)

Solar Radiation

Sensitivity:
Accuracy:
Sensor:		 Typically 80 m A/1000 W/m2
±3%, maximum of 5%
Silicon Photovoltaic Detector, High Stability
Cosine corrected to 80° angle of incidence

Air Temperature

Range:
Accuracy:		 -50° to 140° F, (-50° to 60° C)
±0.54° F, (0.3° C)
Platinum RTD probe

Relative Humidity

Range:
Accuracy at 68° F:

Sensor:

Stability:		 0 - 100% RH
±2% at 0 - 90% RH
±3% at 90 - 100% RH
Silicon Photovoltaic Detector, High Stability
Cosine corrected to 80° angle of incidence
Better than ±2% RH, 2 years

Rain Gauge

Bucket Size:
Sensitivity:
Sensor:

Stability:		 6.04" diameter (15.34 cm)
1 tip per 0.01"
Silicon Photovoltaic Detector, High Stability
Cosine corrected to 80° angle of incidence
Better than ±2% RH, 2 years

Barometric Pressure

Accuracy:
Resolution:		 ±1.35 mb or ±.04 in Hg
Infinite

 

STATION:

Temperature:

Wind Threshold:

Instrumentation:

Electrical:

Other:

 -40° to +150° F (-40° to 65° C)

110 mph constant
220 mph gust survival

Mounted 3 meters above ground

11O volts, 220 V optional

Battery back-up with continuous data capture
Current, Average, and Peak data capture and storage
Expandable to multiple sensors

Additional information available upon request

 

 

 

 

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