Snow Depth Sensor USH-9:

Continuous water- level and snow depth measurements are very important in water resource management and avalanche risk forecast.
The USH-9 is a continuous measurement device for the contact-free determination of water level and snow depth. It measures the transit time of an ultrasonic signal between a variable surface and the USH-9 sensor, and translates it to a level or distance. An integrated processor compensates the detected signal for temperature and filters interfering reflections of precipitation within the measurement path.
The USH-9 sensor contains an additional feature to sense precipitation and thus offers the option to detect the settling of snow. Therefore, the sensor may also be implemented in observation systems that monitor road conditions.

Precise snow depth measurement by means of ultrasonic technology

The USH-9 is an ultrasonic sensor for the precise, continuous, and non-contact recording of snow depths. The USH-9 is a very suitable system for extreme weather conditions and thus for alpine and high alpine terrain due to its robust design, special ultrasonic head, and extremely low energy consumption.

Implementation

The snow depth is an important parameter for evaluating the snowpack. It must be measured regularly as the development of the snowpack is subject to strong regional and temporal fluctuations and significantly influenced by actual weather conditions (snow or rainfall, air temperature, wind, etc.). The USH-9 is a non-contact device and therefore does not compromise the snowpack. It can measure depths of up to ten meters continuously, with convenient remote data transmission if needed.

Application and features of Snow Depth Sensor USH-9: