Visibility and Present Weather Sensor VPF-750
| Model: VPF-750 | Make: BIRAL |
Key Highlights
- *The VPF-750 Visibility and Present Weather Sensor is an advanced meteorological instrument
*Measurand: Visibility (10 meters to several kilometers), Precipitation Type (Rain, Snow, etc.), Fog, Mist
*Sensor Type: Optical (e.g., Forward Scatter or Laser-based)
*Signal Output: Digital Output (e.g., RS-232, RS-485), Analog Output (e.g., 4-20mA, 0-10V)
*Supplied With: Mounting Kit, Calibration Certificate, User Manual, Power Supply (depending on model)
Category: Visibility Sensors
The sensor is designed for use in aviation applications where extended weather information, including past weather, is required for inclusion in METAR reports. The sensor is also well suited to research applications and use in meteorological observation networks. The unique backscatter receiver combined with accurate external temperature, humidity and precipitation sensors gives the VPF-750 unparalleled abilities in distinguishing frozen from liquid precipitation, with the added advantage of identifying freezing precipitation. The sensor reports both WMO table 4680 and METAR codes to simplify integration in to host systems. A wealth of other data is provided including a transmissometer equivalent EXCO.
An optional interface to the Ambient Light Sensor simplifies use in aviation applications where both Runway Visual Range (RVR) and METAR information is required.