Rain Gauge
RAIN GAUGE
Obscape’s Rain Gauge
delivers real-time rainfall
measurements.
Its industry-standard rain
Collector is connected
to Obscape’s Power and
Telemetry Module to create a
completely wireless real-time
rain gauge.
KEY FEATURES
0.2 mm resolution
Robust design
Completely wireless
Industry-standard rain collector
Accurate rainfall intensity
measurements
The Rain Collector utilised on the Obscape Rain Gauge is designed to meet the guidelines of the World Meteorological Organization.
Rain enters the collector cone, passes through a debris-filtering screen, and collects in one chamber of the tipping bucket. The bucket tips when it has
collected an amount of water equal to the increment in which the collector measures (0.01" or 0.2 mm). As the bucket tips, it causes a switch closure and brings
the second tipping bucket chamber into position. The rainwater drains out through the screened drains in the base of the collector.
The collector is designed for years of accurate, trouble-free service. The shape is aerodynamically designed to minimize rainfall catch reduction caused by high
winds. The body and base of the collector are constructed of tough, UV resistant plastic; the tipping bucket pivots on bearings that minimize friction and wear.
Stainless steel adjustment screws under each chamber of the tipping bucket allow you to fine-tune the calibration of the Rain Collector.
The rain collector comes with a mounting base that can be mounted to a pole or post and is factory-calibrated to report 0.2 mm per tip.
Specifications
Sensor Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tipping bucket with magnetic switch
Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .For rain rates up to 4"/hr (100 mm/hr): ±4% of total or ± 1 tip of the bucket
(0.01"/0.2 mm), whichever is greater
Housing Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UV-stabilized ABS plastic
Dimensions
Rain Collector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.5" opening diameter (16.5 cm) x 9.5" (24 cm) high without bird spikes
Collection Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33.2 in2 (214 cm2)
Site specific precipitation
While flood reports and forecasts are freely available sources from third parties via the media, and internet
based, the main parameter that cannot be confirmed by third parties is the exact flood levels at the deployed
location, because this is highly dependent on measurement-based data derived from exact conditions onsite.
Obscape Rain Gauges can be deployed on onsite to report real time ground truthing of Rain intensity.
Obscape Data Portal
The free and powerful Obscape Data Portal is web-based. The client can
securely log in from anywhere in the world through any internet based
electronic device. An unrestricted license for the data portal is included free of
charge when you purchase any Obscape monitoring device
and will remain so for the lifetime of the device.
The following secure data is available free of charge
on the Obscape Data Portal:
• Real-time precipitation data
• Downloadable reports
Flood alerts
Device manuals,
Easy to follow Quick Start-up and
deployment guides and videos
ALL-IN-ONE DATA PORTAL
Features included Free-of-Charge:
TECHNI CAL REAL-TIME DATA
ASSI STANCE AND
AND BACKUP THRESHOLD ALERTS
ACCESSABLE AUTOMATIC
FROM ANY AND
INTERNET BASED, ON DEMAND
SMART DEVICE REPORT GENERATION
SECURE SI GN
I N AND AUTOMATED
EASY TO USE FORWARDING
PORTAL OPTIONS
UNLI MI TED DEVI CES
YOUR WHI TE
LOGO UP TO 50 USERS
HERE LABELLI NG
PER PROJECT
Dataportal measurement examples
Dataportal example of flooding
Highway flooding
Informal settlement flooding
Harbour flooding
MANY THANKS FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION.
Paul Groves
[email protected]
www.obscape.com
