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Thermometer Screen for Weather Station Sensor

Radiation shield for protection of weather station sensor, weather monitor and datalogger. Passive, naturally ventilated.

"Not only thermometer screen, but the complete COMETEO system minimizing negative effects"

Multi-plate radiation shield is used to protect weather monitor and provides the most accurate climate measurement results. The uniquely designed screen minimizes solar radiation reaching the sensor, minimizes radiation absorbed by the screen and maximizes ambient air flow around the weather station sensor. The surface exposed to sunlight is made of highly reflective UV stable ASA plastic. Large 200mm diameter of 13 plates is designed to provide full protection of weather monitor. Cylindrical space with 110mm diameter and 185mm height is available inside of the plates for installation of climate measuring device with minimized solar radiation.

Excellent wasp and bug deterrence.

Low cost replacement for Stevenson screen

Works with COMET instruments

Fits up to most of probes, e.g. Vaisala, Rotronic

  • code
    F8800

Technical data

Measured value

Temperature
Relative humidity
CO2
Atmospheric pressure

GENERAL TECHNICAL DATA

Temperature operating range -40 to +80 °C
Relative humidity operating range 0 to 100 %RH
Storage temperature range -40 to +80 °C
Storage relative humidity range 0 to 100 %RH (no condensation)
Dimension 220 mm (diameter), 250 mm (height)
Weight approx. 900 g
Material ASA - UV stabilized, antistatic
Warranty 3 years

Features

WIRED Compatible COMET transmitters

Measured Value / Output4-20mA0-10VRS232RS485Ethernet / PoE
Temperature P0122 P0212 T4311
SN250V
T4411
SN250V
T4511
SN250V
Temperature + Relative Humidity T3113D T0213D T3319 T3413D T3511
Temperature + Relative Humidity + Atmospheric Pressure - - T7311 T7411 T7613D

WIRELESS Compatible COMET Products

Measured Value / OutputSigFox IoTWiFi WLANGSM / GPRS
Temperature W0810
W0832
W0711
SN250VC
U0141M
SN250VE
Temperature + Relative Humidity W3810 W3711
DIGIL/E-1
U3121M
DIGIL/E-1
Temperature + Relative Humidity + Atmospheric Pressure W7810 - -

 

COMETEO is made of ASA plastic which is resistant to mechanical damage and UV radiation. ASA plastic is very stable over time. Transmitter is entirely protected inside the radiation shield by maximized diameter of plates providing advanced weather protection.

 Air Temperature in Meteorology

The measurement of air temperature in meteorology is a difficult task. Accurate air temperature measurements require minimization of local effects (e.g. trees and buildings) and minimization of environmental effects that influence the actual sensing of the temperature at the position of the sensor. World Meteorological Organization - WMO defines internationally  the temperature of the air nearby the earth's surface as “the temperature indicated by a thermometer exposed to the air in a place sheltered from direct solar radiation” (WMO, 1992).

The main functions of thermometer shields are to protect the sensor from direct or indirect radiation from the sun during the day and from radiation from the sensor to the sky at night and to protect the sensor from wetting. Wetting of the sensor and screen is caused by fog, drizzle or rain. But protection against radiation and wetting conflicts with the requirement of sufficient ventilation. Due to insufficient ventilation a microclimate develops within the screen. In fact, all screens develop their own microclimate and the difference with the ambient climate depends on screen type and design.   It may be stated that the larger the bulk of a screen, the stronger the microclimate within the screen and the more the sensed temperature deviates from the real air temperature. From the above, it follows that thermometer screens should have a high reflectivity to minimize heating of the plates and subsequent warming of the air as it flows over the plates to the sensor. To decrease the time the air is in contact with the plate, the plate radial distance should be as small as possible. To prevent the development of microclimates within screens, also the blockage of ambient airflow by the screen should be minimized by making the plate spacing as large as possible, taking into account the requirement that wetting of the sensor should be prevented. Any design of a thermometer screen is a result of compromises. Finding the optimal design is a serious challenge that may require the use of different methods for studying the behavior of screens. In the field, the actual differences between the air temperature in the screens and the ambient air temperature depend mainly on the prevailing weather conditions. Furthermore, the state of the ground and humidity of the soil will also affect the air temperature in the screen as radiation or reflection will cause screen dependent biases. This can easily occur in areas with snow cover and in deserts.

Applications:

Applications - Metrology

Meteorology - COMET sensors together with COMET radiation shields are the ideal basis for weather stations for long-term weather, climate and air monitoring.

Applications - Snow Guns

Snow Guns

Application - HVAC

Building management - Our instruments which measure temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure and CO2 are an integral part of these industry-leading solutions.

Optional accessories and download

Manuals

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