Your specialist for environmental measurement technology – Sensors and systems for recording snow data
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Your specialist for environmental measurement technology – Sensors and systems for recording snow data

Sommer Messtechnik Sommer Messtechnik develops and markets equipment and sensors for environmental measurement technology including system solutions for data recording, transmission and evaluation. With more than 25 years of experience Sommer is a true measurement specialist and reliable partner in meteorology, hydrology and geology for customers in both the public and private sectors as well as for research institutes and universities. The wide product portfolio includes, for example, innovative measuring systems for analysing the snow pack, high alpine weather stations and accurate snow...

Ultrasonic Measurement of Snow Depth The USH-8 is an ultrasonic sensor for the precise, continuous, and non-contact recording of snow depths. Features and advantages 99 Continuous and non-contact measurement 99 Reliable sensor for extreme environmental conditions and high alpine employment 99 Robust, sealed and therefore maintenance free ceramic membrane with protective shield against ice and snow 99 High level of accuracy thanks to the integrated temperature compensation and filtering of snow and rainfall using intelligent spectrum analysis 99 Energy-saving operation through sleep modus,...

Recording Multiple Snow Parameters The Snow Pack Analyser System records all important parameters of the snow pack automatically and continuously making, for example, predictions about the progress of snowmelt possible. Features and advantages 99 Recording of the snow parameters snow water equivalent (SWE), snow density, liquid water content, ice content and snow depth 99 Energy-saving operation through sleep modus, ideal for solar-powered measuring stations 99 Individual system configuration: information regarding the complete snow pack or about specific snow profile depths 99 Recording of...

The snow scales SSG is a measuring device which measures the snow water equivalent (SWE) of the snow pack with a high level of precision and reliability. Features and advantages 9 Environmentally friendly: no anti-freeze is necessary 9 Minimization of the ice bridging effect through an extra large measuring surface 9 Perforated plates: optimal thermal flow and melt water run-off 9 Stable, durable aluminium construction, no preparation of the measuring site is necessary 9 Measuring range: 200 / 500 / 1,000 / 2,000/ 3,000 mm SWE Fields of application The snow water equivalent serves as an...

Recording the Progress of Snowmelt (Run-off forecast) The Snow Melt Analyser (SMA) constitutes the ideal measuring solution for the analysis of snowmelt and for ascertaining the water run-off for flood forecasts or for water management. Features and advantages 99 Forecasting of the water run-off during snowmelt 99 Recording of the snow parameters: snow water equivalent (SWE), snow density, liquid water content, ice content 99 Early recognition of an increase in the liquid water content in the snow pack 99 Simple installation and configuration 99 Low energy consumption, solar-powered...

Recognizing the Sliding Movement of the Snow The sensor SGE-20 enables the measurement of the sliding movement of the snow, whereby deductions can be derived regarding the association between the condition of the surface of the slope, the inclination of the slope and the snow pack. Features and advantages 99 Measurement of the sliding movement of the snow in steep terrain 99 Recognition of the influences of the ground conditions on the snow pack 99 Robust aluminium case for use in snow and cold temperatures 99 Reliable data output and integration in existing measuring systems 99 Minimum...

Measuring the Temperature of the Snow Surface The infrared sensor SIR provides for the exact and non-contact measurement of the temperature of the snow surface. Features and advantages 99 Highly sensitive infrared temperature sensor for the measurement of the snow’s surface temperature 99 Non-contact measurements, reliable and continuous data, optimum integration in existing systems 99 Robust stainless steel sensor casing with separate zinc die-cast casing for the evaluation electronics (protection class IP 65) 99 Tried and tested for operation under harsh climatic conditions Fields of...

Generating a Snow Temperature Profile The SCA sensor carries out several independent temperature measurements in the snow pack with which an exact temperature profile can be generated. The measuring points can be compared to candles with different lengths and are distributed throughout the layers within the snow pack (25, 50, 75 and 100 cm). A further measurement for the ground temperature is also carried out directly on the ground. Features and advantages 99 Continuous recording of the snow and ground temperatures at the individual profile depths 99 Use of very exact and highly durable...

Plant Manufacturing: Automatic Weather Station “SNOW” Automatic weather station: robust materials and design especially for the recording of snow data in alpine and high alpine terrain. Features and advantages 99 Tailor-made sensor configuration: snow depth, snow surface temperature, snow and air temperature, wind, humidity, radiation, etc. 99 Integration in existing measuring networks, display of the data in a web browser 99 Qualified service for planning and advice regarding the installation through to the maintenance of the equipment 99 Equipped with solar power for autonomous operation...

Competence in Environmental Measurement Technology In addition to the sale of innovative measuring solutions for the sectors snow, water, wind and climate Sommer Messtechnik also offers a wide range of professional customer services. These include project consultation for individual systems, installation and commissioning, regular maintenance work, system demonstrations as well as training and workshops for applied measuring devices and operating software. Please contact us for a non-binding consultation or an individual offer under the telephone no. +43 5523 55989 or by email...