Sensors
The MiniMet Automatic Weather Station is a bespoke system. We can supply a system with the typical meterological sensors, or it can be configured with sensors to suit your particular application. There are choices of power supplies and communications. The list below shows some of our standard sensors, but please ask if you would like something different.
Raingauge
We do not manufacture our own raingauges, but offer gauges from Companies with whom we have worked for many years. This raingauge is based on the tipping-bucket technique, has an aerodynamic collecting funnel and is manufactured from UV resistant plastic. Heated versions are available
Windvane
A high specification windvane, with options available for marine environments. Heating elements are available for the sensors for low temperature environments.
Anemometers (Windspeed)
High specification anemometer. Marine versions are available, as are heating elements.
RHTPlus
Highest quality, meteorological specification sensors Fully recalibrateable Easy plug-and-play interchange Choice of temperature elements and outputs Innovative method of fitting inside the radiation – no screws, therefore no tools required Probe & screen designed and manufactured by Skye
Air Pressure Sensor (Barometer)
Range of sensors to suit different environments and dataloggers/data acquisition systems Housing suitable for indoor or continuous outdoor use Available with a range of mounting accessories
Soil Temperature
The Soil Temperature probe is an inexpensive solution to recording soil temperature at different depths. The sensing element is located at the tip and the cable length adapted accordingly. It is fully waterproof.
UV sensors
UVA (SKU 420) UVB (SKU 430) UVI (SKU 440) Three sensors designed to measure the UVA (315-400nm) and UVB (280-315nm) parts of sunlight, plus a UVI sensor designed to match the erythema curve. Components used have been selected for their stability in a UV environment. The bandwidth characteristics are tailored to the ISO standard.
Pyranometers (solar radiation)
For measurement of total sunlight and for use in outdoor locations we offer the silicon cell Pyranometer, A very popular and cost effective sensor, which is calibrated against a WMO Secondary Standard Thermopile. Output is proportional to total solar energy in watt.m-2.
PAR Sensors
PAR Quantum PAR ‘Special’ PAR Energy These sensors are traditionally used in plant growth studies. We can offer waterproof models suitable for long term exposure and underwater applications, and splashproof models of the PAR Quantum & PAR Energy suitable for glasshouses, plant growth cabinets, etc. The PAR Quantum is the sensor with the ideal 100% [...]