Cloudburst Weighing Precipitation Gauge utilizes a weighing-based principle to achieve high-precision monitoring of various forms of precipitation

Cloudburst Weighing Precipitation Gauge employs a C6 high-precision sensor to determine precipitation depth via the weighing method. It is capable of measuring rain, snow, hail, and mixed solid-liquid precipitation with an accuracy of 0.1 mm across its full measurement range. The device features self-diagnostic and self-calibration capabilities, and its integrated wind-resistant design eliminates the need for an external wind shield.

Cloudburst Weighing Precipitation Gauge operates on a weighing principle: a C6 high-precision sensor measures the weight of the precipitation, which is then converted into precipitation depth based on water density and the collection area. The instrument can distinguish between liquid, solid, and mixed-phase precipitation. With a full-range measurement accuracy of 0.1 mm, it is well-suited for long-term, continuous observation at meteorological and hydrological stations in the field.

Cloudburst Weighing Precipitation Gauge integrates modules for data acquisition, processing, solid-state storage, and remote transmission control. The collection orifice is equipped with an intelligent heating system to prevent the accumulation and freezing of snow or ice, ensuring that monitoring data remains real-time and reliable. The device includes several autonomous maintenance functions, such as detecting signal degradation or component aging, performing system diagnostics, pinpointing faults, and triggering alarms. It supports long-term self-calibration, removing the need for manual on-site calibration; should external factors cause operational anomalies, the device can automatically restore itself to standard operating conditions, thereby reducing the maintenance burden at field stations.

Cloudburst Weighing Precipitation Gauge features a design with separated internal and external components: the internal electronic weighing unit and the external protective housing are independent and grounded separately, ensuring the vertical stability of the force-measurement system. The high-strength stainless steel outer housing shields the internal weighing unit from wind and other environmental interference, ensuring stable operation. Standing 0.7 meters tall—matching the height of standard manual rain gauges—the instrument allows for seamless integration and comparison with historical observation datasets. Its integrated, turbulence-free, wind-resistant design requires no additional wind shield; it does not alter local airflow patterns, ensuring that the collected data remains representative of the watershed. The Cloudburst Weighing Precipitation Gauge features an intake orifice with an inner diameter of 200 mm and an edge angle maintained between 42° and 45°. It offers a precipitation intensity measurement range of 0 to 6000 mm/h with a resolution of 0.01 mm. The instrument supports the real-time, cumulative collection of precipitation data; its onboard solid-state storage can retain 14 months of data (with cyclic overwriting), while raw data can be preserved for up to 20 years. Designed for challenging outdoor environments—such as open plains, high-altitude plateaus, and wind-exposed areas—the system overcomes the limitations of traditional tipping-bucket rain gauges, which struggle to provide stable measurements for snowfall and hail. It serves as a stable and reliable solution for precipitation monitoring in hydrological and meteorological observation.