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Disdrometer having acoustic transducer and methods thereof

US10012767B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 7, 2017
Grant dateJul 3, 2018
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Expiry dateNov 7, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A90/10
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An acoustic disdrometer is provided for measuring precipitation. The acoustic disdrometer has an acoustic transducer positioned within an acoustic chamber defined by an acoustic shell. Precipitation impacting the acoustic shell generates sound waves that are collected by the acoustic transducer for processing.

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