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Mobile apparatus for observing precipitation and method for controlling the same

US11971517B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 5, 2024
Grant dateApr 30, 2024
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Expiry dateJan 5, 2044

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01W1/14
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Described is a mobile apparatus for observing precipitation, the mobile apparatus including a bottom plate including a plurality of precipitation gauges and a movable member, a movement unit configured to move a position of the bottom plate from a first position to a second position by using the movable member, an observation time determination unit configured to determine a precipitation observation time on the basis of seasonal information, and a control unit configured to control the plurality of precipitation gauges on the basis of the precipitation observation time when precipitation is detected.

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