Method and device for hydrometeor detection
US7286935B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 16, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A90/10
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This publication discloses a method and apparatus for measuring hydrometeors. According to the method, the mechanical impulses of hydrometers falling on a detection surface are measured. According to the invention, part of the measuring device (1) is used to perform a continuous measurement, in order to define a threshold value for an impulse and only after the threshold value is exceeded is the final part (2) of the measuring apparatus excited for measuring operations, in order to minimize the power consumption of the apparatus.
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