Instrument : Total Precipitation Sensor (TPS)
Instrument Categories
Surface Meteorology
Picture of the Total Precipitation Sensor (TPS)
General Overview
The total precipitation sensor (TPS) measures atmospheric temperature, horizontal wind, and precipitation. It consists of a sensor head and electronics enclosure that are integrated as a single unit.
Output Datastreams
- tps : Total Precipitation Sensor
Primary Measurements
The following measurements are those considered scientifically relevant.
Locations
- North Slope Alaska (NSA)
- Central Facility, Barrow AK (C1)
Contact(s)
Jessica Cherry
(907) 474-5730
jcherry@iarc.uaf.edu
