Instrument : Total Precipitation Sensor (TPS)
Instrument Categories
Surface Meteorology
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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