VS-43 snow gage

Certificate: RU.C.28.004A No. 11777 Number of the State registry: 22529-02 Appointment the Snow gage is intended for determination of density of snow at snow-measuring shootings at hydrometeorological stations and posts by measurement of weight and length of a column of test of snow. Features, the principle of action the Snow gage consists of metal pipes and scales. Density of snow cover is defined by weighing of the cut-out snow test. The volume of this test is determined by height of the cut-out column of snow and cross-sectional area of a pipe of the snow gage. Technical characteristics measurement Range: mass of test............................................................................................... 5 - 1500 lengths of a column of test, mm.............................................................................. 30 - 600 Blundered measurement: mass of test. ...................................................................................................... ±5 lengths of a column of test, mm.................................................................................... ±10 Reception area of a pipe, cm2................................................................................. 50 Reliability Probability of no-failure operation for 5000 measurements............................................. 0,85 Average service life, years....................................................................................... 8 Service conditions Temperature of air, °C.................................................... from-60 to 50 Relative humidity of air, %................................................................ to 98 Overall dimensions the Snow gage, mm........................................................................................... 710х150х150 Weight Snow gage, kg. ........................................................................................................ 3,0 Warranty period of 12 months