Snow Fork Snow Characteristic Analyzer
Date:2017-04-01 15:30:46

Instrument features





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ØLightweight, easy to carry, quick analysis in the field

ØCan be used in polar environments or in rainy environments.Even available at -40 degrees Celsius

ØThe probe is a steel, fork-type microwave resonator.Measuring electrical parameters: resonance frequency, attenuation degree and 3 decibel bandwidth.These measurements can be used to accurately calculate the dielectric constant.In addition, snow density and liquid water capacity can also be calculated through semi-empirical equations

ØAfter measurement, all data will be displayed quickly on the screen and stored in the instrument memory at the same time.And this data is easy to be transferred to the computer, easy to analyze and process

ØReliability of data measurement: in situ, no compression required, easy to measure repeat values; measurements can be calibrated in the atmosphere

ØSnow density (/ from the side) and liquid water content are two aspects that reflect the characteristics of snow.The height of the ground is0Smart.Measure the depth approximately2Smart, and can be repeated3Second-rate.At the same time, a depth can be made5. SmartControlled experiment














Application areas




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It is used for snow density and characteristics measurement, and can be used for hydrological and water resources research, especially for snow in alpine snow-covered areas, predict hydrological water level changes, and predict floods caused by snow water.

Combined with remote sensing data, and to provide evidence on the ground, we can understand the distribution of snow on the ground.














Main technical parameters


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ØResonance frequency measurement range:500~900MHz

ØDielectric constant measurement range:Oh’:1~2.9; Oh’:0~0.15

ØLiquid water capacity range:0~10%

ØSnow density measurement range:0~0.6/from the side

Øelectricitysource:Rechargeable 2.5AH/12V lead battery

ØDefendProtection:IP65

ØStandard temperature range:-40℃~25℃; under special circumstances: -40℃~40℃~40℃

ØData transfer mode:via RS232 mode

ØElectronic box specifications:18cm*14cm*29cm, 4200g; probe part can be placed in a backpack, about 380g; monitor: 350g














Basic composition




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Reading table, probe










Origin:Finland Toikka















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