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TPS

Total Precipitation Sensor

Baseline Instrument, Guest

The total precipitation sensor is a state-of-the-art, automatic precipitation gauge designed for remote, unattended operation in all weather conditions. The system consists of a thermodynamic precipitation sensor head and electronics enclosure that is physically integrated together as a single unit.

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Cherry et al. Total Precipitation Sensor (TPS) Handbook. 2011.

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