RAD10
RAD10
OrderableGSA10-Plate Solar Radiation Shield for Small Sensors
Overview
The RAD10, manufactured by MetSpec, uses a double-louvered design that offers improved sensor protection from driving rain, snow, and insect intrusion. It also has lower self-heating in bright sunlight combined with higher temperatures (> 24°C (~75°F)) and low wind speeds (< 2m/s (~4.5 mph)), providing a better measurement.
Note: In the image, the RAD10 is mounted to a crossarm with an HC2S3-L.
Key Advantages
Shades and protects sensor
Technical Description
The RAD10 10-Plate Solar Radiation Shield typically houses the HC2S3 Temperature and RH Probe. The probe fits in the bottom of the shield and is held in place with a foam-lined gland that tightens down around the probe.
The RAD10 can also house a 43347 or HMP60 probe. The HMP45C and several other retired sensors are also compatible.
The RAD10 includes a 5.08 cm (2 in.) U-bolt with a plastic V-block. The U-bolt is placed in the holes on the side of the bracket for attachment to a mast or vertical pole. The U-bolt is placed in the holes on the bottom of the bracket for attachment to a crossarm.
Benefits
- Improved sensor protection from driving rain, snow, and insect intrusion
- Lower self-heating
- Mounts directly to Campbell Scientific tripods and towers
- Used with HC2S3, CS215, 083E, HMP45C, HMP60, and 43347 probes
Specifications
- Construction
- UV-stabilized white thermoplastic plates, aluminum mounting bracket, white powder-coated stainless-steel U-bolt clamp
- Plate Diameter
- 12.3 cm
(4.84 in.)
- Internal Diameter
- 19 mm
(0.75 in.)
- Inside Height
- 127 cm
(5.0 in.)
- External Height
- 20.8 cm
(8.19 in.)
- Weight
- 1.01 kg
(2.23 lb)
