RAD10E
RAD10E
Orderable10-Plate Solar Radiation Shield for Larger Sensors
Overview
The RAD10E, manufactured by MetSpec, is attached to a Campbell Scientific crossarm or mast. The RAD10E uses a double-louvered design that offers improved sensor protection from driving rain, snow, and insect intrusion. This shield also has lower self-heating in bright sunlight combined with higher temperatures (> 24°C (~75°F)) and low wind speeds (< 2 m s-1 (~4.5 mph)), giving a better measurement.
Technical Description
The RAD10E 10-Plate Solar Radiation Shield houses the EE181-L Temperature and Relative Humidity 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 RAD10E 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
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.)
- Height
- 20.8 cm
(8.19 in.)
- Weight
- 1.01 kg
(2.23 lb)