Shades and protects sensor
Overview
The RAD14 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 RAD14 is mounted to a crossarm with an HMP155A-L.
Read MoreBenefits and Features
- Improved sensor protection from driving rain, snow, and insect intrusion
- Lower self-heating
- Mounts directly to Campbell Scientific tripods and towers
- Used with HMP155A probe
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Technical Description
The RAD14 14-Plate Solar Radiation Shield typically houses the HMP155A 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 RAD14 includes a 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.
Compatibility
The RAD14 is compatible with the HMP155A Temperature and Relative Humidity Probe. The RAD14 is also compatible with the now-retired HMP45C-L Temperature and Relative Humidity Probe.
The RAD14 attaches to a crossarm, mast, or user-supplied pipe with a 1.0 to 2.1 in. OD.
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 | 39.37 cm (15.50 in.) |
| Weight | 1.04 kg (2.3 lb) |