Environmental Laboratory
Improved Snow Water Equivalency Sensor
Apr 13 2011
Campbell Scientific (USA) annouces the new GMON3 Snow Water Equivalency (SWE) sensor, produced by
Campbell Scientific Canada and developed in collaboration with Hydro Québec. The innovative design of the
GMON3 makes it an excellent sensor for non-contact SWE measurement applications.
The GMON3 obtains a measurement by monitoring gamma rays that are naturally emitted from the ground. As
snow accumulates on top of the ground, the GMON3 measures an attenuation of the normal background
radiation levels. The higher the water content, the higher the attenuation of the gamma radiation.
The new sensor measures with an accuracy of ±15 mm from 0-300 mm and ±15% from 300-600 mm, operating
within temperatures from -40°C to +40°C. The GMON3 can output an RS-232 (1200 to 115200 BAUD) signal
interface to Campbell Scientific dataloggers or other recording devices. It is effective with any type of snow or
ice. Data can be transmitted in near real-time with the addition of a wireless communication option.
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