YES - Model TPC-3000 -Total Precipitation Collector

The user periodically visits the system to recover its precipitation sample bag for off-site lab analysis. Its software-controlled Opti-Grid™ precipitation sensor provides reliable and repeatable open/closed decisions, while ignoring false triggering from insects. It represents a major improvement over older technology that often missed the earliest phases of light precipitation. As the earliest precipitation phases tend to contain higher concentrations of pollutants, this lack of sensitivity biased historical data. The TPC-3000 is also suitable for research on chemical/biological (chem-bio) agent dispersion and emergency response teams providing in-situ collection after a terrorist attack.

• State-of-the-art completely automated precipitation detection and collection
• Integrates with a variety of rain gauges
• Modular design is lightweight and portable, compatible with legacy sampler mounts
• DC battery operation (AC line option)
• Includes Palmä and TPC-Manager QC software
• Supports operation of large networks

• Atmospheric deposition at remote sites
• Acid rain and global climate change research
• Input for precipitation forecast models
• Chemical/Bio agent research
• Validation of remote sensing platforms

The TPC uses a sophisticated dual technology precipitation sensor that sets it apart from other precipitation collectors. A dual beam, near IR optical sensor, uses synchronous detection to detect precipitation. A second, heated dual grid sensor detects very light precipitation events and also logically qualifies the optical sensor output. This way, spiders and insects cannot fool the optical sensor.