Measurements - FD70

FD70 Configuration and Maintenance Guide

Document code
M212222EN
Revision
J
Language
English
Product
FD70
Document type
User guide

The following table lists the FD70 measurement functions available for order:

FD70 measurements
Observation Description Unit
Visibility
  • 1‑minute average
  • 10‑minute average
m
Precipitation accumulation
  • Rain accumulation
  • Snow accumulation
mm
Precipitation intensity 1‑minute average mm/h
Present weather

SYNOP (WMO table 4680):

  • Instant (1 min)

  • 15 minutes

  • 1 hour

METAR (WMO table 4678):

  • Present weather
  • Recent weather

NWS:

  • Precipitation type

SYNOP code

METAR code

NWS code

Droplet size distribution 41 size classes mm
Droplet fall speed distribution 26 size classes m/s