Snow Depth Sensor SHM31: Advantage over Traditional Ultrasonic Sensors

A new measuring tool for meteorological services, airports, road maintenance depots, and ski resorts, as well as for the generation of renewable energy, is now available from Lufft: the SHM31 measures snow depths of up to 15 metres in mere seconds. It is the successor to the tried-and-trusted SHM30, which Jenoptik launched on the market in mid-2009. Since 2014, SHM30 has been a fixed part of Lufft's range of optical sensors.

What makes the innovative SHM31 different from its predecessor, the SHM30? Some new features of the Lufft SHM31 snow depth sensor include, in particular, the different communication interfaces, which make the sensor fully compatible with Lufft's UMB standards. In addition, the sensor has an integrated window heater for the entry and exit... ... More: Official Press Release Lufft

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Lufft, laser, measurement, optical sensor