Dual-Bucket Design + Intelligent Bird-Proof System Solves Long-Standing Field Monitoring Challenges
I. Industry Pain Point: Bird Interference Creates Blind Spot in Rainfall Monitoring
A long-overlooked issue in meteorological and hydrological monitoring is compromising data accuracy:
- Bird Perching Impact: Traditional rain gauge collectors become bird resting spots, causing structural deformation
- Nest Building: Birds building nests inside equipment, blocking funnel passages
- Dropping Contamination: Bird feces affect tipping bucket sensitivity, causing measurement errors
- Data Distortion: Research shows bird interference can cause up to 35% deviation in monitoring data
A 2024 comparative experiment at a national meteorological station revealed that rain gauges affected by bird interference showed 28% lower monthly cumulative rainfall than actual values, highlighting the severity of the problem.
II. Technological Innovation: Breakthrough Design of Bird-Proof System
1. Intelligent Bird-Proof System
- Gentle Bird Deterrence Technology
- Uses ultrasonic frequency bird repellent, effective range 3-5 meters
- Rotating anti-perching spike design, non-harmful protection
- Solar-powered, operates for 7 consecutive days in cloudy/rainy weather
2. Precision Measurement Structure
- Dual-Bucket Complementary Design
- Measurement resolution: 0.1mm
- Measurement accuracy: ±2% (rainfall intensity ≤4mm/min)
- Collector diameter: φ200mm, complies with WMO standards
3. Enhanced Environmental Adaptability
- All-Weather Operation Capability
- Operating temperature: -30℃ to 70℃
- Protection rating: IP68
- Lightning protection design, certified to IEEE C62.41.2 standard
III. Field Test Data: Dual Improvement in Bird Prevention and Monitoring Accuracy
1. Bird Prevention Effectiveness Verification
90-day comparative test at monitoring stations along bird migration routes:
Before Bird-Proof System Activation
- Daily average bird perching incidents: 23 times
- Weekly cleaning requirements for bird droppings: 3-4 times
- Equipment damage rate: 15%/month
After Bird-Proof System Activation
- Daily average bird perching incidents: 0 times
- Maintenance cycle extended to 3 months
- Equipment damage rate reduced to 0%
2. Data Quality Improvement
Simultaneous testing across 8 different ecological regions showed:
- Data Consistency: Correlation coefficient improved from 0.81 to 0.98 compared to standard instruments
- Rainfall Event Capture Rate: Increased from 85% to 99.5%
- Extreme Rainfall Monitoring: Data stability improved by 60% under storm conditions
IV. Application Scenario Expansion
1. Key Application Areas
- Nature Reserve Monitoring: Prevents bird interference while maintaining ecological balance
- Urban Weather Stations: Solves bird interference issues in parks and green spaces
- Mountain Unmanned Stations: Reduces maintenance frequency and operational costs
- Airport Weather Monitoring: Ensures accuracy of aviation safety data
2. Smart Function Integration
- Remote Status Monitoring
- Real-time equipment status updates
- Bird activity frequency statistics
- Automatic maintenance alerts
- Data Analysis Platform
- Cloud-based data quality assessment
- Automatic anomaly data marking
- Multi-station data comparison analysis
V. Industry Certification and Standards
1. Authoritative Certification
- National Meteorological Instrument Quality Supervision and Inspection Center certification
- National Institute of Metrology accuracy certification
- EU CE certification, RoHS test report
2. Eco-Friendly Certification
- Non-harmful certification from wildlife protection organizations
- Green monitoring equipment label obtained
- Complies with ISO 14001 environmental management system standards
Conclusion
The successful development of the bird-proof tipping bucket rain gauge marks a new stage of intelligent and precise field meteorological monitoring equipment. This device not only solves the long-standing industry problem of bird interference but also elevates data accuracy to new heights through innovative design, providing more reliable technical support for weather forecasting, flood warning, climate change research, and other fields.
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Post time: Nov-20-2025