Case Study

Municipality of Welver

Local precipitation monitoring network for the benefit of water management

Precipitation sensor 15189

Possible applications

  • Flood protection

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Local precipitation monitoring network for the benefit of water management

OVERVIEW: RAINFALL MEASUREMENT NETWORK OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF WELVER

The fresh water supply for the municipality of Welver is provided by waterworks in the Ruhr Valley, while wastewater treatment is the responsibility of the municipality. Wastewater disposal includes the drainage of sewage and rainwater and the disposal of property drainage systems. Sewage and mixed water pumping stations are operated for this purpose.  

Learn more about the municipality of Welver: https://www.welver.de

Due to the increasing number of heavy rainfall events as a result of climate change in recent years, local authorities have become more aware of the issue. The local precipitation measurement network supports hazard prevention and prevents damage to buildings, infrastructure, and landscaped areas in the community. 

REQUIREMENTS

A reliable and durable precipitation sensor was sought to enable timely flood protection at pumping stations and ensure real-time monitoring during heavy rainfall. The sensor needed to be quick and easy to integrate into the existing control room infrastructure.

SOLUTION

The municipality of Welver has the heated precipitation sensor type 15189 in operation at several locations to support and strengthen the work of the local water management.

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ID No. 15189 Precipitation Sensor
15189

15189 Precipitation Sensor according to Joss-Tognini

Equipped with the features and benefits of its proven predecessors, this all-metal Tipping Bucket Precipitation Sensor 15189 is the "best in class." Its functionality is precisely designed to meet the needs of classical meteorology and hydrology as well as semi-professional industrial meteorology. The Precipitation Sensor 15189, in its different variants, is an extremely economical investment. 

  • Best price-performance ratio in its class!
  • Single device or part of an automatic weather station
  • Highly reliable and robust measuring system
  • High-quality materials
  • Easy installation
  • Connectable to Lambrecht's data logger met[LOG] and Ser[LOG]

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