Freezing Rain Sensor
Reliable freezing rain and icing detection for Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS) and airport meteorological monitoring.
Typical Applications
- Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS)
- Airport freezing rain detection
- Runway icing monitoring
- Aviation meteorological stations
- Airport winter weather monitoring
- Freezing rain weather reporting
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Freezing Rain Sensor
Reliable freezing rain and icing detection for Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS) and airport meteorological monitoring.
Typical Applications
- Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS)
- Airport freezing rain detection
- Runway icing monitoring
- Aviation meteorological stations
- Airport winter weather monitoring
- Freezing rain weather reporting
The Freezing Rain Sensor provides reliable detection of icing conditions for Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS), airport meteorological monitoring and aviation weather applications. Using ultrasonic sensing, it detects the accumulation of ice, frost and wet snow while automatic de-icing helps maintain dependable operation during severe winter weather conditions.
Key Features
- Reliable detection of ice, frost and wet snow
- Ultrasonic sensing for accurate icing detection
- Automatic probe de-icing
- Reliable operation in severe winter weather
- Designed for AWOS integration
- Supports aviation freezing rain monitoring and reporting
Product Models

Freezing Rain Sensor 6495
- FAA-certified freezing rain and icing sensor
- Ultrasonic axially vibrating probe
- Detects ice, frost and wet snow
- Automatic internal probe de-icing
- Melts approximately 3.8 mm of ice within 30 seconds at -20°C
- Designed for integration with Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS)
- Reports sensor frequency and status once per minute
The Freezing Rain Sensor provides reliable detection of icing conditions for Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS), airport meteorological monitoring and aviation weather applications. Using ultrasonic sensing, it detects the accumulation of ice, frost and wet snow while automatic de-icing helps maintain dependable operation during severe winter weather conditions.
Key Features
- Reliable detection of ice, frost and wet snow
- Ultrasonic sensing for accurate icing detection
- Automatic probe de-icing
- Reliable operation in severe winter weather
- Designed for AWOS integration
- Supports aviation freezing rain monitoring and reporting
Additional information
| Model | 6495 |
|---|---|
| Weather Detection | Ice, Frost & Wet Snow |
| Sensor Category | Freezing Rain & Icing Detection |
| Primary Application | Aviation Weather Monitoring |
| System Compatibility | Automated Weather Observing Systems (AWOS) |
