240-1070-L Campbell-Stokes Pattern Sunshine Recorder

240-1070-lambrecht (23K)
Campbell-Stokes Pattern Sunshine Recorder

The 240-1070-L Campbell-Stokes Pattern Sunshine Recorder employs a glass sphere to focus the sun's rays to an intense spot, which will char a mark on a curved card mounted concentrically with the sphere. As the earth rotates, the position of the spot moves across the card. When the sun is obscured, the trace is interrupted. At the end of the day the total length of the trace, less gaps, is proportional to the duration of sunshine.

The record cards are made from a special board which produces a clearly visible trace even in weak sunlight. The cards are treated to char rather than burn to ensure clarity of the trace. Different cards are used for different seasons. Each card is marked with hourly intervals.

Specifications

Measuring element: Cut glass sphere, burning glass, optical principle
Range of application: In northern and southern equatorial zones between 0-40° (240-1071-L) or 25-60° (240-1070-L)
Housing: non-corrosion materials, RAL 5009 (azure)/ black, integrated circularspirit level on the base plate, with additional mounting plate
Dimensions: Approx 200 x 180 x 250 mm
Weight: Approx 5.7 kg

Ordering Information

240-1070-L Campbell-Stokes Pattern Sunshine Recorder, 25-60° N/S, includes 1 package of record cards
240-1071-L Campbell-Stokes Pattern Sunshine Recorder, 0-40° N/S, includes 1 package of record cards
240-1072-L-1 Sunshine Record Cards for 0-40° (1 year supply) 140 summer, 140 winter, 100 spring/autumn
240-1072-L-3 Sunshine Record Cards for 25-60° (1 year supply) 140 summer, 140 winter, 100 spring/autumn
240-1074-L Replacement Glass Sphere

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