YOUNG Aspirated Radiation Shields
Features
- Shield employs a triple-walled intake tube and multiple canopy shades
- Continuous duty blower draws ambient air through the intake tubes and across the sensor
- Plastic materials provide high reflectivity, low conductivity, and maximum weatherability
- Free ground shipping
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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Overview
The RM Young 43502 shield employs a triple-walled intake tube and multiple canopy shades to isolate the sensor from precipitation and solar radiation. A continuous-duty blower draws ambient air through the intake tubes and across the sensor, minimizing radiation errors. Compact shield components reduce radiation absorption and improve aspiration efficiency. Specially selected plastic materials provide high reflectivity, low conductivity, and maximum weatherability.
Design
The versatile DC blower is designed for continuous duty of more than 80,000 hours (9 years) at 25 degrees C (77 degrees F). Brushless electronic commutation is achieved using dependable solid state circuitry.
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