Fuel Moisture Sensor

Capabilities

This sensor monitors forest fire fuel conditions by measuring the moisture content of a connected fuel stick. It uses advanced measurement technology to determine moisture levels and is commonly used in fire-weather monitoring stations. Those stations feed the wildfire weather monitoring for utilities and the PSPS weather station networks WWG deploys along high fire-risk corridors.

Sensor Specifics

Measurements

Fuel Moisture Content

Range

0 to 70% moisture content

Accuracy

Varies by range; e.g., ±1.25% (0-10% range), ±4.11% (30-50% range)

Output Signal

±0.7 Vdc square wave (frequency 31-58 kHz)

Power Supply

5 to 18 Vdc

Manufacturer

Campbell Scientific

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