Disdrometer

A disdrometer is an instrument used to measure the drop size distribution and fall velocity of hydrometeors. Some disdrometers can distinguish between rain, graupel, and hail. The uses for disrometers are wide. They can be used for traffic control, scientific examination, airport observation systems, and hydrology. The latest disdrometers employ microwave or laser technologies. 2D video disdrometers can be used to analyze individual snowflakes.

See meteorology, weather