The IceLoad Sensor is a lightweight, highly accurate ice detection sensor designed to measure the weight of ice on critical infrastructure, such as power lines and wind turbines. It provides critical early warnings of dangerous ice levels to ensure energy supply security and optimize grid operations during extreme cold weather events.
Weighs only 3.3 kg, making it easy to install and maintain on transmission towers and wind turbines.
Measures ice loads up to 20 kg, providing versatile monitoring across diverse applications.
Seawater-resistant aluminum design and wide operating range ideal for extreme conditions.
Our IceLoad Sensor helps customers monitor ice accumulation on power lines, wind turbines, and other critical structures. By providing early detection of hazardous ice loads, it minimizes the risk of damage, ensuring reliable energy transmission and enhanced safety.
RELIABLE and accurate data
Ice load can permanently damage lines, leading to high repair costs and power outages that put people and property at risk. By using the same gravimetric measurement principle used on the rain[e] weighing precipitation sensor, our IceLoad Sensor provides a 2% accuracy at 1 kg ice load. This more precise measurement allows energy and transmission operators to proactively monitor ice accumulation and minimize the risk of system failure.
durable design
Reliably understanding how ice can impact your operations requires an ice detection sensor that won’t let you down in extremely cold environments under harsh conditions. Our IceLoad Sensor is built with durable, seawater-resistant aluminum so it can operate in extreme temperatures ranging from -40°C to +70°C, ensuring reliable operation in the harshest environments without the need for antifreeze.
Gravimetric measurement is more accurate for precipitation or ice because it directly measures mass, eliminating potential errors from volume or density variations. Unlike methods that rely on approximations, such as radar or optical measurements, gravimetric approaches capture the actual weight of water or ice, providing a precise and direct quantification. This minimizes uncertainties related to shape, size, or changes in state, making it a highly reliable approach for accurate measurement.
Yes, its lightweight and compact design make installation straightforward, and it is compatible with a wide range of data loggers.
Our WMO-compliant Ser[LOG] offers precise data collection, flexible integration, and secure communication for diverse weather monitoring applications.
AEM Elements 360 is a multi-hazard weather intelligence solution and the cornerstone of the Elements Resiliency Platform.
