In order to maximize water efficiency of irrigation systems, Podium has developed a rain intensity sensor that offers the unique ability to not only detect the presence of rain but the precise intensity as well. This detection of intensity of rainfall can at any given time provide an irrigation system the ability to offer a tailored watering response by implementing optimal irrigation scheduling.  The result is the most effective water saving sensory solution.  This sensor can be integrated into any conventional irrigation system (including wireless or web-based applications), is inexpensive to produce, and contains no moving parts promoting reliability.

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Differences From Existing Rain Sensors

Unlike current irrigation rain sensors which simply detect the presence of moisture or are dependent on weather forecasting, Podium’s sensor provides real time and accurate measurement of rainfall intensity. This allows irrigation systems to offer a tailored watering response based on the amount of rainfall a given area such as a lawn or agricultural crop has received.

When sunny weather is present following a rain shower, traditional rain sensors may dry off resulting in irrigation systems resuming normal irrigation schedules. Consequently, this leads to unnecessary and wasteful watering. Podium has addressed this limitation as the technology does not rely on the presence of moisture, but rather measures exactly how much rain has fallen at precisely what intensity and for how long.

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Possible Markets

Podium’s rain intensity sensor can used for any residential, commercial or industrial application that requires optimized irrigation management. From household lawns to agricultural crops to golf courses.

Its cost efficiency ensures it can be applied to the price sensitive consumer market while its accuracy and reliability ensure it can be applied to the performance sensitive commercial market. 

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For large scale agriculture, Podium’s rain intensity sensor can be used in tandem with soil moisture levels to provide additional accuracy in the irrigation of specific crops. Thus, promoting the most accurate level of water management to lower costs and potentially raise yields.

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Use Mobile and Web Application

In today’s ‘smart’ market, consumers are always looking to measure and manage every aspect of their day to day lives. By pairing Podium’s rain intensity sensor with consumer irrigation apps, suppliers can offer their customers who are on the go, not only the ability to manage watering, but also the unique ability to measure, in real time, the rainfall their lawns have received.

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Contact us to learn more about Podium’s rain intensity sensor for irrigation.