Fuel Moisture and Fuel Temperature

Fire weather sensors

CS505-L Fuel Moisture Sensor

Fuel Moisture Sensor
  • Measures moisture content of USFS-specified, 10-hour, Ponderosa pine dowel
  • Dowel dimensions are the same as those used in fuel moisture racks
  • Dowel is easily replaced in the field
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CS205 10-Hour Fuel Temperature Stick

10-Hour Fuel Temperature Stick
  • Companion product to CS505; can be mounted on the same stake
  • Requires 107 temperature sensor
  • 107 is inserted into the CS205
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CS515-QD Fuel Moisture & Fuel Temperature Sensor for RAWS

Fuel Moisture & Fuel Temperature Sensor for RAWS
  • Consists of a CS505 Fuel Moisture Probe, a CS205 fuel temperature stick, and a 107-QD Thermistor mounted on the 10974 Fuel Moisture/Temperature Mounting Stake
  • Connects to the RAWS-F Quick Deployment Fire Weather Station
  • Measures moisture content of USFS-specified, 10-hour, Ponderosa pine dowel
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About Fuel Moisture and Fuel Temperature

The CS205 and CS505 are designed to make automatic continuous measurements of fuel moisture and fuel temperature. When connected to a datalogger with telecommunications capability, the user can automatically monitor changing fuel conditions without having to visit the measurement site.

The CS205 Fuel Temperature Sensor is typically measured alongside the CS505 Fuel Moisture Sensor. The fuel moisture sensor measures the percent water content of a 10-hour fuel moisture dowel. The sensors are typically mounted side-by-side on the 10974 Fuel Moisture/Temperature Stake.