Ceilometer Sensor Articles & Analysis
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The subsequent research efforts included the following activities: Tracking plumes of volcanic ash or dust through the atmosphere Understanding local air quality Providing warnings to air traffic controllers, meteorologists, and industrial sites related to aerosol events During the summer of 2012, using desert dust as a proxy, MF collected data provided by several LiDAR ...
In the nineties, the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute( KNMI) started automating the visual observations of present weather, visibility and clouds using automatic weather stations with dedicated optical sensors. For cloud observations, ceilometers were purchased and deployed in the measurement network on a 24/7 operational ...
It really comes down to a choice between the traditional analog technology used in ceilometers ad the more recent advanced technology found in Micro Pulse LiDAR (MPL) sensors. To select the best tool for your needs, keep in mind the following differences between MPL and ceilometers. Sensitivity: The most important distinction is the massive ...