Attention:
Operation of the SPTA requires experienced personnel on board the aircraft.
Summary
The sun photometer points at the sun and measures the direct-sun radiance. It is automated by a sun-tracking unit, allowing continuous measurements during flight operations. It provides data of the aerosol optical depth within the 360-1050nm range.
| Manufacturer | Dr. Schulz und Partner GmbH |
|---|---|
| Model | SPTA |
| Serial No. | n/a |
| Type | scattering photometer |
| REGISTRY-Link | ↪ REGISTRY (6714) |
Contacts
| Name | Institution | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Andreas Herber | Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research | Device Contact |
Available devices and Specification
The sun photometer system comprises the photometer unit, a power supply unit and an operator PC.
| Name | Model | Serial Number | REGISTRY-Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Photometer SPTA | SPTA | SPTA02 | ↪ REGISTRY (6715) |
| Sun Photometer SPTA | SPTA | SPTA03 | ↪ REGISTRY (6717) |
Specifications of SPTA (without mounting)
Position
| Info | The sun photometer is installed within a quartz glass dome that is fastened to the cabin roof. A power supply unit and an operator PC are installed in a rack. |
| X | 0.0 none (no description given) |
| Y | 0.0 none (no description given) |
| Z | 0.0 none (no description given) |
Data logging, storage and archiving
Logged parameter
| Parameter | O2ARegistry Output Type | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| aerosol optical depth | spectral radiance | none |