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 |
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Model | SPTA |
Serial No. | n/a |
Type | scattering photometer |
REGISTRY-Link | ↪ REGISTRY (6714) |
Contacts
Name | Institution | Role |
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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 |
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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 |
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aerosol optical depth | spectral radiance | none |