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) |
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Name
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Institution
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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.
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
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| Y | 0.0 none
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| Z | 0.0 none
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Data logging, storage and archiving
Logged parameter
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Parameter
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O2ARegistry Output Type
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Unit
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| aerosol optical depth |
spectral radiance |
none |
Rawdata storage on board
Data archiving on land
Documentation
