SKYDEX
Cloud meter to measure the lower cloud boundary
SKYDEX is a compact weather instrument for measuring the altitude of the lower boundary of clouds and vertical visibility in the range from 0 to 7.5 km. The main part of the cloud meter is a laser impulse lidar. The device is able to recognize up to three layers of clouds. Reflection from clouds, precipitation or other objects is analyzed and used to determine the altitude of the lower boundary of the clouds.
Specifications
Measurement range from 0 to 7,500 m
Measurement interval from 2 to 120 sec
Impulse frequency 2.5 kHz
Laser wavelength (eye-safe) 1,535 nm
Impulse power 8.6 mcJ
Resolution 5 m
Precision ± 5 m
Self-diagnosis and glass cleaning system
Dimensions 860 x ∅530mm
Weight 30 kg
Operating conditions from -50ºС to +50ºС
