HTabsOverviewThis miniature, lightweight, low-power cloud particle spectrometer measures droplets in the range of 2 µm to 50 µm in concentrations as high as 2,000 particles/cm3. Key Features Versatile performance Gather data across a wide range of platforms, including aircraft, towers, UAVs, and spray rigs. Reduced particle artifacts Avoid particle fragmentation that can lead to overestimating particles thanks to anti-shatter tips and wetless windows. Automatic adjustments Rely on the dynamic baseline feature to automatically adjust both sizer and qualifier signals to accommodate temperature drifts and ensure accurate particle sizing. Advanced precision Get precise information on particle scattering intensity and inter-arrival times that are accurate to within a microsecond with the optional Particle-by-Particle Feature (PBP). UAV-CDP Brochure.pdf SpecificationSpecification: Parameter Specification Measured Parameters Single-particle light scattering Derived Parameters Particle diameter Particle number concentration Liquid water content (LWC) Effective diameter (ED) Median volume diameter (MVD) Particle Size Range 2 – 50 µm Number Conc. Range 0 – 2,000 particles/cm3 Typical Sample Area 0.24 mm2 Number of Size Bins 30 Air Speed Range 10 – 250 m/sec Sampling Frequency Selectable, 0.04 to 20 seconds Refractive Index Non-absorbing, 1.33 (the industry standard for water) Light Collection Angles Optical design: 4° – 12° Optical performance: 1.7° – 14° Laser 658 nm, up to 50 mW Data System Interface RS-422; USB Power Requirements System Power: 28 VDC at 2A Anti-ice Power: 28 VDC at 12A Environmental Operating Conditions Temperature: -40 to 40 °C Relative Humidity: 0 – 100%, non-condensing Altitude: 0 – 50,000 feet (0 – 15,000 meters) Weight Probe: 1.37 kg / 3.0 pounds (standard version); a lightweight UAV version is also available Electronics box and header cable: 0.82 kg / 1.8 lb Probe Dimensions 26.7 cm L x 17.5 cm W x 21.6 cm H (10.5” L x 6.9” W x 8.5” H) Electronics Box Dimensions 17.8 cm L x 8.9 cm W x 5.1 cm H (7.0” L x 3.5” W x 2.0” H Further InfoDocuments: UAV-CDP Brochure.pdf
