HTabsOverviewThe Mini Micro Pulse LiDAR (MiniMPL) is a small form factor, low-power, elastic backscatter lidar. The instrument is a ground-based, optical, remote-sensing system designed to determine the altitude of clouds and to detect atmospheric aerosols. Pulses of energy are transmitted into the atmosphere; the energy scattered back to the transceiver is collected and measured as a time-resolved signal, thereby detecting clouds and aerosols in real time. MPL and MiniMPL are the only LiDARs simultaneously approved for NASA MPLNET, US Dept of Energy ARM program, and EUMETNET. Key Features Advanced single-photon-counting detectors The MiniMPL delivers advanced cloud and planetary boundary layer data for atmospheric profiling up to 15 km. Make the fastest and most accurate decisions based on reliable information. Patented polarization switching technique Allow co-polarized and cross-polarized backscatter measurements that provide information on the cloud phase (liquid versus ice). Superior signal-to-noise ratio Enable the cloud layer mapping feature that outperforms ceilometers by observing through moderately thick fog and low clouds–fora greater number of detected layers, a better range resolution, and faster reporting times. Rich data set Use data to calculate cloud phase and depolarizing aerosols, cloud scattering cross sections and optical thicknesses, planetary boundary layer heights,and aerosol extinction and optical thickness profiles–including those into the stratosphere in nighttime cases. Compact, field-ready design Utilize the all solid-state laser that provides more than 10,000 hours of uninterrupted service; a robust 80mm co-axial transmit/receive aperture; and a field replaceable fiber-coupled, photon-counting detector that needs no realignment. Validated performance MPL and MiniMPL are the only lidars simultaneously approved by NASA MPLNET, US Dept of Energy Atmospheric Radiation Program, and EUMETNET MiniMPL-532-S-HD.pdf SpecificationSpecification: Performance Specification Range resolution 5/15/30/75m(software programmable) Minimum range 100m Accumulation time 1 sec - 15 mins Detection range* Typically to 15 km Polarization Standard Scanning Optional Optics Laser wavelength 532nm Laser pulse energy 3 - 4 μJ @ 2500 Hz Eye-safety ANSI Z136.1 2000, IEC 60825 Receiver diameter 80 mm Pump laser diode Guaranteed 10,000 hours Detector Fiber coupled, user replaceable Dimensions Size 240 x 305 x 480 mm Weight (portability) 13kg Data Operating system Windows 7/10 Computer interface USB Data transfer LAN Ethernet Environment Temperature Operating +17°C to 35°C Humidity 0 to 80% Power Supply 110-240 VAC 50-60 Hz Consumption 100w Further InfoFurther Info: Documents: MiniMPL-532-S-HD.pdf
