CNR 4 Net Radiometer AMS 2009 in Phoenix
We are now accepting orders for the new CNR 4 four- We are now accepting orders for the new CNR 4 four-component net radiometer and the first deliveries will be in May 2009. Full product information is available on our website and it replaces the successful CNR 1, which will cease production. The annual meeting of the American Meteorological Society (AMS) is a major annual event and is visited by scientists from all over the world. Topics on the agenda include meteorology, climatology, hydrology, urban climate, remote sensing and more.
The conference was accompanied by an exhibition, at which Kipp & Zonen is a long-standing participant. It was an opportunity for us to meet our customers and discuss the latest technical requirements and scientific insights. In addition it was a chance for our clients to meet Mr. Victor Cassella and Mr. Rodney Esposito, our new sales managers for the American Scientific and Industrial markets, in person.During the conference our product manager for Lidar systems, Martin Veenstra, gave a presentation on the application of our scanning Lidar system for air pollution monitoring and this was received with great interest.Major showcases on the booth were the prototype of the new CNR 4 net radiometer and the MTP 5 temperature profiler. Kipp & Zonen net radiometers have been in high demand in the US for many years, and the MTP 5 is receiving increased attention thanks to its applications in air quality and urban climate programs.
It goes without saying that we at Kipp & Zonen look forward to meeting you again during AMS 2010 in Atlanta CNR 4 is focused on improving ease of use and operational performance. The upward and downward facing
pyranometers for short-wave radiation have glass domes and are integrated directly into the instrument body. The downward facing
pyrgeometer for long-wave radiation has a flat silicon window, but the upward facing
sensor is fitted with a silicon meniscus dome. This provides a wider field of view and water droplets roll off.The
pyrgeometers are integrated into a module that includes both Pt-100 thermocouple and 10K thermistor temperature
sensors. This ensures that the
pyrgeometer detectors are at the same temperature, which is accurately measured in order to calculate the long-wave radiation.The bubble level is visible through the white sun shield and a screw-in mounting rod is included. There are two waterproof connectors with yellow cables, one for the four radiometer outputs and the other for the temperature
sensor connections.A unique feature is the optional CNF 4 ventilation unit. This can be delivered built-in during production, or bought separately to retro-fit at a later date. The ventilation unit has its own waterproof connector with yellow cable for power to the fan and heater. The CNR 4 cables feed through the ventilation unit and the mounting rod screws into the rear. CNF 4 provides efficient clean air-flow over the domes and windows. A replaceable filter is located on the underside of the unit and the heater can be used to melt frost.CNR 4 is compact, rugged and light and is ideal for field measurements of the radiation balance when used in conjunction with the LOGBOX SD data logger 3
Lidar supplied to Brazil
In February 2009, Kipp & Zonen supplied a Compact Raman Lidar System designed and manufactured by Raymetrics to Brazil. The system will be used to monitor the effects on the atmosphere of the biomass burning of Sugar Cane.
The Lidar system Model LR-101-V-200 emits laser pulses at 532nm (green) and detects both the Elastic and Raman shifted backscatter. The system is supplied built into a compact and portable enclosure. As a result it can easily be deployed at different measurement sites. Thanks to the standard user friendly software suite, performing Lidar measurements has never been easier.Following this delivery, Kipp & Zonen and our Lidar partner Raymetrics will carry out installation and training on-site. More information will be available on our website
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