Introduction to Sensor
The SkyVue™PRO LIDAR Ceilometer is an advanced atmospheric monitoring instrument designed to accurately measure cloud base height and vertical visibility. It is widely used in meteorological monitoring, aviation safety, and atmospheric research, where precise and detailed cloud data is essential. Built with a durable and robust design, the system is well suited for long-term outdoor installations and requires very little maintenance.
Specifications
Specifications
| Dimensions | 100 x 32.7 x 28.1 cm (39.4 x 12.9 x 11.1 in.) including base |
| Shipping Dimensions | 120 x 45.0 x 45.0 cm (47.2 x 17.7 x 17.7 in.) |
| Weight | 32 kg (71 lb) without cables |
| Shipping Weight | 58 kg (127.9 lb) |
Instrument Performance | |
| Reporting Range | 0 to 10 km (0 to 33,000 ft) |
| Minimum Reporting Resolution | 5 m (16.4 ft) |
| Hard Target Range Accuracy | ±0.25%, ±4.6 m (15.1 ft) |
| Reporting Cycle | 2 to 600 s |
| Cloud Layers Reported | Up to four layers |
| Sky Condition | Up to five layers with cover in oktas according to WMO requirements for SYNOP and METAR codes as standard |
| Vertical Visibility | Reported when no clouds selected |
| Laser Wavelength | 912 nm (±5 nm) |
| Eye Safety Standard | Class 1M |
Electrical Specification | |
| Power Source | 115, 230 Vac ±10%, 50 to 60 Hz, 470 W maximum |
| Battery | Internal 12 Vdc, 2 Ah battery backup Provides 2 h measurement, without blower/heater, in the event of mains failure |
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| Laser Safety Compliance | EN 60825-1:2001 |
| Electrical Safety Compliance | EN 61010-1 |
Environmental Specification | |
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| Humidity Range | 0 to 100% RH |
| Maximum Wind Speed | 55 m/s (123 mph) |
| IP Rating | IP66 (NEMA 4x) |
Features
Applications
Air Quality Monitoring
Meteorological Research
Environmental Monitoring
Climate Research
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