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Planetary Environment Atmospheric Research Laboratory, PEARL. University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI. Our Research Trailer. Current Instruments. Scanning Lidar Meteorology sensors, T, P, humidity, wind Particle concentration (MiniPCS) Eddy correlation instruments
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Planetary Environment Atmospheric Research Laboratory, PEARL University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI
Current Instruments • Scanning Lidar • Meteorology sensors, T, P, humidity, wind • Particle concentration (MiniPCS) • Eddy correlation instruments • Microwave radiometer, KU-band
Lidar Characteristics • ParameterValue/Type • Laser SourceNd:YAG • Wavelength 1570 nm • Pulse Length 10.9 ns • Laser Beam Divergence 12 mrad • Pulse Energy 70 mJ • Telescope 10" Schmidt-Cassegrain • Telescope Divergence10 mrad • System Dimensions44" L x 40" H x 30" W • Primary Power110 VAC, 10 A
RPV Characteristics • Stable and robust • Short take off/landing & fast rate-of-climb: supercharged, 4-cycle engine • Simple autopilot • GPS system for out-of-sight flights • APRS system for viewing the airplane position in real time on a laptop computer