Cimel Electronique CE318-TS9 Sun-Sky-Lunar Photometer
Overview
The Cimel Cimel Electronique CE318-TS9 Sun-Sky-Lunar Photometer is a portable automatic tracking photometer measuring sun, sky and lunar luminance values in 8 filters over visible to near infrared wavelengths.
The CE CE318-TS9 is fitted with eight filters for measuring atmospheric aerosol optical thickness, and an additional filter at 939 nm for measuring atmospheric water vapour.
The instrument automatically computes the position of the sun and tracks its movement. It can be programmed to collect data in manual or automated sequences of measurements, which include almucantar and principal plane scenarios.
Technical Specification
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Filters | 340 nm, 380 nm, 440 nm, 500 nm, 675 nm, 870 nm, 937 nm, 1020 nm and 1640 nm |
| Field of View | 1.3° |
| Irradiance Precision | <0.1% |
| Minimal scattering angle from the sun | 2° |
| Solar tracking precision | 0.01° |
| Power Source | Autonomous through solar panel (can also be operated through mains) |
| Power Consumption | < 2W |
| Weight | 25.0 kg |
| Operating Environment | -20 - 50°C, 0 - 100% humidity |
Derivable Parameters
- Aerosol optical thickness and size distribution;
- Inverted almucantars for particle size and distribution
- Precipitable water
Units Available for Loan
| Model and AERONET Serial Number | Calibration Status and Documents | Current Location and NASA AERONET Page | Documents and Software |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cimel CE318-TS9 Sun Sky Lunar, #1274 | April 2021 | National Physics Laboratory, London, UK, #1274 | Manual PhotoGetData Software Link |
| Cimel CE318-TS9 Sun Sky Lunar, #1275 | April 2021 | University College London, UK, #1275 | Manual PhotoGetData Software Link |
| Cimel CE318-TS9 Sun Sky Lunar, #1276 | April 2021 | Highfield, London, UK, #1276 | Manual PhotoGetData Software Link |
| Cimel CE318-TS9 Sun Sky Lunar, #1277 | April 2021 | Wytham Woods, Oxford, UK, #1277 | Manual PhotoGetData Software Link |
| Cimel CE318-TS9 Sun Sky Lunar, #1278 | April 2021 | Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Plymouth, UK, #1278 | Manual PhotoGetData Software Link |