Vaisala Ceilometer (VCEIL) - IOP
Instrument Categories: Cloud Properties
General Overview
The Vaisala ceilometer (VCEIL) is a self-contained, ground-based, active, remote-sensing device designed to measure cloud-base height at up to three levels and potential backscatter signals by aerosols. Model CT25K has a maximum vertical range of 25,000 ft.
The ceilometer transmits near-infrared pulses of light, and the receiver telescope detects the light scattered back by clouds and precipitation.
IOPs Where the Instrument was Used
Spring Cloud IOP
Southern Great Plains, March 1 - 26, 2000
Primary Measurements Taken
The following measurements are those considered scientifically relevant. Refer to the datastream (netcdf) file headers for the list of all available measurements, including those recorded for diagnostic or quality assurance purposes.
Mentor(s)
Victor Morris
(509) 372-6144
victor.morris@pnl.gov