Cloud Spectrometer and Impactor

Status

Operated By
PI

The Cloud Spectrometer and Impactor (CSI) combines the counterflow virtual impactor with a new lightweight cloud droplet probe to allow for detailed studies of total condensed water (TCW), liquid and ice, in clouds. The CSI can measure TCW from ~ 1 mg/m3 to several g/m3 depending on the configuration; in addition particle sizes from 2 to 50 μm are resolved with the droplet probe. The instrumentation can be mounted externally on most aircraft.

Instrument Type
Counterflow virtual impactor,
Spectrometer (in situ)
Measurements
Cloud Liquid Water Content,
H2O (total)
Aircraft
C-130H - WFF,
DC-8 - AFRC,
WB-57 - JSC
Point(s) of Contact
Greg Kok
(Prev PI),
Andrew Heymsfield
(POC; PI),
Aaron Bansemer
(Prev PI)

 

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