Upper Air
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Automated Radiosonde Launcher
The Models ARL-9000 and ARL-9100 Automated Radiosonde Launchers (ARL)
are low cost systems that permit unattended upper air observations.
They are robust and fault-tolerant systems that automate radiosonde
observations. They are compatible with a variety of commercial radiosondes. The ARL is ideal for remote
locations, manpower limited operations, and mobile requirements. The
ARL takes a manually intensive task and reduces it to a periodic
maintenance routine. Because the ARL automates every step in the
launch process it frees personnel to perform more important
value-added tasks, and virtually eliminates human errors. At remote
sites, it reduces exposure of personnel to hazardous and/or
undesirable environmental conditions.
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BILS-9400 Balloon Inflation and Launch Shelter
The Balloon Inflation and Launch Shelter (BILS) is a low cost, semi-automatic system
providing a shelter for preparation and launching of radiosondes and sounding
balloons for upper air observations. It is compatible with a variety of
commercial radiosondes. The BILS is ideal for either ground or roof mounting.
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Portable Tetheredsonde Winch
The Model PTW-9500 Portable Tetheredsonde Winch is designed to
support and control tethered balloon-borne meteorological
sensors. In addition to a constant tension mode, full remote control of
the powerful variable speed motor permits users to precisely control the
altitude and tension of a tethered balloon radiosonde. The ATW-9500 is
essentially a portable computer-controlled electronic cable winch
specifically optimized for the precise control of vertically-lifted
balloon payloads. As the system operates, motor current and speed is
measured by the internal CPU to govern safe and proper cable payout
rates.
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Meteorological Emergency Response Vehicle
The Model MERV-8000 Meteorological Emergency Response Vehicle (MERV) is a
self-contained mobile meteorological system. The MERV-8000 is ideal
for quick deployment in support of Homeland Defense or any other
natural disaster requiring mobile real-time weather information. The
MERV-8000 can be used by emergency management, military, or
researchers. Unskilled personnel can setup and operate the system with
minimal training. A trained meteorologist is not needed.
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