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2D Gray – Grayscale Optical Array Probe

2D-Gray – Grayscale Optical Array Probe

High-Resolution Grayscale Imaging for Cloud and Precipitation Research

The 2D-Gray Optical Array Probe delivers unmatched detail in cloud microphysics by capturing grayscale images of hydrometeors.

Features

  • Grayscale imaging provides a higher level of detail in particle habit discrimination
  • Distinguishes water drops and ice particles in mixed-phase clouds
  • Advanced processing software removes splashes and shatter artifacts, and corrects for out-of-focus images
  • Proven performance in diverse cloud and precipitation environments
  • Very-high data rate
  • Automatic startup and seamless computer communication

Applications

  • Precipitation research in rain shafts, stratiform and convective systems
  • Cloud drop size distribution studies
  • Investigating microphysical processes

Details

  • Grayscale imaging
  • 10 – 1280µm size range
  • 10µm resolution
  • 1Gbps Ethernet interface
  • 1TB onboard storage
  • Hermetically sealed