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Upper Air Radio Sounding Systems

IntroductionIntroduction

Sensor technologySensor technology

RF CommunicationRF Communication

Signal processingSignal processing

Computer applicationsComputer applications

MicroMet Upper Air Sounding Systems use state-of-the-art techniques in :

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MicroMet’s Radiosonde MicroMet’s Radiosonde FamilyFamily

Mini-Rawin Sonde SystemsMini-Rawin Sonde Systems

GPS – based Wind Finding Radiosonde SystemsGPS – based Wind Finding Radiosonde Systems

Tethersonde SystemsTethersonde Systems

Dropsonde SystemDropsonde System

Air-launched Radiosonde SystemsAir-launched Radiosonde Systems

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GPS – based Wind Finding GPS – based Wind Finding Radiosonde System :Radiosonde System :

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Radiosonde PayloadRadiosonde Payload12-channel GPS on – board12-channel GPS on – boardFast response SensorsFast response SensorsPressure, Temperature & RH Sensor Pressure, Temperature & RH Sensor fittedfittedOzone Sensor optionalOzone Sensor optional4 extra channels for any other Sensors4 extra channels for any other SensorsMicroprocessor-controlled logging – Microprocessor-controlled logging – uses AVR RISC processoruses AVR RISC processorFPGA used for signal processingFPGA used for signal processingDigital Synthesised Transmitter (DDS Digital Synthesised Transmitter (DDS technology) in 400-410 MHz bandtechnology) in 400-410 MHz bandGFSK Modulation GFSK Modulation Choice of NiMH or Water – activated Choice of NiMH or Water – activated batterybattery

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High Performance ReceiverHigh Performance ReceiverDigital synthesized ultra-sensitive RF Digital synthesized ultra-sensitive RF ReceiverReceiver

FPGA based signal processingFPGA based signal processing

Fully microprocessor – based Controller Fully microprocessor – based Controller

2X16 VFD Display for real-time display of 2X16 VFD Display for real-time display of data & system set up data & system set up

4X6 long-life tactile Keypad for system 4X6 long-life tactile Keypad for system operationoperation

Removable Flash Memory up to 128MB -- Removable Flash Memory up to 128MB -- Enough for 600 two hourly flightsEnough for 600 two hourly flights

Can also be used without PC . Data can be Can also be used without PC . Data can be down loaded on PC later & analyseddown loaded on PC later & analysed

Rechargeable Battery used in the SystemRechargeable Battery used in the System

Rugged & Reliable Rugged & Reliable

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Receiving ComputerReceiving Computer

System can use PC either in real-System can use PC either in real-time or off - line modetime or off - line mode

Data can be transferred Data can be transferred – from receiver directly on-linefrom receiver directly on-line– from removable Memory Module from removable Memory Module

off-lineoff-line

Any Notebook or Desktop Computer Any Notebook or Desktop Computer can be used (Pentium-III & Above )can be used (Pentium-III & Above )

Works under Windows environment Works under Windows environment Linux O/S available on requestLinux O/S available on requestMicroMet

Application SoftwareApplication SoftwareComprehensive Application Software built-in, based Comprehensive Application Software built-in, based on MicroMet - DAD suiteon MicroMet - DAD suiteUser-friendly -- Can be used by inexperienced User-friendly -- Can be used by inexperienced operators operators Standard Displays include TEXT, NUM DATA, X-YR, Standard Displays include TEXT, NUM DATA, X-YR, SCR, CCR & BCR SCR, CCR & BCR System Displays include Skew-T log P diagrams, System Displays include Skew-T log P diagrams, Hodographs, Wind diagram with Elevation Angles, Hodographs, Wind diagram with Elevation Angles, Stuve diagrams & WindsStuve diagrams & WindsBallistic applications software available Ballistic applications software available Easy-to-use Set Up utilityEasy-to-use Set Up utilityAny number of Set-Up’s can be storedAny number of Set-Up’s can be storedHost of other utilities include Insert, ViewHost of other utilities include Insert, ViewReport Generation FacilityReport Generation FacilityCan print in any display or report mode Can print in any display or report mode Custom Software availableCustom Software available

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Advantages of MicroMet Advantages of MicroMet Radiosonde SystemsRadiosonde Systems

Uses the Latest In GPS Technology With Ground Check FacilityUses the Latest In GPS Technology With Ground Check Facility

Fully Ruggedized For Use In Harsh Conditions Fully Ruggedized For Use In Harsh Conditions

Manufactured to meet international standards (ETSI standard for Manufactured to meet international standards (ETSI standard for digital radiosondes)digital radiosondes)

High accuracy of data recordedHigh accuracy of data recorded

Radiosonde available from Stock. No need to stock huge quantitiesRadiosonde available from Stock. No need to stock huge quantities

Available for Sale All Over the World Available for Sale All Over the World

Uses latest manufacturing technologies -- SMD, DDS, FPGA, AVR-Uses latest manufacturing technologies -- SMD, DDS, FPGA, AVR-mega mega

Can be operated in field. Data can be recorded on removable mini-Can be operated in field. Data can be recorded on removable mini-memory modules , which can be transported easilymemory modules , which can be transported easily

Very low power consumption Very low power consumption

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