Cloud Imaging Probe (CIP)

Status

Operated By: 
PI

CIP obtains cloud particle images using a 64-element photodiode array probe to generate 2-Dimensional images of particles from 25-1550 μm, as well as sizing in 1-Dimensional histogram form, and includes housekeeping data.

Instrument Type: 
Particle imager
Measurements: 
Particle size distribution, Cloud Liquid Water Content
Aircraft: 
DC-8 - AFRC
Point(s) of Contact: 
Andrew Heymsfield (POC; PI)