RAE-1 RASS Extension
The Scintec RAE-1 RASS
Extension provides accurate
temperature profiles
in the atmospheric boundary
layer with high spatial
resolution. It is easily
implemented into an existing
Scintec FAS Series
sodar system, replacing
for meteorological towers
and tethered balloons.
The sodar part of the
RASS emits acoustic pulses
into the atmosphere.
Electromagnetic waves,
emitted by the radio part,
are scattered at the soundwaves.
At the reception of
the scattered radio signal,
a Doppler shift emerges.
Making use of the dependence
of the speed of
sound on air temperature,
the temperature profile is
derived.
The Scintec RAE-1 RASS
Extension characteristics
include:
ultra-stable quartz
based frequency synthesizer
extremely narrow-band
receiver
longer range through extended
acoustic sweep
increased range-gating
accuracy by numerical
inversion procedure
implemented geometric
path correction
compact and easy to
move
low power consumption
Produsent/Leverandør: Scintec
Spesifikasjoner
frequency 1270-1295 MHz selectable; 915 MHz and others on request
frequency stability <2 ppm
bandwidth (82 % of power within ±3 dB ) 0.8 MHz
harmonics < -40 dBc
RF output power 20 W
number of antennas 2
antenna type grid parabolic antenna
polarization circular
antenna diameter 1.5 m
focal length 0.74 m
min. range 40 - 80 m; depending on set-up geometry
max. range with SFAS 150 - 300 m
max. range with MFAS 200 - 400 m
max. range with XFAS 300 - 800 m
vertical resolution 20 m
measurement range -30 to +50 °C
accuracy ±0.2 °C (typ.)1)
averaging time 1 min - 60 min
antenna weight (including mounting) each 6 kg (32 kg)
operation temperature -30°C to +50 °C
power requirements 220 - 240 VAC; optional 100 - 120 VAC
power consumption 110 W