Cloud Ceilometer

The Eliasson cloud ceilometer CBME80B is a compact and lightweight standalone instrument. It is used for measuring cloud base height and vertical visibility. The cloud ceilometer design is based on the LIDAR principle. The light emitting component is a low power diode laser with the output power limited to an eye-safe level. Real time digitising technique is employed in signal detection. It boasts a  powerful microprocessor in combination with a FPGA is used in signal processing. It is designed for both fixed and mobile installations and detects up to three cloud layers simultaneously. Features include: Reliable operation Easy installation and maintenance Very long laser life (10 years) 7600 m / 25000 feet measuring range Low weight and low power consumption The CBME80B ceilometer is ideal for use in aviation and meteorological applications. It is suitable for installations on land, ships and for offshore use. The cloud ceilometer has outputs for different types of display and recording units. An RS-232 and RS-485 interface supports local control, test and data acquisition. There is a built-in FSK modem for remote control and data acquisition. For more information contact Biral and visit our Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube
Model Number: CBME80B
Area: Cloud Height Instruments
Applications: Aviation, Aviation Meteorology and METAR, Offshore and Marine, Offshore Helicopter Operations, General Meteorology
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Cloud Ceilometer
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Overview

The Eliasson cloud ceilometer CBME80B is a compact and lightweight standalone instrument. It is used for measuring cloud base height and vertical visibility.

The cloud ceilometer design is based on the LIDAR principle. The light emitting component is a low power diode laser with the output power limited to an eye-safe level.

Real time digitising technique is employed in signal detection. It boasts a  powerful microprocessor in combination with a FPGA is used in signal processing.

It is designed for both fixed and mobile installations and detects up to three cloud layers simultaneously.

Features include:

  • Reliable operation
  • Easy installation and maintenance
  • Very long laser life (10 years)
  • 7600 m / 25000 feet measuring range
  • Low weight and low power consumption

The CBME80B ceilometer is ideal for use in aviation and meteorological applications. It is suitable for installations on land, ships and for offshore use.

The cloud ceilometer has outputs for different types of display and recording units. An RS-232 and RS-485 interface supports local control, test and data acquisition. There is a built-in FSK modem for remote control and data acquisition.

For more information contact Biral and visit our Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube

Specifications

Range
0-7,500 m / 0-25,000 ft
Reporting Resolution
10 m / 30 ft, units selectable
Accuracy
Greater of ± 10 m or ± 1% of height Measured against hard target
Reporting Interval
Periodic (15-120 s), selectable polling (any interval)
Laser Safety
Eye safe Class 1M in accordance to IEC 60825-1
Operating Temperature
-40 to +55⁰C / -40 to 130⁰F
Weight
15kg
Power Supply
115V alt 230V AC, 45-65 Hz or 12V DC (must be specified at time of order)
Power Consumption
Electronics 30W
Heater 200W (when active)
Interface
RS-232, RS-485, FSK/V23
Data
Cloud height (up to 3 layers) or vertical visibility
Cloud amount / sky condition
Status information
Backscatter profile

Accessories

Stand for CBME80B Cloud Ceilometer
Height: 1m. For fixed installations. (The ceilometer may also be mounted directly without stand)
Blower for CBME80B Cloud Ceilometer
Available in 110V or 230V AC version. For enhanced detection in precipitation. (Robust Leister blower.) (Requires stand).
IP66 Housing for CBME80B Cloud Ceilometer
For harsh environmental conditions.
Sun Shutter for CBME80B Cloud Ceilometer
To protect the equipment when sun in zenith. (Required when deployed in tropical areas).
Cloud Presentation Suite for CBME80B Cloud Ceilometer
Graphical display software for Windows PC.
Demodulator BE238A for CBME80B Cloud Ceilometer
To be used on host side if V.23/FSK output is used.
Local Display for CBME80B Cloud Ceilometer
For quick mobile display of current measurement (window in hood).
Green Colour (RAL 6003) for CBME80B Cloud Ceilometer
Includes Ceilometer, Stand and Blower.
Digital Display BE360 for CBME80B Cloud Ceilometer
A standalone display to be used instead of (or as a complement to) a software based presentation system.

Downloads

Cloud Ceilometer Data Sheet

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