Functions of the Integrated Cloud Gauge application

The main functions of the Integrated Cloud Gauge application software are:

Communicate with the integrated cloud gauge to obtain detection data and equipment status, and send commands.

Display and save the cloud gauge's detection results.

View historical data and images for a specific time period.

The software interface is divided into two parts: "real-time measurement" and "historical data". The "real-time measurement" interface includes four display areas: image, text, status and trend.

The "Text Area" displays the real-time sky status, centre cloud height and cloud amount data.

The "Status Area" displays the connection and working status of the device, red is abnormal and green is normal.

The "Trend Area" displays real-time changes in cloud amount and centre cloud height for the last hour.

The "Historical Data" screen displays historical images, text results, status, extended cloud altimeter results and 24-hour cloud trends.

Common cloud measurement devices include laser cloud gauges, millimetre wave cloud radar, imaging cloud gauges and integrated cloud gauges. They observe cloud properties through different technical principles, each with its own advantages that complement each other.

The integrated cloud altimeter is based on the metre scattering principle. By measuring the scattering signals of infrared light beams in the atmosphere, it determines the cloud conditions and calculates the height and thickness of the cloud bottom. It also estimates aerosol extinction coefficient, atmospheric boundary layer height and vertical visibility. Through continuous observation, the laser cloud altimeter can also help us estimate the cloud amount.

Features:

(1) Compact and easy-to-operate equipment, simple maintenance, wide measurement range, strong anti-interference ability, suitable for a variety of application scenarios.

(2) Provide high temporal and spatial resolution cloud evolution information.

(3) Capable of capturing thin and low-middle clouds.

(4) All-weather operation, not affected by bad weather.

(5) Friendly operation interface, simple maintenance, no consumable devices.

(6) Dual lens design, strong self-test function, high sampling accuracy.

(7) High sensitivity optical parts, day and night can be measured.