Cloud cover monitor

1.Cloud cover monitor product overview

A cloud monitor is an instrument used for ground-based cloud observation, which is used to measure the cloud cover of the whole sky and is carried out periodically over the whole sky.Cloud cover monitor uses a high-precision fisheye lens to automatically record cloud distribution in the entire sky without sun blocking devices and direct sunlight, and saves pictures of cloud distribution in the sky. The protective glass adopts a hard coated dome to protect the lens from the weather and prevent damage to the CCD measuring element due to sunlight.

The installation of the equipment is simple and completely modular. The equipment can adopt ventilation and heating devices, so that the imaging device will not be affected by weather changes. Analyze clear sky, hemispheric cloud cover, thick and thin clouds, cloud cover by the horizon and artificial horizon above the cloud cover.

Cloud base height software offers the possibility to evaluate cloud heights in real-time and on-site and data (latitude, longitude and altitude) is stored with each individual CMS image. This product has dynamic analysis capabilities to clearly record sky clouds in daylight conditions. The shape and cloud cover distribution are automatically saved to the local machine for comparison and analysis, and can also be uploaded to the cloud to identify cloud information through AI algorithms. It can be widely used in meteorology, civil aviation, transportation, ocean research, smart cities and other fields.

The imager has a wide viewing angle of 175° and a high-resolution sensor, which can fully automatically record all-sky cloud condition information and convert it into quantitative cloud information through the advanced cloud detection algorithm in the software. The imager can be connected to the Internet through a standard network card and transmit data to the server or monitoring computer through the network.

The imager control software integrates a horizon determination tool to provide users with flexibility and functional needs. For example, the zenith angle range, ground object shielding area or user's area of interest can be set through the software to avoid the inherent obstruction around the station. impact on the observations. The imager is also well waterproof.

2. Cloud cover monitor product features

1.5 million pixel fisheye camera, real-time image collection

2. External TRH sensor

3. Maximum output of 2560×1920 30fps images

4. No sun blocking device, effectively record all-sky cloud condition information

5. Built-in computer host, no need to install additional workstation

6. Can be connected to the network, remotely operated and monitored through the terminal, and can be connected to a variety of cloud platforms

7. Low power consumption, small size, light weight, easy to install in the field

8. It has waterproof function and can be used for all-weather observation.

3. Cloud cover monitor technical parameters