Special Features
C/o 2 subassys: 1) optics subassy: transmitter board, receiver board, optics hardware, light monitor board, transmitter/receiver lens, temp compensation transformer, 2 temp control heaters, solar shutter not incl, 7 cables, 4 connectors; 2) electronics subassy: base, power supply housing, board frame, high voltage power supply, processor board, unregulated power supply board, i/o connector board, fiberoptic module, temp sensor, 4 connectors; 116 vac, 45-65 hz, 800 wk; gallium arsenide laser; 904 nm wavelength; pulsed; 40 wpeak, 1.3 x 1.3 mm laser dimensions; focal lg 14.45 in., 4.65 in. Lens dia; lens transmit 90 pct; silicon avalanche photodiode detector; optical: lens distance 12.2 in., 100 ft laser beam entering recvr fov; measurement range: 0-12, 650 ft; mounted on pedestal approximately 23 in. High
End Application
Automated surface observing system (asos)
Unpackaged Unit Length
29.100 inches
Unpackaged Unit Width
22.800 inches
Unpackaged Unit Height
16.500 inches
Component Document Origin
Government
Document Type
Eengineering handbook
Component Document Page Number
9-1
Package Model Number
Ct12k
Document Identification
W/os0321: bgm
Functional Description
Uses invisible laser radiation todetect cloud levels
Description
Cloud Height Indicator Set
