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The sensor information is detailed on the corresponding [https://www.intermetsystems.com/ee/pdf/202021_iMet-XQ2_171207.pdf data sheet]
The sensor information is detailed on the corresponding [https://www.intermetsystems.com/ee/pdf/202021_iMet-XQ2_171207.pdf data sheet]
Routines for data processing are available on the [https://git.app.uib.no/uib-gfi/gfi_instruments/-/tree/master/iMet GFI git repository], including a simple plotting routine in matlab. The code in its current version is cloned on cyclone at location <code>//Data/gfi/scratch/metdata/scripts/gfi_instuments/imet</code>.

Revision as of 05:37, 21 June 2020

The Meteorology group has 2 UAV measurement sondes of type iMet XQ2 (see Intermet Systems website).

XQ2 for publication.jpg

Figure (c) Intermet systems

Measurement features in the second-generation sensor include

- atmospheric pressure,

- air temperature

- relative humidity,

- GPS coordinates,

This is packaged into a small housing, with rechargeable battery and data logger. The sonde can be run on battery power or powered by micro-USB cable. Battery capacity five hours.

The sensor information is detailed on the corresponding data sheet

Routines for data processing are available on the GFI git repository, including a simple plotting routine in matlab. The code in its current version is cloned on cyclone at location //Data/gfi/scratch/metdata/scripts/gfi_instuments/imet.