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Radiosonde sounding system

RD-08AC

Focused on Research Purposes
Selected design intended for specific research
purposes and cost reduction
Sounding software MGPS_R offers data filter-
ing OFF

Sounding Anytime, Anywhere!
Near Letter size receiver with 2 kg weight,
LIGHT!
From 100 to 240 VAC for global use
30-minutes setting time, which enables much
easier radiosonde sounding

Sounding Emergency Safe Proof
Safety function for sudden shutdown of PC:
audio data reproduction function enables data
restoration


GPS Sonde System RD-08AC has been
developed based on upper air sounding
system used by Japanese Meteorological
Agency and other member or of WMO. It
is strictly focused on researchers and
professional use.
Its function has been redefined and re-
evaluated, which resulted in cost savings
and increased portability.
Your sounding experiences will be ex-
panded more than ever.
The corresponding GPS radiosonde, RS-
06G(S) enables 240-minutes sounding
operation, allowing arious kinds of sound-
ing, such as CFH,CO2 Sonde, and ECC,
due to expansive I/F.
It also supports latest GPS radiosonde,
RS-11G.
Outline
GPS radiosonde RS-06G(S)

Stand-alone positioning
Same sensor is used for temperature and
humidity measurement, as GPS RS-06G of
Japanese Meteorological Agency.

A lot of Expansive I/F
Such as A/D x 6ch, Serial Report, etc., sup-
porting different sensors.

Light weight!
Less than 150g including batteries. Light and
low density design lessens accidents when
the radiosonde falls on ground.

Lessens cumbersome launching work
Lithium battery has been adopted.
A radiosonde-preparation time of 5 minutes
for 240 minutes use .


GPS radiosonde RS-11G

Supports latest model RS-11G
The sounding by RS-11G is possible without
any software upgrade.



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INTERFACE TO SPECIAL SENSORS
GPS RADIOSONDE MODEL RS-06G and RS-11G have interface for special sen-
sors to cope with various requirements for atmospheric observation. The digital
interface to send data with 21byte/sec and analog interface with 6ch 16bit A/D
converter is available. The tracking control feature which is newly available by
connecting HYVIS receiving antenna (optional) enables the observation by HYVIS ,
which can transmit pictures of cloud particles. By combining these digital/analog
interfaces and tracking control systems, RS-06G can meet various observation
purposes. For example, ECC ozone sensor and OPC aerosol sensor as well as
HYVIS (cloud particle sonde) can be combined to RS-06G.
Analog
Interface

Digital Interface
Tracking
control

ECC Ozone
A/D Input
(Max 6ch) for
environmental
sensors
MTR temperature sonde
CO2 sonde
OPC Optical Particle counter (aerosol sonde)
FLASH-B water vapor sonde
CFH Frostpoint Hygrometer
Free format board (Max 21byte/sec)
1680 MHz
tracking
antenna control
for HYVIS
RD-08AC sounding system will be enhanced to meet all sort of researchs require-
ments. Meisei will develop interface for unique sensors, and will support interface
connection to the clients sensors.


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MTR temperature sensor + RS06G
Temperature Measurement range -100 to +50
Resolution 0.01 K
Precision 0.2 K ()
Radiation error < 0.5 K10 hPa,5 m/s)
Response time
0.007 sec (1000 hPa 5 m/s)
0.040 sec (10 hPa 5 m/s)
Measurement cycle 6 Hz
Size Dimension
16H x 9W x 16D (incl. RS-
06G)
Weight
300 g (incl. RS-06G and
battery)
Specifcation
MTR + RS-06G
Sensor wire
MTR use the temperature dependence of elec-
tric resistance of the fine tungsten wire (10 um
diameter) that was once used for the rocket
sonde. The response time of MTR is quite fast
and fine temperature profile by using 16 Hz
sampling is possible. Also, solar radiation error
is smaller than the conventional radiosonde
due to the aluminum coating of fine lines.
To obtain accurate temperature profiles, not
only fast response but also consideration for
self-contamination is essential.
To avoid self contamination from sonde pack-
age box and sensor rig, MTR has long sensor
probe and independent top sensor rig to avoid
this problem.
Sensor mount
Lower boundary layer
Middle stratosphere


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CO2 sensor + RS-06G (Sales will start on end of 2012)
CO2 Measurement range 0 to 1000 ppm
Altitude 0 to 10000 m
Accuracy < 1 ppmv ()
Time resolution < 40 sec
Vertical resolution 200 m
Standard gases 370 and 400 ppm
Power Battery 4.5 V and 18 V
Size Dimension
19H x 34W x 28D cm (incl.
RS-06G)
Weight
< 2 kg (incl. RS-06G and
battery)
Sample profle
CO2 sensor + RS-06G
World-first Balloon-born CO2 sensor was developed to measure the vertical profile of CO2
in any place in the world under any weather conditions. The precision of NDIR type CO2
sensor is less than 1 ppm from ground to 10 km height by using two reference gases. The
ambient air and reference gas alternate every 40 seconds and CO2 sensor continuously
proofreads during observation. Although CO2 sonde with reference gas is of large size, the
weight is less than 2 kg. Therefore, it is operable by conventional weather observation
balloon, suitable for isolated areas or remote islands, where remote-sensing equipment
is not always operative.
Block diagram
Specifcation
Scene of CO2 sonde launching


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HYVIS
HYVIS receiver
HYVIS(HYdrometer VIdeoSonde) can observe
real cloud particles by using video camera and
wide band transmitter. Two cameras
(microscope and close-up) are switched alter-
nately, and is possible to calculate the density
of particles. It will support validation for classi-
fication of precipitation and cloud particles by
Polari metric radar as well as for cloud resolv-
ing numerical simulation.
Block diagram
HYVIS receiver

This system is devel-
oped by Dr. Kenji
Suzuki with the budget
of Dr. Eiichi Nakakitas
KAKENHI Scientific
and Integrated Re-
search by In-situ
Campaign Observa-
tions Synchronizing
Video-sonde and the
Latest Polarimetric
Radar, Heading for
Reduction of Water
Related Disaster.

Product release is not
yet fixed.
Under evaluation by
Dr. Kenji Suzuki with the budget of
Dr. Eiichi Nakakitas KAKENHI
HYVIS receiver has capability to control an-
tenna by GPS positioning data from GPS
radiosonde, resulting in down-sizing. Cloud
particles and droplet video signals that are
transmitted from HYVIS by 1680MHz , are
received, down-converted and demodulated
on this system. And it outputs NTSC video
signal. Information regarding atmospheric
pressure, temperature, humidity and wind
can be measured by RD-08AC connected to
the system.
Picture feld Close-up
15 to 20 mm
(Approx. 30 um resolution)

Microscope
1.5 to 2.0 mm
(Approx. 3 um resolution)
Picture switch-
ing
Close-up 7 sec.
Microscope 3 sec.
Video picture Monochrome NTSC
Transmitter Frequency 1673, 1680, 1687
Modulation FM
Observation 60 min
Size & Weight
Size 280 220 150mm
weight 1200 g
Type
Standard Microscopic camera & Close up camera
Night use
Microscopic camera & Close up camera
with LED
Forced suction
Microscopic camera & Close up camera
with fan
IF signal
GPS sonde
receiver
Incl.
Antenna
Pre-AMP
POC unit
RS232
1680MHz
2 stack Yagi antenna
Rotator
And
Down-converter
Rotator controller Outdoor indoor
Wide band
receiver
Video recorder
Or Monitor
Video
Signal


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ECC Ozone + RS-06G
FLASH-B + RS06G
Ozone Ozone current 0 to 20 um
Pump temperature -40 to 60 deg. C
Size Dimension
25H x 30W x 20D cm
(incl. RS-06G)
Weight
< 800 g (incl. RS-06G and
battery)
Water Vapor Measurement range 0.5 to 700 ppmv
Resolution 0.1 ppmv
Measurement cycle 1 sec

Recommended
integration time
4 sec
Precision 5.5 %
Uncertainty < 10 %
Pressure range 300 to 5 hPa
Size Dimension
< 25H x 15W x 10D cm
(excl. RS-06G)
Weight
900 g (incl. RS-06G and
battery)
Specifcation
FLASH + RS-06G + ECC ozone
The FLASH-B instrument was developed by
Central Agrological Observatory in Russia for
balloon borne water vapor measurements in
upper troposphere and stratosphere.
To avoid contamination effect, the measure-
ment is performed at descent. Optical in na-
ture, delay in time constant is negligible.
High temporal resolution even in strato-
sphere is possible.
The 6ch analog input installed in RS-06G(S)
can be used as an interface for ECC ozone-
sondes. RD-08AC system supports special
soundings using digital interface sensors in
addition to ECC ozonesonde.
Specifcation


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OPC Aerosol sensor + RS-06G
CFH Hygrometer + RS06G
Aerosol Particle channel
10 channels
(0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.66, 0.8,
1.2, 2.0, 3.4, 7.0, 10.0
um)

Measurement parti-
cle number
0 to 50000 PCS/little
Measurement range 1040 to 5 hPa
Measurement cycle 4 sec
Size Dimension
19H x 18W x22D cm (excl.
RS-06G)
Weight
1.2 Kg (incl. RS-06G and
battery)
Dew/Frost Point Measurement range -100 to +50
Resolution 0.01 K
Precision 0.5 K ()
Size Dimension
16H x 9W x 16D (incl. RS-
06G)
Weight
1 kg (incl. RS-06G and
battery)
Specifcation
Specifcation
CFH + RS-06G
OPC + RS-06G
CFH is the chilled mirror type hygrometer
that has been developed by the University of
Colorado. Cryogen (CHF3) and electric
heater are used for control of mirror temper-
ature, and humidity can be accurately meas-
ured from the surface to the stratosphere.
OPC (Optical Particle Counter) was devel-
oped by YGK Corporation. 10 units of built-in
optical counters count particles with diame-
ters from 0.3 to 10.0 micro meter.


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Block diagram
Sounding software : MGPS_R
Sounding software MGPS_R manages pre-flight test to filing of data after sounding termina-
tion. The monitor during sounding indicates real time data, PTU data, wind speed & direc-
tion data, sonde tracking chart and ascent rate, which avails real time data during sounding.
The data prior to and posterior to sounding can be logged and can be stored by CSV for-
mat. The correction and filter to temperature and GPS data can be removed by programing
for analysis of row data .
400MHz
DC15V
400MHz LAN
400MHz antenna
or
Long range Yagi
antenna
Pre-AMP POC unit
GPS sonde
receiver
Laptop PC
Outdoorindoor


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System components of RD-08AC
Receiver POC unit Accessory
Sonde I/F cable
LAN cable
Obs. softwareCD-R)
15m coaxial cable*
*:Only standard and full package
Tripod

400 MHz antenna Pre-AMP
Laptop PC Sonde checker Long range antenna
Laptop PC
3 types of system composition are offered.
Minimum package for user who has 400MHz Antenna and Pre amplifier
Standard package includes items for Radiosonde observations.
Full package includes long range antenna and sonde checker in addition to standard
package
Minimum package
Standard package
Full package
Other products information
RS-06G(S) GPS radiosonde
Parachute and unwinder
Balloon (0-10km=100g: 0-20km =350g: 0-30km=600g )
Aluminum carrying case
Balloon buoyancy measure
HYVIS receiver (Product release is not yet fixed.)



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Specifcations : RS-06G(S)
Specifcations : RD-08AC
Appearances & Dimensions
Caution
Before using products in this catalog, please read the user manual/operating
instructions carefully. Please follow the operating instructions and do not
remodel products. This will avoid problems and accidents. Please note that
problems or accidents arising from incorrect usage occur at your own risk.
Specifications, standards and/or designs shown in this catalog are subject to
change without prior notice for improvement.
For products which fall under the provisions of Foreign Exchange and Foreign
Trade Control Law of Japan as strategic goods or services, permission must be
obtained from Japanese Government before exporting them for Japan.
We cannot accept responsibility for any direct or indirect financial damage or
loss of profit that might occur when using the supplied software.
Colors change to different colors when printing.

The specifications this catalog are current as of Feb. 2012.
Receiver Tuning range 400.0MH406.0MHz Data Processor OS Windows 732bit)
Channel 100 kHz steps60ch (Laptop PC) CPU > 1GHz32bit
Sensitivity < -107[dBm] memory > 1GB
Indicator Signal strength, Lock lamp Communication > LAN
Functions AFCLimiter AMPATT Language English only
Demodulator Type PCM-FMBi Omni Antenna Absolute gain > 2.15[dBi]
Baud rate 1200bit/sec Center frequency 403MHz
Error correcting BCH, 1 bit error correction Input impedance 50
Communications Data Processor LAN10/100BASE-T Transmission range < 100 km horizontal
Sonde port D-sub connector Long range Absolute gain > 7.65[dBi]
Audio port Output x 1, Input x 1 Antenna Directionality E=35, H=45
Size Dimensions 320(W)60(H)260(D)mm Center frequency 403 MHz
Weight Approx. 2.0kg Input impedance 50
Power Voltage 100 to 240 VAC Transmission range < 250 km horizontal
(or 12 VDC) Pre-AMP Amp gain > 20[dB]
Wattage 36 W Filter Fc=403MHz
Temperature Measurement range -90 to +50
Resolution 0.1
Accuracy 0.5 (2)
Response Time < 0.5 sec1000 hPa,6m/s)
Humidity Measurement range 1 to 100 %RH
Resolution 0.1%RH
Accuracy 7.0 %RH (2)
Response time < 0.5 sec1000 hPa,25
Geo-potential Measurement range -200 to 40000 m
Height Resolution 0.1 m
Accuracy 15mRMS
Pressure Measurement range 1050 to 3 hPa
Resolution 0.1 hPa
Accuracy
2 hPa (Ground to 300
hPa )
1 hPa (300 to 3 hPa)
Wind Direction Measurement range 0 to 360 deg
Resolution 0.1 deg
Wind Speed Measurement range 0 to 200 m/s
Resolution 0.1 m/s
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