MPD Request Guidance
The MicroPulse DIAL (MPD) is a compact, field-deployable, eye-safe lidar. The instrument provides continuous monitoring of water vapor in the lower troposphere at 150 m range resolution and 10 min temporal resolution from 200 m above ground level to 4 km (or cloud base, whichever comes first) in daytime operation with greater range at night.
Configuration: Ground-based, fixed, vertical pointing
Number of available systems: 4
Contacts
Science: Dr. Scott Spuler / spuler@ucar.edu / (303) 497-2014
Data: eol-datahelp@ucar.edu
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MPD Operations Requirements
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Power:
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Access to 3 kVA of commercial power
(110/120V or 220/240V; 60Hz or 50Hz)
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Site Access:
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Roads passable in wet/dry conditions for trucks delivering equipment
Site passable by 450kg capable forklift (move unit from truck transport)
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Security:
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Unit should be placed in a secure location (preferably fenced)
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Equipment rentals required:
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Forklift for setup and teardown (suitable for terrain, e.g., 4WD)
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Site requirements:
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Container size approximately 1m x 2m x 2m
Needs flat square area 5 m on each side
Hard level surface (e.g., gravel available to level site)
Dry conditions needed to allow set-up and teardown Clear sky conditions needed for final alignment
Siting on leeward side of an adjacent structure/building preferred
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Communications:
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Minimum of 3G required, with 4G needed for 'real-time' operations
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Operation and licensing:
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System transmits class 1M invisible radiation
Eye-safe & no visual interference effects
Regulation and permissions may apply |