Instruments
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SSEC has its roots in the design and engineering of scientific instrumentation to gain a better understanding of the Earth’s atmosphere. We support research and field campaigns with the development of our own ground-based and airborne instruments. SSEC has also been involved in the development of ground- and spaced-based astronomical instruments and instrumentation for the study of subatomic particles.
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Atmospheric Emitted Radiance Interferometer (AERI)
A ground-based instrument developed by SSEC, the Atmospheric Emitted Radiance Interferometer (AERI) measures temperature, water vapor, and trace gases in the boundary layer.
Website:
http://www.ssec.wisc.edu/aeri/Contact:
Jonathan Gero (PI), Denny HackelCategories:
Instruments, SurfaceSponsors:
DOE -
Reliable Automated Instrumentation Network (RAIN)
SSEC, in collaboration with other departments on campus, maintains a Reliable Automated Instrumentation Network (RAIN) for research purposes. On the AOSS building rooftop, instruments measure atmospheric parameters, while North, South, East, and West facing cameras record weather events. A buoy on Lake Mendota monitors lake quality and weather conditions.
Website:
http://metobs.ssec.wisc.eduContact:
Tim Wagner, Jonathan Thom, David Hoese, Fred BestCategories:
Instruments, SurfaceSponsors:
NOAA -
SSEC Portable Atmospheric Research Center (SPARC)
The SSEC Portable Atmospheric Research Center (SPARC) is a vehicle outfitted with a suite of instruments to make ground-based measurements used for studying the atmosphere during field campaigns across the country.
Website:
https://www.ssec.wisc.edu/sparc/Contact:
Jonathan Gero (PI), Tim WagnerCategories:
Instruments, Surface -
Scanning High-resolution Interferometer Sounder (S-HIS)
Designed and built at SSEC, the Scanning High-resolution Interferometer Sounder (S-HIS) measures temperature and water vapor profiles. Data gathered in field experiments is used to advance our understanding of the Earth’s atmosphere, support calibration and validation of current satellite sensors, and help to develop future weather satellite sounders.
Website:
https://shis.ssec.wisc.edu/Contact:
Joe Taylor (PI)Categories:
InstrumentsSponsors:
NASA