European Facility For Airborne Research Nov. 23, 2024, 23:41
| Name | Ice Nucleus Counter |
| Acronym | INC |
| Manufacturer | UMIST |
| Operated by | METOFFICE |
| Operated onboard |
| Name | Ice Particle Analyzer |
| Acronym | Ice Particle Analyzer |
| Measured parameter | Ice Particle properties |
| Operating principle | |
| Measurement(s) | Clouds & Precipitation |
| External dimension | Uses standard air sample pipe inlets. Instrument takes up full 3 shelves on rack in aircraft cabin. |
| Weight | 120.0 |
| Operating mode | In situ |
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| Operational restriction | Requires 2-3hours pre-flight preparation to cool the chamber. |
| Operational requirements | Access to INC pre-flight. |
| Certification approvals | Certified by CAA for use on BAe146-301. |
| Additional information |
| Access | Available from Met Office. |
| Could also fit on any aircraft having the following characteristics | |
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