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Instrument: FAAM AVAPS Dropsonde RD93

Name FAAM AVAPS Dropsonde RD93
Acronym AVAPS-FAAM
Manufacturer Vaisala
Operated by FAAM
Operated onboard

Instrument type

Name Dropsonde
Acronym Dropsonde

Principle of operation

Measured parameter Profiles of P, T, dew-point, u and v winds
Operating principle

Profiles of pressure, temperature, relative humidity, wind speed & direction.

Measurement(s) Thermodynamics

Dimension and weight

External dimension Dropsonde approx 40 cm long x approx 10cm diameter cross section.
Weight 2.0

Performance

Operating mode Remote sensing
Range

Resolution

Sensitivity

Accuracy

Bandwidth

Modifications

Operational restriction

Operational requirements

Certification approvals

Approved by CAA for use on BAe146-301.

Additional information

Access, host and processing

Access

Could also fit on any aircraft having the following characteristics

General description

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