3View Cloud Particle Imager (CPI)

Onboard Instrumentation

3View Cloud Particle Imager (CPI)

Combines high-resolution photography (~2.3 µm) with optical array measurements to provide detailed views of ice crystals and rain, validating satellite and radar observations.

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Specifications

Resolution
~2.3 µm (photographic)
Measurement Range
Up to 2,000 µm
Type
Combined imaging and optical array

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