The Austrian
Calibration Measurement Software Company
light and radiation applications since 1998
Calibration Measurement Software Company
light and radiation applications since 1998
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Cloud Detection: ASI-16
The ASI-16 is an automatic all sky cloud detection measurement system.
It represents the next generation for atmospheric science and solar energy professionals doing site evaluation, monitoring and forecasting.
It provides real-time coloured data of the total sky (180° field of view). Cloud Cover and CloudBaseHeight is calculated by the software VIS-J1006-FINDCLOUDS/-CBH which allows also reprocessing of stored data.
Fully secure http(s) based web user interface. Realtime picture stream, up to 10 frames/sec. Multi-password protected secure access
Field of Application: remote sensing, weather and cloud observations, atmospheric research applications, supervision systems, aircraft based observation systems.
ASI-16 live image:
Maybe you are interest to "visit" one Austrian CMS ASI-16 in operation. We recommend to use the latest Firefox or Chrome web browser.
Simply open the link by pressing on the picture on the left side and look around.
If your browser seems to hang or does not refresh, just press [F5].
Maybe you are interest to "visit" one Austrian CMS ASI-16 in operation. We recommend to use the latest Firefox or Chrome web browser.
Simply open the link by pressing on the picture on the left side and look around.
If your browser seems to hang or does not refresh, just press [F5].
All Sky Imager temperature stress test- news 20160619:
The All Sky Imager was on standard operational mode before starting the test in the temperature test chamber. Test cycles lasts over 4 days.
The ASI was successfully tested under "Temperature stress scenario" between TENV = -35°C and TENV = +56°C.
In total 10 stress cycles were carried out within 4 days. The system was running under
all tested environmental situations without loss of image data.
The All Sky Imager was on standard operational mode before starting the test in the temperature test chamber. Test cycles lasts over 4 days.
The ASI was successfully tested under "Temperature stress scenario" between TENV = -35°C and TENV = +56°C.
In total 10 stress cycles were carried out within 4 days. The system was running under
all tested environmental situations without loss of image data.
All Sky Imager temperature range measurement- news 20160615:
The All Sky Imager was put into the temperature test chamber. System was on standard operational mode (temperature regulation activated, 2 images @ 5 minutes) before starting cooling down the environment.
The ASI was successfully tested under "Extended Temperature Range" between -40°C to +56°C, with a measurement and climate chamber control tolerance of ±3 °C.
The All Sky Imager was put into the temperature test chamber. System was on standard operational mode (temperature regulation activated, 2 images @ 5 minutes) before starting cooling down the environment.
The ASI was successfully tested under "Extended Temperature Range" between -40°C to +56°C, with a measurement and climate chamber control tolerance of ±3 °C.
Cloud Detection & Cloud Base Height Software
Software zur automatischen Bestimmung des Bedeckungsgrades von Himmelsaufnahmen, zur Detektion der direkten Sonne sowie zur Charekterisierung optisch dünner und dicker Wolken. Falls der natürliche Horizont
nicht bekannt ist, steht ein einfach zu Bedienendes Tool zur Bestimmung zur Verfügung. Alle berechneten Daten werden inklusive der Falschfarbenbilder zu weiteren Untersuchungen auf wunsch gespeichert.
Die Cloud Base Hight Software ermöglicht die Berechnung der Wolkenhöhe in Echtzeit. Dazu werden zeitsynchronisierte Aufnahmen von zwei Wolkenkameras verwendet.
The Cloud Base Height software offers the possibility to evaluate cloud heights in real time. It uses the time synchronized images
of two sky imagers, and the locale data (latitude, longitude and elevation) stored with each individual CMS imager file.
Cloud Speed and direction of movement of the cloud will also be available in the next release.
Die Cloud Base Hight Software ermöglicht die Berechnung der Wolkenhöhe in Echtzeit. Dazu werden zeitsynchronisierte Aufnahmen von zwei Wolkenkameras verwendet.
The Cloud Base Height software offers the possibility to evaluate cloud heights in real time. It uses the time synchronized images
of two sky imagers, and the locale data (latitude, longitude and elevation) stored with each individual CMS imager file.Cloud Speed and direction of movement of the cloud will also be available in the next release.
Wolkenkamera: VIS-J1006
This product is discontinued by 1st July 2016. It is only available while the present stock lasts. ASI-16 is the next generation with modern electronics.
Dieses automatische Kamerasystem liefert Echtzeit-Farbbilder vom gesamten oberen Halbraum des Himmels (180° Gesichtsfeld). Die dazu erhätliche Auswertesoftware VIS-J1006-FINDCLOUDS ermöglicht die Analyse von Bewölkungsgrad und die Detektion der direkten Sonne.
Ein interner Controller steuert das System. Lokale Benutzung als Standalone System (8GB interner Speicher) oder Fernsteuerung über eine Netzwerkverbindung (TCP/IP) ermöglichen den universellen Einsatz.
Anwendungsbereiche: Fernerkundung, Wetter und Wolkenobservationen, atmosphärische Untersuchungen, Überwachungssysteme, Flugzeug-basierende Observationssysteme.
Ein interner Controller steuert das System. Lokale Benutzung als Standalone System (8GB interner Speicher) oder Fernsteuerung über eine Netzwerkverbindung (TCP/IP) ermöglichen den universellen Einsatz.
Anwendungsbereiche: Fernerkundung, Wetter und Wolkenobservationen, atmosphärische Untersuchungen, Überwachungssysteme, Flugzeug-basierende Observationssysteme.
Wolkenkamera Software update - news 20160701:
Die aktuelle Softwareversion 'Cloudcam_Control 3.4.4.0' inklusive 'Cloudcam_Server 4.4' sollte auf Ihrem System installiert sein.
Im Vergleich zu 'Cloudcam_Control 3.0', wird die Cloud Camera vor Schäden durch plötzliche Stromausfälle während des Schreibzugriffes auf Dateien geschützt,
läuft zuverlässiger und bietet zusätzliche Features. Bitte laden Sie das aktuelle Cloudcam Update herunter und starten die Installation.
Cloud camera temperature range measurement- news 20140909:
The Cloud Camera was put into the temperature test chamber. System was on operational mode before starting cooling down the environment.
Test cycles were started at an environmental temperature of +40°C. Lowest temperature test cycle was set to -40°C. The device under
test was running under operational modus (1 image @ 10 minutes) for about 48 hours at each cycle.
The Cloud Camera was successfully tested for operation under "Extended Temperature Range", starting at +40°C down to -40°C, with
a measurement and climate chamber control tolerance of ±3 °C.
The Cloud Camera was put into the temperature test chamber. System was on operational mode before starting cooling down the environment.
Test cycles were started at an environmental temperature of +40°C. Lowest temperature test cycle was set to -40°C. The device under
test was running under operational modus (1 image @ 10 minutes) for about 48 hours at each cycle.
The Cloud Camera was successfully tested for operation under "Extended Temperature Range", starting at +40°C down to -40°C, with
a measurement and climate chamber control tolerance of ±3 °C.
Historical review developement of the Cloud camera 2004-2015:
The first Cloud Camera was put into operation at beginning of 2004. It was designed for scientific investigations and includs a rotating shadow band to protect
the sensor chip against saturation.
The first Cloud Camera was put into operation at beginning of 2004. It was designed for scientific investigations and includs a rotating shadow band to protect
the sensor chip against saturation.
VIS-J1006-SunScreen
The sun screen protects the housing of the Total Sky Imager VIS-J1006 against thermal heating effects (direct radiation from the sun).
VIS-J1006-VentilationUnit
The ventilation unit is designed for use with the Total Sky Imager. It prevents the deposit of dust and dew on the optical system and protects the housing against thermal heating effects (direct radiation from the sun).