MIPS Surface Measurements

MIPS has a 107-thermistor temperature probe incased by a radiation shield, Vaisala PTB 110 Barometer, and a RM Young 05013 wind monitor. These instruments are connected to a Campbell Scientific CR1000 data logger. Data is recorded at 1-second intervals. Sensors are mounted onto a telescoping mast that can be raised to 10 meters. Temperature and relative humidity measurements can be combined from the microwave radiometer in-situ sensor onboard MIPS to provide temp/RH measurements at 2-meters.

MIPS deployed during for a PERiLS IOP while students prep a balloon.

• RM Young 05103 Anemometer (10-meters)
• RM Young 81000 Sonic Anemometer
• Vaisala HMP Temperature/RH Probe
• Eppley Labs Solar Pyranometer
• Serta 278 Pressure Sensor
• Texas Electronics Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge

MIPS pressure trace during the eye passage of hurricane Laura (2020).

MIPS sampling a maximum wind gust of 104 mph during the eyewall passage of Laura (2020).