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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 MPR onboard MIPS to provide temp/RH measurements at 2-meters. MAPNet has one RM Young 81000 sonic anemometer and one OTT Parsivel Disdrometer available to be used. The 81000 anemometer measures 3 dimensional winds and speed of sound using ultrasonic acoustic signals. Output rates are adjustable (4-32 Hz) and includes UVW winds, speed of sound, and sonic temperature. The Parsivel captures size and speed of particles and can classify them into 32 bins. Data output incudes precipitation type, amount, intensity, visibility, and radar reflectivity. 
MIPS deployed during Hurricane Laura (2020). |
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). |
