Measuring and testing – Meteorology
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-04
2011-01-04
Allen, Andre J (Department: 2855)
Measuring and testing
Meteorology
Reexamination Certificate
active
07861584
ABSTRACT:
An instrument for obtaining airborne measurements of cloud microphysical parameters. The instrument comprises supporting arms mounted thereon, optics and a detector for measuring the cloud microphysical parameters The supporting arms define an optical path of the instrument and comprise probe tips affixed thereto. The probe tips comprise an outer portion for deflecting particles away from the optical path of the instrument and an inner portion opposite the outer portion. The outer portion of the tips have a pyramidal section with a centre ridgeline and flat or concave surfaces effective to reduce water shedding and particle shattering during in-flight collection of data.
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Allen Andre J
Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada as represented by the
Schmeiser Olsen & Watts LLP
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