Vaisala DigiCORA Sounding System MW41

Overview

The MW41 system is the newest generation of Vaisala sounding systems. It offers a smooth and cost-effective upgrade path from current Vaisala sounding systems. MW41 software is compatible with the latest generation of Windows operating systems and hardware, meaning that it supports our customers’ current installed IT base and also helps to minimize maintenance costs. It also includes connectivity to existing Vaisala Automatic Weather Stations, providing highly accurate surface weather information, and making operation simpler and less sensitive to human error.

  • Easy integration to existing soundings network
  • Increased flexibility through advanced networking options
  • Easy and simple operation, no specialist knowledge needed
  • Quick station parameter configuration and modification, also remotely
  • Consistent high quality data

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Technical Specifications
General
Compatible with Vaisala RS41-SG and RS92-SGP radiosonde
Vaisala Sounding Processing Subsystem SPS311, Software defined radio technology, Code correlating GPS
Antennas
Directional UHF antenna (automatic direction control)
Omnidirectional UHF antenna
Portable antenna for UHF and GPS
GPS antenna
Enhanced multipath rejection GPS antenna
Telemetry
Frequency range400,15 ... 406 MHz
Tuning step (user adjustable)10 kHz
Error detection and correctionReed-Solomon
Telemetry range (using directional antenna and RS92-SGP radiosonde)up to 350 km
Environmental Requirements
Indoor equipment:
Operating temperature+10...35 °C
Operating humidity10...90 %RH
Storage temperature-40...+65 °C
Storage humidity5...95 %RH
Outdoor equipment:
Operating temperature-40...+55 °C
Operating humidity0...100 %RH
Operating wind speed0...65 m/s
Operating precipitationUnlimited
Storage temperature-50...+100 °C
Storage humidity0...100 %RH
For complete specifications, please see the datasheet in "Documents".
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