Description
Accurate measurement of droplet size and concentration in clouds, fog and humid atmospheric environments.
The characterization of cloud and fog droplets is essential for understanding precipitation formation processes, aerosol dynamics and energy transfer in the atmosphere. These data are key for climate studies, meteorological modeling and remote sensing validation. They also have applications in aviation, road safety and environmental monitoring.
At Álava Ingenieros, we work with Droplet Measurement Technologies, a leader in aerosol and cloud microphysics instrumentation, to offer analyzers that allow real-time measurement of the size, concentration and velocity of droplets in clouds and fog. These systems use optical techniques such as laser diffraction and time-of-flight to obtain detailed droplet distribution profiles.
Droplet Measurement Technologies analyzers are ideal for scientific campaigns, weather stations, visibility studies and climate model validation. Their robust design, extreme operating conditions and compatibility with mobile platforms (ground or airborne) make them key tools for advanced atmospheric research.
Analyzers for cloud microphysics
Detailed measurement of cloud droplets for precipitation and atmospheric dynamics studies.
Droplet Measurement Technologies’ analyzers allow the characterization of cloud droplets with high resolution. They are ideal for studies of rain formation, aerosol-cloud interaction and validation of climate models. Their optical precision and in-flight capability make them indispensable for scientific campaigns and observation platforms.
Enriched content:
- Size range from 2 µm to 50 µm.
- Laser diffraction classification and time of flight.
- Integration in aircraft and meteorological towers.
- Applications: meteorology, climatology, atmospheric research.
Fog and visibility analyzers
Fog droplet monitoring for visibility, safety and pollutant dispersion studies.
Droplet Measurement Technologies offers systems for measuring droplets in fog, ideal for assessing visibility, pollutant dispersion and transport safety conditions. Their sensitivity and robustness allow them to operate in wet and variable environments, providing critical data for environmental modeling and risk management.
Enriched content:
- Concentration and droplet size measurement.
- Compatible with weather stations and traffic networks.
- Continuous logging and data export.
- Applications: road safety, airports, environmental monitoring.
Portable systems for field studies
Mobile equipment for droplet characterization in scientific campaigns and natural environments.
Droplet Measurement Technologies’ portable systems allow droplet measurements to be made quickly and accurately in the field. They are ideal for studies in mountainous, coastal or urban areas, where fog and cloud cover affect local processes. Their compact design and operational autonomy facilitate work in real conditions.
Enriched content:
- Autonomous operation with integrated battery.
- Data logging with timestamp and geolocation.
- Intuitive interface and remote connectivity.
- Applications: mobile studies, scientific campaigns, environmental validation.
Reference systems for validation and calibration
Reference instruments for calibration and traceability in atmospheric droplet measurement.
Droplet Measurement Technologies offers reference systems for meteorological sensor calibration and validation laboratories. Their stability, accuracy and traceability make them key tools to certify instruments, perform multi-point comparisons and meet the most demanding standards in quality and atmospheric metrology.
Enriched content:
- Minimum drift and high repeatability.
- Certificates traceable to international standards.
- Compatibility with multiparametric systems.
- Applications: metrology, certification, technical validation.
