The POM-01 Sky Radiometer is designed for the measurement of aerosol properties and solar radiation across multiple wavebands. It features a dedicated sun tracker that allows for both direct solar measurements and programmed scans at user-defined angles. The instrument utilizes a single silicon photo-diode detector and a rotating filter wheel to measure radiation in seven narrow wavebands ranging from 315 nm to 1020 nm.
The POM-01 is equipped with a precipitation sensor that ensures the optics remain clean by pointing downwards during rain. It requires connection to a computer running Windows™ operating software for data acquisition and storage, allowing users to select various scanning modes. The device is weatherproof and built for long-term operation, making it suitable for applications in meteorology, climatology, atmospheric chemistry, and pollution studies. Data collected can be post-processed to derive parameters such as aerosol optical depth and scattering coefficients.
The POM-01 sky radiometer uses a single detector and a rotating filter wheel to measure radiation in seven narrow wavebands from 315 nm to 1020 nm. The dedicated sun tracker enables measurement either directly from the sun or at user-defined angles away from the sun.
The instrument has a base with levelling feet and a sun sensor for active tracking. Installation is quick and simple. A precipitation sensor is included so that the radiometer is pointed downwards during rain to keep the optics clean.
POM-01 must be connected to a PC running the operating software in order to make measurements and store data. The software allows comprehensive user selection of the scanning modes.
POM-01 is used in the Asia-Pacific SKYNET network and for aerosol monitoring and satellite ground-truthing around the world. The POM data can be post-processed to provide parameters including aerosol optical depth, scattering coefficients, aerosol distribution and energy distribution.
| Kipp & Zonen, Inc. | |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Weather Instruments |
| Product Number | POM-01 |
| Product Name | Sky Radiometer |
| Device Classification | Sensor Only |
