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Features

  • Upper-air observation station for marine conditions.
  • Radiosonde data collection and transmission in standard WMO message format, TEMP SHIP and BUFR.
  • Radiosonde launcher: ALS211 Vaisala ASAP Sounding Station is a semi-automatic upper-air observation station for use on-board ships. ASAP receives the radiosonde signals and converts them into meteorological messages. The Vaisala ASAP Sounding Station converts radiosonde signals into meteorological messages, which are forwarded in standard WMO message format, TEMP SHIP and BUFR through satellite system to land station. Vaisala automatic weather stations can be integrated in order to bring data into the system for surface weather observation and SYNOP SHIP message. Accurate Meteorological Measurements The Vaisala ASAP Sounding Station uses Vaisala RS41 family radiosondes that measure air pressure, temperature, relative humidity and wind direction/ speed. Wind-finding methods are based on the GPS. Robust Design for Extreme Conditions The Vaisala ASAP Station is housed in a 10-foot container. It meets the international requirements for mechanical construction (ISO), with a design that applies to the original specifications set by the ASAP Coordinating Committee (ACC) including certain carefully considered modifications. Vaisala Balloon Launcher ALS211 protects the meteorological balloon during the filling and launches the radiosonde. It has been designed for marine applications thus the functionality of the balloon launcher is reliable even in most extreme weather conditions at sea. User Friendly Operation The Vaisala ASAP Sounding Station includes the DigiCORAâ Sounding System that requires the minimum amount of time from the operator prior to balloon release. Sounding preparation phase can be easily followed with the sounding system user interface. The ASAP container offers comfortable and air-conditioned room for the operator during the sounding preparation phase, protecting at the same time from the current conditions at the sea. Balloon filling and release actions are performed by simply operating two separate control levers. After the balloon and radiosonde are released all actions are automatically fulfilled including message transmission. The Vaisala ASAP Station consists of:
  • Vaisala DigiCORA â Sounding System MW41 with a no-break power supply and the necessary software and hardware options.
  • Vaisala RS41 radiosondes
  • Optionally Vaisala Automatic Weather Station for making the surface PTU and wind observations.
  • Vaisala ALS211 semiautomatic radiosonde launcher which includes electrical heaters and air-conditioner. Benefits
  • Very compact structure
  • Easy to install, operate and transfer
  • Reliable data collection and transmission.

Vaisala DigiCORAâ Sounding System MW41 Sounding Workstation Ruggedized laptop delivered by Vaisala, including pre-installed DigiCORA Sounding Software, system recovery tools including USB drive with recovery image, and optional Edgeport serial extension. Operating system Windows, pre-installed Ground check device Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Vaisala Sounding Processing Subsystem SPS311 Windprofiling options Code correlating GPS Antenna Antenna options Directional UHF antenna Omnidirectional UHF antenna GPS antenna Antenna stand Acid proof (AISI316), fitting for container roof installation Options Vaisala Automatic Surface Weather Observing System ASAP Launcher ALS211 Mechanical Specifications Dimensions 2991 x 2438 x 2591 mm (l x w x h) Gross weight without gas bottles 2400 kg Interior is insulated with fireproof mineral wool and paneled with fibre cement flat sheets Rack for electrical equipments AISI304 Electricity Power consumption 4.2 kW without transformer option 6 kVA (1-phase with transformer option) 6 kVA (3-phase with transformer option) Nominal input voltages 230/400 VAC, 3-phase; or 230 VAC 1- phase Optional input voltages (with transformer option): 220/380/400/440 VAC, 3-phase or 1- phase Supply frequency 50/60 Hz for 60 Hz supply; air conditioner should be selected correspondingly Lights 2 x 9 W ceiling lights Heating 2 x 750 W radiators Air conditioner Launcher Vessel Material Fiberglass Balloon size 350 - 500 g Control Controlled by pneumatic actuators Launch door Stainless steel Options Compressor and pressurized air tank Main transformer with volt meter 3-phase 6 kVA or 1-phase 6 kVA Storage cabinet 1030 x 500 x 2000 mm OR gas bottle rack 8 gas bottles Filling gas regulator Ladder steps 6 pcs Published by Vaisala | B210462EN-E © Vaisala 2017 All rights reserved. Any logos and/or product names are trademarks of Vaisala or its individual partners. Any reproduction, transfer, distribution or storage of information contained in this document is strictly prohibited. All specifications — technical included — are subject to change without notice.www.vaisala.com