Campbell Scientific 3-D sonic anemometers are known for their research-grade performance, as evidenced by usage in a majority of NCAR, AmeriFlux, AsiaFlux, and NEON sites. The Campbell design features an extremely low ratio of transducer diameter to pathlength and a non-orthogonal geometry that keeps sonic paths closer to perpendicular with respect to mean horizontal flows, thereby minimizing transducer shadowing effects. The boom design also eliminates distortion of oncoming wind from support struts. New enhancements in design and calibration now give Campbell sonics superior long-term accuracy in sonic temperature, and our sonics are unique in that they are calibrated over temperature, providing higher accuracy across different environments. Our sonics may be paired with other scalar sensors (e.g., gas analyzers) for calculation of additional EC fluxes.
Product
CSAT3B 3-D Sonic Anemometer with Integrated Electronics
Campbell Scientific’s CSAT3B 3-D Sonic Anemometer is an update and replacement to the original CSAT3, and remains the 3-D sonic anemometer of choice for eddy-covariance measurements. It has an aerodynamic design, a 10 cm vertical measurement path, operates in a pulsed acoustic mode, and withstands exposure to harsh weather conditions. Three orthogonal wind components (ux, uy, uz) and the sonic temperature (Ts) are measured and output at a maximum rate of 100 Hz.
Measurements can be triggered from three sources:
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- Data logger SDM command
- Data logger CPI command
- CSAT3B internal clock
The SDM and CPI protocols both support mechanisms for synchronizing multiple CSAT3Bs.
CSAT3BH Heated, 3-D Sonic Anemometer with Integrated Electronics
The CSAT3BH is ideal for stations that are deployed in cold climates. The easy-to-use CSAT3BH sonic anemometer features smart heating that delivers just the right amount of heat to keep the instrument free of ice and snow, enabling continuous and reliable measurements in cold environments. The CSAT3BH is designed to prevent ice accumulation on the sensor, avoiding prolonged periods of data loss.
The CSAT3BH features variable power, only delivering power when needed—as opposed to the common method of providing two-way heating (on/off). Moreover, there are real-time data flags when the heaters are turned on, which is crucial to post-processing your data files.
The CSAT3BH is a heated version of the CSAT3B 3-D Sonic Anemometer with Integrated Electronics. The specifications of the CSAT3BH are the same as the CSAT3B with regard to wind measurements.
CR6 Automated Monitoring Platform
The CR6 Automated Monitoring Platform, designed on decades of infrastructure and environmental monitoring experience, is used by some of the largest monitoring networks worldwide. With the unique ability to serve both as an edge device and gateway, this simplifies networks that would otherwise require discrete devices to provide complete access to your data.
This unique platform is used where reliability, flexibility, and compatibility are essential to your success. The CR6 ecosystem supports an array of powerful peripherals that add channel capacity, distributed measurements, and communication capabilities, as well as measure vibrating wire sensors dynamically.
Campbell Scientific’s vibrating wire measurement devices, including the CR6, are the only devices that use patented VSPECT® technology. VSPECT filters external noise from your sensor and gives you diagnostic information about the quality of your vibrating wire
FW05 Type E Fine-Wire Thermocouple with 0.0005 in. Diameter
The FW05 is a Type E thermocouple with a 0.0005 in. diameter. It measures atmospheric temperature gradients or fluctuations with research-grade accuracy. The FW05 is compatible with most Campbell Scientific data loggers, and it is often used in eddy-covariance systems.
FW1 Type E Fine-Wire Thermocouple with 0.001 in. Diameter
The FW1 is a Type E thermocouple with a 0.001 in. diameter. It measures atmospheric temperature gradients or fluctuations with research-grade accuracy. The FW1 is compatible with most Campbell Scientific data loggers, and it is often used in eddy-covariance systems.
FW3 Type E Fine-Wire Thermocouple with 0.003 in. Diameter
The FW3 is a Type E thermocouple with a 0.003 in. diameter. It measures atmospheric temperature gradients or fluctuations with research-grade accuracy. The FW3 is compatible with most Campbell Scientific data loggers, and it is often used in eddy-covariance systems.
EasyFlux WebH Software
EasyFlux® Web CSI-Hosted is a web-based software tool for monitoring any Campbell Scientific data-logger-based system. EasyFlux Web CSI-Hosted is hosted on Campbell Scientific's own Microsoft Azure server, which allows for automatic updates and maintenance of the software. After users create an account, they are given their own IP address to allow them to easily connect to their data from an Internet-connected device. Monitoring a network of data loggers is made easy with real-time data monitoring, customizable alerts, and data download capabilities. EasyFlux Web is compatible with all Campbell Scientific data-logger-based systems, including flux, weather, and soil stations.
Updates in Version 2.01
The updated EasyFlux Web 2.01 includes new benefits and features to enhance the user experience. EasyFlux Web 2.01 now provides the ability to monitor live video cameras.
EasyFlux PC Eddy-Covariance Post-Processing PC Software
EasyFlux® PC is a free computer program that processes high frequency time series data, collected using a Campbell Scientific eddy-covariance flux system, into fluxes following community accepted practices. Fully corrected fluxes of CO2, latent heat (H2O), sensible heat, and momentum are available in generic, AmeriFlux, and GHG-Europe ASCII formats.
EasyFlux DL Eddy-Covariance Datalogger Program
EasyFlux® DL is a free CRBasic program that enables a data logger to report fully corrected fluxes of CO2, latent heat (H2O), sensible heat, and momentum from a Campbell Scientific open-path and closed-path eddy-covariance (EC) system. Final fluxes are processed from raw high frequency time series data by applying commonly used corrections found in scientific literature.
In the past, Campbell Scientific's data logger EC programs roughly estimated fluxes, and PC post-processing software was used to fully correct the flux measurements. Now with the EasyFlux® DL program, fully corrected fluxes are processed by the data logger and reported at the end of each EC averaging interval.
EasyFlux® DL has been tested at several stations in various environments, including irrigated alfalfa, grassland, maize, open water, forest, and desert. The results have shown good agreement with fluxes processed using traditional PC-based software applications.
EasyFlux WebS Software
Current Version: 2.01
EasyFlux® Web Self-Hosted is a web-based software tool for monitoring any Campbell Scientific data-logger-based system, including data loggers running EasyFlux® DL. EasyFlux® Web Self-Hosted is a user-installed version of EasyFlux® Web that allows users the ability to install on their own server and control updates of the software themselves. Monitoring a network of Campbell Scientific data-logger-based systems is made easy with real-time data monitoring, customizable alerts, and data download capabilities. EasyFlux® Web is compatible with all Campbell Scientific data-logger-based stations.
Updates in Version 2.01
The updated EasyFlux® Web 2.01 includes new benefits and features to enhance the user experience. EasyFlux® Web 2.01 now provides the ability to monitor live video cameras.