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Aerosol Robotic Network (AERONET)
AEROSOL OPTICAL DEPTH AEROSOL INVERSIONS SOLAR FLUX OCEAN COLOR Maritime Aerosol Network
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AERONET DATA ACCESS
 
AERONET Site Lists (V3)

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LOGISTICS (Manuals, Setup Tools and Shipping Information)
 
 
New Site Setup
 

To establish a new site in AERONET, please contact Pawan Gupta, Elena Lind or Philippe Goloub for approval. Once approved, please contact Amy Scully to complete the setup process.

 
Manuals
 

CIMEL Documents

Cimel CE-318 Model T Quick Start Manual, Scheduler Description Manual (PDF)

Cimel CE-318 Model T User Manual (including polarized, BRDF and SeaPrism) (PDF)

Cimel CE-318-N Quick Start Manual (PDF)

Cimel CE-318-N User Manual (PDF)

Cimel CE-318 SeaPrism Photometer Manual (PDF)

Exchanging Eproms - Instructions for changing instrument firmware

Drive Bolt Tightening - Instructions for tightening the AZ and ZA drive

Measurement Status Information K7 and K8 - Interpret K7 and K8 files and satellite transmission data

Transmitter Documents

Sutron Satlink2 Manual (PDF) - Instructions for the Sutron satellite transmitter

Sutron Transmitter Configuration (PDF) - Instructions for changing the Sutron transmitter configuration with the PC

Download Satlink Communicator

Stevens/Vitel Transmitter Set-up - Instructions for the Stevens/Vitel satellite transmitter

Instructional Videos
 

Model T Setup (MP4) - Setup of the instrument components

Collimator Cleaning (MP4, PDF) - Cleaning obstructions from the collimator tubes

Check Connections (AVI, MOV) - Checking the connections on the control box (transcript)

Model 5 Set Cimel Clock (AVI, MOV) - Instructions on modifying the Cimel control box time (transcript)

Model 5 Testing the Wet Sensor (AVI, MOV) - Instructions on testing the Wet Sensor (transcript)

Model 5 Setup (AVI, MOV) - Step-by-step instructions on setting up the instrument (transcript)

Model 5 Loose Connections and Battery Replacement in Control Box (AVI, MOV)- Checking for loose connections (cards, chips, wires) and replacing the control box battery (transcript)

Model 5 Testing Robot Switches (AVI, MOV) - Checking robot operation, disassembling the robot, inspecting and adjusting switches, and reassembling the robot (transcript)

Instrument Setup and Troubleshooting Tools
 

Cimel CE318 Preventive Maintenance Guide - Proper Sensor Head Cable Mounting and Collimator Cleaning Procedure

Calculate Cimel Parameters and Antenna Position - Calculate Cimel parameters and antenna position for the AERONET site latitude and longitude

Diagnostics/Troubleshooting - Use the troubleshooting tool to find the solution to common Cimel and antenna setup issues

Weekly Maintenance Procedure - Weekly maintenance procedure check list

UTC Clock (opens new window) - Determine the current UTC from NIST

 
PC Data Transfer

 

Cimel Sun/Sky Radiometer (AERONET)

Cimel (V4.8x, V5.x, and Model T) instruments should use the cimel connect software to automatically upload data to the AERONET processing system using a PC connected to the Internet.  Data may be transferred via HTTPS or HTTPS using proxy (instrument must be registered with the AERONET network).

To request K7 upload capability, please contact Ilya Slutsker and Petar Grigorov by email. Send Email

Kipp and Zonen Flux Sensors (Solrad-net)

Data Transfer Using KZ LogBoxSD (PDF) - Instructions to setup data upload from Kipp and Zonen LogBoxSD to PC using KZ Connect:

To request KZ Connect upload capability contact Joel Schafer and Ilya Slutsker.
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Shipping
 

Complete System Packed - Photos of a properly packed system

Packing Calibration Pieces - Identification and packing instructions for calibration pieces

Shipping Instructions - Instructions to send NASA and Non-NASA owned equipment

Equipment List - Common equipment and accessories used for AERONET deployments
 
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Last Updated: November 13, 2024