DATA VISUALIZATION
• + Synergy Tool
• + Map Explorer

AEROSOL OPTICAL DEPTH (V3)-SOLAR
• + Data Display
• + Download Tool
• + Download All Sites
• + Climatology Tables
• + Web Service

AEROSOL INVERSIONS (V3)
• + Data Display
• + Download Tool
• + Download All Sites
• + Web Service

SOLAR FLUX
• + Data Display

OCEAN COLOR
• + V3 Data Display
• + V3 Web Service
• + Download All Sites

LUNAR AOD (V3) - PROVISIONAL
• + Data Display
• + Download Tool
• + Download All Sites
• + Web Service

ZENITH RADIANCE (V3)
• + Web Service
CLOUD MODE (V2) - PROVISIONAL
• + Data Display

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.

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

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)

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

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).

• Cimel Connect HTTPS  (for V4.8x or V5.x Instruments)
  
• Cimel TS Connect HTTPS (for Model T Instruments)

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

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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:

• KZ_Connect
  

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

 

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