CSAT3B Three-Dimensional Sonic Anemometer
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TABLE 4-2. CSAT3B Factory Settings
Communication
Settings
Setting
Default
SDM address
3
CPI address
30
CPI/RS-485 Communication Port Protocol
CPI Enabled
CPI Baud Rate
Auto
RS-485 Baud Rate
115200
Unprompted Output Port
Disabled
Unprompted Output Rate
10 Hz
Measurement
Setting
Operating Mode
Mode 0: Data Logger Trigger/No Filter/
Data Logger Prompted Output
5. Overview
The CSAT3B is an ultrasonic anemometer for measuring sonic temperature
and wind speed in three dimensions. It is often used for studies of turbulence
and flux measurement, where turbulent fluctuations of wind speed and sonic
temperature must be measured at high frequencies; at 10Hz, for example.
From the turbulent wind fluctuations, momentum flux can be calculated. The
covariance of vertical wind and sonic temperature yields sonic sensible heat
flux. By finding the covariance between vertical wind and scalar measurements
made by other fast-response sensors, such as fine-wire thermocouples or gas
analyzers, other fluxes can be calculated. For example, sensible and latent-heat
fluxes, carbon-dioxide flux, and other trace-gas fluxes, can all be measured by
combining the CSAT3B with other sensors.
The CSAT3B can communicate measurements using SDM (Synchronous
Device for Measurements), USB, RS-485, and CPI (CAN Peripheral Interface)
communications. For optimal synchronization with other fast-response sensors
for applications such as eddy covariance, Campbell Scientific recommends
using SDM or CPI communications with an appropriate Campbell Scientific
data logger.
5.1 Features
The CSAT3B offers the following key features:
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Integrated electronics provide easy mounting of a single piece of
hardware
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Integrated inclinometer
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High-precision measurements ideal for turbulence and eddy
covariance studies
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An improved design with a thin, aerodynamic support strut close to
the ends of the sensor arms, creating greater rigidity and improved
accuracy of sonic temperature
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Supports data logger sampling at any frequency between 1 and 100 Hz