Campbell CSAT3B 3D Anemometer

Campbell Sci – CSAT3B 3-D Anemometer

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.

The most conspicuous innovation of the new design is the elimination of the electronics box. Instead, the electronics are packaged inside the mounting block of the CSAT3B head. This design feature makes installation easier and offers greater flexibility in instrument placement.

Measurements can be triggered from three sources:

  • Data logger SDM command
  • Data logger CPI command
  • CSAT3B internal clock

The SDM and CPI protocols both support mechanisms for synchronizing multiple CSAT3Bs.

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Description

Specifications

Operating Temperature Range -40 to +50°C (equivalent to 305 to 368 m s-1 in speed of sound)
Outputs ux, uy, uz, Ts (ux, uy, uz are wind components referenced to the anemometer axes; Ts is sonic temperature in degrees Celsius.)
Speed of Sound Determined from three acoustic paths. (Corrected for crosswind effects.)
Wind Direction Range 2.5 to 357.5° in CSAT3B coordinate system (0 to 360° customized)
Filter Bandwidths 5, 10, 20, or 25 Hz
Measurement Path Length 10.0 cm (3.9 in.) vertical; 5.8 cm (2.3 in.) horizontal
Transducer Angle from Horizontal 60 degrees
Transducer Diameter 0.64 cm (0.25 in.)
Transducer Mounting Arm Diameter 0.84 cm (0.33 in.)
Support Arm Diameter 1.59 cm (0.63 in.)
Anemometer Head Weight 1.45 kg (3.2 lb)
Anemometer Dimensions 60.64 x 12.2 x 43.0 cm (23.87 x 4.8 x 16.9 in.)

Wind Accuracy
-NOTE- Accuracy specifications assume the following:

  • -40° to +50°C operating range
  • Wind speeds < 30 m s-1
  • Wind angles between ±170°
Maximum Offset Error < ±8.0 cm s-1 (ux, uy), < ±4.0 cm s-1 (uz)
Maximum Gain Error
  • < ±2% of reading (wind vector within ±5° of horizontal)
  • < ±3% of reading (wind vector within ±10° of horizontal)
  • < ±6% of reading (wind vector within ±20° of horizontal)

Additional information

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