AMF2 Architecture

The core AMF2 instrumentation is designed to operate out of modules; small independent climate controlled systems that house instrument computers, data loggers and other support equipment. This design feature sets the AMF2 apart in its flexibility and mobility at deployment sites. 

Data collection is performed via wireless communications between the module and the central data system but they are set up for traditional ethernet based communications as well. The module concept provides significant flexibility for AMF2 deployments, especially for ship or other complex deployments where space is at a premium. For land-based deployments when the total footprint is not of primary concern, the modules can be consolidated within standard operations vans. The AMF2 modules and the instruments they support are listed below. 

MET Module (land or sea-based deployment)

  • MET
  • BAF
  • GNDRAD

    • Specifications
    Dimension: 60”H x 24”W x 26”D
    Seriel Number: BT002198 

    Power
    Power Output: 110VAC
    Communications: Wireless or CAT5
    Ultrasonic Wind Sensor (Vaisala)
    TRH – aspirated shield (Vaisala)
    Optical Rain Gauge (Optical Sci)
    Present Weather Detector (Vaisala)
    Barometer  (Vaisala)
    CR-3000 logger (Campbell Sci) 

    GNDRAD
    1-PSP (Eppley)
    1-PIR (Eppley)
    1-IRT (Wintronics) 

    Sea-based Deployment 
    Ultrasonic Wind Sensor (Vaisala)
    TRH – aspirated shield (Vaisala)
    Optical Rain Gauge (Optical Sci)
    Present Weather Detector (Vaisala)
    Barometer (Vaisala)
    CR-3000 logger (Campbell Sci)
    Bulk Aerodynamic Flux (BAF)
    GMP343 CO2 Probe (Vaisala)
    PRTD Sea Surface Temperature Sensor 

    RAD-1 Module (land or sea-based deployments)

    Specifications
    Dimension: 42”H x 24”W x 26”D
    Serial Number: BW683851 

    Power
    Power Output:  110VAC
    Communications:  Wireless or CAT5 

    Land-based Deployment
    SKYRAD
    2-PIR (Eppley)
    1-PSP (Eppley)
    1-NIP (Eppley)
    1-848 (Eppley)
    1-IRT (Wintronics)
    Solar Tracker (Kipp & Zonen) 

    MFRSR
    TSI (Yankee Env.)
    CR-3000 logger (Campbell Sci)
    CR-1000 logger (Campbell Sci)
    Ethernet Bridge
    UPS
    Climate Control (Ice Qube) 

    Sea-based Deployment
    MFRSR
    TSI (Yankee Env)
    1-CR-3000 logger (Campbell Sci)
    2-CR-1000 logger (Campbell Sci)
    Ethernet Bridge
    UPS
    Climate Control
    FRSR – Fast Rotating Shadowband Radiometer
    PRP-II (Portable Radiation package):
    1-PIR
    1-PSP 

    RAD-2 Module (usually only sea-based deployments)

    • Sea surface temp (two IRTs, one up and one down at 45 degrees off nadir and sea snake) 

    Specifications
    Dimension:  42”H x 24”W x 26”D
    Serial Number:  BT002096 

    Power 
    Output Power:  110VAC
    Communications:  Wireless or CAT5 

    Land-based Deployment
    N/A 

    Sea-based Deployment
    IRT-up
    IRT-down
    Stable Platform
    UPS
    Ethernet
    Climate Control 

    ECOR Module (land-based deployments only)

    Specifications
    Dimension:  42”H x 24”W x 26”D
    Serial Number:  BT002315 

    Power
    Output Power:  110VAC
    Communications:  Wireless or CAT5 

    Land-based Deployment
    WindMaster Pro Ultrasonic Anemometer (Gill)
    LI-7500 CO2/H2O Open Path Sensor (LI-COR)
    DRD 11A Wetness Sensor (Vaisala)
    CNR4/CNF4 Net Radiometer (Kipp & Zonen)
    HFT3 Soil Heat Flow (3) (REBS)
    SMP1 Soil Moisture (3) (REBS)
    STP-1 Soil Temperature Probe (3) (REBS)
    CR1000 Datalogger, Multiplexer (2), PS100 power supply (Campbell Sci.), for wetness, net radiometer, and soil measurements
    Single Board Computer  (Ampro/ADLINK), for wind and CO2/H2O measurements, and serves as the data collector for the CR1000 measurements.
    Devicemaster Serial Hub (Express Systems). 

    Sea-based Deployment
    N/A 

    GUEST Module (land or sea-based deployments)

    Specifications
    Dimension: 
    General Purpose - no ability to house remote sensors inside
    Serial Number: BT002335 

    Power
    Output Power: 110VAC
    Communications: Wireless or CAT5 

    Land-based Deployment
    TBD 

    Sea-based Deployment
    PRP2: PIR, PSP, RSR, MAC, TSI 

    MPL Module (land or sea-based deployments)

    Specifications
    Dimension: 60”H x 24”W x 26”D
    Serial Number: 9-18-09 Job3000 

    Power
    Output Power: 110VAC, 30A
    Communications: Wireless or CAT5 

    Land-based Deployment
    MPL (Sigma Space Corp.)
    MPL control computer
    Climate Control
    UPS
    Laptop
    Wireless Bridge 

    Sea-based Deployment
    MPL (Sigma Space Corp.)
    MPL control computer
    Climate Control
    UPS
    Laptop
    Wireless Bridge

    Vans

    The AMF2 has several state-of-the-art vans used to house and operate large and less portable instruments, as well has the network data center.  The vans are used as mobile work stations, housing tools, test equipment, and spare instrumentation and parts making the AMF2 a self-contained field laboratory.  The vans in the inventory include:

    Operations
    MPL
    HSRL
    SWACR
    ASSISTII     

    General Purpose - no ability to house remote sensors inside
    Shipping Vans (1 & 2)
    AOS
    Radar Van (1 & 2)
    Generator Van (in design)