Cessna

The large non-pressurized cabin with its rectangular cross-section is particularly suitable for research in the field of atmospheric trace gases and for remote sensing applications. For this purpose, it has various fuselage openings (camera shafts downward), possibilities for additional air intakes (including at an external load station on the right wing) and instrument installations.

The aircraft cabin can accommodate instruments and computers for conducting experiments in custom-built racks, while the onboard electrical system provides the necessary power supply. A large amount of flight data is recorded by an integrated measurement system and is immediately available for experimental purposes. Of particular importance for atmospheric research are the precisely calibrated wind and turbulence measurements with a 5-hole probe at the tip of the red and white mast under the left wing. Highly accurate sensors for temperature and humidity also provide indispensable meteorological data. These baseline data are visualized on in-flight screens on the seat backs, making it easier for the experimenters to adjust the route during the flight by having a detailed knowledge of the current atmospheric conditions.