3. 3 © 2009 Copyright University Corporation for Atmospheric Research RD 94 (AVAPS II) Functionality Sensors –Pressure, Temperature, Humidity Vaisala RS-904 PTU module (Standard part) Pressure sensor – no change from RD-93 Humidity sensors – no change from RD-93 Temperature sensor – no change from RD-93 –Winds and Position via GPS receiver U-Blox TIM-5H receiver, latest generation from u-Blox –(RD-93 used TIM-LF, TIM-4P) Date Rate –PTU 2 Hz Data (0.5sec) –Position 2 Hz (0.5 sec) –Winds 4 Hz (0.25 sec)

4. Dropsondenanlage im 19 Flugzeug-Rack Von unten nach oben: -Rechner -Telemetrie-Einheit -Tastatutschublade -Bildschirm -Re-Radiation Box

5. 5 © 2010 Copyright University Corporation for Atmospheric Research AVAPS II Software Changes Sounding Graphics: All Channels (1) Display