A ceilometer is a device that uses a laser or other light source to determine the height of a cloud ceiling or cloud base. [1] Ceilometers can also be used to measure the aerosol concentration within the …

Vaisala ceilometers accurately measure ceiling or base height of cloud layers, and they leverage pulsed diode lidar technology and single lens optics. They are engineered to deliver highly accurate data on …

The Model 8339 Laser Ceilometer measures cloud height and thickness, in addition to vertical visibility. Unlike other ceilometers, the Model 8339 detects up to four cloud layers simultaneously to a distance …

Campbell Scientific offers ceilometers that use lidar (light detection and ranging) technology to measure cloud height, vertical visibility, and mixing layer height.

Sep 16, 2025 · Ceilometer, device for measuring the height of cloud bases and overall cloud thickness. One important use of the ceilometer is to determine cloud ceilings at airports.

Our high performance cloud height sensors (ceilometers) provide accurate cloud and obscuration information from fixed or mobile installations. Our ceilometers are ideal for the aviation industry and …

May 29, 2024 · A ceilometer is a critical device used predominantly in meteorology and aviation to measure the height of a cloud base. This tool is essential for assessing cloud cover, which directly …

The Vaisala Laser Ceilometer (CEIL) is a self-contained, ground-based, active, remote-sensing device designed to measure cloud-base height, vertical visibility, and potential backscatter signals by aerosols.

CBME80/120 Cloud Ceilometer Advanced Cloud Height Detection A compact and lightweight standalone instrument designed for fixed and mobile installations where accurate and reliable cloud …

Jun 5, 2025 · Ceilometers are instruments used to measure the height of clouds and the properties of aerosols in the atmosphere. They play a crucial role in atmospheric science, contributing significantly …