The EGG and Buck hygrometeors provided the best relative humidities, and the Rosemont temperature probe was best. Microphysically, it would be interesting to plot the FSSP, 2DC, and 1DP data all together for selected intervals. Here are some highlights and images during the flight. This was also the first flight for the large format cloudscope. Prior to the flight, I adjusted the focus and iris setting in an attempt to achieve reasonable day and night operating conditions.
Illumination is provided by ambient light during the day, and by a couple of bulbs at night.
The cloudscope views a circular window with a diameter of 3.87 cm. The largest particle size viewable by the scope is similar to the window diameter, 3.87 cm. The smallest crystal or drop observable is about 100 microns. The main purpose of this cloudscope is to seek out the relatively rare large particles that strongly influence radar echo strength. The mission was cut short, as we observed a developing thunder storm in the distance, and wanted to return to base to prepare for sampling its leading edges.