European Facility For Airborne Research Dec. 5, 2025, 08:44
| Name | FAAM TSI 3563 Integrating Nephelometer |
| Acronym | TSI-3563-FAAM |
| Manufacturer | TSI Inc. |
| Operated by | FAAM |
| Operated onboard |
| Name | Nephelometer |
| Acronym | Nephelometer |
| Measured parameter | Aerosol scattering coefficients |
| Operating principle | To measure the light-scattering coefficient of aerosols particles. 3 wavelengths (450, 550 & 700nm) backscatter and total scatter measurements. |
| Measurement(s) | Aerosol |
| External dimension | Nephelometer - 1100mm x 300mm x 255mm Power supply - 300mm x 150mm x 100mm Pump - 225mm x 155mm x 160mm |
| Weight | 31.0 |
| Operating mode | In situ |
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| Operational restriction | Sample pipe to be closed/pump off when entering/flying in cloud. |
| Operational requirements | Access to Air Sample Pipe, inlet and exhaust, power supplies and interface with aircraft data recording system |
| Certification approvals | Approved by CAA for use on BAe 146-301. |
| Additional information | Sensitivity is software adjustable |
| Access | Available from FAAM |
| Could also fit on any aircraft having the following characteristics | |
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