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| Name | M55 Mainz COPAS |
| Acronym | COPAS-M55 |
| Manufacturer | University of Mainz |
| Operated by | Geophysica-GEIE |
| Operated onboard |
| Name | Condensation Particle Counter (CPC) |
| Acronym | Condensation Particle Counter |
| Measured parameter | Number concentration of submicrometer aerosol particles |
| Operating principle | The particles are detected and counted by a simple optical detector after a supersaturation vapor (butanol or water) condenses onto the particles, causing them to grow into larger droplets. The CPC uses a (laser diode) light source, a condensing lense, an internal microprocessor control, volumetric flow control and a front panel display. |
| Measurement(s) | Clouds & Precipitation |
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| Weight | 25.6 |
| Operating mode | In situ |
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| Additional information | COndensation PArticle detection System. |
| Access | Contact Volker Dreiling |
| Could also fit on any aircraft having the following characteristics | |
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