Transmissometer Receiver

A Transmissometer Receiver is a component of a transmissometer system used in meteorology. It is part of the supply class Meteorological Instruments And Apparatus, which falls under the supply group Instruments And Laboratory Equipment.

A transmissometer is an instrument used to measure the transmission of light through a medium, such as the atmosphere. It is commonly used in meteorology to measure visibility and monitor air quality. The transmissometer receiver is the component that receives the transmitted light and converts it into a measurable signal.

The receiver typically consists of a photodetector, which detects the intensity of the transmitted light, and a signal processing unit, which converts the detected signal into a readable format. The receiver may also include additional features such as filters to remove unwanted light sources and amplifiers to enhance the detected signal.

Overall, the transmissometer receiver plays a crucial role in accurately measuring the transmission of light through the atmosphere, providing valuable data for meteorological analysis and forecasting.