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Internal data storage and a battery backup enable unmatched sensor uptime and data availability even at the harshest conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Using technology, it detects backscatter aerosol profiles \/ structure in multiple layers, cloud bases, cloud penetration depths as well as vertical visibility and issues the sky condition index.<\/p>\n<p>It has an operating range of up to 8,000m (26,200 ft) and is equipped with an integrated controller offering a fully embedded real-time calculation of all target parameters and comfortable user interfaces.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Parameters measured:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Aerosol backscatter profile, cloud base height, cloud penetration depth, aerosol layer height, cloud cover, vertical visibility, Sky Condition Index<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Measurement technology:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Optical (LIDAR)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Product highlights:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Measuring range of up to 8 km (26.246 ft), simple &amp; eye-safe, service-friendly due to modularity, various data telegrams, sensitivity in the range of the Lufft CHM 15k, suitable for the most demanding environments<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Interfaces<\/strong>:<\/td>\n<td>RS485 (ASCII communication), LAN (Web-Interface, (S-)FTP, NetTools); optional: DSL modem, RS485 full-duplex<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Features:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Confident detection of low clouds with minimum False Alarm Rate (FAR) and an outstanding Probability of Detection (POD) even at extreme conditions.<\/li>\n<li>Maximum sensor uptime and data availability thanks to integrated data storage and a robust battery backup (-40 \u00b0C to 60 \u00b0C).<\/li>\n<li>Minimum maintenance from self-cleaning construction: Snow gets melted, water flows down and washes dust away.<\/li>\n<li>Safe and certified operation in compliance with UL50e (North America), T\u00dcV (Europe), ICAO GRF.<\/li>\n<li>Easy installation and handling thanks to self-contained design \u2013 no additional computer needed.<\/li>\n<li>High flexibility from support of multiple communication protocols and software standards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-xlarge fasc-type-glossy fasc-rounded-medium\" style=\"background-color: #1a4f7b; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/thomsongroup.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Lufft_Lufft_Ceilometer_CHM_8k.pdf\">Download Specifications<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-xlarge fasc-type-glossy fasc-rounded-medium\" style=\"background-color: #1a4f7b; color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/thomsongroup.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/200423-ME-LU-WT-br_Lufft_Ceilometer_Series-EN_A4-LR.pdf\">Download Brochure<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The new Lufft CHM 8k ceilometer enables meteorologists at weather services and airports to make decisions with the highest confidence and minimal maintenance. Especially in the critical height below 1 km, the Lufft CHM 8k detects cloud bases in any place and season with outstanding precision and reliability. 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