MPL – Rugged CEC-14 Applications
Overview
MPL's CEC 14-1, designed for extreme conditions at 35 km altitude, controls a portable X-band weather radar that detects precipitation up to 200 km away, operating in temperatures as low as -80°C. Equipped with six serial ports and two LAN ports, the CEC 14 addresses the demand for advanced weather management tools, supporting applications in watershed management, flood protection, and military operations.
CEC 14 runs at 35km above ground
MPL CEC 14-1, was mounted on a specific cooling and mounting plate with the BACK-1 for its SSD. The CEC 14 package is built into a pressure housing with a heater, as the temperature at 35km is around -80°C. The CEC is the main controller of the science balloon used for several measurements for meteorology as well as for defence and space applications.
CEC 14 controls a weather station.
The customer builds with the CEC 14 portable x-band weather radar. The solution provides real-time weather situation and detects precipitation a distance of 200km. The solution answers the increasing demand for water management tools and hazardous meteorological phenomena detection. Watershed management, global warming adaptation strategies, flood protection, operational weather forecast, military and civil defence actions or aviation safety are supported by this radar.
This CEC 14 as well as customized for the customers need. The unit is equipped with 6 serial ports, two LAN ports all on DB-9 connectors. The complete device is tested at MPL for -40°C to 85°C.
