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55 instruments and systems across 8 categories, supplied, integrated and supported by Rhonnda Enterprises.

Products

Meteodrone MM-670 (Seeding Variant)

UAV & Cloud Seeding

Meteodrone MM-670 (Seeding Variant)

A 6-rotor UAV specifically modified for cloud seeding. It can carry up to two burn-in-place flares (e.g., Zeus MK2) for releasing silver iodide. Features an emergency parachute recovery system and autonomous flight capabilities for precise seeding patterns.

Max Payload
Up to 1 kg for instruments, 400g for flares
Flight Time
~20 minutes
Operating Ceiling
Up to 6 km above mean sea level
JOUAV CW-80E VTOL UAS

UAV & Cloud Seeding

JOUAV CW-80E VTOL UAS

A large, fixed-wing VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) UAV designed for long-endurance weather modification missions. Capable of carrying heavy payloads for wide-area cloud seeding, including warm cloud flares.

Max Payload
25 kg
Flight Endurance
Up to 480 minutes (8 hours)
Operational Radius
100–200 km
Meteodrone MM-670 (Measurement Variant)

UAV & Cloud Seeding

Meteodrone MM-670 (Measurement Variant)

A multirotor UAV optimized for atmospheric profiling. Equipped with sensors for temperature, humidity, and pressure, it is used to collect high-resolution meteorological data and characterize aerosol plumes, often in tandem with a seeding UAV.

Instrumentation
Temp (±0.1 K), RH (±1.8%), Pressure (±1.5 hPa), Wind speed/direction
Flight Time
~20 minutes
Special Features
Propeller heating, Portable Optical Particle Spectrometer (POPS) compatible
Zeus MK2 Cloud Seeding Flare

UAV & Cloud Seeding

Zeus MK2 Cloud Seeding Flare

A pyrotechnic flare designed for UAV-based glaciogenic cloud seeding. The flare releases a mixture containing silver iodide (AgI) to act as ice nuclei within supercooled clouds.

Burn Time
5-6 minutes per flare
Composition
200g of material (AgI, silver chloride, salts)
Ice-Active Material
~20g

UAV & Cloud Seeding

NIMS Weather Modification Drone

A domestic autonomous flight-type drone developed for fog dissipation and lower-level cloud seeding, capable of operating in complex environments.

Max Takeoff Weight
~25 kg
Payload
Up to 4 burning flares for seeding materials
Sensors
Measures temperature, pressure, humidity, wind, and aerosols (PM10, PM2.5, PM1.0)
2D-S Stereo Probe

Onboard Instrumentation

2D-S Stereo Probe

A high-resolution optical array probe that captures shadow images of cloud and precipitation particles (10 to 1,280 µm). Critical for distinguishing between liquid droplets and ice crystals.

Measurement Range
10 to 1,280 µm
Resolution
10 µm pixel resolution
Type
High-speed digital data acquisition
Fast Cloud Droplet Probe (FCDP)

Onboard Instrumentation

Fast Cloud Droplet Probe (FCDP)

Detects and measures the size of the smallest cloud droplets using forward-scattered laser light. Provides real-time droplet size distributions and concentrations.

Type
Particle-by-particle measurement
Application
Essential for understanding cloud growth and precipitation development
3View Cloud Particle Imager (CPI)

Onboard Instrumentation

3View Cloud Particle Imager (CPI)

Combines high-resolution photography (~2.3 µm) with optical array measurements to provide detailed views of ice crystals and rain, validating satellite and radar observations.

Resolution
~2.3 µm (photographic)
Measurement Range
Up to 2,000 µm
Type
Combined imaging and optical array
Ka-Band Probe Radar (KPR)

Onboard Instrumentation

Ka-Band Probe Radar (KPR)

A radar system that remotely senses the vertical structure of clouds and precipitation. Analyzes reflectivity and Doppler velocity to identify cloud layers and particle motion.

Frequency
35.6 GHz
Capability
Radiometric measurement for calibration and atmospheric analysis
Water Content Meter (WCM-2000)

Onboard Instrumentation

Water Content Meter (WCM-2000)

Measures bulk liquid, total, and ice water content using heated elements. Provides essential data for evaluating cloud growth potential and guiding seeding decisions.

Measurements
Simultaneous LWC, TWC, derived IWC
Type
Heated-element sensor
Dual-Column CCN Counter

Onboard Instrumentation

Dual-Column CCN Counter

Determines which aerosol particles activate into cloud droplets under controlled supersaturation. Key to understanding how aerosols like dust influence cloud development.

Operation
Controlled supersaturation in two columns
Application
Aerosol-cloud interaction research
Rosemount Temperature Sensor

Onboard Instrumentation

Rosemount Temperature Sensor

A shielded sensor providing high-accuracy measurements of outside air temperature. Essential for determining cloud phase and identifying conditions for ice formation.

Type
Shielded, high-accuracy sensor
Application
Validates other sensors and improves cloud phase interpretation
Buck 1011C Hygrometer

Onboard Instrumentation

Buck 1011C Hygrometer

A chilled-mirror optical system that precisely measures dew and frost points. Critical for identifying conditions favorable for cloud formation and ice formation thresholds.

Accuracy
±0.1 °C
Operating Altitude
0 to 13 km

Ground Support & Software

Cloud Seedability Algorithm (CSA)

Software that assesses the potential for cloud seeding by evaluating key atmospheric parameters such as cloud temperature and liquid water content.

Function
Provides a rapid decision-making tool for mission planning
Integration
Can be integrated with real-time data acquisition systems
Integrated Ground Control Station (GCS)

Ground Support & Software

Integrated Ground Control Station (GCS)

A comprehensive ground station system for UAV command, control, and communication. Enables autonomous mission programming, real-time telemetry monitoring, and flare ignition control.

Features
Mission planning software, real-time data display, safety monitoring
Communication
Enables beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations
Lidar Radar Open Software Environment (LROSE)

Ground Support & Software

Lidar Radar Open Software Environment (LROSE)

An open-source software framework for processing and analyzing data from weather radars and lidars. Used for real-time cloud data acquisition and decision support.

Application
Integrates with RECCES for advanced target analysis
Capability
Provides the foundation for building custom weather modification tools

Ground Support & Software

Weather Modification Mission Planning Suite

A specialized software suite for designing and simulating UAV cloud seeding missions. Allows operators to define flight patterns, seeding points, and payload activation schedules.

Function
Parameterized mission configuration (leg length, direction, speed)
Features
Pre-flight checklists and safety parameter integration
Representative Spectrum Analyzer. Representative product shown: Siglent SSA3000X series

Test & Measurement

Spectrum Analyzer

A precision instrument for measuring the magnitude of an input signal versus frequency, critical for RF and communication system testing.

Frequency Range
10 Hz to 26.5 GHz
Resolution Bandwidth
1 Hz to 10 MHz
Application
Testing communication technologies and UAV telemetry
RF Signal Generator

Test & Measurement

RF Signal Generator

A versatile signal generator for creating and modulating RF signals for component and system testing.

Frequency Range
Up to 40 GHz
Modulation
AM, FM, Phase, Pulse, I/Q
Application
UAV communication systems testing
Representative LCR Meter. Representative product shown: IET Labs / QuadTech 1920

Test & Measurement

LCR Meter

A precision instrument for measuring inductance (L), capacitance (C), and resistance (R) of components.

Frequency Range
20 Hz to 2 MHz
Accuracy
High-accuracy impedance measurement
Application
Component characterization and quality control
Representative Network Analyzer (VNA). Representative product shown: Copper Mountain S5180B

Communication & Surveying

Network Analyzer (VNA)

A precision instrument for measuring the complex impedance of RF and microwave components and systems.

Frequency
Up to 50 GHz
Application
Characterizing antennas, filters, and UAV telemetry systems
Data Radio Modem

Communication & Surveying

Data Radio Modem

A wireless modem for high-speed data transmission between UAVs, ground stations, and control centers.

Frequency
2.4 GHz or 900 MHz
Data Rate
Up to 250 kbps
Application
Real-time telemetry and payload data downlink
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

Industrial Automation

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

A ruggedized industrial computer for automating control processes.

I/O
Integrated digital and analog inputs/outputs
Communication
Supports industrial networks like Ethernet/IP, Profinet
Application
Automated flare ignition systems and drone ground support
Industrial IoT Gateway

Industrial Automation

Industrial IoT Gateway

A device that connects industrial sensors and equipment to cloud platforms for data acquisition and analysis.

Connectivity
Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Cellular, Serial
Protocols
MQTT, Modbus, OPC-UA
Application
Remote monitoring of environmental and seeding equipment
Specim FX Series Hyperspectral Cameras

Hyperspectral

Specim FX Series Hyperspectral Cameras

High-performance line-scan hyperspectral cameras for industrial and research applications. Available in VNIR (FX10: 400-1000 nm) and NIR (FX17: 900-1700 nm) variants. Enables real-time, in-line optical inspection with near 100% accuracy.

Spectral Range
FX10: 400-1000 nm, FX17: 900-1700 nm
Spatial Pixels
1024 (FX10), 640 (FX17)
Spectral Bands
224 each
Specim SWIR Hyperspectral Camera

Hyperspectral

Specim SWIR Hyperspectral Camera

A high-performance shortwave infrared (SWIR) hyperspectral camera covering the 1000-2500 nm spectral range. Suitable for mineral exploration, food quality control, and material identification.

Spectral Range
1000-2500 nm
Spatial Pixels
384
Spectral Bands
288
Resonon Outdoor Hyperspectral System

Hyperspectral

Resonon Outdoor Hyperspectral System

Complete outdoor hyperspectral imaging system designed for field measurements. Includes rotational scanning stage, tripod, Spectronon software, and radiometric calibration.

Components
Rotational scanning stage, tripod, calibration target
Software
Spectronon for data acquisition and analysis
Features
Rugged laptop option with anti-glare screen for sunny conditions
SpecimONE Spectral Imaging Platform

Hyperspectral

SpecimONE Spectral Imaging Platform

A comprehensive platform for industrial sorting and inspection applications. Combines hyperspectral camera (Specim FX), processing hardware (SpecimCUBE), and software (SpecimINSIGHT). No coding required.

Compatibility
Major industrial machine vision standards
Processing
Real-time classification models
Integration
Easy system integration with flexible configurations

Hyperspectral

Clyde HSI Desktop Hyperspectral Scanner

Complete integrated desktop hyperspectral system including all power supplies for camera, scanner, and lighting control. Fits on a standard laboratory bench.

Application Areas
Agri-food, materials identification, art conservation, forensics, medical, chemical imaging, recycling
Features
Complete turnkey system with software
Power
Integrated power supplies

Hyperspectral

Camlin Photonics Modular Spectroscopy Instruments

Comprehensive range of modular spectroscopy instruments including light sources, monochromators, spectrographs, and detectors. Available with USB2.0/3.0, CameraLink, and GigE interfaces.

Spectral Options
NUV (350-800 nm), VNIR (400-1000 nm), NIR (900-1700 nm), SWIR (900-2500 nm)
Spectral Resolution
2 nm (VNIR) to 6 nm (SWIR)
Light Sources
Xenon, tungsten, deuterium

Hyperspectral

REMIX Real-Time Hyperspectral Processing Payload

A real-time hyperspectral processing payload for small UAVs. Features a custom software library, lightweight hyperspectral camera, and embedded processing device.

Processing Speed
<5 ms per hyperspectral line
Flight Time Impact
Only 4% degradation
Speed Improvement
Up to 6× faster than naive payloads
HyperSCAN CubeSat Hyperspectral Imager

Hyperspectral

HyperSCAN CubeSat Hyperspectral Imager

A compact, lightweight, low-cost hyperspectral imager designed for CubeSat platforms. Features modular design with commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) optical components.

Design
Modular, compact, lightweight
Construction
COTS optical components
Feature
Folding mirror for reduced optical path
Pika L & Pika IR+ Hyperspectral Imaging Systems

Hyperspectral

Pika L & Pika IR+ Hyperspectral Imaging Systems

High-performance hyperspectral imaging systems from Resonon with comprehensive spectral coverage from visible to shortwave infrared.

Pika L Range
400-1000 nm, 300 spectral channels, 2.7 nm resolution
Pika IR+ Range
900-1700 nm, 368 spectral channels, 5.6 nm resolution
Spatial Pixels
900 (Pika L), 640 (Pika IR+)