Platform Status

The University of North Dakota has acquired a Cessna Citation II jet aircraft for the purpose of atmospheric research. This aircraft is the same make and model as our previous research aircraft, N77ND - performance specifications and instruments are described at: cumulus.atmos.und.edu . This list of instrumentation will be updated as we proceed. This aircraft will have the capability to sample atmospheric state parameters, winds and turbulence, including dropsonde launch; cloud microphysics; atmospheric chemistry and aerosol; and electric field. Operating altitudes range from near surface to 13 km. Modifications are underway and we anticipate field-ready status by early next year (January 2009).

Updates in this process will be posted at this site. Inquiries may be made to the contact listed at the bottom of this page.

Aircraft Data: The Cessna Citation II Research Aircraft page contains data plots from recent field projects and information on how aircraft data is processed.

Contact Information: For further information about the University of North Dakota's Cessna Citation II Research Aircraft please contact: