How the ASI-16 All Sky Imager Works
The ASI-16 All Sky Imager continuously captures the full sky hemisphere using a 5 MP CMOS camera with a 180° fisheye lens. The system produces high-resolution HDR sky images and supports real-time video and photostream output at approximately 2 to 10 frames per second.
The standard ASI-16 also includes integrated ventilation and heating, plus external temperature and relative humidity sensors, helping the system operate reliably across a wide outdoor temperature range. The anti-reflective quartz dome, IR-cutting filter, and surge protection further support long-term outdoor imaging.
Captured images can then be processed using software. The standard software handles image acquisition, network storage, and video streaming, while optional Find Clouds and Cloud Base Height (CBH) software extend the system for cloud detection, cloud-cover analysis, and stereoscopic cloud-base-height measurement.
Why Choose ASI-16 All Sky Imager from Meteoxperts Solutions?
Choosing the ASI-16 All Sky Imager from Meteoxperts Solutions gives customers access to a complete sky-monitoring solution along with the technical support needed to plan the right model, software, communication method, and deployment setup for the project. Here are the key reasons to choose Meteoxperts Solutions for the ASI-16 All Sky Imager:
- Right Model Selection for the Application – We can help customers choose between the ASI-16 standard model and ASI-16 Base according to site conditions, temperature range, and whether integrated ventilation and heating are required.
- Complete Software Planning – Support can be provided for selecting the appropriate software setup, including standard control software, Find Clouds, or optional Cloud Base Height (CBH) software depending on the monitoring objective.
- Project-Specific Integration Support – The ASI-16 can transfer image and data files through TCP/IP, FTP, File Share, or HTTP, allowing the system to be planned around the customer’s existing network and data infrastructure.
- Cloud Monitoring Configuration Guidance – We can help customers plan systems for cloud cover, cloud type, cloud motion, and cloud-base-height analysis based on the required research or operational objective.
- Network & Power Planning – With PoE 48V operation, the system can be incorporated into a suitable network architecture while keeping communication and power planning coordinated.
- Support for Advanced Multi-Imager Setups – Where cloud-based height calculation is required, two ASI-16 units can be configured together for stereoscopic measurement, and Meteoxperts Solutions can help plan this arrangement correctly.
- Single-Point Project Coordination – Customers can manage product selection, software options, system integration, quotation, documentation, and deployment planning through one source rather than coordinating each requirement separately.
Benefits of ASI-16 All Sky Imager
The ASI-16 All Sky Imager gives customers a complete, real-time view of sky conditions, helping them understand cloud behaviour, improve atmospheric observations, and support solar-energy monitoring with visual data rather than relying only on point measurements. Key benefits for customers include:
- Complete Sky Visibility – The 180° field of view provides full hemispheric sky coverage, helping users observe cloud conditions across the entire sky from a single system.
- Better Cloud Analysis – Customers can assess cloud cover and cloud type more effectively, with additional functions available for cloud-base height and cloud motion.
- Real-Time Operational Awareness – Live video and photostream capability at 2 to 10 frames per second helps users monitor rapidly changing sky conditions as they happen.
- Improved Solar Forecasting Support – When deployed as part of a sky-camera network, the ASI-16 can help improve solar-radiation forecasting, which is useful for solar-energy production and grid-management decisions.
- Easier Remote Data Access – Images and data files can be transferred to a PC through TCP/IP, FTP, File Share, or HTTP, making remote monitoring and data handling more convenient
System Integration & Compatibility of ASI-16 All Sky Imager
The ASI-16 All Sky Imager supports flexible integration with network systems, software platforms, and solar monitoring instruments.
- Network Communication – Supports TCP/IP, FTP, File Share, and HTTP for remote access and file transfer.
- File Formats – Transfers .jpg image files and .csv data files to a connected PC or network system.
- Web Browser Access – Can be operated and monitored through a compatible web browser.
- Trinity Software Compatibility – Supports Trinity software for Windows 7 to Windows 10.
- Standard Control Software – Supports setup, control, high-resolution image acquisition, network storage, and video streaming.
- Find Clouds Software – Optional software can calculate sun position and perform cloud detection analysis.
- Cloud Base Height Software – Optional CBH software can be used with two ASI-16 imagers for stereoscopic cloud-base-height measurement.
- 48 V PoE Power Supply – Uses 48 V PoE, supporting combined power and network integration through an Ethernet-based setup.
- Solar Monitoring Integration – The ASI-16 can be paired with instruments such as the MS-80SH Pyranometer where sky imagery and irradiance data are required together.
Price & Availability of ASI-16 All Sky Imager at Meteoxperts Solutions
The ASI-16 All Sky Imager price in India depends on the selected model, software package, number of imagers, Cloud Base Height requirements, and overall system integration needs.
- Configuration-Based Pricing – Price varies depending on whether you require the standard ASI-16 or ASI-16 Base model, along with the selected software and project configuration.
- Software Package Options – Pricing may differ for standard setup software, Find Clouds software, or optional Cloud Base Height (CBH) software.
- Single & Dual-Imager Requirements – A single ASI-16 can be used for sky and cloud monitoring, while two imagers are required for CBH measurement, which affects the overall system cost.
- Project-Specific Quotations – We can prepare pricing based on application, quantity, software needs, network setup, and installation requirements.
For the latest ASI-16 All Sky Imager price and availability in India, submit a Request for Quote to Meteoxperts Solutions with your application, quantity, and software requirements.
Installation & Deployment Support for ASI-16 All Sky Imager
Meteoxperts Solutions can support customers with planning and deployment requirements before the instrument is put into operation. Installation and deployment support can include:
- Site & Mounting Planning – Guidance can be provided for selecting an open-sky location that allows the ASI-16 to use its full 180° field of view without unnecessary obstructions.
- Power & Network Setup – The ASI-16 operates on 48 V PoE, so the required power and Ethernet infrastructure can be planned before installation.
- Model-Specific Deployment – The standard ASI-16 includes integrated ventilation and heating, while the ASI-16 Base does not, so deployment planning can be matched to the expected environmental conditions.
- Software Installation & Configuration – Support can be provided for the standard setup and control software, as well as optional Find Clouds and Cloud Base Height software where required.
- Data Transfer Configuration – The system can transfer .jpg and .csv files to a PC through TCP/IP, FTP, File Share, or HTTP, and the preferred method can be configured according to the project network.
- Cloud Base Height Deployment – Projects requiring CBH measurement need two ASI-16 imagers working with the optional CBH software, so positioning and synchronization should be planned as part of deployment.
- Cloud Motion & Advanced Monitoring Setup – Dual-imager configurations can also support cloud movement, direction, relative speed, and sun-shadowing analysis, where these functions are part of the project scope.
- Commissioning Support – After installation, the camera feed, image capture, communication path, storage, software connection, and selected cloud-analysis functions can be checked to confirm that the system is working as intended.
- Integration with Existing Monitoring Systems – Meteoxperts Solutions can help coordinate the ASI-16 with existing meteorological or solar-monitoring infrastructure where combined sky imagery and measurement data are required.
How to Buy ASI-16 All Sky Imager from Meteoxperts Solutions
- Step 1: Share Your Application - Provide details about your meteorological station, atmospheric research project, solar-energy installation, cloud-monitoring requirement, or remote-sensing application.
- Step 2: Select the Software Configuration - Choose between the standard setup package and optional cloud-analysis or Cloud Base Height software depending on the required functions.
- Step 3: Confirm Single or Dual-Imager Setup - If Cloud Base Height measurement is required, confirm a two-unit ASI-16 configuration.
- Step 4: Review Network and PoE Requirements - Confirm the 48 V PoE supply, network infrastructure, remote-access requirements, and storage method.
- Step 5: Request a Commercial Quote - Submit the RFQ form to receive project-specific pricing.
- Step 6: Review Availability and Delivery - Our team confirms current availability, software options, expected delivery schedule, and commercial terms.
- Step 7: Receive Installation Support - Technical guidance is available for camera placement, PoE setup, network integration, software installation, and commissioning.
- Step 8: Access After-Sales Assistance - Receive continued support for troubleshooting, software setup, communication, image acquisition, and system integration.
Buy the Best ASI-16 All Sky Imager Online in India
Our ASI-16 All Sky Imager is designed for professional users who require high-resolution full-sky imaging, live video, cloud analysis, and reliable outdoor operation. Its 5 MP CMOS camera, 180° fisheye field of view, HDR imaging, integrated ventilation and heating, PoE power, network file transfer, and optional cloud-analysis software make it suitable for meteorology, atmospheric science, climate research, remote sensing, and solar-energy applications.
Meteoxperts Solutions provides the ASI-16 with project-specific quotations, software-selection guidance, and dependable after-sales service. Fill out the Request for Quote form to receive the latest ASI-16 All Sky Imager price in India, current availability, software options, expected delivery details, and technical guidance for your sky-monitoring application.
