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Description
This project presents an all-sky cloud monitoring device based on a compact industrial infrared camera. A downward-facing camera observes a convex safety mirror coated with Al + SiO2, enabling thermal observation of the clouds. Such thermal observation, combined with ground-level temperature measurement, allows for cloud base height estimation.
This contribution will focus on introduction to the project design and assembly, outlining the underlying physical principles and discussing the project limitations and challenges.
At this stage the device is capable of observing clouds with sufficient contrast and resolution to estimate the position and base height. Current results indicate that the device could be suitable for use as a supporting tool for cosmic ray observation shifts.