Navigational, meteorological, geophysical and similar instruments and appliances
CPC v2.1 Code: 4821
About navigational, meteorological, geophysical and similar instruments and appliances
cpc code 4821 covers the manufacturing of a wide range of specialized instruments and appliances used for navigational, meteorological, geophysical, and other scientific purposes. These high-precision devices play a crucial role in various industries, from transportation and weather forecasting to geological exploration and environmental monitoring. As technological advancements continue to drive innovation in this sector, the demand for these sophisticated instruments remains strong, contributing significantly to the global economy.
Production process
The production of instruments and appliances under cpc code 4821 typically involves a combination of precision engineering, advanced manufacturing techniques, and rigorous quality control measures. Manufacturers often utilize computer-aided design (CAD) software to engineer the intricate components, followed by computer numerical control (CNC) machining or 3D printing to fabricate the parts. Assembly of the final products may involve delicate hand-assembly processes to ensure the accurate alignment and calibration of the various subsystems.
Production inputs
The manufacturing of navigational, meteorological, geophysical, and similar instruments and appliances (cpc code 4821) requires a range of specialized inputs, including high-quality raw materials such as metals, plastics, and electronic components. Manufacturers also rely on advanced production equipment, including CNC machines, precision measurement tools, and clean-room environments to maintain the necessary levels of accuracy and reliability. Additionally, skilled technicians and engineers are essential for the design, assembly, and calibration of these sophisticated devices.
Production outputs
The primary outputs of cpc code 4821 are a diverse array of specialized instruments and appliances used for navigational, meteorological, geophysical, and other scientific applications. These may include items such as 3812 Navigational instruments, 3821 Meteorological instruments, 3829 Geophysical and other scientific instruments, and various other precision measurement tools. The outputs of this industry are often consumed by sectors like 4923 Air transport, 4924 Space transport, 5111 Research and experimental development services, and 7122 Renting or leasing of other machinery, equipment and tangible goods, among others.
Family tree for navigational, meteorological, geophysical and similar instruments and appliances
graph LR A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4'>4: Metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"] A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/48'>48: Medical appliances, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks</a>"] B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/482'>482: Instruments and appliances for measuring, checking, testing, navigating and other purposes, except optical instruments; industrial process control equipment; parts and accessories thereof</a>"] C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4821'>4821: Navigational, meteorological, geophysical and similar instruments and appliances</a>"] C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4822'>4822: Radar apparatus, radio navigational aid apparatus and radio remote control apparatus</a>"] C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4823'>4823: Precision balances; instruments for drawing, calculating, measuring length, etc.</a>"] C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4824'>4824: Instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking electrical quantities, except electricity production or supply meters; instruments and apparatus for measuring or detecting ionizing radiations</a>"] C --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4825'>4825: Hydrometers and similar floating instruments, thermometers, pyrometers, barometers, hygrometers and psychrometers, instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking the flow, level, pressure or other variables of liquids or gases except navigational, hydrological or meteorological instruments and appliances, gas or liquid supply meters, and automatic regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus for physical or chemical analysis, for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or the like, or for measuring or checking quantities of heat, sound or light</a>"] C --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4826'>4826: Other measuring, checking and testing instruments and appliances</a>"] C --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4828'>4828: Parts and accessories for the goods of classes 4821 and 4823 to 4826</a>"] D --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/48211'>48211: Direction finding compasses; other navigational instruments and appliances</a>"] D --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/48212'>48212: Rangefinders, theodolites and tachymeters (tacheometers) and levels</a>"] D --> M["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/48219'>48219: Other surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances</a>"] %% Color coordination by level classDef level1 color:#000,fill:#a8f9ff,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px classDef level2 color:#000,fill:#e0a458,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level3 color:#000,fill:#419d78,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level4 color:#000,fill:#c04abc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level5 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level6 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef highlight color:#000,fill:#fff,stroke:#000,stroke-width:5px %% Apply classes class A level1 class B level2 class C level3 class D level4 class E level4 class F level4 class G level4 class H level4 class I level4 class J level4 class K level5 class L level5 class M level5 class D highlight %% class A level1 %% class B,C level2 %% class D,E,F,G,H,I level2 %% class J,K,L,M,N,O,P level3 %% class D highlight