Fast-response measurements of organic trace species in the Earth's atmosphere

• Main Author: Geiger, Felix (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: KIT Scientific Publishing 2014
• Subjects: Physics; PTR-MS Flüchtige organische Verbindungen Hydraulic Fracturing Aromatische Kohlenwasserstoffe Flugzeuggestützte MessungenPTR-MS Volatile organic compounds Hydraulic Fracturing Aromatic hydrocarbons Airborne measurements
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

This work describes the development of an ultra-light-weight Proton-Transfer-Reaction Mass Spectrometer (PTR-MS), its detailed qualification, ground-based and airborne applications and studies on VOC emissions in connection with fossil fuel production. The new system was used aboard a mobile laborat...