An integrated flask sample collection system for greenhouse gas measurements

A one hour integrated flask sampling system to collect air in automated NOAA/ESRL 12-flask packages is described. The integrating compressor system uses a mass flow controller to regulate the flow of air through a 15 l volume, thus providing a mixture of air collected over an hour-long period. By be...

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Main Authors: J. Turnbull, D. Guenther, A. Karion, C. Sweeney, E. Anderson, A. Andrews, J. Kofler, N. Miles, T. Newberger, S. Richardson, P. Tans
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2012-09-01
Series:Atmospheric Measurement Techniques
Online Access:http://www.atmos-meas-tech.net/5/2321/2012/amt-5-2321-2012.pdf