Attention:
Please note that operations of the Fast Greenhouse Gas Analyser requires experienced scientific staff on board the aircraft.
Summary
The Greenhouse Gas Analyzer (model GGA-24EP) is an advanced instrument for simultaneous measurements of methane (CH4), carbon dioxide (CO2) and water vapor (H2O) using cavity enhanced laser absorption technique.
| Manufacturer | Los Gatos Research Inc. |
|---|---|
| Model | FGGA-24r-EP |
| Serial No. | 13-0159 |
| Type | methane sensor |
| SENSOR-Link | ↪ |
Contacts
| Name | Institution | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Jörg Hartmann | Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research | Device Contact |
Components and Specifications
The Fast Greenhouse Gas Analyser consists of a rack unit that is connected via tubing to an air inlet.
Specifications of FGGA (without mounting)
Position
| Info | The device is installed in a rack an connected via tubes to an air inlet in the cabin roof. |
Data logging, storage and archiving
Logged parameter
| Parameter | Sensor Output Type | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 concentration | CO2 | ppm |
| H2O concentration | volumetric water content | ppm |
| CH4 concentration | methane | ppm |