A fast and precise chemiluminescence ozone detector for eddy flux and airborne application
Author:
Zahn A.,Weppner J.,Widmann H.,Schlote-Holubek K.,Burger B.,Kühner T.,Franke H.
Abstract
Abstract. A commercially available dry chemiluminescence (CI) instrument for fast and precise measurement of ozone (O3) is specified. The sensitivity is ~9000 counts s−1 per ppbv of ozone. Its precision is entirely determined by the number of photons reaching the detector (being a photomultiplier), i.e. is quantum-noise limited. The relative precision (ΔO3/O3 in %) thus follows Poisson statistics and scales with the square root of the measurement frequency f and with the inverse O3 mixing ratio: ΔO3/O3 ∝ f0.5 · O3−0.5. At typical O3 mixing ratios between 10 and 100 ppbv, the precision is 0.3–1.0% at f = 10 Hz. The maximum measurement frequency is 50 Hz. The mechanical and electronic set-up as well as the instrument performance is described. Recommendations on the adequate inlet tube configuration (inlet tube length, sampling flow) and on the way of calibration at stationary ground-based platforms and onboard aircraft are given.
Publisher
Copernicus GmbH
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