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In-situ measurements of varied chemical species
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FAAM Chemistry Summary & Updates |
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The FAAM core chemistry rack was recently upgraded (May 2011 role change). The Technical Specification of Scientific Equipment (TSSE) document describing this new rack can be found here :  TSSE_CORE_CHEM_v4 (3.46 MB 2011-05-05 18:05:56)
FAAM Chemistry Instrumentation Serviceability
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Trace Gases
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Serviceable
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Comment
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TEi49C
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O3
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Yes
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TEi43C TL
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SO2
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Yes
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AL5002
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CO
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Yes
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FGGA
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CO2 & CH4
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Yes
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current ceiling altitude: 20 kft
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AQD
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NOx
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No
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Calibration deck u/s
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Audit of FAAM cylinders on board ARA for Jan/Feb 2012 flying (Pick & Mix detachment to Prestwick). Applies from B664.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 January 2012 16:10 |
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CO (Aerolaser AL5002) pre-May 2011 |
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AL 5002 VUV Fast Fluorescence CO Analyser
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: the system described below has been permanently withdrawn from the FAAM core chemistry measurements capability following upgrade to an Air Quality Design Inc. dual channel chemiluminescence NOx analyser. The technique described below only applies to NOx data collected prior to flight B595 (19/05/2011).
FAAM CORE TE42C Chemiluminescence NO-NO2-NOx Analyser
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FAAM CORE TE49C UV Photometric Ozone Analyser |
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