作者: Joshua D. Shutter , Norton T. Allen , Thomas F. Hanisco , Glenn M. Wolfe , Jason M. St. Clair
关键词: Detection limit 、 Remote sensing 、 Ambient air 、 Sampling (signal processing) 、 Instrumentation 、 Absorption (electromagnetic radiation) 、 Formaldehyde 、 Laser 、 Environmental science 、 Fitting algorithm
摘要: Abstract. In this work, a new commercially available, laser-based, and ultra-portable formaldehyde (HCHO) gas sensor is characterized, its usefulness for monitoring HCHO mixing ratios in both indoor outdoor environments is assessed. Stepped calibrations intercomparison with well-established laser-induced fluorescence (LIF) instrumentation allow performance evaluation of the absorption-based, mid-infrared from Aeris Technologies, Inc. The Aeris displays linear behavior ( R2 > 0.940) when compared LIF instruments from Harvard NASA Goddard. A nonlinear least-squares fitting algorithm developed independently sensor's manufacturer to fit raw absorption data during post-processing further improves instrument performance. 3σ limit detection (LOD) for 2, 15, 60 min integration times are 2190, 690, 420 pptv HCHO, respectively, mixing ratios reported real time, though LOD 1800, 570, and 300 pptv post-processing. Moreover, accuracy of was found be ± (10 % + 0.3) ppbv compared against sampling ambient air. aforementioned precision and level accuracy sufficient most levels measured and outdoor environments. While compact currently not a replacement sensitive research-grade available, its monitoring clearly demonstrated.