Instrument - Nitric oxide chemiluminescence instrument by NCAR
Short name:
NO CL (Weinheimer/Tyndall)
Full name:
Nitric oxide chemiluminescence instrument by NCAR
What is being measured:
Sampling Protocol:
Online
Manufacturer:
Custom
Model:
Custom
Instrument year
:
None specified
Data recording software:
Inquire with PI
Data analysis software:
Inquire with PI
Raw data time resolution:
Inquire with PI
Analysis data averaging:
1 second
Detection limit:
Inquire with PI
Sensitivity to temperature (and correction method, if applicable):
:
Inquire with PI
Sensitivity to relative humidity (and correction method, if applicable):
:
Inquire with PI
Sampling method:
Direct sampling to chamber
Sample preparation method:
None
Sample residence time (chamber to instrument) (seconds):
Length of tubing (cm):
0.03
Instrument flow rate:
1
Tubing inner diameter:
Tubing material:
FEP Teflon
Chemical identification method:
NO is identified by its chemiluminescence reaction with O3
Data analysis method:
Inquire with PI
Quantification method:
Through calibration with NO standards
Calibration method:
Through calibration with NO standards
Calibration drift estimate:
No estimate
Calibration schedule:
Uncertainty estimation method:
Inquire with PI, Uncertainties are noted at 10 pptv + 10% for NO (typical)
Known interferences:
Link to supplemental information:
Ridley, B. and Grahek, F.: A small, low flow, high sensitivity reaction vessel for NO chemiluminescence detectors, J. Atmos.
Ocean. Tech., 7, 307–311, 1990.
Additional notes:
PI_CONTACT_INFO: wein@ucar.edu, 303-497-1444, NCAR, 1850 Table Mesa Dr., Boulder, CO 80305
Measurement uncertainty:
Measurement units: