Instrument

FIMS
Fast Integrated Mobility Spectrometer

A Fast Integrated Mobility Spectrometer (FIMS) was developed previously for rapid measurements of submicron aerosol size distribution under typical ambient concentrations. By counting particles of different electrical mobilities simultaneously, the FIMS measures aerosol size distribution within 1 s.

NASA's DC-8 flying laboratory passes Antarctica's tallest peak, Mount Vinson, on Oct. 22, 2012, during a flight over the continent to measure changes in the massive ice sheet and sea ice. Credit: NASA/Michael Studinger (Photography courtesy NASA Images)

Overview

Instrument Details

Measurement Type

Spectrometer/Radiometer

Measurement/Variables

Earth Science > Atmosphere > Aerosols > Aerosol Particle Properties

Vertical Measurement Regions

Troposphere

Temporal Resolution

Spatial Resolution

Point

Measurement Frequency

3.75*10^16 to 7.5*10^19 Hz

Calibration Details

https://www-sciencedirect-com.elib.uah.edu/science/article/pii/S0021850206000206

Online Information

https://www-sciencedirect-com.elib.uah.edu/science/article/pii/S0021850206000206

Lead Investigator
Jian Wang
Technical Contact
Jian Wang
Instrument Maker
Currently unavailable
Funding Source
Brookhaven National Laboratory, Brookhaven Science Association, DOE, NOAA
Overview Publications
Overview Publication
Repositories
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