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Gen-CIMS
Generic-Chemical Ionization Mass Spectrometry

Generic Chemical Ionization Mass Spectrometry (Gen-CIMS) refers to a non-specific CIMS instrument on a platform. A CIMS is an in situ mass spectrometer that measures gas-phase species by ionizing molecules through chemical reactions. It provides measurements of trace gases, organic and inorganic compounds, halogen species, and reactive nitrogen species.

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

Spectrometer/Radiometer
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Chemistry
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Chemistry > Trace Gases/trace Species
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Air Quality > Volatile Organic Compounds
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Chemistry > Nitrogen Compounds
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Aerosols
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Atmospheric Chemistry > Halocarbons And Halogens
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Air Quality
Boundary Layer, Troposphere
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Instrument Operation

ASIA-AQ

Airborne and Satellite Investigation of Asian Air Quality

2024
East and Southeast Asia, Philippines, South Korea, Thailand
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1 Deployment
· 8 Data Products
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SONEX

Subsonic Assessment (SASS) Ozone and Nitrogen Oxide Experiment

1997
North Atlantic Ocean, Ireland, Newfoundland, Bangor, Maine, Azores
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1 Deployment
· 10 Data Products
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SOLVE

SAGE III Ozone Loss and Validation Experiment

1999—2003
Arctic, Kiruna, Sweden
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2 Deployments
· 32 Data Products
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KORUS-AQ

Korean United States - Air Quality

2016
South Korean peninsula, including surrounding seas
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1 Deployment
· 20 Data Products
Sabreliner

NCAR Sabreliner

3 Campaigns · 21 Instruments
SUCCESS

SUbsonic aircraft: Contrail & Clouds Effects Special Study

1996
Central and Western United States
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1 Deployment
· 1 Data Product
AEROMMA

Atmospheric Emissions and Reactions Observed from Megacities to Marine Areas

2023
Urban regions across the western and eastern United States
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1 Deployment
· 0 Data Products
LMOS

Lake Michigan Ozone Study

2017
Lake Michigan
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1 Deployment
· 13 Data Products
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FIREX-AQ

Fire Influence on Regional to Global Environments and Air Quality

2019
Northwestern and Southeastern US
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1 Deployment
· 27 Data Products
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FIREX-AQ

Fire Influence on Regional to Global Environments and Air Quality

2019
Northwestern and Southeastern US
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1 Deployment
· 27 Data Products
TRACE

Transport and Atmospheric Chemistry near the Equator

1992—2001
Brazil, Southern Africa, Tropical Atlantic, Central & Western Regions of the Pacific Ocean Basin
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2 Deployments
· 25 Data Products

Data Products

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Campaigns
CAMPAIGNS
Platforms
PLATFORMS
Formats
FORMATS
Douglas DC-8
ICARTT
ICARTT
P-3 Orion
GTE
10.5067/ASDC/SUBORBITAL/SONEX_TraceGas_AircraftInSitu_DC8_Data_1External Link
Douglas DC-8
Ames
10.5067/ASDC/SUBORBITAL/SONEX_Merge_DC8_Data_1External Link
Douglas DC-8
Ames
Douglas DC-8
Other Ames
Douglas DC-8
ICARTT
Field Site