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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 species by ionizing the molecules through chemical reactions. They provide measurements of trace gases, organic compounds, 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

Measurement Type

Spectrometer/Radiometer

Measurement/Variables

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

Vertical Measurement Regions

Boundary Layer, Troposphere

Temporal Resolution

Variable

Spatial Resolution

Variable

Measurement Frequency

Variable

Calibration Details

Currently unavailble

Online Information

Lead Investigator
Currently unavailable
Technical Contact
Currently unavailable
Instrument Maker
Currently unavailable
Funding Source
Currently unavailable
Overview Publications
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Repositories
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Instrument Operation

Platform

Campaigns, where the platform was used with this instrument

Douglas DC-8

38 Campaigns · 174 Instruments

Airborne and Satellite Investigation of Asian Air Quality

East and Southeast Asia, Philippines, South Korea, Thailand

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· 0 Data Products

Subsonic Assessment (SASS) Ozone and Nitrogen Oxide Experiment

North Atlantic Ocean, Ireland, Newfoundland, Bangor, Maine, Azores

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· 10 Data Products

SAGE III Ozone Loss and Validation Experiment

Arctic, Kiruna, Sweden

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· 32 Data Products

NCAR Sabreliner

2 Campaigns · 21 Instruments

SUbsonic aircraft: Contrail & Clouds Effects Special Study

Central and Western United States

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· 1 Data Product

Field site of rain gauges and soil moistures sensors from the IFloodS campaign

Field site of rain gauges and soil moistures sensors from the IFloodS campaign

Campaign Field Sites

61 Campaigns · 163 Instruments

Atmospheric Emissions and Reactions Observed from Megacities to Marine Areas

Urban regions across the western and eastern United States

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· 0 Data Products

Data Products

Filter data products from this instrument by specific campaigns, platforms, or formats.

Campaigns

Platforms

Formats

SASS (Subsonics Assessment) Ozone and NOx Experiment (SONEX) DC-8 In-Situ Trace Gas Data10.5067/ASDC/SUBORBITAL/SONEX_TraceGas_AircraftInSitu_DC8_Data_1

CampaignsSubsonic Assessment (SASS) Ozone and Nitrogen Oxide Experiment

PlatformsDouglas DC-8

FormatsAmes

SASS (Subsonics Assessment) Ozone and NOx Experiment (SONEX) Merge Data Files10.5067/ASDC/SUBORBITAL/SONEX_Merge_DC8_Data_1

CampaignsSubsonic Assessment (SASS) Ozone and Nitrogen Oxide Experiment

PlatformsDouglas DC-8

FormatsAmes

SOLVE I DC-8 Aircraft In-situ Trace Gas Data10.5067/ASDC/SUBORBITAL/SOLVE1_TraceGas_AircraftInSitu_DC8_Data_1

CampaignsSAGE III Ozone Loss and Validation Experiment

PlatformsDouglas DC-8

FormatsOther Ames