Instrument

Mini-TILDAS Formaldehyde Monitor
Aerodyne Mini-TILDAS Formaldehyde Monitor

High-time-resolution measurements of formaldehyde and formic acid are made using the Aerodyne Mini-TILDAS Formaldehyde Monitor. A multi-pass broad-band absorption cell that provides optical path lengths up to 76 m allows enhanced sensitivity. The Mini-TILDAS using direct absorption spectroscopy allows for fast (<1 sec) absolute formaldehyde and formic acid concentrations.

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 > Carbon And Hydrocarbon Compounds > Formaldehyde

Vertical Measurement Regions

Full Column Profile, Land Surface

Temporal Resolution

0.1 s - 0.2 s

Spatial Resolution

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Measurement Frequency

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Calibration Details

Currently unavailble

Online Information

https://www.aerodyne.com/wp-content/themes/aerodyne/fs/Product%20sheet%20HCHO.pdf

Lead Investigator
Andrew Whitehill
Technical Contact
This data will be added in future versions
Instrument Maker
Aerodyne Research Inc.
Funding Source
EPA
Overview Publications
Currently unavailable
Repositories
- Atmospheric Science Data Center (ASDC)
- data center outside NASA