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RDMA
Radial Differential Mobility Analyzer

The Radial Differential Mobility Analyzer (RDMA) is an in situ airborne analyzer that measures aerosol particle properties. RDMA samples aerosol particles through an ion source where they acquire an electrical charge. Particles with the correct charge and mobility are then counted with a condensation nuclei counter to determine the particle size. RDMA was designed to detect ultrafine aerosol particles in the 3 to 200 nanometer range.

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)

Instrument Details

Meter/Analyzer
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Aerosols
Earth Science > Atmosphere > Aerosols > Aerosol Particle Properties
Troposphere
160 seconds
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https://doi.org/10.1080/02786829508965320External Link
  • Mike Reeves

  • Mike Reeves

  • Research Aviation Facility

  • EPA, NSF, ONR

  • Overview PublicationExternal Link

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1991—1999
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