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Research article
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17 Mar 2023
Research article |
| 17 Mar 2023
| 17 Mar 2023
Intercomparison of commercial analyzers for atmospheric ethane and methane observations
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027, USA
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University, Palisades, NY 10964, USA
Andrew Hallward-Driemeier
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University, Palisades, NY 10964, USA
Lee T. Murray
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University
of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14627, USA
Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of
Rochester, Rochester, NY 14627, USA
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Short summary
Methane / ethane ratios can be used to identify and partition the different sources of methane, especially in areas with natural gas mixed with biogenic methane emissions, such as cities. We tested three commercially available laser-based analyzers for sensitivity, precision, size, power requirement, ease of use on mobile platforms, and expertise needed to operate the instrument, and we make recommendations for use in various situations.
Methane / ethane ratios can be used to identify and partition the different sources of methane,...
