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https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-18-151-2025
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https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-18-151-2025
© Author(s) 2025. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Research article
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13 Jan 2025
Research article |
| 13 Jan 2025
| 13 Jan 2025
Direct high-precision radon quantification for interpreting high-frequency greenhouse gas measurements
National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, UK
Edward Chung
National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, UK
Alan D. Griffiths
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation, Locked Bag 2001, Kirrawee DC NSW 2232, Australia
Scott D. Chambers
Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation, Locked Bag 2001, Kirrawee DC NSW 2232, Australia
Grant Forster
Centre for Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, School of Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
National Centre for Atmospheric Science, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
Angelina Wenger
School of Chemistry, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
Penelope Pickers
Centre for Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, School of Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
National Centre for Atmospheric Science, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
Chris Rennick
National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, UK
Simon O'Doherty
School of Chemistry, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
Joseph Pitt
School of Chemistry, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
Kieran Stanley
School of Chemistry, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
Dickon Young
School of Chemistry, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
Leigh S. Fleming
Centre for Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, School of Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
now at: GNS Science, Gracefield, Lower Hutt, 5040, New Zealand
Karina Adcock
Centre for Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, School of Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
Emmal Safi
National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, UK
Tim Arnold
School of GeoSciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
Department of Physical Geography and Ecosystem Sciences, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Measurement report: Eight years of greenhouse gas fluxes at Saclay, France, estimated with the Radon Tracer Method C. Yver-Kwok et al. https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-25-16085-2025
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Short summary
We present a protocol to improve confidence in atmospheric radon measurements, enabling site comparisons and integration with greenhouse gas data. As a natural tracer, radon provides an independent check of transport model performance. This standardized method enhances radon’s use as a metric for model evaluation. Beyond UK observatories, it can support broader networks like ICOS and WMO/GAW, advancing global atmospheric research.
We present a protocol to improve confidence in atmospheric radon measurements, enabling site...
