研究目的
To measure the column-average dry air mole fractions of carbon dioxide (XCO2) and methane (XCH4) using a portable Fourier transform spectrometer (FTS) onboard a research vessel, achieving high accuracy under field conditions and validating satellite and model data.
研究成果
The deployment of the EM27/SUN spectrometer on RV Polarstern demonstrated the feasibility of accurate XCO2 and XCH4 measurements from a mobile platform. The setup is suitable for validating satellite and model data, particularly over oceans where validation opportunities are sparse. Future deployments could enhance satellite validation efforts.
研究不足
The study faced challenges in maintaining precise solar tracking under harsh ambient conditions and required extensive quality filtering to ensure data accuracy. The number of coincident satellite soundings was low, limiting robust conclusions on interhemispheric gradients.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
A portable Fourier transform spectrometer (FTS), model EM27/SUN, was used for direct sunlight absorption spectrometry to measure XCO2 and XCH4. A custom-built solar tracker was adapted for mobile applications to ensure precise solar tracking.
2:A custom-built solar tracker was adapted for mobile applications to ensure precise solar tracking.
Sample Selection and Data Sources:
2. Sample Selection and Data Sources: Measurements were taken during a 6-week cruise on the Atlantic from Cape Town to Bremerhaven, covering a wide latitudinal range.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
The key instrumentation included an EM27/SUN FTS and a custom-built solar tracking system. Additional equipment included a CMOS digital camera for solar tracking and a bandpass filter for spectral measurements.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
The spectrometer operated semi-automatically from morning to afternoon, recording spectra under favorable weather conditions. Quality filters were applied to screen spectra affected by intensity fluctuations, obstructions, or exhaust plume contamination.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
The software package PROFFIT v.9.6 was used for spectral retrieval of absorber total columns. Corrections were applied for spurious dependencies on solar zenith angle and overall calibration to WMO standards.
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