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Chemical Ionization Mass Spectrometric Measurements of Atmospheric Trace Gases

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Chemical Ionization Mass Spectrometry (CIMS) is a versatile, fast and sensitive method for the detection of atmospheric trace gases, which play key roles in atmospheric chemistry and climate. A combination of different types of mass spectrometers, ion sources and inlet configurations are deployed by IPA. Sophisticated calibration techniques and in-flight calibration systems are developed to ensure high data quality. The CIMS instruments are employed preferably on research aircraft; in addition, observations are performed on ships, ground based sites and in laboratory scenarios including atmospheric chambers.

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Notes

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    1 amu = 1.66054·10−27 kg.

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    (sum of masses of protons and neutrons) − (mass of nucleus) = Δm ≠ 0.

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    Polar Study using Aircraft, Remote Sensing, Surface Measurements and Models, of Climate, Chemistry, Aerosols, and Transport–Greenland Aerosol and Chemistry Experiment.

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  1. DLR, Institute of Atmospheric Physics (IPA), Münchner Straße 20, 82234, Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany

    Heinfried Aufmhoff, Dominik Schäuble, Anke Roiger, Frank Arnold, Tina Jurkat, Christiane Voigt & Hans Schlager

  2. Max-Planck -Institute for Nuclear Physics, Saupfercheckweg 1, 69117, Heidelberg, Germany

    Frank Arnold

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Aufmhoff, H. et al. (2012). Chemical Ionization Mass Spectrometric Measurements of Atmospheric Trace Gases. In: Schumann, U. (eds) Atmospheric Physics. Research Topics in Aerospace. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-30183-4_17

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