Frequency-comb-based remote sensing of greenhouse gases over kilometer air paths
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- 29 October 2014
- journal article
- Published by Optica Publishing Group in Optica
- Vol. 1 (5), 290-298
- https://doi.org/10.1364/optica.1.000290
Abstract
Increasing our understanding of regional greenhouse gas transport, sources, and sinks requires accurate, precise, continuous measurements of small gas enhancements over long ranges. We demonstrate a coherent dual frequency-comb spectroscopy technique capable of achieving these goals. Spectra are acquired spanning 5990 to (1600–1670 nm) covering absorption features from , , , HDO, and , across a 2 km path. The spectra have sub-1-kHz frequency accuracy, no instrument lineshape, and a point spacing. They are fit with different absorption models to yield dry-air mole fractions of greenhouse gases. These results are compared with a point sensor under well-mixed conditions to evaluate the accuracy of models critical to global satellite-based trace gas monitoring. Under heterogeneous conditions, time-resolved data demonstrate tracking of small variations in mole fractions, with a precision for and for in 5 min. Portable systems could enable regional monitoring.
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Funding Information
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) (Greenhouse Gas and Climate Science Measurements)
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