Airborne formaldehyde measurements using PTR-MS: calibration, humidity dependence, inter-comparison and initial results

We present quantitative, fast time response measurements of formaldehyde (HCHO) onboard an aircraft using a Proton-Transfer-Reaction Mass-Spectrometry (PTR-MS) instrument. The HCHO measurement by PTR-MS is strongly humidity dependent and therefore airborne measurements are difficult and have not bee...

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Main Authors: C. Warneke, P. Veres, J. S. Holloway, J. Stutz, C. Tsai, S. Alvarez, B. Rappenglueck, F. C. Fehsenfeld, M. Graus, J. B. Gilman, J. A. de Gouw
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2011-10-01
Series:Atmospheric Measurement Techniques
Online Access:http://www.atmos-meas-tech.net/4/2345/2011/amt-4-2345-2011.pdf