Fast infrared spectrometer measures atmospheric C0, CH4, and HC1 over range of 1 to 12 ppm. With modifications it could measure other pollutants and use natural light as source. Cell filled with sample to be measured filters out spectral lines of interest. Infrared beam passes through rotating cell holder that produces chopped signals at two frequencies. Difference in signal amplitudes depends on amount of test gas in sample. Signal processing circuitry amplifies and separates test-gas and reference signals.
Fast-response atmospheric-pollutant monitor
NASA Tech Briefs ; 5 , 1
1980-08-01
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