Open-path sensor for atmospheric methane based on chirped laser dispersion spectroscopy

Michal Nikodem, Genevieve Plant, David Sonnenfroh, Gerard Wysocki

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Abstract

The design and characterization of a near-IR Chirped Laser Dispersion Spectroscopy (CLaDS) sensor for atmospheric methane detection are reported. The near-IR CLaDS system exhibits the benefits of the prior mid-IR CLaDS systems implemented for open-path sensing while taking advantage of the robust fiber-optic components available in the near-IR. System noise, long-term stability, and comparison with existing technology for methane detection are presented.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)3-9
Number of pages7
JournalApplied Physics B: Lasers and Optics
Volume119
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 1 2015

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)
  • General Physics and Astronomy

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