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Infrared Laser System for Extended Area Monitoring of Air PollutionAn atmospheric pollution monitoring system using a spectrally scanning laser has been developed by the General Electric Company. This paper will report on an evaluation of a breadboard model, and will discuss applications of the concept to various ambient air monitoring situations. The system is adaptable to other tunable lasers. Operating in the middle infrared region, the system uses retroreflectors to measure average concentrations over long paths at low, safe power levels. The concept shows promise of meeting operational needs in ambient air monitoring and providing new data for atmospheric research.
Document ID
19990111646
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Snowman, L. R.
(General Electric Co. Syracuse, NY United States)
Gillmeister, R. J.
(General Electric Co. Pittsfield, MA United States)
Date Acquired
August 19, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1971
Subject Category
Environment Pollution
Report/Patent Number
AIAA Paper 71-1059
Meeting Information
Meeting: Sensing of Environmental Pollutants
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Country: United States
Start Date: November 8, 1971
End Date: November 10, 1971
Sponsors: Environmental Protection Agency, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, NASA Headquarters, American Inst. of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Instrument Society of America, American Chemical Society
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Public
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