An automated atmospheric sampling system operating on 747 airlinersAn air sampling system that automatically measures the temporal and spatial distribution of particulate and gaseous constituents of the atmosphere is collecting data on commercial air routes covering the world. Measurements are made in the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere (6 to 12 km) of constituents related to aircraft engine emissions and other pollutants. Aircraft operated by different airlines sample air at latitudes from the Arctic to Australia. This unique system includes specialized instrumentation, a special air inlet probe for sampling outside air, a computerized automatic control, and a data acquisition system. Air constituent and related flight data are tape recorded in flight for later computer processing on the ground.
Document ID
19760042997
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Perkins, P. J. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, Ohio, United States)
Gustafsson, U. R. C. (United Airlines San Francisco, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1976
Subject Category
Instrumentation And Photography
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Conference on Environmental Sensing and Assessment