High-Volume Aerosol Sampler
High Volume Aerosol Sampler
Purpose of Participation
- Aerosol sampling for subsequent chemical characterization of aerosol particles by ICP-MS and ICP-OES
- Ground based measurements in connection with airborne activities
Instrument description
High-Volume Aerosol Sampler with single stage impactor, cut-off diameter 2.0 µm
In order to obtain significant information regarding the source of aerosols and transport mechanisms the installed device allows an event induced changing of filters. The sampler was especially designed for low temperature applications and is equipped with a high-volume-pump and an automatic filter changer for 30 filters or with 15 single stage impactors for size separated aerosol sampling.
| Species | Aerosol particles (> 2 µm) and (< 2 µm), Trace elements for different sources |
| Method | |
| Quantity primary | |
| Quantity secondary | |
| Measurement range | |
| Altitude range | Ground |
| Vertical resolution | |
| Temporal resolution | 24 hours |
| Operation | Continuously |
| Precision | Total (sampling, sample preparation and analyses) 5% |
| Data availability (during campaign) | No |
| Final data (after campaign) | Three months |
References
Kriews M. and Schrems O., 1998. Aerosol sampling depending on precipitation at Spitsbergen, Journal of Aerosol Science, Vol 29, Suppl. 1, 685-686.
Kriews M. and Schrems O., 1998. Event dependent aerosol sampling in Ny Ålesund, Proceedings from the fourth NySMAC meeting in Ravello, Italy, 5.-6. March, edited by R. Casacchi, H. Koutsileos, M. Morbidoni, P.D. Petrelli, M.R. Pettersen, R. Salvatori, R. Sparapani and E. Stoltz Larsen, NySMAC-Publication # 007.