 Ground-based CO observations at the Jungfraujoch from 1997 till 2007: Comparison between FTIR and NDIR measurements; Demoulin, Philippe  ; Mahieu, Emmanuel et alPoster (2009, January 26) Here we will discuss CO measurements taken at the Swiss Alpine Jungfraujoch station (46.5º N, 8.0° E, 3580m a.s.l.) over the 1997-2007 time period. Results from two distinct techniques, namely Fourier ... [more ▼] Here we will discuss CO measurements taken at the Swiss Alpine Jungfraujoch station (46.5º N, 8.0° E, 3580m a.s.l.) over the 1997-2007 time period. Results from two distinct techniques, namely Fourier Transform Infrared solar absorption spectrometry (FTIR), and the in situ Nondispersive Infrared technique (NDIR) have been compared. While the in situ NDIR measurements detect local CO concentrations at the site, the FTIR technique provides integrated measurements along the line-of-sight. Nevertheless, the pressure broadening of the spectral absorption lines recorded at high resolution enables retrieving information on the vertical distribution of CO, mainly in the troposphere, including its concentration near the surface. To provide enough information content the averaged vmr between 3.58 and 7 km is derived from the FTIR profile data. Both datasets show a significant negative trend over the time period. However, the NDIR dataset's negative trend is much stronger. Pettitt change point tests reveal that the NDIR-FTIR bias changes substantially from 1997 till 2004 after which the bias stabilizes. Possible causes for these observations will be critically discussed. [less ▲] Detailed reference viewed: 47 (1 ULg) Observations of long-lived anthropogenic halocarbons at the high-Alpine site of Jungfraujoch (Switzerland) for assessment of trends and European sources; ; et al in Science of the Total Environment (2008), 391 Anthropogenic halocarbons, such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), bromocarbons (halons) and long-lived chlorinated solvents have been measured ... [more ▼] Anthropogenic halocarbons, such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), bromocarbons (halons) and long-lived chlorinated solvents have been measured continuously at the high-Alpine site of Jungfraujoch (Switzerland) since January 2000. Chloro- and bromo-containing halocarbons are responsible for the stratospheric ozone depletion and will be globally banned from usage within the next years. With the exception of the stable CFC-12 (CF2Cl2), all major CFCs and chlorinated solvents show a negative trend in recent years in their background concentrations at Jungfraujoch. HCFCs, as their first-generation substitute, are still increasing with a few percent per year. However, the frequency and the strength of HCFCs pollution events, which are caused by regional European emissions, are already declining. This can be seen as a sign of the impending ban of these gases within the next years in Europe. On the other hand, HFCs as the second-generation substitutes, are increasing with relative rates of at least 10% per year (e.g. almost 5 ppt per year for HFC-134a). An allocation of European sources was attempted by combining measured concentrations with trajectories of air masses reaching the Jungfraujoch during pollution events. Potential source regions could be detected in Italy, France, Spain and Germany. [less ▲] Detailed reference viewed: 20 (7 ULg) Ground-based CO observations at the Jungfraujoch: Comparison between FTIR and NDIR measurements; Mahieu, Emmanuel ; Demoulin, Philippe et alin Geophysical Research Abstracts (2008), 10 Measurements of CO have been performed at the Swiss Alpine Jungfraujoch station (46.5º N, 8.0° E, 3580m a.s.l.) on a regular basis since the mid-1980’s, using Fourier Transform Infrared solar absorption ... [more ▼] Measurements of CO have been performed at the Swiss Alpine Jungfraujoch station (46.5º N, 8.0° E, 3580m a.s.l.) on a regular basis since the mid-1980’s, using Fourier Transform Infrared solar absorption spectrometry (FTIR), and since 1996 using an in situ Nondispersive Infrared technique (NDIR). While the in situ measurements detect local CO concentrations at the site, the FTIR technique provides integrated measurements along the line-of-sight. Nevertheless, the pressure broadening of the spectral absorption lines recorded at high resolution enables retrieving information on the vertical distribution of CO, mainly in the troposphere, including its concentration near the surface. Considering the inherent capabilities of the two independent measurement techniques, substantial differences between both data sets for surface level CO could potentially arise. Here we present a comparison of both data sets for the 1997 -2004 time period. Both data sets have been analysed by using successive Kolmogorov-Zurbenko filters. It appears that the long-term trend over the given time period is significantly different for both datasets. Possible causes for this difference will be critically discussed. [less ▲] Detailed reference viewed: 30 (0 ULg) |
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