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Concept: Differential Optical Absorption Spectroscopy (DOAS) in the measurementmethod vocabulary

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Preferred label Differential Optical Absorption Spectroscopy (DOAS)
Definition In atmospheric chemistry, differential optical absorption spectroscopy (DOAS) is used to measure concentrations of trace gases. When combined with basic optical spectrometers such as prisms or diffraction gratings and automated, ground-based observation platforms, what we have is a cheap and powerful means for the measurement of such trace gas species as ozone and nitrogen dioxide.
Notation DOAS
Status Valid
Status Modified 2013-03-22
Accepted Date 2013-03-22
Not Accepted Date
Scope note
  • Measurement of SO2, NO2