Gas Flux and Turbulence / Gas Flux and Turbulence

How We Can Help You

Campbell Scientific offers a variety of micrometeorological systems for measuring turbulence and fluxes of greenhouse gases (CO2, H2O, CH4, N2O, and CO2 isotopes) and energy (sensible heat, latent heat, and momentum). We offer the lowest total system power available for open-path (5 W) and closed-path (12 W) eddy covariance over the entire instrument operating temperature. This, combined with our ruggedized designs and low-maintenance operation, makes our systems the ideal choice for sites in remote or challenging conditions. We are unique among flux system providers in that we manufacture all key system components: 3D sonic anemometers, gas analyzers, sampling systems, and data loggers. This enables us to make our systems much more highly integrated, taking into account important system-level considerations such as sensor colocation and mounting, high-speed measurement synchronization, sensor aerodynamics, and whole-system frequency response. Finally, our patented colocated design of the IRGASON is the only open-path CO2/H2O gas analyzer that allows for flux calculations using instantaneous point-by-point conversion to CO2 mixing ratio, which eliminates the need to correct for density effects on the measurement.

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In addition to our standard systems available, many of the systems we provide are customized. Tell us what you need, and we’ll help you configure a system that meets your exact needs.


More Details about Our Gas Flux and Turbulence Systems

Add energy balance or biomet sensors, such as:

HMP155A-L
Temperature and Relative Humidity Probe
NR-LITE2-L
Net Radiometer
NR01-L
4-Component Net Radiometer
CNR4-L
4-Component Net Radiometer
TCAV-L
Averaging Soil Thermocouple Probe
CS616
Water Content Reflectometer
CS650
30 cm Soil Water Content Reflectometer
CS655-L
12 cm Soil Water Content Reflectometer
HFP01-L
Soil Heat Flux Plate
HFP01SC-L
Self-Calibrating Soil Heat Flux Plate

Case Studies

United Kingdom: Pioneering Research in Carbon Sequestration
Overview In the fight against climate change, innovative solutions are emerging to address the global challenge......read more
Utah: Flux Stations
The Utah Geological Survey, supported by the Utah Division of Water Rights, has constructed a......read more
British Columbia: Forest Carbon Sequestration
Forest habitats contribute more than any other terrestrial biome to carbon cycles and processes. It......read more
Alaska: Eddy Covariance
Scientists and land-use managers have long recognized the importance of forest lands for their role......read more
California: Turbulence Study in Walnut Orchard
Understanding the exchanges of energy, water, and carbon dioxide between the atmosphere, land, and plants......read more
Australia: Examining the Impacts of Carbon Dioxide and Climate Change
An experimental facility (OzFace) has been established in Townsville, Australia to examine the impacts of......read more
Central Asia: Rangeland CO2 Monitoring
Three Bowen ratio stations monitor CO2 fluxes in the grasslands of Central Asia. The stations,......read more
Korea: Flux Monitoring over a Rice Paddy
With instrumentation and help from Campbell Scientific, personnel from the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at......read more

Frequently Asked Questions

Number of FAQs related to Gas Flux and Turbulence: 1

  1. Most Campbell Scientific systems are built from individual components. This provides maximum flexibility for our customers, but it does not lend itself to pricing a "typical" system. Contact Campbell Scientific for assistance in pricing a system to meet the unique needs of the application.

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