Ammonia detection by use of near-infrared diode-laser-based overtone spectroscopy
- 20 August 2001
- journal article
- Published by Optica Publishing Group in Applied Optics
- Vol. 40 (24), 4387-4394
- https://doi.org/10.1364/ao.40.004387
Abstract
We describe a portable diode-laser-based sensor for NH3 detection using vibrational overtone absorption spectroscopy at 1.53 µm. Use of fiber-coupled optical elements makes such a trace gas sensor rugged and easy to align. On-line data acquisition and processing requiring 3 concentration measurements with a sensitivity of 0.7 parts per million (signal-to-noise ratio of 3) over a two-week period in a bioreactor being developed at the NASA Johnson Space Center for water treatment technologies to support long-duration space missions. The feasibility of simultaneous, real-time measurements of NH3 and CO2 concentrations is also reported.Keywords
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