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Stremme, Wolfgang [Author]; Krueger, Arne [Author]; Harig, Roland [Author]; Grutter, Michel [Author] ; Technische Universität Hamburg-Harburg, Technische Universität Hamburg-Harburg, Technische Universität Hamburg-Harburg Institut für Messtechnik, Technische Universität Hamburg-Harburg Institut für Messtechnik

Volcanic SO2 and SiF4 visualization using 2-D thermal emission spectroscopy : Part 1: Slant-columns and their ratios

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  • Media type: E-Article
  • Title: Volcanic SO2 and SiF4 visualization using 2-D thermal emission spectroscopy : Part 1: Slant-columns and their ratios
  • Contributor: Stremme, Wolfgang [VerfasserIn]; Krueger, Arne [VerfasserIn]; Harig, Roland [VerfasserIn]; Grutter, Michel [VerfasserIn]
  • Corporation: Technische Universität Hamburg-Harburg ; Technische Universität Hamburg-Harburg, Institut für Messtechnik
  • imprint: 2 February 2012
  • Published in: Atmospheric measurement techniques ; 5(2012), Seite 275-288
  • Language: English
  • DOI: 10.5194%2Famt-5-275-2012; 10.15480/882.1933
  • ISSN: 1867-8548
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  • Keywords: thermal emission spectroscopy
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  • Description: The composition and emission rates of volcanic gas plumes provide insight of the geologic internal activity, atmospheric chemistry, aerosol formation and radiative processes around it. Observations are necessary for public security and the aviation industry. Ground-based thermal emission infrared spectroscopy, which uses the radiation of the volcanic gas itself, allows for continuously monitoring during day and night from a safe distance. We present measurements on Popocatépetl volcano based on thermal emission spectroscopy during different campaigns between 2006-2009 using a Scanning Infrared Gas Imaging System (SIGIS). The experimental set-up, measurement geometries and analytical algorithms are described. The equipment was operated from a safe distance of 12 km from the volcano at two different spectral resolutions: 0.5 and 4 cm−1. The 2-dimensional scanning capability of the instrument allows for an on-line visualization of the volcanic SO2 plume and its animation. SiF4 was also identified in the infrared spectra recorded at both resolutions. The SiF4/SO2 molecular ratio can be calculated from each image and used as a highly useful parameter to follow changes in volcanic activity. A small Vulcanian eruption was monitored during the night of 16 to 17 November 2008 and strong ash emission together with a pronounced SO2 cloud was registered around 01:00 a.m. LST (Local Standard Time). Enhanced SiF4/SO2 ratios were observed before and after the eruption. A validation of the results from thermal emission measurements with those from absorption spectra of the moon taken at the same time, as well as an error analysis, are presented. The inferred propagation speed from sequential images is used in a subsequent paper (Part 2) to calculate the emission rates at different distances from the crater.
  • Access State: Open Access