The
14CO2 analysis of atmospheric samples enables us to
discriminate between biospheric and fossil fuel contributions on top of the
atmospheric CO2 background [e.g. Meijer et al,
1996]. Following, the CO vs. fossil CO2 ratio gives an indication of
the combustion quality and also the possibility to regionally and temporarily
calibrate the CO concentration measurements as a surrogate for fossil CO2
determination by means of (the rather expensive) 14CO2
measurements.
Author: C. Sirignano, R.E.M. Neubert, B. Löscher and H.A.J. Meijer (C dot Sirignano at rug dot nl)
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