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701-0234-00L 1 Credits BSC , MSC D-USYS , D-ERDW , D-PHYS

Atmospheric Chemistry: Instruments and Measuring Techniques

Messmethoden in der Atmosphärenchemie

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Ulrich Krieger

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Last Updated: 2026-06-04 00:14:29

Abstract

Measuring Techniques: Environmental Monitoring, Trace Gas Detection, Remote Sensing, Aerosol Characterization, Techniques used in the laboratory.

Objective

Find out about the specific problems connected to composition measurements in the atmosphere. Working out criteria for selecting an optimal measuring strategy. Acquiring knowledge about different measuring methods their spectroscopic principles and of some specific instruments.

Content

Es werden Methoden und Geräte vorgestellt und theoretisch analysiert, die in atmosphärenchemischen Messungen Verwendung finden: Geräte zur Überwachung im Rahmen der Luftreinhalteverordnung, Spurengasanlysemethoden, "remote sensing", Aerosolmessgeräte, Messverfahren bei Labormessungen zu atmosphärischen Fragestellungen.

Resources

Literature

B. J. Finnlayson-Pitts, J. N. Pitts, "Chemistry of the Upper and Lower Atmosphere", Academic Press, San Diego, 2000

Learning Materials (Links)

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General Information

Language: German
Levels: BSC , MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: ungraded semester performance

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture	Messmethoden in der Atmosphärenchemie Unregelmässige Veranstaltung, findet an den folgenden Terminen statt: 26.2., 12.3., 26.3., 23.4., 30.4., 28.5. Im Wechsel mit 701-1236-00L Messmethoden in der Meteorologie.	Thu 14:15-16:00 (CHN G 42)	1 h weekly

Offered In

Earth and Climate Sciences Bachelor
- Majors
  - Major: Climate and Water (Dr. Hanna Joos, Institute for Climate and Atmosphere, is available for consultations in the Climate and Water specialisation.)
    - Electives (Additional courses can be chosen from the complete offerings of the ETH Zurich and University of Zurich. The following elective courses are strongly recommended for students interested in the "Space Systems" focus: - 701-0106-00L Mathematik V: Angewandte Vertiefung von Mathematik I - III)
Environmental Sciences Bachelor
- Natural Science and Technical Electives
  - Environmental Physics
Environmental Sciences Master
- Major in Atmosphere and Climate
  - Electives
    - Atmospheric Composition and Cycles
Physics Master
- Electives
  - General Electives (Students may choose General Electives from the entire course programme of ETH Zurich - with the following restrictions: courses that belong to the first or second year of a Bachelor curriculum at ETH Zurich as well as courses from GESS "Science in Perspective" are not eligible here. The following courses are explicitly recommended to physics students by their lecturers. (Courses in this list may be assigned to the category "General Electives" directly in myStudies. For the category assignment of other eligible courses keep the choice "no category" and take contact with the Study Administration ( ) after having received the credits.))